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Digital creators Anjali and Naman spent a month working remotely in Ladakh. (Image credit: Unsplash)
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 09:15
Couple Spends Rs 96,600 on Month-Long Ladakh Workcation: Was It Worth It?
  • •Digital creators Anjali and Naman, a "Corporate Couple," detailed their Rs 96,600 expenses for a month-long workcation in Ladakh.
  • •Accommodation cost Rs 30,000 for a "decent stay," significantly higher than their initial Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000 expectation.
  • •Food expenses amounted to Rs 9,000, with an additional Rs 2,500 for snacks and groceries, and Rs 5,000 for eating out.
  • •Local travel, including a rented scooter (Rs 2,100) and a trip around Ladakh (Rs 30,000), added substantially to their budget.
  • •The couple's detailed expense breakdown sparked online discussions, with many users deeming the experience "worth it" for the memories and travel.

Key Questions Answered

Digital creators Anjali and Naman spent a total of Rs 96,600 for two people during their month-long workcation in Ladakh, which comes out to Rs 48,300 per person.

The couple initially expected to pay between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 for housing, but ultimately paid Rs 30,000 for a month-long decent stay at a rate of Rs 1,000 per night. For food and daily sustenance, they spent Rs 9,000 in total, which included Rs 2,500 on groceries and snacks alongside Rs 5,000 spent on eating out.

Local travel around Ladakh added an extra Rs 30,000 to their overall expenses. Additionally, they spent Rs 2,100 on a rented scooter, though they also managed to save some money by using their host's scooter for free.