Day-1 Leh Arrival Arrive at Leh airport (11000+ ft) and spend rest of the day resting and acclimatization.
Day-2 Explore Leh Today you explore Sindhu Ghat (Scenic riverside area), Shey and Thiskey Monasteries (Two popular Monasteries around Leh). Thereafter you visit Stok Palace (Museum) and return to Leh town for Lunch. After spending some time in Leh Town visit Shanti Stupa in evening for stunning 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 evening 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 Camel ride and enjoy superb views.
Day-4 Day Excursion to Turtuk or Visit Sumur Side Visit Sumur Side of Nubra Valley, quieter and more offbeat part to visit Panamik Hot Springs, Yarab Tso Lake (requires 1 km walk) and Sumur Sand Dunes and Wetlands area.
Experiential travellers may undertake a day excursion to Turtuk (100 kms one way), a village on the Indo-Pak border having its unique ethnic character and stunning views enroute.
Day-5 Nubra - Pangong Lake Today you travel to Pangong (15000 ft asl - 160 kms - 6 hours) via 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-6 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 Monastery of Hemis. In the evening you may do market visit or enjoy some local style Tibetan dining experience before departure.
Day-7 Departure Today you depart from Leh for onward destination.
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.