Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrival in Leh

  Arrival and acclimatizing to the high altitude

  After your arrival in Leh, get transferred to a hotel and upon checking-in, unwind yourself and spend the day at leisure. The day will be used to get acclimatized to the typical high altitude climate.

• Day 2 - Leh Sightseeing (70km/5Hours)

  Shey and Thiksey, Sindhu Ghat, Druk Padma Karpo, Leh Market

  Post-breakfast, you will be starting on a tour of the city of Leh to witness sights such as the palatial towns of Shey and Thiksey and its monasteries, the gorgeous Sindhu Ghat, Druk Padma Karpo, popularly known as ‘Rancho's school’ and so on. A hot lunch will be provided back at the hotel following which you will go to Shanti stupa overlooking the city and the Leh market for shopping; dinner and overnight will be at the same hotel.

• Day 3 - Drive from Leh to Nubra (via Khardung La Pass/12,380ft) (120km/5 Hours)

  Khardung La Pass, Camel Ride (Optional), Camping

  On this day, you will be driven towards Nubra; via the majestic Khardung La Pass. At the campsite/resort in Nubra, you can check-in and enjoy a hot lunch. Later, you will be shown around the Samstaling Monastery that is beautifully adorned in shades of gold, red and white. Next, you can opt for a camel ride at the extensive Sumur Sand Dunes. Post dinner, you can either retire into your comfortable beds, or watch a Ladakhi cultural show at an extra charge.

• Day 4 - Drive from Nubra to Leh (190km/7 Hours)

  Diskit Monastery, Hunder Sand Dunes, Camel Safari (Optional), Local Market

  After today’s breakfast, you will be making you way back to Leh; en route, visit the Diskit Monastery and the barren expanse of Hunder Sand Dunes for yet another camel safari (additional cost). For the remaining part of the day, you can indulge in a nap at the hotel or can stroll around the local marketplace; overnight stay in the hotel.

• Day 5 - Drive from Leh to Pangong Lake (145km/5 Hours)

  Lake Visit, Changla Pass, Lakeside Camping

  You will make an early start for Pangong Tso (lake) that stretches from India into parts of Tibet and China; the journey will be through the Changla Pass. Arriving the lakeside, feast your eyes on its enchanting beauty and scenic vistas around! Come evening settle down in a lakeside camp for an overnight stay.

• Day 6 - Drive from Pangong Lake to Leh (145km/5 Hours)

  Hemis Monastery, Leisure Day

  Prepare to wake up to a fairytale sunrise! Spend the morning having a relaxed breakfast and walking along the lake, before you head back to the hotel in Leh. On this return journey, you will stand witness to the Hemis monastery of the 17th century. After your arrival at the hotel, rest of the day will be at leisure.

• Day 7 - Day excursion to Alchi (140km/5 Hours)

  Ladakh Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Nimoo

  Post today’s breakfast, take an excursion to Alchi, a village situated on the Indus River and famous for its monastery. On the way, you will also stop at the Ladakh Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Nimoo, where the Indus and Zanskar of Kargil meet.

  Hereafter, you can either return to the Leh hotel for lunch or continue with a thrilling session river rafting (lunch will be provided there) at an additional cost; overnight stay will be at the Leh hotel.  

• Day 8 - Departure from Leh to airport to final destination

  Tour Ends Here

  Today morning, it will be time to pack your bags for the final time and depart the enticing locales of Leh. Check-out from the hotel and get dropped at the Leh Airport; with your drop, this tour will come to an end.