Trip Facts
Overview
This trip takes you through the major highlights of Ladakh and covers Leh / Nubra Valley / Pangong Lake and other highlights of the route.
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
- Visit to Pangong Lake
- Visit to Deskit Gompa
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Changla Pass – 17688 Feet
- Kardungh La Pass – 18529 Feet
- Shanti Stupa
- Thiksey Monastry
- All Permit for visits
- Highest Point Khardungla Pass – 18529 Feet
- Coldest Place – Pangong Lake
- Longest Drive – Nubra to Pangong 160 km / 6 hours
- Best Time to visit – June to October
- Average temperature 5 to 20 Degrees
PLACES COVERED
LEH— KHARDUNGLA LA PASS— DISKIT—NUBRA VALLE—HUNDAR—PANGONG LAKE—CHANGLA PASS – THIKSEY
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. Thiksey Monastry. Evening free to visit Leh Market.
Overnight at Leh Hotel.
( Day 3 ) : DRIVE TO NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA ( 150km/ 6 Hours)
Today you will be driving on one of the world’s highest civilian motorable pass, Khardung La, we will also drive up to Diskit Monastery for an unending view of the Nubra Valley. Later head to the White Sand Dunes of Hundar.
Overnight at Nubra Hotel.
( Day 4 ) : DRIVE TO PANGONG VIA SHYOK ( 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.
Overnight at Pangong.
( Electricity is available from 5 PM to 11 PM Mobile signal not available )
( Day 5 ) : PANGONG LAKE TO LEH ( 150 Kms / 4 Hrs )
After breakfast, drive to Leh via Changla Pass (17688 Feet ) en-route visit Thiksey Monastry. Arrive in Leh mid day.
Day free for leisure.
Overnight at Leh Hotel.
( Day 6 ) – 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 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.Intermediate
-can ride for three to five hours
-Quite Good riding experience
-little assistance required
-comfortable with extreme curves and leans
-average experience with unsurfaced roads
-steep ascents and descents
Advanced
-can ride for five to six hours
-extensive riding experience
-assistance on demand (if required)
-experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
-comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Including the package cost
- All 05 Nights accommodation on Twin / Double sharing basis.
- All meals Breakfast & Dinner for duration of trip, as per above mentioned itinerary.
- 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.
- Water in vehicle ( 02 Bottles per person per day )
- All transfers / sightseeing / travelling using vehicle as per package selection.
- Dedicated tour manager available on call 24 x 7.
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
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- GST extra on net billing
| TYPE OF PACKAGE | STANDARD PACKAGE | TYPE OF VEHICLE |
| 02 Pax in vehicle | Rs 32500 per person | Innova |
| 04 Pax in vehicle | Rs 21500 per person | Innova |
| Deluxe Package | ||
| 02 Pax in Vehicle | Rs 44500 per person | Innova |
| 04 Pax in Vehicle | Rs 33500 per person | Innova |
GST 5% Extra on billing https://developer.planetwayround.com/offbeat-holidays-what-to-expect/