Overview
Experience the unmatched beauty of the Himalayas with this unforgettable 8-day Ladakh expedition covering Leh, Nubra Valley, Turtuk Village, Pangong Lake, Khardung La Pass, and the famous monasteries of Ladakh.
Begin your journey in Leh, surrounded by the mighty Zanskar and Karakoram mountain ranges. Explore high-altitude mountain passes, ancient monasteries, cold deserts, crystal-clear lakes, and remote Himalayan villages.
Drive through the legendary Khardung La, visit the stunning sand dunes of Nubra Valley, and explore the historic border village of Turtuk, which became part of India after the 1971 war. Witness the magical beauty of Pangong Tso and experience Ladakh’s unique Buddhist culture through its monasteries and heritage sites.
This package perfectly combines adventure, nature, Himalayan landscapes, monasteries, lakes, deserts, and cultural exploration.
Highlights
- Khardung La Pass Adventure
- Pangong Lake Experience
- Turtuk Border Village Visit
- Nubra Valley Camel Safari
- Monasteries & Himalayan Culture
Itinerary
Welcome to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. Arrival at Leh airport and pick-up by shared vehicle, transfer to hotel. Experience the beautiful and exciting views of the Himalayas' Zanskar and Karakoram ranges. Evening visit to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace and Leh market. (Leh permit approximately Rs. 800 to 1000 per person at own expense).
After having breakfast in the morning, enjoy the local sights of Leh like Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Sangam (River Rafting at own expense) and then return to the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Nubravely via Khardungla Pass. (Breakfast is a must) (Approx. 135 km. 6 hours) Khardungla Pass is located at an altitude of about 18,380 feet. After that, arrive at Nubravely camp. After lunch, proceed to Diskit Monastery. After that, enjoy camel ride to Double-humped Monastery, desert bike riding and local folk dance at your own expense.
After breakfast in the morning, visit Turtuk Village from Nubraveli. Turtuk Village was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Apricot is the main crop here. Return to the hotel in the evening and rest.
After breakfast, drive from Nubraveli to Pangong Lake. (Approx. 280 km. 7 hours). Enjoy the beautiful views of the beautiful locations along the way, mountains, snow and the beautiful landscaping seen in the back of the western shore of the lake. Pangong Lake is 5 to 6 km. wide and 144 km. long and half of which flows over the Indo-China border, and the temperature there remains in minus degrees.
After breakfast, depart from Pangong Lake via Changla Pass and return to Leh. (Approx. 225 km. 6 hours) After arrival in Leh, check in at the hotel and relax.
After breakfast, visit the local sights of Leh like Sheh Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery. Hemis Monastery is the famous and main tourist attraction of Leh. After visiting the local sights of Rancho School (Three Idiots) and Sindhu Darshan, return to the hotel.
After breakfast, the tour concludes with a drop-off at Leh airport via a shared vehicle.
Tour Ends with Beautiful Memories.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation on a sharing basis
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner cooked by our Maharaj (Pure Veg)
- All Transfers By Mini Vehicle & Sightseeing by Small Local Union Vehicles like Sumo, Omni, Tavera, Wagon R, Innova, Scorpio – Subject to Group Size & availability in Season
- Services of our tour manager
- Rates Valid for Indian Nationals Only
The Cost Excludes
- GST Extra
- Air/Train Fare
- Any Kind Of Personal Expenses like Drinks, Phone Calls, Laundry, Etc.
- Anything that is not included in Inclusion
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
