Leh Ladakh Expedition Highlights

  • Discover the rugged paradise of Leh Ladakh as the land of high passes and snow white terrains await your arrival.

  • Go against the laws of physics while passing the world famous Magnetic hill.

  • Admire the emerald blue waters formed by the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers at Sangam Viewpoint.

  • Hop on a double-humped camel’s back as you journey through the white sands of desert at the Nubra Valley.

  • Capture the Himalayan beauty reflected in the color changing waters of the Pangong lake throughout the day.

Leh Ladakh Expedition Overview

About the tour:

The unique thing about the Ladakh terrain is that it has mountains, forests, deserts, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls in a beautiful and dynamic geography. On a journey to the top of the world, Leh-Ladakh features most of the world’s highest motorable passes and the spectacular beauty of snow-capped mountains. Admired for its unparalleled scenic views, pristine icy lakes, and swirling roads, Ladakh is becoming the most Instagrammed place in India and is on everyone’s bucket list. It offers you a stay amidst a beautiful valley of mountains and a starlit sky at night.

Quick Info:

  • Route: Leh - Sham valley - Khardungla - Nubra Valley - Pangong - Chang la - Leh
  • Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights
  • Start Point: Leh Airport
  • Endpoint: Leh Airport

Inclusions:

  • Comfortable Vehicle (Innova, Xylo, Tavera, Scorpio, or Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off as per your flight timings
  • Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple-sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
  • Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
  • Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
  • Experienced driver for the entire journey
  • Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
  • Evening Bonfire (in Nubra)
  • Driver expenses, toll tax, fuel, and parking charges

Things Not to Miss:

  • Enjoy Thukpa, traditional Ladakhi cuisine at The Tibetan Kitchen restaurant
  • Hangout at Lala's Art Café for a tall glass of Italian coffee
  • River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
  • Ride the remarkable double-humped (Bactrian) camels found exclusively at Nubra valley
  • Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass
  • Shop souvenirs for friends and family at the Leh Market

How to Reach:

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.

Leh Ladakh Expedition Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Leh | Sightseeing in Leh
Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel. After checking in, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Leh. Visit famous places such as Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Enjoy shopping for Pashmina Shawls and more, at the Leh Market. Later, you will be taken back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Eeco, Omni or similar
Stay at Deluxe hotel
2 Days
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Deluxe hotel
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Activity: Sightseeing Tour in Leh
  • Enjoy shopping at the Leh Market, popular for its handmade Pashmina Shawls.
  • Admire the scenic views of Stok Kangri from the roof of the Leh Palace.
  • Explore the Shanti Stupa, built by Ladakhi and Japanese Buddhists , in the name of world peace.
Day 2
Day Trip to Sham Valley
Get transferred for a Day Trip to Sham Valley. Admire the Spituk Gompo, Zanskar-Indus River meeting point, SECMOL school from the film '3 Idiots', and the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Visit Magnetic Hill for a magical experience. Later, get driven back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Activity: Day Trip to Sham Valley
  • Visit the Spituk Monastery, also called Spituk Gompa, the oldest monastery in Ladakh.
  • Admire the meeting point, known as the Sangam of blue waters of Indus River with the green waters of Zanskar river.
  • Visit the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, located at a height 12,000 feet, in Leh.
  • Experience the magic of Magnetic Hill, which works against the laws of physics.
Day 3
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | Enroute Visit Diskit Monastery
Check out and get transferred to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass, one of the world's highest motorable roads. En route, visit the Diskit Monastery and then continue your journey to the campsite and check-in. You can also ride a Bactrian camel in Nubra Valley. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Activity: Stop-over at Khardungla Pass
  • Khardungla Pass, known to be one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
  • Visit the Khardungla Cafe', and enjoy your favourite snacks.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Activity: Visit to Diskit Monastery
  • Explore the Diskit Monastery, the oldest monastery in Nubra, built in the14th century.
  • Admire the scenic views of the flood plains of Shyok river all around.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Stay at Deluxe hotel
1 Day
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Deluxe hotel
Day 4
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
After checking out from the campsite, you will be taken to Pangong Tso. Upon arrival, check-in at the campsite, and witness the beauty of Pangong Lake. Here, you can visit the Shyok River, and enjoy the scenic nature of the surroundings. Later, head back to the campsite for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Stay at Standard hotel
1 Day
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Standard hotel
Activity: Visit to Pangong Lake
  • Admire the Pangong Lake, the world's highest saltwater lake.
  • Experience the beauty of the lake that changes colour from green to blue and red.
Day 5
Pangong Lake to Leh | Enroute Sightseeing
After checking out from your campsite, you will be taken to Leh. Make a stop at Chang-la Pass to visit the Changla Baba Temple. Continue your journey and explore Druk Padma School, and Thiksey Monastery on the way. Later, you will be taken to the hotel in Leh for a check-in and overnight stay.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Activity: Enroute Sightseeing from Pangong to Leh
  • Visit the popular Changla Baba Temple, on your way to Leh.
  • Explore the Druk Padma Karpo school, famous for being the shooting spot for the film '3 Idiots'.
  • Admire the 49 feet tall idol of Buddha in the lotus position, at the Thiksey Monastery.
Transfer in Innova, Tempo Traveller or similar
Stay at Standard hotel
2 Days
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Standard hotel
Day 6
Departure Day
After checking out from the hotel in Leh, you will be taken to the Leh Airport, from where you can board your flight back home.
Transfer in Eeco, Omni or similar

Select Package Options

Break the monotony of city life and get ready to explore the wonders of Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’. All equipment, meal areas, accommodation, etc. are sanitized before and after every use to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene of the travelers.

Price Includes
  • First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder
  • All transfers and sightseeing by an AC Vehicle. (Please note that the AC will be switched off on hills)
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Permits
Exclusions
  • Travel Insurance
  • Domestic flight tickets
  • Lunch

More Details about Leh Ladakh Expedition

Know Before You Go for Leh Ladakh Expedition

  • Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL) is active in the region.
  • Breakfast availability in hotel on first and last day totally depends on your arrival and departure timings.
  • The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per member.
  • The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
  • The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
  • Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
  • Oxygen cylinder & backup vehicle will be provided wherever the medical services are not readily available.
  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
  • Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
  • Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
  • Because of any reason natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
  • Pay heed to the tour guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
  • All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
  • Carry enough cash as the number of ATMs in high-altitude regions are comparatively less and there are long queues at times.
  • All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
  • If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
  • During the trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Thrillophilia will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
  • Rescheduling Policy for Private (Standard & Deluxe Package) & Group Bookings: 1) If rescheduling is made 7 days after the Booking Date till 15 days prior to the Date of Travel then 30.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees. | 2) If rescheduling is made 0 days to 15 days before the Date of Travel then 100.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. | 3) If bookings are made 15 days before the Date of Travel no rescheduling & modifications will be made.
  • Rescheduling Policy for Private (Super Deluxe) & Hotel Specific Bookings: No modification or Rescheduling will be catered. A standard cancellation policy will be applicable for such cases.
  • Force Majeure: In cases of force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseeable circumstances), [Thrillophilia] reserves the right to reschedule Tours & treks or offer alternative itineraries to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
  • Cancellation After Rescheduling: Clients who reschedule their tours or treks but later decide to cancel will be subject to our standard cancellation policy. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.

Things To Carry for Leh Ladakh Expedition

  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Water bottle
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Toilet paper & wipes
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Hiking shoes
  • Mosquito & insect repellent
  • Warm clothes
  • Caps

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