Ladakh Explorer
11 days
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Fly from Delhi to the high Himalayan region of Ladakh, see Buddhist temples and monasteries, the ice blue Pangong Tso lake, the Valley of the Flowers, Turtuk Village and drive the highest motorable road in the world
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
Fly from Delhi to the high Himalayan region of Ladakh, see Buddhist temples and monasteries, the ice blue Pangong Tso lake, the Valley of the Flowers, Turtuk Village and drive the highest motorable road in the world
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLeh
End CityLeh
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Accommodation in mid-range hotels and a comfortable guesthouse/camp
- All transport and transfers
- Return domestic flights between Delhi and Leh
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
- Services of local tour leaders and specialist local guides
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (10 breakfasts & 2 dinners)
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Itinerary
Day 1, Welcome to Delhi
Once you arrive, one of our staff members will meet you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel for the day. You’ll have some time to settle in, before we run through the itinerary and arrange a time to collect you tomorrow.
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement
Day 2, Exploring the Kathputli Colony and a visit to a haunted step well
We’ll start our day exploring the Kathputli Colony, an entertainment hub which sees India’s street performers such as magicians, snake charmers, acrobats and more gather to show of their unique craft. We’ll also be treated to some spectacular performances such as the Cha...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Fly to Leh. Airport to hotel transfers included
Today we’ll board an early morning flight to Leh, the capital of the Ladakh region. We’ll transfer you to your hotel and you have the rest of the afternoon free to relax.
The action begins once more this evening, as we’ll be given an Indian cooking masterclass, as we le...
| OVERNIGHT:
Leh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4, A sightseeing tour of Leh
We start our day with a visit to the Alchi village, home to some of India’s oldest and most beautiful temples. We’ll also make our way to Sangam and the unique Magnetic Hill, which creates an illusion that a slight downhill slope is an uphill slope.
We’ll also make our w...
| OVERNIGHT:
Leh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5, The monasteries of Leh
Our day starts a little earlier, as we head to the Tibetan Thiksey Monastery, listening to the morning prayers of the monks, which includes chanting and the beating of drums.
We’ll then make our way to the Hemis and Shey Monasteries, before we try our hand at archery. Af...
| OVERNIGHT:
Leh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6, Welcome to Hunder
After exploring Leh, we make our way to the Hunder, nestled in India’s Nubra Valley. Its often referred to as India’s ‘desert in the sky’ due to its sand dunes and barren landscapes.
We’ll have some time to settle in at our accommodation, we’ll make our way to the small ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nubra Valley hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Exploring the Turtuk Village
After exploring Hunder, we’ll make our way to the Turtuk Village today, home to over 4000 inhabitants. The drive may be long, but it is rewarding, as we take in the beauty of the mountain passes around us and the spectacular Nubra Valley.
You’ll be introduced to the line...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nubra Valley hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Back to Leh. Optional activities available
Say your final goodbyes to the Turtuk Valley as we head back to Leh via the Nubra Valley. We’ll visit Ladakh’s oldest and largest Buddhist monasteries - the Deskit Monastery - which stands on a hill above the Shyok River. We’ll also visit the Maitreya statue, which looks...
| OVERNIGHT:
Leh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, The crystal clear waters of Pangong Tso Lake
Today we’ll visit the Pangong Tso Lake, which is 4350 metres above sea level. Pangong Tso is Tibetan for ‘high grassland lake’, however it's often named the ‘hollow lake’.
We’ll be mesmerised by its crystal clear waters and its amazing shade of blue created by the skies above. Pangong Tso stretches over India and China, making it one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia.
| OVERNIGHT:
Leh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, Travel back to Delhi
We leave Leh today as we board a flight to Delhi. One of our staff members will be there to meet us before transferring us to our hotel for the day.
You have the day free to yourself. There are a few half-day tour options are available to pre-book or arrange while in India (a few days notice is required) or go shopping and sightseeing on your own.
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
New Delhi half day by car, Old Delhi half-day walking tour, Salam Balak Trust walk
Day 11, Time to say goodbye! Hotel to airport transfer included
We’ll say our final goodbyes before transfer you back to the airport to board your flight back home.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Goa beach extension, Extra day in Delhi - post-tour, Spinmonkey cycling tour
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Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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