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Ladakh Essentials, Ladakh

5 nights / 6 days · Easy

Ladakh Essentials

The classic first trip: Leh, Sham Valley monasteries, Khardung La, the dunes of Nubra and the blues of Pangong Tso, paced with a proper acclimatisation day.

Route
Leh – Sham Valley – Nubra – Pangong – Leh
Best months
May–Oct
Highest overnight
4,350 m
From
₹24,900 / person
Photo: KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0

Highlights

  • Full rest day on arrival for acclimatisation
  • Drive over Khardung La to the Nubra Valley
  • Double-humped camels at the Hunder dunes
  • Overnight by Pangong Tso

Altitude profile

Where you sleep matters most at altitude. This trip raises your sleeping height gradually. Hover or tap a day for details.

Overnight altitude by day metres above sea level
01k2k3k4k5k D1 Day 1: Leh, 3,500 m D2 Day 2: Leh, 3,500 m D3 Day 3: Nubra (Hunder), 3,050 m D4 Day 4: Pangong Tso, 4,350 m D5 Day 5: Leh, 3,500 m D6 Day 6: Leh, 3,500 m Pangong Tso 4,350 m

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Leh, rest

    Pickup at Leh airport. Complete rest to acclimatise. Evening walk to Leh Market if you feel well.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  2. Day 2

    Sham Valley

    Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the Indus–Zanskar confluence. Back to Leh.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  3. Day 3

    Leh to Nubra via Khardung La

    Cross Khardung La. Afternoon at Diskit Monastery and the Hunder dunes.

    Overnight: Nubra (Hunder) (3,050 m)

  4. Day 4

    Nubra to Pangong via Shyok

    Riverside drive along the Shyok to Pangong Tso. Sunset by the lake.

    Overnight: Pangong Tso (4,350 m)

  5. Day 5

    Pangong to Leh via Chang La

    Sunrise at the lake, then over Chang La with stops at Thiksey and Shey.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  6. Day 6

    Departure

    Drop at Leh airport.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

Included

  • Airport / bus-stand pickup and drop in Leh
  • Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Dedicated vehicle with local Ladakhi driver
  • Permit processing for protected areas
  • Oxygen cylinder and first-aid kit in vehicle
  • 24×7 on-ground support from our Leh team

Not included

  • Flights or trains to and from Leh
  • Lunches, drinks and personal expenses
  • Monument and monastery entry fees
  • Government environment and permit fees (charged at actuals)
  • Anything not listed in inclusions

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