Pangong Lake, Ladakh
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Ladakh

Where the sky meets the earth

11 DaysHigh AltitudeLeh – Pangong – Nubra

The Journey

The Last Frontier

Ladakh is unlike anywhere else on earth. A high-altitude cold desert ringed by the Himalayas and Karakoram, it rewards those who make the journey with landscapes so vast and still they feel almost unreal. This 11-day itinerary takes you from the ancient lanes of Leh to the electric blue of Pangong Lake, across the dunes of Nubra Valley, and over some of the highest motorable passes in the world.

Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Starting Point

Leh (fly in)

Max Altitude

5,359 m (Khardung La)

Best Season

June – September

Group Size

2 – 8 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Khardung La Pass, Ladakh

Itinerary

Day by Day

1

Day 1

Arrive in Leh

Land in Leh and rest — acclimatisation is essential at 3,524 m. Evening stroll through the old market.

2

Day 2

Leh Acclimatisation

Explore Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and the local bazaar at a gentle pace. Short walk to Namgyal Tsemo Monastery.

3

Day 3

Leh Local Sightseeing

Visit Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Gompa, and Shey Palace. Afternoon at leisure.

4

Day 4

Leh to Nubra Valley

Cross Khardung La (5,359 m) — one of the world's highest motorable passes — and descend into the Nubra Valley. Visit Diskit and check in to Hunder hotel/resort. Camel safari and Sunset in Sand dunes. Hunder Stay.

5

Day 5

Turtuk Village

Explore villages and Balti culture, try their food. Nubra stay.

6

Day 6

Nubra to Pangong Lake

Drive via the remote Shyok Valley road to Pangong Lake (4,350 m). Arrive in time for the golden hour.

7

Day 7

Pangong Lake

A full day beside the lake — watch the colours shift from turquoise to cobalt to silver as the light changes. Sunrise and sunset are unmissable.

8

Day 8

Pangong to Hanle

Visit Re-Zangla on the way. Hanle Stay.

9

Day 9

Hanle to Tso Moriri

Drive to the remote Tso Moriri Lake — a high-altitude wetland and flamingo habitat far from the tourist trail.

10

Day 10

Tso Moriri to Leh

Return to Leh via the Indus Valley. Final evening in Leh — dinner and souvenir shopping.

11

Day 11

Departure

Transfer to Leh Airport for your onward flight. Journey ends.

Pricing

What's Included

Included

  • All accommodation in Resorts and Hotels
  • Private vehicle & experienced driver
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Inner Line Permits

Not Included

  • Flights to / from Leh
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Lunches & personal expenses
  • Tips for driver & staff
  • Monastery & monument entry fees
  • Camel safari in Nubra

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