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A Week in Ladakh(6 Nights)

Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh

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Holiday Overview

Pangong Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 July 2010)
Pangong Views - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Pangong Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Khardungla Top
Double Humped Camel Ride (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Diskit Monastery (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Diskit Monastery from a distance (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Khardungla Pass
Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
Hall of Fame Museum - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Shey Monastery (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Thiksey Monastery (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Shanti Stupa Leh (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)

A week in Ladakh is a popular itinerary where you arrive for glimpse of Ladakh with overnight stays at 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
  • Explore the exotic culture & landscape of Ladakh
  • Drive around Nubra Valley to capture its countryside, desert and cultural elements
  • Experience mesmerising high altitude lake, Pangong Lake
  • Explore high altitude monasteries and popular areas in Leh
Route

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

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Leh Arrival
  • Day-2 Explore Leh
  • Day-3 Leh - Khardung La - Nubra Valley
  • Day-4 Day Excursion to Turtuk or Visit Sumur Side
  • Day-5 Nubra - Pangong Lake
  • Day-6 Return to Leh
  • Day-7 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Leh - Shanti Stupa (5.00 kms), Sindhu Bank (10.00 kms), Stok Monastery (15.00 kms), Shey Monastery (15.00 kms), Thiksey Monastery (19.00 kms), Khardungla Pass (39.00 kms), Hemis Monastery (45.00 kms), Pangong Lake (128.00 kms)

Nubra Valley - Double Humped Camel Ride (5.00 kms), Diskit Monastery (14.00 kms), Turtuk Village (80.00 kms)

Pangong Lake - Pangong Lake (0.50 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

You may stay an additional night on Sumur side to visit Siachen Base Camp (2.5 hours one way from Sumur)

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

Detailed Itinerary

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.

Detailed Sightseeing

Leh :

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Stok Monastery - Stok Palace is a Buddhist monastery at 15 kms from Leh. It was founded in the 14th Century and has a notable library. A ritual dance-mask festival is held annually. It is referred as a palace as well as it was used for some time as a residence by the roya family of Ladakh.

  • 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.

  • Pangong Lake - Pangong Lake is an high altitude lake visited ex-Leh (128 kms). The lake is 134 kms long and max 5 km wide. Pangong drive from Leh is most spectacular via Changla pass and staying overnight at Pangong Lake is nothing short of an experience. Pangong area is also renowned for bird watching as its a nesting grounds for migratory birds like Bar headed Geese and being considered for a Ramsar site.

Nubra Valley :

  • Double Humped Camel Ride - Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area and home to double humped camels. A camel ride here is popular with tourists.

  • Diskit Monastery - Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley region of Ladakh. Lachung Temple and Hundur Monastery are also located nearby.

  • Turtuk Village - Turtuk Village is a popular excursion for travellers to Nubra Valley. Set at 80 kms from Hunder, The village was part of Pakistan until 1971, when the Indian army occupied the village during a border war along the Line of Control and is the only village in Indian control that has Gilgit - Baltistan ethnicity population.

Pangong Lake :

  • Pangong Lake - Pangong Lake is an high altitude lake visited ex-Leh (128 kms). The lake is 134 kms long and max 5 km wide. Pangong drive from Leh is most spectacular via Changla pass and staying overnight at Pangong Lake is nothing short of an experience. Pangong area is also renowned for bird watching as its a nesting grounds for migratory birds like Bar headed Geese and being considered for a Ramsar site.

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
Prefered Departure : No ImageLeh
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

A week in Ladakh is the most popular holiday itinerary of Ladakh covering three most popular destinations i.e. Leh, Nubra Valley (Including a day excursion to Turtuk) and Pangong Lake

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