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Popular Ladakh Break(5 Nights)

Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh

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Holiday Overview

Hunder Sand Dunes - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Double Humped Camel - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
View from Diskit - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Enroute - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Pangong Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 July 2010)
Views from Pangong - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Pangong Views - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Enroute Pangong - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Chang La Top - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Chag la Pass enroute Pangong - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Phyang Monastery (Photo Courtesy: Baldiri)
Enroute to Basgo - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
View of Leh from Shanti Stupa - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar

Popular Ladakh is an itinerary that is where you arrive for glimpse of Ladakh with overnight stays at three most popular destinations of Ladakh. Ladakh is a high-altitude experience, a region set amidst dramatic mountains and an unforgettable landscape. Ladakh is where you cross high mountain passes, capture panoramic views and surreal landscapes, an experience that is unlike anything elsewhere in India.

Highlights
  • Crossing the Khardung La Pass @ 18000 ft, one of the world’s highest motorable passes
  • Explore the exotic culture & landscape of Ladakh
  • Experience mesmerising high altitude lake, Pangong Lake
  • Explore high altitude monasteries and popular areas in Leh
Route

Leh(2) - Nubra Valley(1) - Pangong Lake(1) - Leh(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Leh Arrival
  • Day-2 Explore Leh
  • Day-3 Leh - Khardung La - Nubra Valley
  • Day-4 Nubra Valley - Pangong
  • Day-5 Return to Leh
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Leh - Hall of Fame Museum (4.00 kms), Shanti Stupa (5.00 kms), Kali Mata Temple (5.00 kms), Sindhu Bank (10.00 kms), Shey Monastery (15.00 kms), Thiksey Monastery (19.00 kms), Khardungla Pass (39.00 kms), Hemis Monastery (45.00 kms), Alchi Monastery (70.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Leh Departure - Leh
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Popular Ladakh is a little rushed itinerary and additional night in Nubra Valley is definitely recommended to explore and experience Ladakh better. Opt for a Stay in Outskirts Leh for a more relaxed and resort style stay experience.

Distances
  • Leh to Nubra Valley -125 kms (5 hrs)
  • Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake -170 kms (6 hrs)
  • Pangong Lake to Leh -150 kms (5 hrs)
Route

Leh(2) - Nubra Valley(1) - Pangong Lake(1) - Leh(1)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Leh Arrival Arrival at Leh (10000 ft asl). Take it easy for rest of the day to acclimatise with high altitude climate.

Day-2 Explore Leh Day visit to Shey and Thiksey Monasteries, two of the most popularly visited monasteries around Leh. Thereafter visit Matho Monastery (Superb Views) and Stok Palace (Museum) before returning to Leh town for Lunch. Spend some time in market for shopping etc. before heading to Shanti Stupa in evening for superb views of the Leh Town.

Day-3 Leh - Khardung La - Nubra Valley  Today you drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La pass, one of the highest motorable passes in the world (18000+ ft asl). Thereafter you drive to Nubra Valley (10000 ft asl), a high altitude desert area offering a green backdrop and stunning views. In the evenign you visit Diskit Monastery, one that is set atop a hill offering stunning views of the countryside. Thereafter you may visit the desert area for a Bactrian Camel ride and enjoy superb sunset views.

Day-4 Nubra Valley - Pangong Today you travel to Pangong (15000 ft asl - 160 kms - 6 hours) via Shyok and Durbuk. This is one of the most remote, adventurous and exhilarating drives of Ladakh. You reach Pangong by afternoon. Pangong is breezy and where you arrive for stunning views of the lake. Rest of the day you walk around Pangong lake reliving the "3 Idiots" moments.

Day-5 Return to Leh Today you return to Leh (150 kms - 4 hours - One way) via Chang La Pass (16000 ft). Enroute you will sight Marmots, enjoy a cup of Tea at Chang La Pass and visit Ancient Monasteries of Hemis. In the evening you may do market visit or enjoy some local style Tibetan dining experience before departure.

Day-6 Departure Today you depart from Leh for onward destination.

Detailed Sightseeing

Leh :

  • Hall of Fame Museum - Hall of Fame Leh is a museum constructed and maintained by the Indian army in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the Indo-Pak wars

  • Shanti Stupa - Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist stupa on a hilltop near Leh built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself. The stupa has become a tourist attraction not only due to its religious significance but also due to its location which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  • Kali Mata Temple - Kali Mata temple is a locally popular temple near Leh Airport dedicated to Goddess Kali.

  • Sindhu Bank - Sindhu Ghat is situated at 10 km up stream the Indus River from Leh near the Shey monastery. It is a peaceful river bank offering excellent views of the area around.

  • Shey Monastery - The Shey Monastery and the Shey Palace complex are located 15 kilometres south of Leh on the Leh-Manali road. Shey was the summer capital of Ladakh in the past

  • Thiksey Monastery - Thikse Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat sect at 19 kms and is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh. The monastery is located at an altitude of 11,800 ft asl and is a 12-storey complex and houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords.

  • Khardungla Pass - Khardung La (17582 ft asl) is one of the worlds highest motorable passes at 39 kms from Leh. Khardung La offers spectacular views and is kind of must visit for any traveller to Leh.

  • Hemis Monastery - Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage, located at 45 kms from Ladakh. The monastery existed before 11th century and was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June.

  • Alchi Monastery - At 70 kms from Leh, Alchi Choskor(10000 - 11000 ft) is situated on the banks of Indus River. It is the Jewel among Ladakhs monasteries. The main attraction here is the Alchi Gompa, a Buddhist worshipping place and study center, with an estimated 1000 years old

Destination Overview

Leh - Leh lies at altitude of 10500 ft and the region basically is a high altitude desert and home to ancient monasteries, offers some extreme weather and exceptional views.

Nubra Valley - Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area having sand dunes and the double humped camels.

Pangong Lake - Pangong Lake (160 kms from Leh) is situated at about 14,200 feet and is the world’s highest saltwater lake.

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageLeh
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Distances
  • Leh to Nubra Valley -125 kms (5 hrs)
  • Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake -170 kms (6 hrs)
  • Pangong Lake to Leh -150 kms (5 hrs)

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Ladakh Experience

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Distances
  • Leh to Nubra Valley -125 kms (5 hrs)
  • Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake -170 kms (6 hrs)
  • Pangong Lake to Leh -150 kms (5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Popular Ladakh is one of the popular itineraries for Ladakh covering three most visited destinations i.e. Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.

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