Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Ladakh, beginning with your arrival in Leh, where you acclimate and explore the vibrant local market includes sightseeing in Leh, visiting landmarks like Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and the spiritual Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries, drive through the breathtaking Khardung La Pass, one of the world’s highest motorable roads, to reach the beautiful Nubra Valley, with options to enjoy camel rides in Hunder dunes, visit serene Pangong Lake, famous for its changing colors and featured in Bollywood films. Spend a night near the lake under the stars, visit Shey Palace en route.
Leh Airport / Tourist Reception Center Ladakh
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrival at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at an elevation of 3,500 meters) followed by assisted transfer to your hotel (2 to 3 kilometer from Leh airport). Rest of the day is free for acclimatization with high altitudes and air pressure of Ladakh. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Early morning, hit the road to Ulleytokpo (70 kilometers from Leh). Drive past Magnetic Point, Sangam (confluence) of Indus and Zanskar River at Nimu and Alchi Monastery-famous for its 1000 year old paintings. By afternoon, arrive at Ulley Resort and retire in the comforts of your room. Stay overnight at the Ulley Resort.
In the morning, head back to Leh. En route, visit Rizong Nunnery & Spituk Monastery. On reaching Leh, visit Military Hall of Fame, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Leh.
Early morning, leave on road to Nubra Valley (125 kilometer from Leh) via Khardongla Pass- world’s highest motorable pass at 18360 feet. In the afternoon, visit Hunder, Diskit and Likir Monastery-home to 100ft tall statue of Maitreya Buddha. Later, enjoy a camel safari in the silvery sand dunes. Stay overnight at the Deluxe Camp/Hotel.
Post Samstanling Monastery tour in the morning, drive back to Leh via Khardongla Pass. In the evening, enjoy a shopping tour in the Leh markets. These markets are famous Pashmina shawls, Chinese cutleries, good pearls and beautiful Ladakhi wooden handicrafts. Stay overnight at the hotel.
A full day excursion to Pangong Lake which is 135 kilometer away from Leh and situated at an elevation of 4,400 meters is on the cards today. En route, you’ll cross Chang La Pass (situated at a height of 17500 feet) and drive past Durbuk and Tangste villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. The Pangong Lake is the most amazing lake in Asia region and changes its tone 4 to 5 times a day. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
