Grand Ladakh Discovery – 7 Nights / 8 Days From Leh

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Epic Leh Ladakh Adventure:- 8 Days of Majestic Mountains, Serene Lakes, and Hidden Valleys!

*(7Nights / 8Days)*

Focus:- Balanced mix of landscapes (lakes, deserts, hot springs), culture (monasteries, Balti village Turtuk) and astro/dark-sky experience at Hanle, with acclimatization built in from Leh.
Ideal For:- Couples, friends, photographers, astro & nature lovers (age 18–55), okay with long drives and basic stays in Hanle/Puga; best travel window June–September when high passes and Changthang routes are open.
Price:- Starting at ₹31,999 per person (Double Occupancy)

Quick Glance Itinerary:-

Day	Route & Highlights	Overnight	Meals*
1	Arrival in Leh – Gateway to the Himalayas Acclimatize. Evening visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.	Leh hotel	Dinner
2	Unveiling Leh’s Heritage & Sham Valley Wonders Alchi Monastery, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Indus-Zanskar Confluence.	Leh hotel	Breakfast,Dinner
3	Epic Crossing – Khardung La to Nubra Valley Drive via Khardung La Pass. Bactrian camel ride in Hunder’s sand dunes	Nubra (Hunder)	Breakfast,Dinner
4	Nubra-Turtuk – Nubra (full day), Explore:- Local Balti, cultureApricot orchards,View of Pakistan-occupied areas. or Nubra Valley – Siachen Base Camp – Nubra Explore:- Siachen War Memorial,Indian Army base viewpoint. Experience one of the world’s highest & coldest battlefields Note:- Here we have 02 options after the guest confirmation we can proceed as per that	Nubra (Hunder)	Breakfast,Dinner
5	Nubra to Pangong – Lakeside Serenity via Shyok River Drive via Shyok River. Marvel at the turquoise waters of Pangong Lake.	Pangong camp	Breakfast,Dinner
6	Hanle:- Pangong – Changthang route – Hanle (observatory, dark skies) (remote dark-sky village)	Hanle guesthouse	Breakfast,Dinner
7	Hanle to Leh :- Hanle – Puga Valley hot springs – Tsokar / Leh side (via Puga–Polokongka area)	Leh hotel	Breakfast,Dinner
8	Leh Departure:- Airport drop-off.	–	Breakfast

What’s Included & Excluded:-

✅ Inclusions:-

Accommodation in 3-star hotels/camps as per Guest Demand.
7 nights accommodation as per:- 3N Leh hotel, 2N Nubra Valley camp/hotel, 1N Pangong lakeside camp, 1N Hanle.
Private SUV (Innova/Xylo) for all journeys .
Daily Breakfast & Dinner will be served during stay.
Inner Line Permits for restricted areas (Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri).
Ac will Turn off in Hilly Area
Oxygen cylinder in vehicle (for emergencies).
Guided tours as per itinerary.
All taxes included.

❌ Exclusions:-

Airfare/Train tickets.
Lunch.
Personal expenses (shopping, tips).
Any adventure activities (rafting, ATV).
Any activity not mentioned (e.g., Camel ride cost if not included).
Any additional services like :Food & Beverages, Medical Facilities etc.
Travel Insurance.
Heater Charges (If required during winters).
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour Plan

1 Arrival in Leh – Gateway to the Himalayas

Altitude:- 11,562 ft
Arrive at Leh Airport:- transfer to a 3-star / (as per guest demand) hotel.
Rest to acclimatize to 3,500m altitude.
Evening visit to Shanti Stupa for sunset views and Leh Market for local crafts and cuisine (try thukpa).
Overnight in Leh.
Meals:- Dinner
Note:- Stay hydrated and rest to adjust to the altitude

2 Unveiling Leh’s Heritage & Sham Valley Wonders

Altitude:- 9,000 ft (Sham Valley)
Visit Alchi Monastery , Magnetic Hill , Gurudwara Pathar Sahib , and Hall of Fame Museum
Return to Leh.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Distance:- 70 km (3-4 hours).
Meals:- Breakfast, Dinner

3 Epic Crossing – Khardung La to Nubra Valley

Altitude:- Khardung La (18,380 ft), Nubra Valley (10,000 ft)
Drive to Nubra Valley (150 km, 5–6 hours) via Khardung La Pass (5,360m), one of the world’s highest motorable roads.
Visit Diskit Monastery with its towering Maitreya Buddha statue.
Enjoy a Double- Humped Camel ride in Hunder.
Overnight in a cozy camp in Nubra.
Meals:- Breakfast, Dinner

4 Nubra Valley – Turtuk Village – Nubra Valley

Drive to Turtuk Village (approx. 85 km round trip)
Explore:-
- Local Balti culture
- Apricot orchards
- View of Pakistan-occupied areas
One of the most scenic & unique villages of Ladakh.
Return to Nubra by evening

Nubra Valley – Siachen Base Camp – Nubra

Early morning drive to Siachen Base Camp
Explore:-
- Siachen War Memorial.
- Indian Army base viewpoint.
Experience one of the world’s highest & coldest battlefields
Return to Nubra Valley by evening

Overnight: Nubra Valley

Meals :- Breakfast & Dinner

5 Nubra to Pangong – Lakeside Serenity via Shyok River

Drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok route.
Spend time at the lake’s serene shores.
Arrive at the awe-inspiring Pangong Tso:- 1) Witness its shimmering blue tones. 2) Unwind by the lakeside, capturing the perfect photo moments.
Overnight in a lakeside camp.
Meals:- Breakfast, Dinner

6 Pangong – Hanle (Remote Changthang & Dark Skies)

After early breakfast, continue along Changthang region towards Hanle via Man–Merak–Chushul–Tsaga–Loma route, commonly used by Ladakh tour operators (approx. 175–220 km, 7–9 hrs depending on route and road).
Arrive Hanle, check-in at basic guesthouse/homestay; experience one of India’s darkest night skies, ideal for Milky Way and star trails (subject to weather/permissions).
Overnight in Hanle
Meals :- Breakfast & Dinner

7 Hanle – Puga Valley Hot Springs – Leh Side

Depart Hanle towards Puga Valley and Tsokar belt; this region between Tso Moriri and Tsokar is known for geothermal hot springs, mud pools and sulphur deposits in a moonscape setting.
Short stop for photos (no bathing recommended in most hot pools), then continue via Polokongka/Taglang La region back towards Leh, arriving by late evening; rest and farewell dinner at hotel.
Overnight in Leh
Meals :- Breakfast & Dinner