AMAZING LADAKH WITH TURTUK - 7 DAYS

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 7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS

AMAZING LADAKH WITH TURTUK

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Stay: Leh (3N) | Nubra Valley (2N) | Pangong Lake (1N)

Places Covered:
Leh – Sham Valley – Khardung La Pass – Nubra Valley (Hunder) – Turtuk – Pangong Lake

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, known for offering one of the most scenic flights in the world with views of peaks like K2, Nanga Parbat, and the Nun Kun massif. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is kept free for rest and acclimatization to the high altitude. Enjoy welcome tea or coffee at the hotel. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa followed by a short visit to the local market (for about 1 hour). Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Leh to Sham Valley Excursion (Approx. 80 Kms / 4–5 Hrs Round Trip)

After breakfast, drive along the Leh–Kargil Highway following the Indus River. Visit the Hall of Fame museum maintained by the Indian Army, followed by Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Continue to Magnetic Hill, known for its gravity-defying phenomenon, and then visit the Sangam, the confluence of the Indus River and Zanskar River. While returning to Leh, visit Spituk Monastery. Reach Leh by evening and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (120 Kms / 5–6 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (18,390 ft), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Enjoy panoramic views of the Indus Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Nubra Valley, also known as Ldumra (Valley of Flowers), lies between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges at an average altitude of 10,000 ft. Upon arrival, check into your camp or hotel in Hunder. In the evening, explore nearby villages and experience local Ladakhi culture. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Day 4: Nubra Valley to Turtuk Excursion (Approx. 160 Kms / 6–7 Hrs Round Trip)

After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Turtuk, one of the northernmost villages in India located near the Indo-Pak border. This culturally rich Balti village became part of India after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Explore its unique culture, landscapes, and traditional lifestyle. Later, return to Nubra Valley for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok (Approx. 150 Kms / 5–6 Hrs)

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Pangong Lake via the Shyok route. This journey offers stunning views of mountains and river valleys. Upon arrival, check into your lakeside camp. Spend the evening enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of the high-altitude lake. Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.

Day 6: Pangong Lake to Leh via Hemis (140 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise at Pangong Lake and enjoy a peaceful walk by the lakeside. After breakfast, drive back to Leh, en route visiting Hemis Monastery, one of the largest and most famous monasteries in Ladakh. Upon arrival in Leh, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 7: Departure from Leh

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport for your onward journey. The tour concludes with beautiful memories of Ladakh.