Enchanting Ladakh Escape

High passes, lakes and monasteries

High passes, lakes and monasteries A ready-built creator-led group trip across India, 7 days / 6 nights. GoExplorer shapes it into a departure under your name, with route, inclusions and logistics handled.

India · 7 days / 6 nights · Best season: May to September, when the high passes are open · Group size: 6–12 guests

Route

Leh > Sham Valley > Pangong

Highlights

  • Leh Excursion Sham Valley Region
  • Nubra Valley To Pangong Lake
  • Pangong Lake To Leh Via Changla
  • Leh Excursion To Monasteries
  • Post Breakfast we drive towards Sham Valley and start another touring beginning with Hall of Fame (MONDAY CLOSED) (Museum Constructed by India Army) close to Leh merits a visit for each Indian, and continue further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs around 22 Kms from Leh was built in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas

Day by day

Day 1: ARRIVE LEH

Arrive at Leh Airport (This should be quite possibly the Most Sensational Flights in the World). On a clear morning from one side of the airplane can be found somewhere far off the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the opposite side of the airplane, so close that you believe you could connect and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif. Upon arrival you will met by our chauffer and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and recreation to adapt and acclimatiz

Day 2: LEH EXCURSION SHAM VALLEY REGION

Post Breakfast we drive towards Sham Valley and start another touring beginning with Hall of Fame (MONDAY CLOSED) (Museum Constructed by India Army) close to Leh merits a visit for each Indian, and continue further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs around 22 Kms from Leh was built in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas. A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which opposes the law of gravity. As you drive forward from Magnet

Day 3: LEH > NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT.

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The 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 north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea leve

Day 4: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE

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. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road

Day 5: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA

Dinner & Overnight stay in LEH

Day 6: LEH EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES

Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Starting with Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Sindhu Ghat. After visiting above places we drive back toLeh. Dinner & Overnight stay at a Hotel in LEH

Day 7: DEPARTURE

Details for this day are confirmed with GoExplorer.

Inclusions

  • Airport assistance and transfers in Leh
  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing in your chosen category
  • Daily breakfast and one main meal (lunch or dinner)
  • All sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Inner Line Permits and applicable green/environment/wildlife fees
  • Oxygen cylinder support on the higher-altitude days
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Exclusions

  • Airfares to and from Leh
  • Travel insurance
  • Monument and monastery entry fees unless specified
  • Pony rides, river rafting and optional activities
  • Meals not specified and personal expenses
  • Anything not listed under inclusions