A High-Altitude Escape into Ladakh’s Raw Beauty
Passes, Peaks & Pristine Lakes – The Ultimate Himalayan Adventure
Welcome to Ladakh – the Roof of the World. This 5-day journey covers the most iconic gems of the region: the culturally rich town of Leh, the remote beauty of Nubra Valley, and the surreal blue waters of Pangong Lake. Drive across the world’s highest motorable roads, marvel at majestic monasteries, and experience desert landscapes with double-humped camels—all at altitudes that touch the sky. It’s a short but unforgettable expedition through the crown jewel of India’s Himalayas.
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Destination
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Day 1:Arrival in Leh
- Arrive at Leh Airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport)
- Meet and greet by local representative
- Transfer to hotel for rest and acclimatization
- Evening visit to:
- Shanti Stupa – panoramic views over Leh
- Leh Market – stroll & local shopping
- Overnight stay in Leh
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Day 2:Leh Local Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day city and cultural sightseeing including:
- Shey Palace – ancient summer retreat of Ladakhi kings
- Thiksey Monastery – 12-story Buddhist complex with beautiful views
- Stok Palace Museum – royal artifacts and history
- Hall of Fame – army museum & tribute
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – sacred Sikh shrine
- Magnetic Hill – gravity-defying optical illusion
- Sangam Point – confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers
- Return to hotel for dinner
- Overnight stay in Leh
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Day 3: Leh – Khardung-La Pass – Nubra Valley
- Early breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Nubra via Khardung-La Pass (18,380 ft – world’s highest motorable road)
- En route photo stops and acclimatization
- Visit in Nubra:
- Diskit Monastery – oldest & largest monastery in Nubra
- Maitreya Buddha Statue – towering hilltop statue
- Hunder Sand Dunes – desert landscape in the Himalayas
- Optional: Double-humped Bactrian camel safari
- Check-in to your fixed camp or guesthouse
- Overnight stay in Nubra
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Day 4:Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake – Leh
- Early breakfast and departure from Nubra
- Drive to Pangong Lake via the scenic Shyok River route
- Spend 2–3 hours at Pangong Lake (14,270 ft)
- Enjoy photography, walk along the shore
- Return to Leh via Chang-La Pass (17,586 ft – 2nd highest motorable road)
- Arrive in Leh by evening
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay in Leh
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Day 5:Departure from Leh
- Early morning transfer to Leh Airport
- Depart with high-altitude memories etched forever
