Short Trip to Ladakh

• Leh sightseeing — Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & Local Market
• Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar & Indus), Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Hall of Fame
• Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass — World’s Highest Motorable Road
• Pangong Lake day trip via Shayok & Changla Pass
• Inner line permits & all transfers included

Day-by-day itinerary

4 Nights / 5 Days · Leh · Nubra Valley · Pangong. Everything below is customisable — change the pace, add a night, swap a hotel.

1. 1

   Day 1

   Arrival in Leh

   On arrival at Leh airport meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Leh. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Remainder of the day will be for rest, to acclimatize. In the late afternoon around 4 PM, drive to visit Shanti Stupa (Buddhist white-domed stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in Chanspa) followed by a visit to Leh Palace (Former royal palace overlooking the town of Leh). Post this visit Leh Market, here you can find almost everything including Himalayan Pashmina Shawls/Apricot Store/Tibetan Handicrafts/Ladakhi Ornaments/Rugs, Kashmiri Carpets and etc. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel. Since you are reaching an altitude of 4000 meters approximately from 200 mtrs in just one hour’s time, you may be excited and would want to explore everything on your very first day. However, it is your body which needs to get acclimatized to such height and climate. We sincerely suggest that you rest on the first day for body acclimatization.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Visit Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Hall of Fame, Spituk Monastery

   In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Sangam (Confluence). En route visit Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Visit Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River. The Sangam (Confluence): Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers lies in Ladakh at Nimu. Magnetic Hill: Can anyone ever imagine the movement of a vehicle up a steep mountain with its engines off? Reach Magnetic Hill to experience this phenomenon which sounds unbelievable. Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh, on the Leh-Kargil Road, 12000 ft above sea level. On your way back, visit Ladakh Hall of fame. Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame in Leh is a must visit for every individual of India. This is constructed by the Indian Army. You will find memorabilia, eminent defence personalities’ biographies, images and weapons used during Kargil war and belongings of enemy soldiers found at war site.

3. 3

   Day 3

   Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (135Km / 5 Hours approx)

   Today after breakfast, proceed to Nubra Valley (Hunder) via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. On arrival at Nubra Valley (Hunder), check in at a comfortable camp/cottage and relax. After relaxing for a while, proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis). Nubra Valley: Popularly called the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes. Thereafter come back to camp/cottage. Spend evening at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at the camp.

4. 4

   Day 4

   Nubra Valley (Hunder) to Pangong via Shayok (150 Kms approx) | Pangong to Leh via Changla Pass (155 Kms approx)

   Morning after Breakfast, check out and visit Diskit Monastery. Post this, proceed for the journey to Pangong via Shayok. Diskit Monastery: Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh. On arrival explore the Pangong Lake, spend some quality time at Lake and take some of the best pictures. Thereafter, proceed for your journey back to Leh via Changla pass. Upon your arrival in Leh, check in to the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (Approx 4000/- for SUV & 7000/- for Traveler Extra for Warila Route – If Shayok route is closed)

5. 5

   Day 5

   Departure

   Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to onward journey. TOUR CONCLUDES HERE

Where you stay

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What's included

Price per person

Twin-sharing basis, private vehicle, taxes included. The more travellers, the lower the per-person price.

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