Description
🏔️ Leh–Ladakh Tour Itinerary – 11 Nights / 12 Days
Ride & Explore the Mystical Land of High Passes
🌄 Destination Overview
Ladakh — the mystical Land of High Passes — is where the Himalayas bare their soul. This journey combines rugged adventure with moments of spiritual stillness — from monastery-studded valleys of Sham and Zanskar to turquoise lakes like Tsomoriri and Pangong. Expect high-altitude thrills across Sir Sir La, Singge La, Khardung La, and Umling La — the world’s highest motorable road — plus a trek to Phuktal Gompa, the hidden cliffside monastery.
📅 Day-wise Itinerary
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 🛬 Day 1 | Arrival in Leh & Transfer to Sham Valley Arrive at Leh Airport and drive to the serene Sham Valley for acclimatization. Rest and take short walks to adjust to altitude. Overnight: Sham Valley |
| 🏞️ Day 2 | Sham Valley → Padum via Zanskar Passes Drive via Lamayuru and cross Sir Sir La (4,850 m) and Singge La (5,090 m). Explore Photoksar & Zangla Fort en route. Overnight: Padum |
| 🕉️ Day 3 | Monasteries of Padum Visit Sani Monastery, Stongdey Gompa, and Karsha Monastery — the heart of Zanskar’s spiritual life. Overnight: Padum |
| 🥾 Day 4 | Padum → Purney & Trek to Phuktal Gompa Drive to Purney, then trek 2–3 hrs to the cliffside Phuktal Monastery along the Tsarap River. Return to Purney. Overnight: Purney |
| 🏔️ Day 5 | Crossing Shinku La → Sarchu Ride through the Shinku La Pass (16,600 ft) with breathtaking Himalayan views. Stop at sacred Gombo Rangjan peak. Overnight: Sarchu |
| 💧 Day 6 | Sarchu → Tsomoriri via Tsokar & Puga See Tsokar Lake & wild kiangs, pass Puga hot springs, and reach Tsomoriri Lake (4,522 m). Overnight: Tsomoriri |
| 🌌 Day 7 | Tsomoriri → Hanle Drive via Mahe Bridge and Nyoma to Hanle, home to India’s highest observatory. Enjoy the world’s clearest night skies. Overnight: Hanle |
| 🛣️ Day 8 | Conquer Umling La → Pangong (Mann Village) Ride to Umling La (19,300 ft) — the world’s highest motorable road. Continue via Tsaga La to Pangong Lake. Overnight: Mann Village |
| 🐫 Day 9 | Pangong → Nubra via Shyok Ride along the Shyok River to Nubra Valley. See white dunes of Hunder and take an optional camel safari. Overnight: Nubra |
| 🗻 Day 10 | Nubra → Leh via Khardung La Ride across Khardung La (18,380 ft) — one of the world’s highest passes. Evening free in Leh. Overnight: Leh |
| 🏯 Day 11 | Leh Cultural Circuit Visit Thiksey Monastery, Hall of Fame Museum, and Shanti Stupa. Overnight: Leh |
| ✈️ Day 12 | Departure from Leh Breakfast & transfer to Leh Airport for onward journey. Trip ends with unforgettable Himalayan memories. |
✅ Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels/camps/homestays
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- Inner line permits and environmental fees
- Experienced driver cum guide
- Camel safari in Nubra Valley
❌ Exclusions
- Airfare or train tickets
- Lunch during the trip
- Monument & monastery entry fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, beverages, etc.)
- Travel insurance & medical costs
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
💳 Payment Policy
- 50% advance at the time of booking
- Remaining balance 15 days before departure
- Payments accepted via bank transfer, UPI, or card
📅 Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before departure – Full refund (minus transaction fees)
- 15–29 days before departure – 50% refund
- Less than 15 days – No refund
- Rescheduling possible in case of weather or political issues
Day wise travel itinerary
Your Ladakh odyssey begins with a flight into Leh, where mountain walls rise to greet you. From here, drive to the serene Sham Valley, a gentler altitude to help you acclimatize. The rest of the day is for rest, quiet walks, and taking in the crisp Himalayan air before the adventure intensifies.
The road leads west towards Lamayuru’s moon-like landscapes before climbing over Sir Sir La (4,850 m) and Singge La (5,090 m). These dramatic passes reveal sweeping views of valleys carved by wind and ice. Pass Photoksar’s tiny hamlet, cross Kilima Bridge, and, if time allows, explore Zangla Fort — a crumbling sentinel of Zanskar’s history. By evening, arrive at Padum, the cultural and administrative heart of Zanskar.
Spend the day soaking in Zanskar’s spiritual essence. Visit Sani Monastery, believed to be one of the oldest in the region, wander through the hilltop Stongdey Gompa, and explore Karsha — Zanskar’s largest monastic complex, alive with prayer flags and chanting monks.
Today takes you deeper into Lungna Valley. Drive to Khangsar Purney, where the road ends and the trail begins. A 2–3 hour trek along the Tsarap River leads to Phuktal Gompa — a marvel of architecture clinging to a cliffside, accessible only by foot. Return to Purney for the night, carrying the magic of a place lost in time.
Head north across the high-altitude Shinku La Pass (16,600 ft), with its jaw-dropping views and prayer-flag-laden cairns. Stop at the sacred Gombo Rangjan peak before descending into the wide plains of Sarchu, a remote overnight halt between Himachal and Ladakh.
The ride turns east towards the brackish waters of Tsokar Lake, where wild kiang (Tibetan wild asses) roam the marshlands. Pass steaming sulphur springs at Puga and crest Polakongka Pass before reaching Tsomoriri Lake — a sapphire jewel at 4,522 m, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and home to migratory birds.
Follow the road to Mahe Bridge, then on to Nyoma and finally Hanle — one of the highest and most isolated villages in Ladakh. The night sky here is among the clearest on Earth, making the Hanle Observatory a perfect spot for stargazing.
The crown jewel of the trip: Umling La (19,300 ft), the highest motorable road in the world. The air is razor-thin, the ride is raw, and the vistas are infinite. From here, descend towards Pangong Lake via Tsaga La and Rizing La, reaching the lakeside village of Mann for a tranquil overnight stay.
Skirt the edge of Pangong before tracing the Shyok River north into Nubra Valley. Swap blue waters for golden dunes, and meet the double-humped Bactrian camels of Hunder. An optional camel safari offers a slow, swaying journey through this cold desert.
Climb to the legendary Khardung La (18,380 ft), a route that has tested and thrilled travelers for decades. Descend into Leh for a relaxed evening wandering its markets and cafés.
Delve into Leh’s heritage with a visit to Thiksey Monastery, its whitewashed walls glowing in the morning light. Continue to the Hall of Fame Museum, a poignant tribute to Ladakh’s defenders, and end at the serene Shanti Stupa, overlooking the city against a backdrop of jagged peaks.
After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your onward journey. As the flight lifts off, watch the barren mountains and glacial rivers shrink beneath you — a landscape you’ve not just seen, but lived.
Inclusions
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Daily Breakfast and dinner
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Accommodation in well-selected hotels/camps/homestays
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Inner line permits and environmental fees
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Experienced driver cum guide
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Camel safari at Nubra valley
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All transfers in a private vehicle.
Exclusions
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Airfare – Flight or train tickets
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Insurance – Travel insurance coverage
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Personal expenses
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Lunch during the trip
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Entry fees to monuments ,monasteries and attraction
Important Notes
Payment Policy
- 50% advance payment required at the time of booking.
- Remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before departure: 25% of the package cost.
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% of the package cost.
- Less than 15 days: 100% of the package cost.
- No refund for unused services or last-minute cancellations.