ESSENCE OF LADAKH
11-Days / 10-Nights Adventure
Day 1
Arrival at Leh. Upon arrival at Leh airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Check in for a full day's rest, during which welcome tea and coffee will be provided by the hotel. After lunch, visit the Leh Market, Leh Palace, and Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Day 4
Kargil to Leh. Return to Leh via the same route with a visit to Alchi Monastery. Overnight in Leh.
Day 7
Nubra to Pangong Lake. Visit Disket Monastery and the Maitreya Buddha statue in the morning. Then head towards Pangong Lake via the Shayok route. Pangong is the highest saltwater lake in the world, spanning the border between India & China. Overnight at Pangong.
Day 10
Tsomoriri to Tsokar to Taglang La to Leh. Depart from Tsomoriri to Leh in the morning, passing Puga (Sulphur Mine), Tsokar Lake, and Taglang La Pass (17,585 ft), the second-highest motorable road in the world. Arrive in Leh by evening. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 2
Likir to Yangthang
Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 10.1 km
• Visit Likir Monastery before starting the trek.
• Trek from the trail leading to Phobe La, passing Sumdo Village.
• Ascend steadily to Chagatse La, then descend to Yangthang Village.
• Homestay opportunities available in Yangthang (local homestay).
Day 5
Leh to Nubra. Approx 130km. After an early breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardong La (the highest motorable road in the world at 18,390 ft [5,802m]). From the pass, savor the panoramic views. Arrive at Hunder in the afternoon for leisure time to explore Hunder and Disket Village. Enjoy camel riding and the beautiful landscapes. Overnight in Nubra.
Day 8
Pangong to Hanle/Umling La. Drive from Pangong to Hanle (7-8 hours). Visit Chushul Village near the Indian LAC with China, Rezang La war memorial, and explore Hanle, with its 17th-century monastery and astronomical observatory. Overnight at a guesthouse in Hanle.
Day 11
Leh Departure. Early morning transfer to Leh airport for your flight back home, carrying sweet memories of Ladakh.
Day 3
Yangthang to Tsermangchen La to Hemis Shukpachen, then drive to Kargil
Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 10.4 km
• Cross Tsermangchen La, visible from Yangthang Village.
• Enjoy panoramic views from the pass.
• Descend to the enchanting Hemis Shukpachen Village.
• Drive 150 km (4-5 hours) to Kargil, visiting Lamayuru Monastery and crossing Fotu La (4,000 meters) and Namika La (3,950 meters), with a view of the Mulbekh Chorten featuring the future Buddha. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kargil.
Day 6
Hunder/Diskit to Turtuk. After breakfast, drive 83 km to Turtuk Village along the Shayok River. Foreign visitors need an Inner Line Permit. Turtuk is a unique place to experience Balti culture. Return to Hunder for an overnight stay.
Day 9
Hanle to Tsomoriri via Mahe Bridge. Early morning drive to Umling La and then to Tsomoriri Lake, crossing Mahe Bridge. Arrive at Korzok by late afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a walk around the lake. Overnight stay at Korzok (Tsomoriri).