Ladakh, above the clouds.
Blue lakes, high passes and quiet monasteries, with time to acclimatise built in.
- Duration6N / 7D
- Starts fromLeh airport
- Best timeMay–Sep
- Ideal forFriends & adventurers
Desert mountains, turquoise lakes.
Ladakh is a high-altitude desert between the Karakoram and the Himalaya. Leh, its main town, has a palace on the hill, busy bazaars and monasteries all around.
From Leh, roads cross some of the world’s highest passes to the sand dunes of Nubra and the long blue lake of Pangong Tso.
Moments you’ll remember.
Lakes, passes and monasteries.
Pangong Tso
A long high-altitude lake that changes colour through the day.
Khardung La
One of the highest motorable passes, on the way to Nubra.
Nubra dunes
Sand dunes at Hunder and rides on double-humped camels.
Leh Palace
A nine-storey palace above the old town.
Monasteries
Thiksey, Hemis and Diskit, set on hilltops.
Sham valley
Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Indus–Zanskar confluence.
Seven days on the roof of India.
The first day is kept free to acclimatise. We can add Tso Moriri or Hanle.
Day 01Arrive in Leh
Transfer to your hotel and rest to get used to the altitude.
Day 02Leh sightseeing
Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and the Hall of Fame, with an evening in the market.
Day 03Sham valley
Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Sangam of the Indus and Zanskar.
Day 04Leh to Nubra
Cross Khardung La to the Nubra valley. Visit Diskit Monastery and the Hunder dunes.
Day 05Nubra to Pangong
Drive along the Shyok river to Pangong Tso. Overnight in a lakeside camp.
Day 06Pangong to Leh
Return over Chang La, stopping at Thiksey Monastery.
Day 07Departure
Transfer to Leh airport for your flight.
Before you go.
A few practical notes to help you plan.
Rest for the first 24–48 hours, drink water and avoid alcohol early on.
Nubra and Pangong need a protected area permit. We arrange it with your ID.
Prepaid SIMs from other states usually don’t work. Carry a postpaid connection.
Days are sunny and nights are cold, even in summer. Pack layers and sunscreen.
ATMs are rare outside Leh. Carry enough cash for Nubra and Pangong.
Flights run all year, but the road season is roughly June to September.
Questions about Ladakh.
Can’t find your answer? Our Dehradun team is a message away.
Ask us on WhatsAppIs altitude sickness a concern?
Leh is about 3,500 m high, so we keep the first day free to rest. If you have heart or lung conditions, please consult your doctor before booking.
Do I need a permit for Ladakh?
Indian travellers need a protected area permit for places like Nubra and Pangong. We arrange it for you.
Can we go by road from Manali or Srinagar?
Yes, in season (about June to September). We can plan a road trip in, and a flight out.
Is Ladakh suitable for children and seniors?
Yes, with an easy pace. We keep drive times short and can skip the highest overnight stays.
Plan your Ladakh trip.
Share your dates and group size, and we’ll send options that fit.
