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Ladakh · 7 days

Ladakh High Passes

Leh, Nubra and Pangong on a properly acclimatised schedule, with monastery mornings and two nights at altitude worth waking up for.

On request

Highlights

  • Two acclimatisation nights in Leh
  • Sham valley monastery circuit
  • Khardung La to Nubra with Turtuk villages
  • Sunrise at Pangong Tso
  • Thiksey morning prayers

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Leh

    Rest day with minimal activity to begin acclimatisation.

  2. Day 2

    Sham valley

    Alchi, Likir and Basgo on a gentle low-altitude drive.

  3. Day 3

    Leh to Nubra

    Cross Khardung La to the dunes at Hunder and Diskit monastery.

  4. Day 4

    Turtuk

    Balti villages near the Shyok before returning to Nubra.

  5. Day 5

    Nubra to Pangong

    Shyok route drive with an overnight beside the lake.

  6. Day 6

    Pangong to Leh

    Sunrise at the lake, then Chang La and Thiksey en route.

  7. Day 7

    Departure

    Morning transfer to Leh airport.

Inclusions

  • · Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
  • · Private vehicle with driver for all listed transfers and sightseeing
  • · Breakfast daily
  • · Permits and entry arrangements listed in the itinerary
  • · On-trip support from a Travelonama travel expert

Exclusions

  • · Flights and train travel unless specified
  • · Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
  • · Camera fees, tips and optional activities
  • · Travel insurance
  • · Anything not listed under inclusions

Tour FAQs

Can I fly in and go straight to Pangong?

We don't plan it that way. Skipping acclimatisation at Leh materially raises the risk of altitude sickness at Pangong's elevation.

Custom trip

Prefer a different route or dates?

We rebuild any itinerary around your pace, dates and budget.