Ladakh High Altitude, Higher Thrills

Experience the thrill of a lifetime in Leh Ladakh! Explore breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, and majestic monasteries. Visit Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, and Khardung La Pass. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Highlights
  • Ride across Khardung La, one of the world’s highest motorable roads
  • Witness the surreal blue of Pangong Lake at 14,000 ft
  • Explore border villages like Turtuk with rich Indo Tibetan culture
  • Spot the dramatic Indus–Zanskar river confluence
  • Experience camel rides in a high-altitude desert
  • Visit iconic monasteries — Hemis, Thiksey & Shey Palace
  • Perfect mix of adventure, culture & slow mountain vibes

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Leh by morning flight and transfer to your hotel.
  • Enjoy a warm Ladakhi welcome drink and take the day slow to acclimatize to the altitude (3500 m).
  • By evening, head out for a relaxed city walk through Leh market, followed by visits to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.

  • After breakfast, drive along the Indus River on the Leh Kargil Highway. Visit the Hall of Fame Museum, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, and the iconic Magnetic Hill.
  • Witness the stunning confluence of the Indus & Zanskar rivers before driving back to Leh.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Post breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (18,390 ft) — pure adrenaline, unreal views.
  • Arrive at Hunder, check in to your camp/hotel, and spend the evening exploring nearby villages and local life.
  • Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

  • Early breakfast and head to Turtuk, a border village with Turkish & Iranian influences.
  • Visit the 16th-century mosque, ruined forts, and monastery.
  • Soak in views of the legendary K2 peak before returning to Nubra.
  • Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

  • After breakfast, enjoy a double-humped camel ride in the Hunder sand dunes.
  • Stop at Diskit Monastery & local bazaar.
  • Later, drive via Agham & Shyok Valley — one of the most scenic routes in Ladakh — to reach Pangong Lake.
  • Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.

  • Wake up to unreal views of Pangong Lake.
  • Drive back to Leh via Chang La Pass (5,486 m).
  • En route, visit Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, and the iconic 3 Idiots Rancho School.
  • Overnight stay in Leh

  • After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your onward journey — tired legs, full hearts, and camera rolls stacked

ACCOMMODATION

Handpicked hotels blending comfort with
Ladakh’s charm:

  • Leh: Casa Galwan / Maitreya Ladakh (3 Nights)
  • Nubra: Nubra Residency / Hunder Residency (2 Nights)
  • Pangong: The Pangong Heights / LG Resort (1 Night)
    or similar properties

TRANSPORTATION

  • Airport transfers (One group Pick up and one group drop off)

MEALS
12 Meals Included:

  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 6 Dinner

ACTIVITIES & OTHERS

  • Monuments and Monasteries Entrances fee
  • Wild Life fees & Red Cross fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Ladakh Entry Fee
  • Ladakh Ecological Development Fee
  • Oxygen cylinder for Nubra – Pangong (01 per vehicle)

GUIDE SERVICES & SUPPORT

  • Professional English-speaking guide

FLIGHTS

  • Round trip flights.

VISA & INSURANCE

  • Visa and personal travel insurance are not part of the package.

TRANSPORT

  • Any transportation needed during the free time, or any private transfers.

EXTRA MEALS

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary are excluded.

PERSONAL EXPENSES

  • Like shopping, alcohol, tips or anything not mentioned. Single Room requests or special event rates would be charged extra.

ACTIVITIES & OTHERS

  • Optional activities or experiences not mentioned in the itinerary

 

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