Ladakh
Pangong Lake's surreal blue, Nubra Valley's sand dunes, ancient monasteries, and the highest motorable roads.
Overview
About this package
Eight days across the roof of India — Leh's Buddhist monasteries, the world's highest motorable passes at Khardung La, the changing colours of Pangong Tso, and the double-humped camels of Nubra Valley. Proper acclimatisation days built in, a night camping lakeside, and a route that touches nearly every legendary stretch of Ladakh tarmac.
Khardung La Pass CrossingPangong Tso Lakeside CampNubra Valley Camel RideHemis MonasteryMagnetic Hill & Sangam
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
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Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Leh
Fly into Leh at 3,500m, full day of rest and acclimatisation, evening walk through Leh Market and the old palace bazaar.
2
Day 2
Leh Monasteries
Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and the monasteries of Shey and Thiksey, continued acclimatisation at a relaxed pace.
3
Day 3
Khardung La to Nubra Valley
Cross Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable passes, descend into Nubra Valley, evening double-humped Bactrian camel ride at Hunder's sand dunes.
4
Day 4
Nubra to Pangong Tso
Drive via Shyok route to Pangong Tso, watch the lake shift through blues and greens at sunset, overnight camping lakeside.
5
Day 5
Pangong to Leh via Chang La
Sunrise at Pangong Tso, drive back to Leh over Chang La pass, evening at leisure.
6
Day 6
Magnetic Hill & Sangam
Day trip to Magnetic Hill, the Sangam confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers, and Alchi Monastery's ancient murals.
7
Day 7
Hemis & Local Villages
Visit Hemis Monastery, Ladakh's largest, and wander through a traditional Ladakhi village for a home-cooked lunch.
8
Day 8
Departure
Leisurely breakfast, last shopping for pashmina and prayer flags, transfer to Leh airport.
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Ladakh: The High Passes Expedition, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 7 nights hotels + 1 lakeside camp
- Private SUV throughout
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Inner Line Permits
- Oxygen cylinder on standby
Not Included
- Flights to Leh
- Lunch
- Camera fees at monasteries
- Travel/altitude insurance
Best Time to Travel
June – September
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ladakh: The High Passes Expedition trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Ladakh: The High Passes Expedition trip?
June – September
What's included in the Ladakh: The High Passes Expedition package?
7 nights hotels + 1 lakeside camp; Private SUV throughout; Daily breakfast & dinner; Inner Line Permits; Oxygen cylinder on standby
What's not included in the Ladakh: The High Passes Expedition package?
Flights to Leh; Lunch; Camera fees at monasteries; Travel/altitude insurance
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