Explore Ladakh
Explore Ladakh
Leh to Leh
DURATION - 05 Nights & 06 Days
Leh 03N I Nubra Valley 01N I Pangong Tso 01N
The Land of High Passes ‘Ladakh’ is known for its rugged landscape, barren or snow capped mountains, mesmerizing lakes, picture perfect gompas, flourishing prayer flags, high mountain passes. It’s a beautiful high altitude plateau and the highest inhabited region in India, located between the Karakoram mountain range and the Himalayas. There are two motorable routes to Leh crossing over high mountain passes, Srinagar – Leh highway is 434 Kms and Manali – Leh highway is 474 Kms and both of these are closed during winters due to heavy snowfall. There are many fair and festivals which gives an insight on centuries-old culture, traditions and folk heritage, Hemis, Alchi, Lamayuru, Shey and Thiksay are some of the most popular monasteries of Ladakh. The main Bazaar and the surrounding streets have numerous shops selling Tibetan antiques, jewelry, handcrafted carpets, rugs and pashmina shawls. The main city Leh further heads to the cold desert of Nubra Valley and crystal blue water of Pangong Tso.
Leh is the main city in Ladakh located in the Indus river valley and is the center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture. Leh is small enough to walk most places with colourful gompas, Stpas, whitewashed houses and a number of monasteries. There are two roads in to Leh, one from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and one from Srinagar. Both routes are equally spectacular narrow roads, high mountains and numerous checkpoints. The main Bazaar and the surrounding streets have numerous shops selling Tibetan antiques, jewellery, handcrafted carpets, rugs and pashmina shawls.
Khardungla Pass is located at an elevation of 18,379 ft about 39 km by road from Leh, and is one of the world’s highest motorable road and serves as gateway to Shyok and Nubra valleys in the Ladakh region.
Nubra Valley also reffered as valley of flowers is situated in the north of Ladakh at the base of the Karakorum Range. The capital of Nubra is Diskit which is about 150 km north from Leh town. This valley is famous for 2-humped Bactrian camelride in the Sand Dunes at Village Hunder.
Pangong is at one of the highest altitudes lake located approx 175 kms from Leh town across the Chang La at 17,590. Situated at a height of 4,250 meters its one of the largest brackish lakes far away in barren land in Ladakh.
Package Inclusions
SKETCH ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Leh
Day 2 - Sham Valley – Sangam , Shanti Supa - Leh Market
Day 3 - Leh – Khardung la – Nubra Valley (160 Kms, 5 hours drive)
Day 4 - Nubra Valley – Pangong (150 Kms, 5 hours drive)
Day 5 - Pangong Tso – Changla Pass – Leh (220 Kms, 6-7 hours drive)
Day 6 - Departure Day
COST INCLUSION
- Accommodation : 03 Nights in Leh
- Accommodation : 01 Night in Nubra Valley
- Accommodation : 01 Night in Pangong Tso
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Daily Bed Tea and Breakfast and Dinner
- SUV Cab for visiting Nubra Valley & Pangong Tso
- Airport Transfers (Eco Cab) and sightseeing as per plan
- Toll, Taxes
- Experience Driver
- Innerline Permits
COST EXCLUSION
- GST @ 5% or as applicable
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Lunch, Room Service
- Laundry
- Parking Charges
- Cost for any detour
- Any cost increase for stay and transport due to natural calamity
- Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the inclusion is excluded.
- Tips of any sort
THINGS TO CARRY
- Photo ID card
- Personal regular medical kit.
- Carry light to heavy woolens,
- Warm layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hydration supplies year-round
- Also carry good walking shoes, Raincoat, Water bottle, Torch
- Walking stick
TRAVEL TIPS
- Acclimatization: Always spend 1-2 days in Leh to adjust to the high altitude (11,500 ft).
- Permits: Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso (can be obtained in Leh or online).
BOOKING PROCEDURE
50% payment for booking confirmation.
50% payment on Arrival
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of cancellation of booking due to any avoidable /unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
• Cancellation charges: -
• 30 days or more before departure – No Charge
• 15-29 days before departure - 50% of total
• 7-14 days before departure - 75% of total
• Less than 7 days before departure - No Refund
WEATHER CONDITION
The weather in Leh, Nubra Valley, and Pangong Tso varies significantly due to their high-altitude locations. Summer (May to September) is the Best Time to Visit.
- Leh : Pleasant days with cool nights.
- Nubra Valley - Warmer than Leh during the day; cool at night
- Pangong Tso - Cool and windy during the day, cold at night.
HOW TO REACH
Reaching Leh-Ladakh involves travel through air or road (as there are no direct train services).
AIR – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Leh is the nearest airport about 3 Kms from the maintown
ROAD – (For Adventure Lovers), Leh-Ladakh is accessible by two scenic highways:
Manali to Leh Highway
- Distance: ~474 km.
- Route: Manali → Rohtang Pass → Keylong → Jispa → Sarchu → Leh.
- Duration: 2 days (with an overnight stop at Sarchu or Jispa).
- Open: Mid-June to September (closed in winter due to snow).
Srinagar to Leh Highway
- Distance: ~420 km.
- Route: Srinagar → Sonmarg → Zoji La Pass → Dras → Kargil → Leh.
- Duration: 2 days (with an overnight stop at Kargil).
- Open: April to October.
