Ladakh, the “Land of High Passes,” is a high-altitude region in northern India, known for its dramatic mountains, cold desert landscapes, and Tibetan Buddhist culture. Key attractions include Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, and Hemis Monastery. Tourism, agriculture, and handicrafts drive the local economy. Ladakh also holds strategic importance due to its borders with China and Pakistan.
It’s a paradise for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and those interested in unique culture.
Arrival Leh, driver com representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. Dinner & Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast drive to Magnetic Hill, Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river and drive back to Leh. Just before reaching Leh visit Ladakh Hall of fame & Spituk Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay.
MAGNETIC HILL: Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!
GURDWARA SHRI PATHAR SAHIB: The Shrine known as Gurdwara Pathar Sahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar Road. Built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit during the year 1517 while on his second missionary tour (2nd Udassi 1515-1518). The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to his day.
CONFLUENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.
SPITUK GOMPA: 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal. The face of the Kali image is kept covered and is revealed only at the annual function at January every year.
LADAKH HALL OF FAME (Monday Close): The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh. And belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. All the martyr and the gallantry awards…
“Here’s something that you will be proud of our defense personnel who sacrificed themselves so that we could live in peace.”
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardung-La pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (at your own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp/Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight Dinner & Stay.
khardung-la pass: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung-La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Diskit and other villages.
DISKIT GOMPA: Diskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thiksey Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
Diskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
Hunder village: Hunder is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hunder. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hunder to Diskit, through sand dunes is wonderful (at your own).
Morning after Breakfast proceed for Pangong. After reach check-in at camp. Evening relax, Dinner & Overnight at tent.THE PANGONG LAKE : This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall.
The main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range
After breakfast drive back to Leh Via Changla Pass. On the way visit Shey, Thiksey Monastery and Rancho School. Arrive Leh and relax at the hotel or free for individual activities. Dinner & Overnight stay.
CHANGLA PASS:- Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh at an elevation of 5,391.3024 m or 17,688.000 ft in the Ladakh Range between Leh and the Shyok River valley. The Chang La, on Leh to Pangong Lake road, lies on the Leh-Karu-Sakti-Zingral-Chang La-Durbuk-Tangtse-Pagong Lake motorable road.
SHEY GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.
RANCHO SCHOOL: The school was started at the request of the people of Ladakh who wanted a school that would help maintain their rich cultural traditions, based on Tibetan Buddhism, while equipping their children for a life in the 21st century. The master plan and school buildings, designed by architects and engineers from Arup Associates and Over Arup & Partners, combine local building techniques and materials with leading edge environmental design to make them effective in the extreme climate.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in Base Category room at : ( Base room in All Hotels )
- Stay on MAP Basis. (05 breakfasts and 05 dinners)
- Arrival / Departure transfers by 01 NAC Vehicle (availability from Taxi Union)
- Transportation by 01 NAC Scorpio / Xylo / Ertiga (02-06pax) & 01 NAC Tempo Traveler (07-12pax) (Private Basis) for sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Driver com assistance at the airport while arriving and departing.
- Mics. charges are inclusive like
- Toll Tax
- Parking
- Driver Allowance
- Govt. Tax
- Green Fees & Environment Fees (Inner Line Permit - Indians Only)
Ecsxlusions
- Airfares Train fare.
- Lunch
- Oxygen Cylinder @ Rs. 500-1000 Per Day as per rental basis. Please do let us know if you required the same on prior basis as it is not available in the vehicle.
- Any Non-Indian Passport holder permit fees will be @ INR 1500 per person (minimum 02 person)
- Any monastery entrance fees, Joy ride or rafting, light & sound show.
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
- Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
- Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation hike in fare, strike, curfew or any other natural calamities (like: road block) or any emergency evacuation expenses. If there are any changes in itinerary due to the above circumstance, guest will have to pay directly over there as per uses.
- There is no refund if the tour not complete due to reason of any natural calamities, any crisis or any personal reason.
- Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
** Below 2 yrs child is not recommendable for Ladakh**
** Do not take Alcohol on First Day of Arrival**
** We are not recommended Nubra / Pangong on Day-02.**
** Any Heart, Blood Pressure, Asthma Patients or any other critical illness suffering patient are not recommended to Ladakh or you can check with your doctor before travelling.**
**Once hotel’s confirmation vouchers issued/uploaded, no further changes will be acceptable in Hotel Bookings.**
All the arrangements for the tour are preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.
If in case guest will fail to make payment within the given time limits, the booking shall be released without any prior intimation and no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. Also the whole advance amount shall be treated as forfeited only.