Duration: 15 Days
Cities Covered:
Delhi – Leh – Nubra – Pangong – Alchi – Kargil – Padum – Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Delhi
Best of Ladakh
Best of Ladakh
Overview
Highlights
- Drive through Khardung La – the highest motorable road in the world
- Camel safari on sand dunes of Nubra Valley
- Visit high-altitude lakes: Pangong, Tso Moriri & Tso Kar
- Explore ancient monasteries of Alchi, Hemis, Thiksey & Zanskar
- Experience remote Zanskar Valley & Brokpa villages
- Scenic drives across Himalayan passes like Chang La & Tanglang La
Itinerary
Embark on a 15-day Leh Ladakh tour that takes you through the rugged mountains, ancient monasteries, turquoise lakes, and cultural gems of northern India. This itinerary covers all the major highlights of Ladakh – from Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Alchi, Zanskar, Kargil to Tso Moriri and Tso Kar – making it the perfect comprehensive Ladakh travel plan.
Tour Plan
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your tour executive. After a warm welcome, transfer to your hotel and receive a detailed briefing about your Ladakh adventure ahead.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Delhi.
Land of Gompas
Fly to Leh and check into your hotel. Rest for acclimatization. Post-lunch, visit Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and Hall of Fame.
🛏️ Overnight in Leh.
Into the Valley of Sand & Snow
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft). Visit Deskit, Hunder villages, and enjoy a camel ride in the sand dunes.
🛏️ Overnight in Nubra.
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Begin your day with a visit to Diskit Monastery, home to a towering statue of Maitreya Buddha.
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Drive back to Leh via the high passes.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Leh.
Embark on a stunning drive to the world-famous Pangong Tso Lake via Chang La Pass (17,350 ft).
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Witness the magical color-changing waters of the lake, which shift between shades of blue and green.
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Return to Leh in the evening.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Leh.
Drive towards Alchi village, a cultural treasure trove. En route, stop at:
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Basgo Palace – a historical fortress.
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Likir Monastery – known for its giant Buddha statue.
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Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – a sacred Sikh shrine.
Explore the Alchi Monastery, famous for its 11th-century murals and unique Kashmiri influence.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Alchi (or camp).
Drive through the scenic Dha Hanu Valley, inhabited by the unique Brokpa community, believed to be descendants of Alexander the Great’s army. Continue to Kargil, a historic town on the Srinagar–Leh highway.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Kargil.
Embark on a long yet rewarding drive to Padum, the heart of Zanskar Valley.
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En route, visit the ancient Rangdum Monastery.
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Marvel at the snow-clad Nun Kun peaks and the spectacular Drang Drung Glacier.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Padum.
Explore Zanskar’s spiritual heritage with visits to:
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Karsha Monastery – the largest in Zanskar.
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Stongdey Monastery – perched dramatically on a hilltop.
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Sani Monastery – one of the oldest in the region.
Return to Padum in the evening.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Padum.
Drive back to Kargil via the breathtaking Penzi La Pass, offering panoramic Himalayan views.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Kargil.
Journey back to Leh, retracing mountain roads lined with dramatic landscapes.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Leh.
Drive to the pristine Tso Moriri Lake, a high-altitude lake known for its untouched beauty and migratory birdlife.
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En route, stop at the Chumathang hot springs.
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Evening leisure walk by the lake.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Tso Moriri (camp).
Enjoy a morning stroll around Tso Moriri Lake. Continue to Tso Kar Lake, also known as the “White Lake” due to its salt deposits.
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Visit natural sulphur mines en route.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Tso Kar (camp).
Drive back to Leh via Tanglang La Pass (17,585 ft), one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
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En route, visit the famous Hemis Monastery, the iconic Thiksey Monastery, and the royal Shey Palace.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Leh.
Board an early morning flight back to Delhi. Your unforgettable 15-day Ladakh tour concludes with memories of high passes, crystal-clear lakes, and timeless monasteries.