A 7-day Ladakh trip with two nights in Nubra Valley and a day trip to Turtuk and Thang, India's northernmost villages near the border, plus Sham Vall…
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This Ladakh 6 nights 7 days package adds one of Ladakh's most fascinating corners to the classic route: Turtuk, a green Balti village of apricot orchards and stone houses in the far north of Nubra Valley, and Thang, the last village before the Line of Control.
You begin with a restful night in Sham Valley, then visit Alchi, the Sangam, Magnetic Hill and Leh. From Leh you cross Khardung La to Nubra Valley for two nights, with the camel safari at Hunder on the first day and the drive along the Shyok river to Turtuk and Thang on the second. The trip ends with a night at Pangong Lake and the drive back via Chang La and Thiksey Monastery.
Two nights in Nubra make the trip noticeably more relaxed than shorter itineraries. Breakfast and dinner, a private vehicle, permits and oxygen support are included. It suits couples, families with older children and anyone who wants to see a less-visited side of Ladakh.
Route
Sham Valley 1N – Leh 1N – Nubra Valley 2N – Pangong Lake 1N – Leh 1N
Duration
6 Nights / 7 Days
Arrive at Leh airport and drive to Sham Valley (about 70 km, 1.5 hours) through villages along the Indus. Check in and rest for the day to acclimatise. Overnight in Sham Valley.
After breakfast, visit Alchi Monastery and drive towards Leh with stops at the Sangam of the Indus and Zanskar, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the Hall of Fame. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Market. Overnight in Leh.
Drive over Khardung La to Nubra Valley (about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours). Check in at Hunder and, in the afternoon, ride a double-humped camel on the sand dunes (at extra cost). Overnight in Nubra Valley.
After breakfast, follow the Shyok river to Turtuk, a Balti village of apricot orchards and stone houses, and walk through its lanes. Continue to Tyakshi and Thang, the last village on the Indian side of the Line of Control, which came under Indian control in 1971. Return to Nubra in the evening (about 190 km round trip). Overnight in Nubra Valley.
On the way out of the valley, stop at Diskit Monastery and its giant Maitreya Buddha, then drive the Shyok river road to Pangong Lake (about 150 km, 6 to 7 hours). Spend the evening by the lake. Overnight at Pangong Lake.
Watch the sunrise over the lake and drive back to Leh over Chang La. Stop for a traditional Ladakhi lunch near Thiksey and visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace, with a polo match and cultural show at Chuchot where scheduled. Overnight in Leh.
Early in the morning, transfer to Leh airport for your flight home.
Hotel names will be provided after booking, subject to availability and confirmation. We do not hold hotel confirmations before booking.
6 nights accommodation (Sham Valley 1, Leh 2, Nubra Valley 2, Pangong Lake 1) on twin sharing, in the selected hotel or camp category
Breakfast and dinner daily (MAP), starting with dinner on arrival
Arrival and departure transfers at Leh airport
All sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle as per the itinerary (point to point): Toyota Innova Crysta, Innova or Ertiga by hotel category; Tempo Traveller for groups of 6 or more
Day trip to Turtuk and Thang with permits
Traditional Ladakhi lunch on day 6, with a polo match and cultural show where scheduled
Oxygen cylinder in the vehicle for the Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake days
Inner Line Permit / protected-area permit, environment fee, wildlife fee and Red Cross fee
Daily refill of boiled or filtered drinking water
All toll, parking, fuel and driver charges
Airfare or train fare to and from Leh (we can quote flights separately)
Monument, monastery and museum entrance fees unless specifically mentioned
Camel ride, river rafting, adventure activities and optional tours
Services of a local guide
Lunches and meals not mentioned in the inclusions
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and room service
Alcoholic, mineral and aerated drinks
Travel insurance
Air conditioning in the vehicle (non-AC vehicles are standard in Ladakh)
GST as applicable
Any cost arising from flight cancellations, bad weather, roadblocks, landslides, ill health or other reasons beyond our control
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Package cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers sharing the vehicle and availability; prices are confirmed at the time of booking.
Leh is at about 3,500 metres. Rest fully on the day of arrival; altitude sickness can affect anyone, and guests with medical conditions should consult a doctor before travel.
Sightseeing is on a point-to-point basis in locally registered vehicles as per Ladakh taxi union rules; the vehicle is not at disposal.
Stays at Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri and Hanle are in camps, cottages, guest houses or small hotels with basic facilities and limited electricity; alternate properties of a similar standard may be used.
Itineraries may change because of weather, roadblocks, landslides, flight delays, permit restrictions or local conditions; any extra cost arising from such changes is payable directly.
Carry original government photo ID for permits and checkpoints. Foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit arranged through us.
Child policy, hotel check-in and check-out times and meal plans are as per the selected hotels.
Cancellation charges depend on hotel, camp, transport and permit supplier rules at the time of cancellation.
Cancellations close to the travel date, during peak season or for fixed departures may attract higher or 100% cancellation charges.
Permit fees and any non-refundable bookings cannot be refunded once processed.
No refund is given for unused services, nights or sightseeing, or for changes due to weather, roadblocks or flight cancellations.
Refunds, where applicable, are processed after the amount is received back from the hotel or supplier.
Read more in our Nubra Valley and Turtuk guide.
Leh is at about 3,500 metres (11,500 feet). Everyone, however fit, needs a slow first day: rest, drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and exertion. Read our altitude sickness and packing guide before you travel.
The Turtuk day is long (about 190 km return) on a winding river road. Turtuk is a conservative village, so dress modestly and ask before taking photographs of people. Mobile coverage is limited in Nubra and Pangong; tell your family before you leave Leh.
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