Ladakh High Roads
Overview
At 3,500 metres above sea level, Leh is the gateway to one of the world's most dramatic high-altitude landscapes. This 8-day adventure takes you through royal monasteries perched on clifftops, across the crystalline blue waters of Pangong Tso, over the world's highest motorable passes, and into the silent grandeur of the Nubra Valley. Acclimatisation days are built in so you arrive to every highlight feeling strong.
Package Features
Overnight at the lake at 4,350 m elevation.
Double-humped camel safari in sand dunes.
World's highest motorable road at 5,359 m.
Largest and wealthiest Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Sunrise puja ceremony with resident monks.
Include Features
- 7 nights accommodation (3-star hotel + guesthouses)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- All ground transport in 4WD vehicles
- Inner Line Permits
- English guide throughout
- All entrance fees
- Camel safari in Nubra
Excluded Features
- Flights to/from Leh
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcohol
- Optional horse riding
- Porter services
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Leh & Acclimatise
- Arrive Leh Airport (3,524 m)
- Hotel check-in — rest & acclimatise
- Light walk to Leh Palace & Main Bazaar
- Briefing dinner
Day 2 Leh Local Sights
- Shanti Stupa sunrise
- Leh Market & Hall of Fame Museum
- Hemis Monastery
- Thiksey Monastery
Day 3 Leh → Nubra Valley
- Cross Khardung La (5,359 m)
- Nubra Valley arrival
- Hunder sand dunes — double-hump camel ride
- Diskit Monastery
Day 4 Nubra → Pangong Tso
- Drive via Shyok Valley
- Arrive Pangong Lake (4,350 m)
- Sunset photography at the lake
- Overnight tented camp at lakeside
Day 5 Pangong Sunrise & Return
- Sunrise over the lake (golden & blue colours)
- Chang La Pass (5,360 m)
- Return to Leh via Durbuk
Day 6 Zanskar Valley Day Trip
- Alchi Monastery (11th-century frescoes)
- Magnetic Hill optical illusion
- Sangam — confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers
Day 7 Leisure & Shopping
- Free morning in Leh Bazaar
- Optional village walk
- Farewell dinner with folk music
Day 8 Departure
- Transfer to Leh Airport
- Flight home
Payment Policy
- 40% deposit required at booking
- Balance due 45 days before departure
- Bank transfer preferred for India-based bookings
Refund Policy
- 45+ days: deposit forfeited
- 15–44 days: 50% of tour cost
- 0–14 days: no refund
- Flights non-refundable
Policy & Important Terms
- Medical fitness required — altitude travel not suitable for cardiac or respiratory conditions
- Minimum age 12 years
- All passengers must carry altitude sickness medication (Diamox) — consult your doctor
- Photography restrictions apply in certain monasteries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I experience altitude sickness?
Most visitors experience mild symptoms during the first 24–48 hours. We've built acclimatisation days into the itinerary and your guide carries first-aid supplies.
What is the road condition to Nubra?
Roads are unpaved and occasionally rough. All vehicles are 4WD with experienced mountain drivers.
When is the best season?
June to September (roads open, pleasant temperatures). October has stunning autumn colours but cooler nights.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Limited in Leh town, very limited or none at Nubra and Pangong. A digital detox is part of the experience!