Acclimatise in Leh, cross Khardung La into the dunes of Nubra, sleep beside Pangong, and come back over Chang La. Built for first-time high-altitude travellers.
Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Leh
Rest day. Gentle walk along the Indus. Hydrate.
- 2
Leh monasteries
Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Evening in the old town.
- 3
Nubra via Khardung La
The high pass, then Diskit and the dunes at Hunder. Camp or lodge.
- 4
Nubra
Village day. Optional camel ride at the double dunes.
- 5
Pangong
Shyok route to the lake. Night in a lakeside camp.
- 6
Return to Leh
Chang La and a last night in Leh.
- 7
Spare / Sham valley
Buffer for weather, or Alchi and Magnetic Hill.
- 8
Depart
Airport transfer. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or houseboats as listed
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as per itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur
- All sightseeing as mentioned, with monument fees where noted
- Airport / railway station transfers
- Assistance of a local representative
- Inner line permits
Exclusions
- Airfare and train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions