5N / 6D · 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.
max 4,350 mfrom ₹24,900 / person
8 nights / 9 days · Moderate
Ladakh Grand Circuit
All the big lakes in one loop, plus Turtuk on the Line of Control and the high pastures of Changthang. The most complete Ladakh trip we run.
- Route
- Leh – Nubra – Turtuk – Pangong – Tso Moriri – Leh
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Highest overnight
- 4,520 m
- From
- ₹42,900 / person
Highlights
- Turtuk: Balti village life and apricot orchards
- Both Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri
- Changthang nomad country
- Two acclimatisation days built in
Altitude profile
Where you sleep matters most at altitude. This trip raises your sleeping height gradually. Hover or tap a day for details.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive in Leh, rest
Pickup and complete rest.
Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)
- Day 2
Leh monasteries
Shanti Stupa, Thiksey, Shey Palace and Hemis.
Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)
- Day 3
Leh to Nubra
Over Khardung La to Diskit and Hunder.
Overnight: Nubra (Hunder) (3,050 m)
- Day 4
Turtuk day trip and stay
Drive along the Shyok to Turtuk. Village walk and Balti lunch.
Overnight: Turtuk (2,900 m)
- Day 5
Turtuk to Pangong
Long scenic drive via Shyok to Pangong Tso.
Overnight: Pangong Tso (4,350 m)
- Day 6
Pangong to Tso Moriri
Through Changthang nomad country via Chushul and Nyoma to Korzok.
Overnight: Tso Moriri (4,520 m)
- Day 7
Tso Moriri to Leh
Via Tso Kar and Tanglang La views. Back to Leh.
Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)
- Day 8
Free day in Leh
Shopping, cafés, Leh Palace, or an optional rafting trip.
Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)
- Day 9
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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