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Mountains & Monasteries of Ladakh

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Leh, India → Leh, India

Country: India
Start: Leh, India
End: Leh, India
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, camel, shikara boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Fly over the Himalayas into Leh.
Explore the 17th-century Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa.
Visit the 900-year-old Alchi Monastery.
Witness the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Cross Khardung La at 5,602 m.
Walk through villages in Nubra Valley.
Visit a 400-year-old heritage home in Sumur.
Ride Bactrian camels on the Hunder sand dunes.
Explore Turtuk village near the Pakistan border.
Stay beside Pangong Lake under star-filled skies.
Travel through the remote Shayok Valley route.
Observe monastic life at Diskit and Likir monasteries.
Experience Ladakh’s high-altitude desert landscapes.

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
English-speaking guide for the duration of the trip
All ground transport and airport transfers
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments, monasteries, and attractions listed in the itinerary
Oxygen cylinder available in the vehicle for emergencies
5% GST (Government Service Tax)

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Visa fees and processing
Optional activities and experiences
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, phone calls, and snacks
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Any item not specifically mentioned in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Himalayan landscapes and Buddhist culture.
Comfortable travelling at high altitudes above 3,000 m.
Seeking a mix of scenic drives, monasteries, and village experiences.
Want slower-paced exploration rather than constant trekking.
Photography enthusiasts interested in lakes, deserts, and mountain scenery.
Couples, solo travellers, and culturally curious travellers.
Sensitive to altitude or with unmanaged respiratory conditions.
Looking for luxury nightlife or urban experiences.
Uncomfortable with long mountain drives on winding roads.
Seeking fully wheelchair-accessible travel.
Expecting tropical weather or low-altitude conditions.
Want highly active trekking-focused expeditions.

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Mountains & Monasteries of Ladakh

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Leh

Day 2: Leh – Alchi – Likir – Leh

Day 3: Leh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley

Day 4: Nubra Valley – Diskit – Hunder – Turtuk

Day 5: Nubra Valley

Day 6: Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake

Day 7: Pangong Lake – Leh

Day 8: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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