Complete Himalayan Adventure: Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake
Embark on the ultimate Ladakh adventure with our comprehensive 5-day tour that takes you through the most spectacular landscapes of this Himalayan region. From the ancient monasteries of Leh to the sand dunes of Nubra Valley and the breathtaking Pangong Lake, this journey covers all the highlights.
Our "Discover Ladakh" package is carefully designed to give you an immersive experience of Ladakh's unique culture, dramatic landscapes, and adventurous spirit. With comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and carefully planned itineraries, we ensure you make the most of your Himalayan adventure.
Double-humped camels & sand dunes
Iconic blue waters at 14,000 ft
World's 2nd highest motorable road
Rich Buddhist heritage
Journey to the "Valley of Flowers" through Khardung La Pass, the world's second highest motorable road at 18,390 ft. Experience the unique landscape of sand dunes surrounded by snow-capped mountains and ride double-humped Bactrian camels.
Witness the breathtaking beauty of Pangong Lake, one of the world's highest saltwater lakes. Famous for its changing colors and dramatic mountain backdrop, this iconic location gained fame through the movie "3 Idiots".
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets, followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa, Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Situated on a hilltop in Chanspa, this Buddhist white-domed stupa was built in 1991. It holds relics of Buddha and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Also known as 'Lhachen Palkhar,' this 17th-century former royal palace now houses a museum and offers sweeping views of Leh and the Zanskar mountains.
After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). After visiting confluence we head to Alchi Gompa, The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh's monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi we back towards leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery was built in 11th century and was again re-built in 18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Later we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Museum showcasing bravery of Indian soldiers with exhibits from Kargil War, Siachen glacier uniforms, and war memorabilia.
Famous gravity-defying spot where vehicles appear to move uphill on their own due to optical illusion.
Where the shiny blue Zanskar River meets the green Indus River, creating a spectacular natural phenomenon.
11th-century monastery with exquisite wall paintings blending Buddhist and Kashmiri artistic styles.
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (Second Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
Experience the unique landscape of sand dunes surrounded by snow-capped mountains and ride double-humped Bactrian camels in this high-altitude desert.
After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive towards PangongTso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". After drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Witness the breathtaking beauty of one of the world's highest saltwater lakes, famous for its changing colors and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Tour concludes. Through a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward destination.
We hope you've enjoyed your Discover Ladakh adventure and created memories to last a lifetime. Safe travels!
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