Land of High PassesLeh • Nubra Valley • Pangong Lake • Khardung La • Shanti Stupa

Day 1: Arrival in Leh & Acclimatization Arrive at Leh airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude (11,000 ft). In the afternoon, you can take a light walk to nearby spots like the Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.

Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing (Sham Valley) After breakfast, go on a day trip along the Leh-Srinagar highway to the Sham Valley region. Visit key attractions: Hall of Fame museum Gurudwara Pathar Sahib Magnetic Hill Sangam Point (confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers) Return to Leh in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley (via Khardung La Pass) Drive to Nubra Valley via the famous Khardung La Pass, one of the world's highest motorable roads. Check into your camp or hotel in Hunder/Diskit. In the evening, enjoy the sand dunes and a unique double-humped Bactrian camel safari.

Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso (via Shyok route) Visit the Diskit Monastery, known for its large Buddha statue. Drive to Pangong Lake via the scenic Shyok village route. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake, which changes colors and extends across the international border with China. Overnight stay in a camp near Pangong Lake.

Day 5: Pangong Tso to Leh (via Chang La Pass) Witness the sunrise at Pangong Lake and then drive back to Leh. The route back will take you via the Chang La Pass. En route, you can visit the Hemis or Thiksey Monasteries. Overnight stay in a hotel in Leh.

Day 6: Leh Excursion to Monasteries/Leisure This day can be used for visiting any remaining monasteries not covered earlier, such as Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Ladakh. Alternatively, you can spend the day at leisure for shopping in the Leh main market or cafe hopping. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 7: Departure from Leh After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport for your onward journey.