Itinerary
- Day 1
Leh
You'll arrive at Leh Airport and get transferred to your hotel, giving yourself time to adjust to the elevation throughout the day. That evening, take a walk through the old town near Leh Palace to get a feel for the area's history. Head up to Shanti Stupa to catch the sunset, then wander through Leh market afterward where you can browse local handicrafts and try some Ladakhi food.
- Start point
- Leh, Ladakh, India (Pickup from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh as per your flight timing.)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Heritage walk around Leh Palace and old town
- Visit Shanti Stupa for sunset views
- Explore Leh market
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurants for authentic Ladakhi cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Leh Palace Shanti Stupa Leh Market 
- Day 2
Leh to Dras
Leave Leh heading toward Dras, starting with a stop at Magnetic Hill to see the optical illusion effect. Continue to Sangam Point where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet, then visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib before grabbing lunch in Kargil. After that, check out the Dras War Memorial on your way into town. Once you settle into your eco-lodge, meet with wildlife experts who'll discuss Himalayan Brown Bear Conservation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Magnetic Hill
- Visit Sangam Point
- Visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Visit Dras War Memorial
- Meet wildlife experts and learn about Himalayan Brown Bear Conservation Project
Landmarks/POIs Magnetic Hill Sangam Point Gurudwara Pathar Sahib Dras War Memorial - Day 3
Dras
Start before sunrise for bear tracking through high-altitude meadows and forests, learning camera trapping methods that researchers actually use. During the afternoon, grab binoculars and spotting scopes to watch the region's wildlife from different vantage points. By evening, there's a discussion session about Himalayan ecosystems and what conservation work looks like on the ground. Stay overnight at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning bear tracking session led by expert naturalists
- Learn camera trapping techniques
- Afternoon fauna spotting session with binoculars and spotting scopes
- Evening discussion on Himalayan ecosystems and conservation efforts
- Day 4
Dras
Head out early to a high vantage point for spotting wildlife in the valley below. You'll watch brown bears foraging and learn about their ecology, how they move seasonally, and what role they play in the ecosystem. Later, do some bird-watching where you might see Himalayan Griffons, Golden Eagles, and magpies. By late afternoon, head to the Dras River banks for sunset wildlife observation, then have dinner back at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to high vantage point for wildlife spotting
- Observe brown bears and learn bear ecology
- Bird-watching session
- Sunset wildlife observation at Dras River banks
Landmarks/POIs Dras River - Day 5
Dras
Travel to remote high-altitude villages and spend time with locals to understand how they coexist with Himalayan wildlife. Trek through alpine meadows where you could come across Himalayan marmots, blue sheep, and foxes. That evening, join a wildlife tracking session near bear habitats where there's a real chance to spot these animals in their natural surroundings. Dinner and another night at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore remote high-altitude villages and engage with locals
- Trek through alpine meadows
- Wildlife tracking session near bear habitats
- Day 6
Dras to Leh
After breakfast, drive back toward Leh with several stops along the way. Visit Mulbekh Monastery to see the rock-carved Buddha statue, then explore Lamayuru Monastery located in the unusual Moonland terrain. Stop at Alchi Monastery where you can see the beautifully preserved 11th-century murals inside. You'll pull into Leh by evening and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mulbekh Monastery
- Visit Lamayuru Monastery
- Visit Alchi Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Mulbekh Monastery Lamayuru Monastery Alchi Monastery - Day 7
Departure from Leh
Head to Leh Airport with enough time to catch your onward flight, wrapping up your Ladakh trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
