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Ladakh High Passes Expedition

  • 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Leh, Nubra, Pangong
Trip
9 days and 3 stopsLeh · Nubra · Pangong
Accommodation
8 nightsNamed hotels confirmed with your itinerary
Countries
India
Route: Leh to Pangong
  1. LehIndia
  2. NubraIndia
  3. PangongIndia

When to go

Best Jun–Sep; good May.

Overview

A properly acclimatised run at Ladakh’s high country, with two full days in Leh before any pass is attempted. Nubra by camel, Pangong at first light, and Khardung La crossed with oxygen support in the vehicle.

Everything above Leh is thin air, so the layering matters as much as the itinerary: our packing guide for mountain travel covers what actually works when the daily temperature swing is that wide. Inner Line Permits for Nubra and Pangong are arranged in Leh before departure. Why the acclimatisation days come first, and which roads are open when, is explained on the Ladakh adventure tour packages page.

Highlights

  • Two acclimatisation days before the first pass
  • Khardung La crossing with oxygen support
  • Double-humped camels in the Nubra dunes
  • Sunrise at Pangong Tso
  • Thiksey and Hemis monastery visits
  • Small group capped at twelve travellers

Day-by-day itinerary

Arrive Leh

  • Leh

Transfer and complete rest at altitude. No activity on arrival day.

Leh Acclimatisation

  • Leh

Gentle walk through the old town and Shanti Stupa at sunset.

Monasteries

Thiksey at morning prayers, then Hemis and Shey.

To Nubra

  • Nubra

Cross Khardung La and descend to the Nubra Valley.

Nubra

  • Nubra

Diskit monastery, Hunder dunes and the double-humped camels.

To Pangong

  • Pangong

Long transfer via Shyok with photography stops.

Pangong Sunrise

  • Leh
  • Pangong

First light on the lake, then return to Leh.

Leh at Leisure

  • Leh

Markets, cafes and a debrief dinner.

Departure

  • Leh

Early transfer to Leh airport.

What’s included

  • Accommodation in handpicked 4* and 5* hotels
  • Daily breakfast, plus meals listed in the itinerary
  • All airport and inter-city transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Sightseeing and entry fees as per itinerary
  • English-speaking local guides
  • 24/7 on-trip support from your Olio travel manager

What’s not included

  • International and domestic airfare unless stated
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Optional activities and upgrades
  • Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
From ₹62,000
Per person, twin sharing. Final price depends on dates and hotel tier.

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