Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi to Leh
Start early with a hotel pickup and head to New Delhi Airport for your flight to Leh. Once you land, you'll get transferred to your hotel where you can settle in and let your body adjust to the high altitude. Later in the evening, take a trip out to the white-domed Shanti Stupa sitting on a hilltop for some views, then walk through the local market to browse Tibetan handicrafts and pick up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shanti Stupa
- Explore local market for Tibetan handicrafts
Landmarks/POIs Shanti Stupa - Day 2
Leh
After breakfast, drive into Sham Valley and stop at the war memorial built by the Indian Army to honor soldiers. From there, you'll see Kali Mata Mandir followed by Spituk Gompa, a Buddhist monastery from the 11th century. Next is Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, which marks where Guru Nanak Dev visited, then check out the optical illusion at Magnetic Hills. The day ends at the point where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sham Valley war memorial
- Visit Kali Mata Mandir
- Visit Spituk Gompa
- Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
- Visit Magnetic Hills
- Visit Indus and Zanskar River confluence
Landmarks/POIs Sham Valley Kali Mata Mandir Spituk Gompa Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Magnetic Hills Indus and Zanskar River confluence - Day 3
Leh to Nubra Valley
After breakfast, you'll drive to Nubra Valley, known for its flowers and valleys. The route takes you over Khardungla Pass at 18,360 feet, which is the world's highest motorable pass with snow-covered mountains all around you. Along the way, you'll cross a glacial bridge that holds a Guinness World Record. Once you reach Nubra Valley, check in to your hotel and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Khardungla Pass
- Drive over glacial bridge
Landmarks/POIs Nubra Valley Khardungla Pass - Day 4
Nubra Valley
After breakfast, explore Hunder's silver sand dunes, a small village sitting at 10,000 feet where the Shyok and Nubra Rivers come together. You'll ride double-humped Bactrian camels across the dunes, connecting you to the ancient Silk Route history. Then visit Diskit Monastery and its large Buddha statue before checking out the village market. Later, you'll drive back to Leh, crossing through Khardung-La Pass again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel safari on double-humped Bactrian camels
- Visit Diskit Monastery
- Explore Diskit village market
Landmarks/POIs Hunder Diskit Monastery - Day 5
Leh to Pangong Lake
Leave early with packed breakfast heading to Pangong TSO Lake, the world's highest saltwater lake at 4,350 meters with striking blue water against dry mountains. On the way, stop at Shey Palace, the former summer palace of Ladakh's king, and Thiksey Monastery on a hilltop overlooking the Indus valley. You'll cross Changla Pass at 5,486 meters and stop in Tangtse village for tea before arriving at Pangong Lake and checking into your camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast from hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Shey Palace
- Visit Thiksey Monastery
- Cross Changla Pass
- Visit Pangong Lake
Landmarks/POIs Shey Palace Thiksey Monastery Changla Pass Pangong TSO Lake - Day 6
Pangong Lake to Leh
Have breakfast at your camp and spend the morning around Pangong Lake and the nearby area. In the afternoon, start driving back toward Leh. Along the way, you'll visit Hemis Gompa, a monastery about 45 km from Leh that was re-established in 1672 and hosts the annual Hemis festival in early June honoring Padmasambhava. Get to your hotel in Leh by evening and spend the rest of the day relaxing or shopping in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pangong Lake
- Visit Hemis Gompa
Landmarks/POIs Hemis Gompa - Day 7
Leh to New Delhi
Have breakfast at your hotel, then your representative will drive you to the airport for your flight to New Delhi. When you land, you can arrange a transfer to your Delhi hotel or head to another destination depending on your plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel in Delhi
- Onward flight to home or other destination
