Ladakh Heights
Begin your Ladakh journey in Leh, where crisp mountain air and Tibetan prayer flags greet you. Explore age-old monasteries like Hemis and Thiksey, absorbing the spiritual serenity that defines the region. Acclimatize amid the stark beauty of the Himalayas, with views of snow-capped peaks and clear blue skies offering a peaceful and awe-inspiring start to your adventure.
Venture through thrilling high-altitude passes like Khardung La and Chang La to reach the mesmerizing Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley. Witness the dramatic contrast of sand dunes against snow-covered mountains, ride camels in the Hunder desert, and camp beside crystal-clear lakes under starlit skies. This 8-day Ladakh experience promises a soul-stirring blend of culture, adventure, and untouched natural splendor.
Places You'll See
Itinerary
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast full day excursion to Thiksey Monastery (16 Kms), Hemis Monastery (45 Kms) which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace (12 Kms). Later on the way to Leh, visit to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan, In the evening return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast ,drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. On arrival check in Nature's nest North camp. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel. Overnight at Camp or hotel
Early morning drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village. Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from Nubra valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000 and follow islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people. Later Come back to Hundervillag. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.
After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham&Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrsen route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast full day excursion to Thiksey Monastery (16 Kms), Hemis Monastery (45 Kms) which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace (12 Kms). Later on the way to Leh, visit to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan, In the evening return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, depart to airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
- All transfers and sightseeing-using vehicle as mentioned
- Driver allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax.
- Road Taxes and Parking charges
- Inner Line Permit Charges for visit to Arunachal Pradesh
- Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees.
- Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
- Special activities as per the itinerary
- Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
- Any other not mentioned in inclusions