Day 01: Arrival in Leh (3,000 m)
Welcome to the Land of High Passes!
Arrive at Leh Airport, meet our representative, and transfer to your hotel.
Spend the day resting and acclimatizing to Ladakh’s high altitude for a smooth and comfortable trip ahead.
Overnight: Leh
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, explore the picturesque Sham Valley, often called the Apricot Valley of Ladakh.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – a revered Sikh shrine built in honor of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Magnetic Hill – experience the mysterious magnetic pull where vehicles appear to move uphill
Confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers – see the striking contrast of turquoise and brown waters
Likir Monastery – an 11th-century monastery housing a majestic 75-ft Maitreya Buddha
Return to Leh for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive across Khardung La Pass (18,390 ft) — the world’s highest motorable road — to reach the enchanting
Nubra Valley.
Later, explore Hunder Village, famous for its cold-desert dunes and double-humped Bactrian camels. Enjoy camel rides or quad biking (optional).
Overnight: Camp in Nubra
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Turtuk, India’s northernmost village bordering Gilgit-Baltistan.
Wander through apricot orchards, chat with locals, and discover the unique Balti culture of this scenic hamlet on the
Shyok River.
Return to Nubra Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple – famous for floating stones
After breakfast, set off for the legendary Pangong Tso Lake (14,270 ft) via the stunning Shayok River route or Wari La Pass.
Marvel at the lake’s shimmering shades of blue and take photos at Bollywood’s iconic 3 Idiots Point.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lakeside camp.
Overnight: Pangong Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Catch the magical sunrise over Pangong Lake before breakfast, then drive across the Changthang Plateau toward Tso Moriri,
another breathtaking high-altitude lak
Visit Korzok Monastery, spot migratory birds and Himalayan marmots, and soak in the pristine stillness of the Himalaya
Overnight: Tso Moriri
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, continue to Hanle, one of Ladakh’s most remote yet captivating regions.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Hanle Monastery – 17th-century gompa with panoramic valley views
Hanle Observatory – one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories, perfect for stargazing
Photi La Pass (18,149 ft) – breathtaking panoramic point
(Optional) Detour to Kyon Tso Twin Lakes if time permits.
Overnight: Hanle
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Leh. On arrival, check in and unwind.
Later visit:
Shanti Stupa – a symbol of peace offering panoramic views of Leh town
Leh Palace – a 17th-century royal residence
Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today explore more of Leh’s heritage:
Thiksey Monastery – renowned for its hilltop setting and Maitreya Buddha statue
Hemis Monastery – the largest in Ladakh, famous for its colorful festival
Hemis Monastery – the largest in Ladakh, famous for its colorful festival
Shey Palace – former summer capital of Ladakhi royalty
Evening free for shopping at Leh Market.
Overnight: Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your return journey with unforgettable memories of the Himalayas.
Meals: Breakfast
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