Wanderster
Ladakh — Leh, Nubra & Pangong
Himalayas7D · 6NModerate

Leh

The high-altitude cold desert of India, in one perfectly-paced expedition.

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from 24,999 / person
The trip

What you're actually signing up for.

Fly into Leh, acclimatise slowly, and unroll a week across the moonlike valleys of Nubra, the impossible blue of Pangong Tso, and the monasteries of the Indus. This is Ladakh at its widest — big skies, silent passes, warm homestays, and a small crew of travellers who will feel like old friends by the last night.

Highlights

The moments you'll remember.

  • Sunrise camel ride across the Hunder sand dunes in Nubra
  • Overnight in a lakeside camp at Pangong Tso
  • Cross Khardung La — one of the highest motorable passes in the world
  • Explore Thiksey, Diskit and Hemis monasteries with a local guide
  • A slow acclimatisation day in Leh — cafés, prayer flags, and hot thukpa
Day by day

The itinerary.

D1

Arrive in Leh · 3,500m

Airport pickup, check into the homestay by 10am. Slow day — hydration, rest, a light walk to Leh Market in the evening. Group welcome dinner with our trip leader.

D2

Leh — acclimatisation & monasteries

Shanti Stupa at sunrise. Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Meet the monks, spin the prayer wheels. Early night — tomorrow is a big pass.

D3

Leh → Nubra via Khardung La

Drive across Khardung La (5,359m). Descend into the Nubra Valley. Camel ride on the Hunder dunes at golden hour. Camp under a million stars.

D4

Nubra → Turtuk → Nubra

A day trip to Turtuk, the last village before the border — apricots, buckwheat pancakes, and a story from every doorstep.

D5

Nubra → Pangong Tso via Shyok

The dramatic Shyok river route. Arrive lakeside by afternoon. Watch Pangong shift through seven shades of blue as the sun drops.

D6

Pangong → Leh via Chang La

Sunrise at the lake, then drive back over Chang La. Farewell dinner in Leh with live Ladakhi folk music.

D7

Depart Leh

Airport drops. Onward journeys. Post-trip photo album delivered within 10 days.

Included
  • All stays (2 hotels + 2 homestays + 1 luxury camp)
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • Innerline permits & monument entries
  • Airport transfers in Leh
  • Certified local trip leader + oxygen support
  • Tempo Traveller / SUV for the full circuit
Not included
  • Flights to and from Leh
  • Lunches on the road
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Optional activities (river rafting, ATV rides)
Batches · 2026

Available departures.

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From past batches

What travellers say about Leh.

Honestly the best trip I've taken. The pacing was perfect and the group felt like family by day two.

Priya · Leh 2025

The trip leader knew every viewpoint, every good chai stop, every shortcut. Ten out of ten. Would book again tomorrow.

Karan · Leh 2025
FAQ

Common questions about Leh.