Leh · Sham Valley · Nubra · Pangong · Leh
Your journey, day by day
Follow the animated route, then select any stop to open that day’s detailed plan.
Detailed daily itinerary
Arrive in Leh
Airport welcome and transfer. Complete rest for acclimatisation; a gentle market walk only if you feel well.
Leh local and Sham Valley
Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Indus–Zanskar confluence and Leh Palace or Shanti Stupa.
Leh to Nubra Valley
Cross the Khardung La route, visit Diskit Monastery and reach Hunder for the dunes and optional camel ride.
Nubra to Pangong Lake
Drive through the Shyok corridor when open, with changing high-desert landscapes and a lakeside sunset.
Pangong to Leh
Return across the Chang La side, stopping at Thiksey or Shey subject to time and road conditions.
Departure
Hotel pickup and transfer to Leh airport.
See the journey before you travel.
What is included
Included
- Private vehicle with experienced local driver
- Accommodation in the selected category
- Daily breakfast and dinner when quoted
- Airport or hotel transfers in the itinerary
- Permit assistance and trip support
Not included
- Flights and personal travel insurance
- Lunch, snacks and personal purchases
- Activity and monument tickets unless listed
- Medical evacuation or itinerary changes
- Anything not stated in the final quote
Local route intelligence
Distances in Ladakh are deceptive. Driving time changes with altitude, road work, military movement, weather and photo stops. We plan early departures, realistic meal breaks and enough daylight rather than promising city-road timings.
Leh offers the widest choice. Nubra mixes hotels, camps and homestays. Pangong, Changthang and Zanskar are simpler: electricity, heating, hot water and mobile signal may be limited. Exact properties and meal plans must be named in the final quote.
Who is this journey for?
It suits travellers comfortable with mountain roads and changing conditions. Families, senior travellers and photographers can use the same route with added nights and fewer hotel changes. Anyone with health concerns should discuss high-altitude travel with a qualified clinician.
Prepare before departure
Read our altitude guide, permit guide and complete packing list. Carry warm layers, cash, offline documents and essential medicines in the day bag.
Before you book
The final route depends on road access, weather, local regulations and accommodation availability. Travellers flying into Leh should protect the first day for rest. Share medical concerns with a qualified clinician before high-altitude travel.
Frequently asked questions
Can this tour be customised?
Yes. Nights, hotels, activities and the start or finish city can be adjusted around road feasibility.
Are permits included?
Permit assistance and applicable listed fees will be confirmed in your final quotation. Requirements vary by nationality and route.
Is the price fixed?
The displayed price is a planning starting point per person. Final price depends on dates, group size, hotel category and vehicle.
What happens if a road closes?
The team will propose the safest feasible alternative. Weather and official closures can change remote itineraries.