This 10-day journey through Ladakh and Kargil blends natural wonders, cultural treasures, and historic landmarks. Starting from Leh, you will explore the serene Sham Valley and the stunning Nubra Valley, known for its sand dunes and monasteries. The shimmering Pangong Lake offers breathtaking views, while Kargil showcases both history and beauty. With scenic drives through dramatic landscapes and visits to ancient monasteries, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of adventure, spirituality, and cultural discovery in the Himalayas.
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region. After visiting the Monastery, you continue your drive along the River Indus to or Uletokpo or Tingmosgang enroute visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic. Further drive to Kargil enroute visiting the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery en route visiting the mesmerizing MOON LANDSCAPES. Later Drive to KARGIL over Fatu-la (13,489 ft). Pay a tribute to Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian Soldiers who laid their lives for us during Kargil War in 1999. We will go till drass and then we will come back to Kargil hotel for an overnight stay.
Post breakfast we drive to Leh en route visiting Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. We drive further and check in at our camp / hotel for overnight stay.
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (Second Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Later back to hotel for overnight stay.
After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Morning at leisure and later drive back to Leh via Changla Pass en route visiting Hemis Gompa, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Tour concludes. Transfer to airport for onward journey.