Ladakh Adventure Expedition with Turtuk Village

7 Days

Overview

Trip Highlights

  • Ride a double-humped camel in the cold deserts of Nubra Valley, then spend the night camping by the Shyok River.

  • Admire the beauty of Pangong Lake, world’s highest saltwater lake, which is also known for changing its colours.

  • Take a tour of the famous SECMOL Campus and Druk Padma Karpo School, two significant locations featured in Bollywood movie ‘3 Idiots’.

  • Indulge in a bowl of Maggi and Chai at Khardung La Cafe situated at world’s highest all-season motorable pass, Khardung La.

  • Visit Turtuk and see a Pakistani village situated across the border. Spend a day exploring the scenic beauty and the culture of the Balti people.

Itinerary

Welcome to the Land of High Passes. Upon reaching, get transferred to the hotel and freshen up. Then, get assisted for a sightseeing tour of Leh. First, visit the Leh Palace and dive deep into the royal heritage of the destination, followed by a visit to the Shanti Stupa where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Leh cityscape and the surrounding mountains. At your last stop, immerse yourself in the vibrant ambience of Leh Marketplace before heading back to your hotel for the night.

Get ready to take a tour of the beautiful Sham Valley. Enjoy a scenic drive and visit the Sangam Point (meeting point of the Zanskar and Indus Rivers) and the Magnetic Hill. On this journey, you will also visit attractions such as Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, SECMOL Campus featured in the "3 Idiots" Bollywood film, and the Hall Of Fame
War Memorial. Wind up your day and return to the hotel in Leh for an overnight stay.

Check-out from Leh and begin your journey to Nubra Valley via
Khardung La Pass (world’s highest all-season motorable pass). Ride past the ancient Diskit Monastery and witness the enormous Maitreya Buddha Statue. Then, reach the Hunder Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a double-humped camel ride or an ATV ride, exploring the cold deserts of Nubra Valley. Later, get assisted to the campsite by the Shyok River and watch the stars dazzle at night as you enjoy your overnight stay here.

For this day, get transferred to the Turtuk Village from the Nubra Valley campsite. Admire beauty of this region which lies in the steep mountain slopes that surround the lush green village. Explore Turtuk on foot and experience the unique culture and traditions of the Balti people. Witness the vast Apricot and Apple Orchards, take a tour of the Turtuk Monastery, and then finally visit the enormous Turtuk Polo Ground. Later, get assisted back to your camp in Nubra Valley for an overnight stay.

Wake up to another day of adventure on your Ladakh tour. Check-out from the
Nubra Valley
camp and start your trip by visiting
Pangong Lake
. Drive by the Shyok River while soaking-in the majestic beauty of the landscape. Reach and check-in to your stay, then witness the Pangong Lake and spend time by its quiet waters. Return to your camp for an overnight stay.

As you travel from Pangong to Leh after checking-out from your stay, you will cross on of the highest motorable passes in the world, Chang La. Then, visit the Druk Padma Karpo School (Rancho School), featured in the Bollywood blockbuster film ‘3 Idiots’. Continue to the
Thiksey Monastery
, the largest monastery in Central Ladakh where you can take-in the tranquil ambience of the place and enjoy the true essence of Ladakh. Later, get assisted to the hotel in Leh and check-in for an overnight stay.

Today marks the departure day. Check-out from the hotel, and get transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Package Details

Inclusions

  • 2 night of stays in Leh
  • 2 night of stays in Nubra Valley
  • 1 night stay in Pangong Tso
  • 1 night stay in Leh
  • Sham Valley Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
  • Leh To Nubra Valley Car Drive on a Private basis
  • Excursion To Turtuk Village on a Private basis
  • Visit to Pangong Lake on a Private basis
  • Travel from Pangong Lake to Leh on a Private basis
  • Leh Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
  • Airport transfer from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Standard hotel
  • Airport transfer from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Permits

Exclusions

  • Expenses of a personal nature.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Domestic flight tickets
  • Travel Insurance

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Ladakh Adventure Expedition with Turtuk Village