Overview
The Ladakh Holiday always takes you away to the Highlands and tranquil land of the lamas, Lakes, Passes. This trip is for those who choose to visit Ladakh on a more relaxing holiday. Visit to the popular sights at a leisure pace as a part of the itinerary. Pangong Lake – the highlight of a Leh Ladakh holiday is a must visit excursion. On this trip you will get a fair insight of a Ladakhi Holiday with visits to the Palace, Monasteries and Lakes.
Highlights
- Breathtaking Landscapes
- Spiritual Monasteries
- High Mountain Passes
- Unique Desert Adventures
- Starry Nights & Serenity
Itinerary
- Arrive Kushok Bakula airport Leh – 3500m above sea level.
- Transfer to hotel.
- Breakfast at the hotel if arriving before 09.30 am.
- Half Day at rest for acclimatization.
- Lunch at the hotel. After Lunch drive to Visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Later in the evening walk around local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day.
Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you’ll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues., Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace Hiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh.
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon.
Rest of the day, Post lunch free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village.
Overnight stay at the camp
After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery
Drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass.
Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to explore Leh market.
Overnight stay at the hotel
It is the highest land locked lake (155 Kms on way from Leh 04 Hrs driver each way.
After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). 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 is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.
Drive back to Leh.
Overnight Night at the Hotel in Leh
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In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Assistance upon arrival and departure
- Accommodations
- Daily Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner All Taxes
- Return airport transfer along with all sightseeing by Non Ac Innova / Xylo Environmental fee
The Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees
- Guide gratuity
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
FAQs
The best time is from May to September, when roads are open, the weather is pleasant, and high-altitude passes are accessible.
Yes, it is safe, but due to the high altitude, it’s best for children above 6 years. Families should allow for acclimatization and avoid heavy exertion on the first two days.
We recommend a gradual acclimatization schedule, staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and carrying prescribed medicines. Oxygen cylinders are also available if needed.
The tour covers Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Khardung La, Thiksey Monastery, and Hemis Monastery, offering a mix of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Carry warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, sturdy shoes, and necessary medicines. Even in summer, temperatures drop significantly at night.
Tour Map
Notes on Hotel Reservations & Tour Bookings
- Indicated tour rates will depend on dates of travel, number of travellers and local conditions at each country
- All rates rates are as per current availability / Subject to change at the time of booking
- Rates are not applicable for Event and Exhibition dates
- Goods & Service Taxes apply as extra
- At most hotels : Check in time is 1400 hrs. / Check out time is 1200 hrs.
- While we make recommendations for hotels all around the world, we do not stand guarantee and are not responsible for the services or the hardware provided by the hotel/s suggested by us. We strongly urge you to do your own research and make an informed choice
- All requests like early check in, smoking / non-smoking rooms, views, floors, king / twin beds, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms, etc are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and at hotel’s discretion. These cannot be guaranteed prior.
- Any amendment in reservations / itinerary before reconfirmation will attract a charge
- Once the reservation has been reconfirmed and if the booking is cancelled or amended, retention will be applicable.
- All Indian nationals need to present a valid photo ID at the time of check in. This is a mandatory requirement.
- All Foreign nationals need to present a valid passport with VISA at the time of check in. This is a mandatory requirement.
- We cannot be held accountable for any delay or disruption due to infra-structure development or lack of it, traffic held up due to accident or whatsoever reason, natural calamity, political unstability, delay in flights, etc.
Notes on itinerary
All our itineraries are “Just for Ideas” … We will get to know you and customize an itinerary just for you that matches your requirements … dates of travel, category of hotels, preferred airline, flexibility in choosing sightseeing, mode of travel between cities, etc.
Many of our clients have us design more relaxing, slower paced holidays with more in-depth experiences whereas some simply want to visit various destinations and cover only the highlights.
Together, we will determine the ideal price, dates, route, pace, accommodations, levels of pampering, style of touring, sightseeing to be included, dining preferences, adventure levels, options to meet locals & much more !
