Leh · Nubra · Pangong · Tso Moriri · Leh
Who this itinerary suits
Healthy, experienced mountain travellers comfortable with remote stays and long road sectors.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive Leh
Rest.
Day 2: Leh acclimatisation
Local and Indus Valley sightseeing.
Day 3: Sham Valley
Alchi circuit and preparation.
Day 4: Leh to Nubra
Diskit and Hunder.
Day 5: Nubra to Pangong
Approved Shyok route.
Day 6: Pangong to Tso Moriri sector
Remote Changthang drive subject to current permissions and road feasibility.
Day 7: Tso Moriri to Leh
Korzok morning and a long return to Leh.
Day 8: Departure
Airport transfer; a ninth buffer day is preferable.
Accommodation approach
Use a reliable Leh hotel for acclimatisation and the final night. Outside Leh, choose operational properties for warmth, food and vehicle access rather than relying on luxury labels. Exact hotels and room categories should be written into the final quotation.
Transport and road planning
Private SUVs suit many couples and families; larger groups may require a Tempo Traveller. Confirm luggage capacity, driver costs, route permissions and whether any local vehicle is required. Start early and avoid night driving.
Altitude and health
No itinerary overrides symptoms. Stop ascending when unwell and seek qualified care for worsening symptoms. Read the complete AMS guide before booking high sleeping points.
Customising this route
Add nights for children, senior travellers, photographers or anyone preferring fewer hotel changes. Remote lakes and Zanskar should be added only when enough days remain for acclimatisation and buffers.
Passes, highways and remote roads can close. The safe alternative route takes priority over the printed plan.