Pangong Lake: Pangong (means “high grassland lake") Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China.
Nubra:A tri-armed valley that is separated by Nubra (Siachan) River and Shyok River, Nubra Valley in Ladakh is popular for its cold desert and picturesque landscape. The valley is connected to Leh with Khardung La, one of the highet motorable passes in the world. Nubra valley is amongst the top tourist attractions in Ladakh and its Diskit Monastery and Hunder Village are a must-visit.
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Day 1
Arrive Leh
Welcome arrival at leh airport and transfer to hotel. Complete Day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Evening visit leh market & shanti stupa. Overnight at hotel in leh.
Day 2
Leh To Sham Valley tour
Post breakfast we drive on the Srinagar highway and start our Day by visiting the hall of fame - museum constructed by the indian army, gurudwara patthar sahib nestled deep in the himalayas, which was built by the lamas of leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of guru nanak dev. further we experience the magnetic hill which defies the law of gravity. We stop at the confluence of the indus and Zanskar rivers and later we drive back to the hotel in leh.
Day 3
Leh To Nubra valley (120 kms / 5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we drive to nubra valley crossing khardung-la-pass - the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft. nubra valley is situated to the north of ladakh between the karakoram and ladakh ranges of the himalayas. check in at the resort. enjoy your evening at the campsite.
Day 4
Nubra valley To Leh (190 kms / 7 hrs)
After your breakfast at the camp, visit the diskit monastery and the sand dunes to enjoy a camel safari (optional). later we drive to leh over khardung la. afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. overnight at hotel in leh
Day 5
Leh To Pangong Lake (145 kms / 5 hrs)
after an early breakfast we leave for pangong lake through the changla pass at 5486 mtrs. pangong lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m) is a long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km in length. it is bisected by the international border between india and china. enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the lake. one rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. evening at leisure and overnight stay at the camp near lake.
Day 6
Pangong lake To Leh (145 kms / 5 hrs)
morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute visiting thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village & shey, the ancient capital of ladakh. drive further to reach leh. overnight at hotel in leh.
Proposed Hotel Details
Destination | Deluxe Hotels |
Leh | Reenam / Eco Poplar resort / Sangto / Similar – 04Nights |
Nubra | Tso Camp / Pangong Residency / Similar – 01Night |
Pangong | Tso Camp / Pangong Residency / Similar – 01Night |