10 nights 11days
Offbeat Tours
4 people
March to November
Ladakh
Chandigarh
Moderate
Hotels / Camps
Moderate
This trip takes you through some of the most remote places in India and some offbeat places in Ladakh along with the regular touristic highlights of Leh / Nubra & Pangong Lake.
In this trip you’ll be hitting altitudes of over 5,000 meters five at times and crossing over some of the highest passes in the world! The route covers all of the highlights of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh, as well as the three most beautiful Himalayan lakes in the border region to Tibet – all at altitudes of more than 4,500 meters.
Places Covered
LEH – DAH – LAMAYURU – RUMSE – TSO MORIRI – SAKTI – PANGONG – NUBRA – LEH
Highlight
• 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS
• VISIT LEH FORT
• VISIT LEH MARKET
• KHARDUNGLA PASS ( 5359 meters )
• TANGLANG LA PASS ( 5323 meters )
• CHANGLA PASS ( 5360 meters )
• VISIT DISKIT MONASTRY
• VISIT SAND DUNES AT HUNDER
• VISIT APRICOT FARM
• STAY AT BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF SAKTI
• TSO KAR LAKE
• PANGONG LAKE
• TSO MORIRI LAKE
• VISIT ARYAN VILLAGE
• VISIT LAST INDIAN VILLAGE AT TURTUK
• HIKING
• LOCAL FOOD
• STAR GAZING AT TSO MORIRI
• ALL PERMIT FOR VISITS
• CLEAR BLUE SKIES
Day 1 | Arrival in Leh
Assistance on arrival at Airport and transfer to hotel, day free for leisure to acclimatize.
Overnight at Leh.
Day 2 | Leh sightseeing
In Leh visit War memorial, shanti stupa, – Gurudwa-ra Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill. Spituk monastery. Evening free to visit Leh Market.
Overnight at Leh.
Day 3 | Leh to Dah Hanu ( 158 Kms/ 4 Hrs )
After breakfast drive to Dah Hanu ( Aryan Village ), legend has it that the villagers are decedents of Alexander clansmen who came to conquer India in 327 BC and stayed back to rule. Spend time with locals, the area is famous for its wine-grapes and cherries as well as apricots and walnuts.
Overnight stay at Dah.
Day 4 | Dah Hanu to Lamayuru ( 73 Kms / 2 Hrs )
After breakfast, drive to Lamayuru, known as Moon land Lamayuru has one of the oldest Monastery in Ladakh.
Overnight at Lamayuru
Day 5 | Lamayuru—Alchi—Rumse ( 195 Kms / 5 Hrs )
After breakfast drive to Alchi which has a huge status of lord Buddha, the monastery is also famous for its numerous other status and ancient scrolls. Continue with the drive to Rumse which is a small Himalayan Village. Explore the village.
Overnight at Rumse
Day 6 | Rumse to Tso Moriri ( 156 Kms / 5 Hrs )
Today we drive to Tso Morris via Taglang La Pass ( 5328 meters ) which is the highest pass on the Leh / Manali road . Later head on to Tso Kar lake which is an high altitude salt water lake and is an famous birding spot as well. Continue with the drive to Tso Moriri. Reach Tso Morari and get ready to soak yourself in a white lake, which is a salted water body.
After sunset we go out at night to see the stars in the sky. Ladakh is one of the best places in the world to see the night sky when we can seven see the milky waves on a clear night.
Overnight at Tso Moriri
( Electricity is available from 5 PM to 11 PM Mobile sig-nal not available )
Day 7 | Tso Moriri to Sakti ( 192 Kms / 5 Hrs )
Morning wake up early and watch the sun come up in the mountains. Post breakfast we drive to the beautiful village of Sakti. Situated between two massive mountains the lush green village of Sakti is a peaceful and quiet place to stay and relax.
Overnight at Sakti
Day 8 | Sakti to Pangong ( 116 Kms / 4 Hrs )
After breakfast, drive to Pangong via Changla Pass (17688 Feet ) ,which is a salt water lake at 4225 Meters in the higher reached of Ladakh, the lake changes color every few hours and the best time for photog-raphy is in Morning & evening when the lake is at its best . The road to Pangong is full of contrasts crossing through narrow valleys, river sides and wide open plains. Reach Pangong in mid day and check into your camps / guest house. Explore the natural beauty of the lake.
Overnight at Pangong.
( Electricity is available from 5 PM to 11 PM Mobile signal not available )
Day 9 | Pangong to Nubra Valley ( 162 Kms / 6 Hrs )
Get up early and see the sun rise over the mountains with its golden rays and the changing colors of the lake. After breakfast we start the drive to Nubra Valley. En-route cross the settlement at Shyok. Reach Nubra valley around mid day and head to the White Sand Dunes of Hundar, you canalso get a ride on an double-humped camel ( bactrian camel ) at the dunes.
Overnight at Nubra valley.
Day 10 | In Nubra valley
Visit Diskit Monastery, later drive to Turtuk (80 Kms / 2 Hrs per way ) the last Indian village in Nunbra valley. After sightseeing return back to Hunder for overnight stay.
Overnight at Nubra Valley
Day 11 | Nubra to Leh ( 127 Kms / 4 Hrs )
Start the day at your own pace, after breakfast we drive up to one of the Highest motorable roads in the world and on our way to Leh cross the Khardung La Pass. Reach Leh and day free to visit Leh market.
Overnight at Leh
Day 12 | Departure
It’s the end of the tour and time to say goodbye for now. On time transfer to airport to board departure flight for home.
– Authentic Local Food
– Hiking in the mountains
– Meditation and yoga
– Visit local market
– Photography
Activities on direct payment basis
· ATV ride at Hunder / Leh **
· Rafting (Nubra Valley )**
· Camel Safari (Nubra Valley)**
During this tour, you will be served daily breakfast & dinner at hotel.
Accommodation type – Hotels / Camps / Cottage ( 3* Equivalent )
STARTS AND END POINT OF TOUR
The easiest way to travel to Ladakh is by air. The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) located in Leh.
This airport is connected with many international airports in India like Delhi. It also receives flights from Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, and other common destinations in India.
Skill Level
Any one with reasonable fitness can travel on this tour.
Price / Dates & Availability
PAX | COST FOR DELUXE PACKAGE |
04 Pax in Innova | Rs 48500 per pax with stay on Twin / Double share basis of room |
02 Pax in Innova | Rs 71000 per pax with stay on Twin / Double share basis of room |
Extra Bed | Rs 21500 per extra bed ( 03 pax in room ) |
4 & 5* & hotel options also available at Leh & Nubra | |
GST EXTRA ON BILLING |