Trip Facts
Overview
This trip takes you through the major highlights of Ladakh from Leh to Nubra valley – Turtuk the last village & Pangong Lake.
In this trip you’ll be hitting altitudes of over 5,000 meters two 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
Trip Highlights:
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- Visit Pangong Lake
- Visit to Deskit Gompa
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Tanglang La pass 5390 meters
- Kardungh La Pass 5359 meters
- Pangong Lake
- Tso Morris Lake
- Shanti Stupa in Leh
Itinerary
Day 1 | Reach Leh
Assistance on arrival at Leh Airport and transfer to hotel. Day free for leisure and to acclimatize.
Overnight stay at Leh Hotel
Day 2 | In Leh
Leh sightseeing visit War Memorail, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Shanti Stupa. Evening free to visit Leh Market.
Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 3 | Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La ( 150 km/ 5 Hours)
Get an early breakfast and get briefed about the day’s trip to Nubra Valley. Today you will be driving on one of the worlds highest civilian motorable pass, Khardung La, continue with drive and reach the start of Nu- bra Valley. Shyok river flows through here and you can opt for rafting in river Shyok ( Subjected to the activity being operational ). Continue with drive to Hunder where we stay for the Night and check in at hotel. Later visit Sand dunes at Hunder.
Overnight at Nubra Hotel.
Day 4 | Nubra – Turtuk – Nubra
Sightseeing with Local Guide, 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 in Nubra.
Day 5 | Drive to Pangong Lake ( 160 Kms / 6 Hrs )
After breakfast, we drive to Pangong Lake 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 photography 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 6 | Pangong Lake to Leh ( 150 Kms / 4 Hrs )
After breakfast, drive to Leh via Changla Pass (17688 Feet ). Also Visit Thiksey monastery en-route. Arrive in Leh mid day. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 7 | Departure
Morning check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board departure flight.
Thing to do extra
- ATV RIDE IN LEH & NUBRA ( ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS )
- DOUBLE HUMP CAMEL RIDE IN NUBRA ( ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS )
- RAFTING IN NUBRA VALLEY ON SHYOK RIVER ( ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS )
- TASTE LOCAL CUSINE
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- RELAX AND ENJOY THE VIEWS
Food and Meal
During this tour, you will be served daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Type of stay for Standard package
Leh – Mahey Retreat / Hotel Offbeat Stay / Hotel Mahey Palace
Nubra – Summer Castle Camp / Avalon Camp / Shyok Camp / Goba Guesthouse / Ibex Guesthouse / Galaxy Guesthouse
Pangong – Eco Traveller Camp / Ladakh Cottages / Maa Cottages / Eco Traveller Cottages
Type of stay for Deluxe package
Leh – Lakrook Boutique / La Ri Sa / Similar
Nubra – Hunder Serai / Nubra Serai / Shangri la Resort / Naycho Resort
Pangong – Full Moon Camp / Lg Resort / Polaris Cottage / Spinny Cottage
Getting there
STARTS AND END POINT OF TOUR
The Start of the tour is at Srinagar and end is at Leh, our representative will receive you on your arrival at Srinagar airport.
Srinagar & Leh has regular flight connectivity from from major airports in India.Intermediate
Please get a health check up done prior to visiting Ladakh.
Including the package cost
- All 06 Nights accommodation on Twin / Double sharing basis.
- All meals Breakfast & Dinner for duration of trip, as per above mentioned itinerary.
- Vehicle as per package selection ( Innova – Non Ac )
- Guidance to best places for Meals at Pay N Eat ( if any).
- Border entry fee with all Inner line permits to restricted/protected areas.
- Things to carry list with Map.
- All transfers / sightseeing and travelling as per vehicle selected.
Not including the cost
- Stay for extra days if any ( we can make bookings for you )
- Flights to the destination.
- Extra food Like Starters /Lunch /Dinner all over Pay & Eat ( if Any outside the venue) .
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, starters (Alcoholic, Mineral, Soft Drinks, Aerated) etc.
- Extra guide fee, Camera & Video fee ,Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone
- Any activity apart from mentioned ones.
- Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like damage accruing from land blocks, bad weather etc.
- Any medical expenses incurred during the trip or travel insurance
- GST on Billing
| TYPE OF PACKAGE | STANDARD TOUR | TYPE OF VEHICLE |
| 02 Pax in vehicle | On Request | Innova |
| 04 Pax in vehicle | On Request | Innova |
| Deluxe Package |
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| 02 Pax in Vehicle | On Request | Innova |
| 04 Pax in Vehicle | On Request | Innova |
GST – 5% on Billing https://developer.planetwayround.com/offbeat-holidays-what-to-expect/