Simply Ladakh with Nubra & Pangong – 5N/6D

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We take you on a journey to the dramatic terrain of Ladakh, that is sure to enchant you with its surreal and serene landscape. The region is famed for its Buddhist sites, and you get the chance to visit the famous Spituk and Diskit monasteries and Shanti Stupa.

We take you on a journey to the dramatic terrain of Ladakh, that is sure to enchant you with its surreal and serene landscape. The region is famed for its Buddhist sites, and you get the chance to visit the famous Spituk and Diskit monasteries and Shanti Stupa.

With the idea to offer you the best of the place in 6 days, we have gone a step ahead and included the world’s highest saltwater lake – the stunning Pangong Tso to this itinerary. A day at the gorgeous lake and camping under the star-lit sky, you time spent at Pangong is going to be exciting and memorable, to say the least. Some of the world’s highest passes – Khardung La and Chang La are also on the list. You get to view the shimmering white sand dunes of Nubra Valley dotted with Bactrian camels. Pay homage to martyred Indian soldiers at the Hall of Fame and seek blessings at the Gurdwara Pathar Sahib.

Highlights :

  • Stroll along the world’s highest saltwater lake- the enchanting Pangong Tso
  • Visit the serene white-domed Shanti Stupa
  • Feel dwarfed by the giant Buddha statue at Diskit Monastery
  • Admire the stark beauty of Nubra valley
  • Buy handicrafts in Leh

Why travel to Ladakh with us :

  • We have experience of hosting thousands of guests in Leh-Ladakh region in the past 10 years. Being one of the oldest and reliable operators to the region, we know the terrain at the back of our hand and ensure complete customer satisfaction with curated experience within limited resources at the region.
  • We have experienced and professional ground handling team to assist you at each place of interest. Our team will be briefing you on acclimatization, safety features, Do’s and Don’ts at this high altitude destination.  Traveler safety is the prime focus for us where we ensure we carry oxygen cylinder & First aid kit in all our cars to handle any sort of emergency en-route.
  • Our team there worked upon all aspects from a traveler point of view to finalize hotels and Camps which has been curated to the extent of our customer needs. All our hotels and camps have a high standard of safety, Food, and basic Hygiene.
  • We have a team of professional and experienced drivers who are very familiar with the terrain and ensure an enjoyable ride. To handle that terrain better, we only use SUV throughout the tour.
Day 1
Arrival in Leh, City Tour

Upon your arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, meet a Yatra representative, who ensures your smooth transfer to the hotel.

Be sure to have packed warm clothing, because with an altitude of over 10000 feet above sea level the weather is quite cold in Ladakh, even during the height of summers.

After breakfast at the hotel, rest for some time to get acclimatized with the high altitude. Later, visit the Shanti Stupa, which dominates the city’s skyline from atop a hill. The two-storey stupa is embellished with colourful and intriguing paintings of deities and incidents from Buddhist mythology.

The evening gives you a chance to walk around the local bazaars and buy souvenirs like Buddhist cloth paintings called thangkas, images of deities, fine-quality pashminas and decorative handicrafts.

Later, retreat to the hotel for dinner, then head to your room for a good night’s sleep.

Day 2
Leh to Sham Valley, Sightseeing

After freshening up today, start off on your sightseeing tour.

Your destination for the day is the Sham Valley, which is replete with unique places. Visit the Hall of Fame dedicated to the Indian soldiers. It showcases weapons and documents recovered from the enemy during various wars.

A key attraction is the grand Spituk Monastery, dating to the 11th century. While here, do see the statues of Lord Buddha, and don’t miss the panoramic view of the Indus Valley below. Next travel to Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, one of the most sacred places for Sikhs. It houses a huge rock, believed to have been hurled at Guru Nanak by a demon. Then it is time to move to the famed Magnetic Hill. It is said that it pulls vehicle upwards when left on neutral.

Day 3
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La

After breakfast at the hotel commence on the road journey to Nubra Valley. Located in the extreme north of Ladakh, this desert land is distinguished for its white sands.

Wear sufficient warm clothes as the drive takes you past Khardung La, which at 18380 feet, is said to be the highest motorable road on earth.

As you reach the village of Hunder, you are in the valley, known as Ldumra, that means the valley of flowers. After checking-in at the camp site, explore the sand dunes that stretch from Hunder to Diskit along the Nubra and Shyok Rivers. Watch out for the two humped Bactrian camel that are found only in this part of India and Central Asia.

Day 4
Nubra Valley to Leh

After your breakfast at the camp, visit Diskit Monastery en route to Leh. The Diskit Gompa of Leh Ladakh dates back to the 14th century and owes its inception to Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong-kha-pa. At the heart of Diskit Monastery is an elevated cupola, which stands adorned with a beautiful fresco that illustrates the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Tibet. There are a number of shrines inside the monastery’s complex, like Kangyu-lang, Tsangyu-lang, etc. Also, hundreds of Mongolian and Tibetan texts have found their storehouse inside these temples. Diskit Gompa has quite an interesting legend attached to it. It is believed that a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
Excursion to Pangong Lake - 14,000 Feet

After an early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5380 mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m), is a long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists, though the lake and its surrounding area is under army surveillance. Hot lunch will be served at Pangong. After spending some time at Pangong drive back to LEH hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 6
Departure from Leh

Early morning, transfer to the airport. Depart from Leh to Delhi by flight. Upon arrival in Delhi, guests booked from other cities remain in transit to board their onward connecting flights.

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Simply Ladakh with Nubra & Pangong – 5N/6D