Day 1

Arrival at Leh

You will be transferred to the hotel and checked in upon arrival at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh, which is 3500 metres above sea level. A full day of relaxation is required for acclimatisation. Lunch and dinner at the hotel in Leh, as well as an overnight stay.

Day 2

Leh City Tour

The day begins with a visit to the Hall of Fame, which was built by the Indian Army to honour troops who died in the Indo-Pak conflicts, Kali Mata Temple, and Spituk Gompa, an 11th century monument. The magnificent Gurudwara Patthar Sahib is the next stop on the itinerary. It was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the arrival of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, deep in the Himalayas. Drive a few more kilometres to see the enchantment of Magnetic Hill, which defies gravity. When a vehicle is parked in neutral gear on this metallic road, it appears to slide up and down the road. We arrive to the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers after driving through a beautiful terrain. Return to the hotel for lunch. Evening drive to Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a mountaintop near Changspa constructed in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura as part of the Peace Pagoda project. Later, go to the Leh Palace. In the evening, take a stroll through the local market. Dinner and an overnight stay in a Leh hotel.

Day 3

Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass

Drive to Nubra Valley this morning, passing through the world's highest motored pass. The thrilling trip along winding roads leads to the Khardungla Pass, which stands at an incredible 5550 metres above sea level. We come to a halt at the pass to take in the breathtaking scenery and take some photos. The valley is located near the confluence of the Shayok and Nubra rivers, on an old trade route. On the route, stop by the lovely valley of Deskit, Nubra's teeny-tiny capital. The Deskit Gompa, positioned on a rocky spur above the settlement with a spectacular view of the entire valley, will be our first stop. You can see a 106-foot high statue of Maitreya Buddha atop a hill at Deskit Monastery. Many deities are depicted in unique ways throughout the monastery. We'll drive from Deskit to Hunder over sand dunes and meet the legendary Bactrian camels, a tiny herd of shaggy double-humped creatures that were once used as pack animals on Central Asian trade routes but are now utilised as riding animals in the high deserts. On a direct payment basis, we shall ride the double hump camel at hunder. We'll return to the camp/hotel in the evening. At Nubra, you'll have dinner and spend the night in a tent or motel.

Day 4

Nubra - Excursion to Turtuk – Nubra.

One of the most exciting excursions in Ladakh, this is a less well-known site that has just opened to tourists; if you're looking for a picturesque environment, here is the place to go. En-route Stunning mountain ranges and villages abound. The Ladakh Scouts, a rear department of the Indian Army, are in charge of this territory. The Indian Army reclaimed this border settlement in 1971. Locals have relatives on the other side of the border (Line of Control) and rely mostly on vegetable and apricot farming, as well as providing mules and porters. Baltistan is a lovely village with kind people. "The residents of this village went to sleep in Pakistan on December 13, 1971. They awoke in India the next morning."

Day 5

Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok

We drive to the next location, Pangong Lake (14,500 feet above sea level), through Shayok, Tang Tse, and Spangmik, after breakfast at the camp/hotel (Pangong). It's a wonderful path with a short cut. The route follows the Shayok River, climbs a mountain, and then descends into Shayok hamlet. It takes less than an hour to go to Shayok, and once there, you'll be enchanted by the sight of the somewhat large settlement surrounded by barren mountains, the overall scene being incredibly lovely. We arrive at Pangong Lake in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day there. Staying in camp for dinner and the night.

Day 6

Pangong to Tsomorir via Tsaga La

After breakfast leave for towards Tsomoriri via Chushul village and Merak village, drive along with beautiful Pangong lake and we can catch wild ass (Kyang ) and few birds like Black neck crane , Brahminy dark and sea gull and Chushul monastery , Chushul is one of the four officially agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) point between Indian Army and People's Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing face-offs. we can view the army post from long way , since general public are not allow nearby , then via Tsaga -La (Pass) and Loma and further towards Maha Bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Tsomoriri Lake is the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy Sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomoriri Lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. visit Korzok village and visit around the lake Spend the night there in the tent. Overnight at Camp.

Day 7

Tsomoriri-Tsokar – Leh

Visit Korzok village and the surrounding area in the morning. After that, drive to Mahe village. The scene of a shooting fountain with white clouds hanging over it is famous throughout the village. Drive to Puga Valley and you'll see a well-equipped government school for students from the surrounding nomad settlements. Butan gas is a well-known spring in Puga village. Later, we drive to Tsokar and explore the Lake, which is located at an elevation of 4090 metres, before continuing on to Leh via Tanglang pass, which is located at a height of 5350 metres and is the world's second highest motorable pass. Return to Leh by car. Staying in a hotel in Leh for the night.

Day 8

Monastery Tour of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery.

After a leisurely breakfast, we depart for Hemis Monastery, 45 kilometres west of Leh. Hemis is Ladakh's largest and wealthiest monastery. From Hemis, you'll be driven back along the same route to Thiksey Monastery, which is perched atop a ridge with commanding views of the Indus Valley. Thiksey is noted for its massive Maitreya Buddha seated statue as well as its (Dukhang) assembly hall, which has hundreds of rectangular prayer books packed between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that, we carry on to Shey Palace, the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh, via a series of chortens. Visit to Sindhu Darshan and Shanti Stupa. Staying in the hotel for the night.

Day 9

Depart

Drop off at Leh Airport on time and fly back to your own destination with fond recollections. Have a safe journey homewards.

• Nubra Ecolodge :

  Nubra ecolodge is a family run ecotourism venture, located near Sumur sand dunes in the Nubra Valley. Facing the Nubra river, it has an 11-acre farm filled with natural habitat and wild flowers. You may also experience desert wildlife in the surrounding area.The two cottages are located to get the best experience of the nubra valley landscape, surrounded by a view of the snow capped himalayas the sand dunes and the river flowing at a distance. They also provide a Safari Tent facility, which is also recommended. American Plan Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included in our package and provided at best quality to the customers.

• Pangong Hermitage Resort :

  Organising your stay for the Pangong tour, we offer you an excellent stay at the Pangong Hermitage Resort. Within 5-6 kms from the Pangong lake, the resort offers you an enchanting view of the Ladakh scenery. They also take the duty for the morning and evening sightseeings in and around Pangong(the spots included in our package especially). A complimentary breakfast along with a proper lunch and dinner is included in the package. They offer a veg cuisine since meat is rarely available at the hill-top. On the last day of the trip, they organise a yak ride near the lake before dropping you off at Leh.

The Zoji-La Pass and Kargil route from Srinagar District in Kashmir Valley and the high-altitude Manali-Leh Highway from Himachal Pradesh are the two routes into the area from the outside. The Manali-Leh road is only available from May or June until October or November, when numerous passes have been cleared of snow. The Srinagar-Leh route is open from April or May to November or December[1], with the exception of Zoji La Pass, which is frequently blocked by snow throughout the winter.

Indigo, Vistara, GoFirst, and Air India offer year-round flights from Delhi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh. Jammu and Srinagar are also served by Air India on a weekly basis.

Except for the road to Zangskar, all roads in Ladakh are open all year. The Khardong-La Pass, which connects Nubra and Khardong-La, may be closed by snow for several days in winter and spring. Chang-La pass to Pangong Lake rarely closes.

From the towns of Leh and Kargil, buses cover the entire region. In Leh and Kargil, as well as in block heads such as Tangtse, Diskit, and Khalsa, taxis are available. Early in the morning, shared taxis depart Leh for Nubra, Kargil, Srinagar, and Zanskar.

Udhampur, the nearest railhead, is connected to all of India's main cities and towns.