India · Desert Adventure

5-Day Leh and Ladakh Tour with Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake

5 Days Round trip from Leh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the vibrant Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Palace on your arrival day
02 Drive across Khardung La Pass, one of the world's highest motorable roads
03 Take in breathtaking views of Pangong Lake at an altitude of 14,000 feet
04 Visit ancient landmarks including Diskit Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, and Shey Palace
05 Enjoy a camel ride at the Hunder Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley

Embark on a 5-day Leh and Ladakh adventure that combines high-altitude landscapes, cultural landmarks, and scenic drives through the Himalayas. Visit Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the Hall of Fame Museum, Nubra Valley, Diskit Monastery, Hunder Sand Dunes, Pangong Lake, Thiksey Monastery, and Shey Palace. Travel via Khardung La and Chang La Pass, enjoy a camel ride in Nubra Valley, explore local markets, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of Ladakh.

Afternoon: Arrive at Pangong Lake, one of the highest-altitude lakes at 14,000 feet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Leh

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Leh and Acclimatization

Morning: Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Afternoon: Spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude and rest at the hotel.
Evening: Visit Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Palace.

Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Leh.

Day 02

Sham Valley Excursion from Leh

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Sham Valley. Visit:
Magnetic Hill
Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
Hall of Fame Museum
Confluence of the Zanskar and Indus Rivers
Afternoon: Return to Leh.
Evening: Enjoy leisure time to explore Leh Market.

Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Leh.

Day 03

Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass

Morning: Have an early breakfast and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (18,380 feet).
Visit Diskit Monastery.
Head to Hunder Sand Dunes for a camel ride experience.
Afternoon: Check in at a camp or hotel in Nubra Valley.
Evening: Explore the scenic surroundings of Nubra Valley.

Overnight: Stay at a camp or hotel in Nubra Valley.

Day 04

Pangong Lake via the Shyok Route

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Pangong Lake via the Shyok route.
Afternoon: Arrive at Pangong Lake, one of the highest-altitude lakes at 14,000 feet.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake and its surroundings.
Evening: Relax by the lake and take in its tranquil beauty.

Overnight: Stay at a camp near Pangong Lake.

Day 05

Return to Leh via Chang La

Morning: After breakfast, return to Leh via Chang La Pass, the third-highest motorable road in the world.
Visit Thiksey Monastery.
Visit Shey Palace.
Afternoon: Arrive in Leh and check in to your hotel.
Evening: Enjoy free time for shopping and exploring Leh town.
Transfer to Leh Airport for your departure flight.