The Ultimate 8-Day Himalayan Adventure
Embark on the most comprehensive Ladakh adventure with our 8-day tour that covers all the highlights of this Himalayan region, including the historic Kargil sector. This journey takes you from the ancient monasteries of Leh to the strategic Kargil region, the stunning Nubra Valley, and the breathtaking Pangong Lake.
Our "Discovering Ladakh with Kargil" package offers a complete Himalayan experience, combining cultural immersion, historical exploration, and breathtaking natural beauty. With comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and carefully planned itineraries, we ensure you make the most of your extended Ladakh adventure.
Historic war memorials & moon landscapes
Double-humped camels & sand dunes
Iconic blue waters at 14,000 ft
Border village with unique culture
Visit the historic Kargil region with its war memorials, moon landscapes, and strategic importance. Pay tribute at Vijay Smarak dedicated to Indian soldiers who laid their lives during the Kargil War in 1999.
Journey to the "Valley of Flowers" through Khardung La Pass. Experience camel rides in sand dunes and visit Turtuk - a village won by India in the 1971 war, located extremely close to the border.
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. Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region. After visiting the Monastery, you continue your drive along the River Indus to or Uletokpo or Tingmosgang enroute visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic. Further drive to Kargil enroute visiting the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery en route visiting the mesmerizing MOON LANDSCAPES (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. Later Drive to KARGIL over Fatu-la (13,489 ft) which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. Pay a tribute to Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian Soldiers who laid their lives for us during Kargil War in 1999. We will go till drass and then we will come back to Kargil hotel for an overnight stay.
Famous gravity-defying spot where vehicles appear to move uphill on their own due to optical illusion.
11th-century monastery surrounded by dramatic moon-like landscapes.
War memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War.
Post breakfast we drive to Leh en route visiting Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. We drive further and check in at our camp / hotel for overnight stay.
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, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising of a touch of Turkish & Iranian culture), ruined fort of Dhards and Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the famous K2 peak (The second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later back to hotel for overnight stay.
Explore this unique border village with its distinct culture, historic sites, and breathtaking views of K2 peak.
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. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso 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). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
The largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order with rich cultural heritage and ceremonies.
Impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill with exquisite architecture.
The ancient capital of Ladakh with historical significance and architectural beauty.
Tour concludes. Through a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward destination.
We hope you've enjoyed your comprehensive Discovering Ladakh with Kargil adventure and created memories to last a lifetime. Safe travels!
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