Package Overview
The Ladakh Heights package offers a comprehensive 7-night, 8-day immersion into the "Land of High Passes," beginning with 3 nights in Leh to ensure essential acclimatization while exploring local gems like the Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa, and the confluence at Sangam. The journey then ascends over the legendary Khardung La (the world’s highest motorable pass) for a 2-night stay in Nubra Valley, where you can experience the surreal Hunder Sand Dunes, ride double-humped Bactrian camels, and visit the towering Maitreya Buddha at Diskit. The adventure culminates with 2 nights at Pangong Tso, traveling via the scenic Shyok River route to witness the lake’s mesmerizing color shifts from turquoise to deep blue, before returning to Leh across the high-altitude Chang La pass. This curated itinerary perfectly balances cultural exploration at historic monasteries like Thiksey and Hemis with the raw, high-altitude beauty of Ladakh’s most iconic landscapes.
Day Plan
On arrival at KushokBakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level you will be transfer to hotel and check in. Half day at rest for acclimatization. Evening drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around local market. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Ertiga
private transfer to full trip
Oriental Ladakh / similar ( Leh ) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Royal Ladakh (Leh) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After breakfast full day, Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars , Kali Mata Temple, followed by SpitukGompa - an 11th century structure , Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honour the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith. Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel.
Oriental Ladakh / similar ( Leh ) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Royal Ladakh (Leh) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads lead you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the DeskitGompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel. Overnight at Camp or hotel
Elysium Camp / Similar ( Nubra) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Swiss Tents
Walnut in Resort (Nubra)Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
One of the moist fascinating journeys in Ladakh this is a less popular destination recently opened for tourist, if you have a thirst for a beautiful location this is the place. En-route spectacular mountain ranges and Villages like. This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts a rear department of the India Army. A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming of vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan a beautiful village with charming people "On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next morning, they woke up in India." We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in PoK. A full day rough excursion and evening back to Nubra Valley. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.
Elysium Camp / Similar ( Nubra) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Swiss Tents
Walnut in Resort (Nubra)Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After an early breakfast we drive to next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayokriver, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake. Overnight at the Hotel
Alpine cottage / SImilar (Pangong) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Rangjong Resort (Pangong)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake. Enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Lehvia Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive Leh and check in at the hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Rangjong Resort (Pangong)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh, Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya Buddha and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. SindhuDarshan. overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, depart to airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.
Notes
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