Arrival in Leh, Ladakh

Leh - Upon arrival at Leh Airport, guests will be transferred to their hotel. It is essential to rest for the remainder of the day to acclimatize and prevent high altitude sickness. The elevation is a significant change from sea level to 3500 meters, and it will take a few days for the body to adjust. It is crucial to stay hydrated and avoid overexertion while exploring Leh. Overnight stay in Leh.

Sham Valley Tour with Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace

Hall of Fame - The Hall of Fame is a museum built by the Indian Army to honor the courageous Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending the nation during the Indo-Pak wars. Located on the Leh-Kargil Road, about 4km from Leh city, the museum features two stories with various sections. The upper floor houses the OP Vijay Gallery, showcasing weapons used in the Kargil war and arms and ammunition captured by the Indian Army. Another section displays apparel and amenities used by the Indian Army in the Siachen region, including pictures of army posts on the glacier, troop accommodations, and training processes on ice walls.

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib - Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a revered site located 25 miles from Leh town on the Kargil Leh Highway. Dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, this sacred place commemorates his visit to Ladakh. Dating back to 1517, the Gurudwara contains a boulder with imprints of Guru Nanak Dev’s head, shoulders, and back. Devotees from Sikh, Hindu, and Tibetan communities worship here, with Tibetans honoring the deity as Lama Nanak or Guru Gompa Maharaj. A legend associated with the site makes it a popular pilgrimage destination for visitors to Leh-Ladakh.

Magnetic Hill - While exploring Leh-Ladakh, visitors will encounter intriguing sights that spark curiosity. One such attraction is Magnetic Hill, where gravity seems to take a backseat. Located about 30 km from Leh, Magnetic Hill is marked by a yellow signboard reading “The Phenomenon That Defies Gravity.” It instructs visitors to park their vehicles in a box marked with a white point on the road, known as the Magnetic Road. When parked at the designated spot, vehicles begin moving forward at a speed of nearly 20km/h.

Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers - Known as the sangam, this is the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers in Ladakh. Situated 35km from Leh in Nimmu, on the Leh Srinagar highway, the two rivers can be distinctly seen meeting at this point. The Indus River appears shiny blue, while the Zanskar River looks muddy green.

Leh Royal Palace - Leh Palace, also known as Lachen Palkar Palace, is a former royal residence overlooking Leh city in Ladakh, India. Built around 1600 by Sengge Namgyal, the palace is open to the public, offering panoramic views of Leh and its surroundings from the rooftop. The Stok Kangri mountain in the Zanskar range is visible through the Indus Valley to the south, with the Ladakh range rising behind the palace to the north. The Palace Museum houses a rich collection of jewelry, ornaments, and Thangkas. The ceremonial dresses museum features crowns and centenary jewelry pieces, including Chinese Thangka paintings over 450 years old.

Shanti Stupa - Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa located on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in northern India. Built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura, as part of the Peace Pagoda mission, the Shanti Stupa enshrines the relics of the Buddha at its base, blessed by the 14th Dalai Lama.

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass

Khardung La - Known as one of the highest motorable roads in the world, Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh.

Nubra Valley - Nubra Valley is a historical region of Ladakh, currently administered as a subdivision and tehsil in the Leh district. Its inhabited areas form a tri-armed valley carved by the Nubra and Shyok rivers. It is also renowned for its double-humped Bactrian camels.

Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok River

Pangong Tso - In Ladakh, nature always has surprises in store. Pangong Lake, situated at an elevation of nearly 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its blue waters contrast starkly with the surrounding arid mountains. Spanning almost 160km, one-third of Pangong Lake lies in India, while the remaining two-thirds are in China. The lake, one of the most famous in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word “Pangong Tso,” meaning “high grassland lake.” Visitors can spend hours admiring its beauty, as the lake is known to change colors, appearing blue, green, and red at different times. A visit to Pangong Lake is a must for anyone traveling to Ladakh, as its beauty is indescribable and must be experienced firsthand.

Pangong Lake to Leh

Leh - Return from Pangong Lake to Leh via Changla Pass.

Leh Market - After arriving in Leh and checking into the hotel, guests can stroll to Leh market in the evening for last-minute souvenir shopping and enjoy delicious local delicacies.

Leh to Airport Drop

Leh - After five exciting and fun-filled days, it’s time to bid farewell to Ladakh and continue the onward journey.

• Accommodation
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Inner-line permit included for domestic travelers
• Oxygen cylinder in car (payment only if used)
• Transportation (airport pickup, airport drop, hotel transfers & sightseeing)

• Lunch is not included, any other extra meals apart from breakfast and dinner
• Entry/Admission - Leh Royal Palace (Domestic INR 25 per person, International INR 300 per person)
• Entry/Admission - Diskit Gompa (Entry fee: INR 30 per person)
• Entry/Admission - Shanti Stupa (Entry fee: INR 30 per person)
• Entry/Admission - Hall of Fame ( Domestic INR 250 per person, International INR 400 per person)
• Cancellations or change in cost due of road blockages, weather, natural calamities, flight delays,
• Travel Insurance

This 6-day private tour of Ladakh offers an exhilarating adventure through the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of this Himalayan region. Whether you’re traveling through Khardung La pass, the highest motorable road in the world, or staying by the enchanting Pangong Lake, every moment of your tour will be enjoyable. Your road trip will take you to one of the world’s cold deserts, Nubra Valley, and to one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries, Diskit Monastery. The combination of scenic road trips and cultural experiences will make your visit truly unforgettable.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.