Duration
8D / 7N
Pick Up
Leh Airport
Drop
Leh Airport
Min Age
Solo & Group
Tour Type
Customised FIT
Operating
Jan - Dec
About Tour Package
Embark on an extraordinary Himalayan expedition with Gotrip Experience covering the classic highlights and remote frontiers of Ladakh. Journey across Nubra Valley's cold desert, the iconic blue expanse of Pangong Lake, and the pristine wilderness of Hanle — India's premier Dark Sky Reserve and home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. Conquer Umling La Pass at an astounding 19,024 feet, recognized as the world's highest motorable pass, and gaze at unpolluted night skies revealing the brilliant Milky Way.
Conquer Umling La (19,024 ft) – The World's Highest Motorable Pass
Dark Sky Stargazing & Astronomical Observatory at Hanle
Scenic Traverse through Khardung La (18,380 ft) & Nubra Valley
Lakeside Sunset & Overnight Stay beside Famous Pangong Lake
Detailed Itinerary
- Welcome to the Land of High Passes! Upon arrival at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (11,500 ft), our representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel.
- Check into your hotel and complete check-in formalities. The rest of the day is strictly dedicated to resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude.
- Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, soups, or herbal tea. Avoid strenuous physical activity and alcohol.
- Enjoy a wholesome dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in Leh.
Meal Plan: Dinner | Overnight Stay: Hotel, Leh
- Post breakfast, set out on a scenic cultural excursion around the Leh and Sham Valley region.
- Visit the Sangam site where the emerald Zanskar River merges with the muddy Indus River to form a dramatic natural confluence.
- Seek blessings at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a serene Sikh shrine nestled amidst towering mountains with revered historical legends.
- Experience the gravitational optical illusion at Magnetic Hill, where neutral vehicles appear to roll uphill.
- Pay homage to the brave soldiers at The Hall of Fame war museum maintained by the Indian Army.
- Visit the iconic Shanti Stupa for 360-degree panoramic views of Leh town, followed by evening café hopping and souvenir shopping at Leh Market.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Hotel, Leh
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your mountain drive towards Nubra Valley.
- Traverse through Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft), celebrated as one of the world's highest motorable roads, stopping for memorable photographs.
- Descend into the scenic cold desert valley and reach Hunder.
- Enjoy a Double-Humped Bactrian Camel Ride and optional ATV rides across Hunder's white sand dunes (ATV at personal expense).
- Check into your luxury campsite or hotel and savor dinner under the open sky.
- Note: A hot bucket of water is provided for freshening up in the morning at Nubra Valley.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Deluxe Camp / Hotel, Nubra Valley
- Post breakfast, check out from your campsite and begin your journey towards the world-famous Pangong Lake.
- En route, visit Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra, famous for its 100-foot-tall Maitreya Buddha statue.
- Follow the dramatic Shyok River route towards Pangong Tso (14,270 ft), celebrated for its shifting shades from turquoise to royal sapphire blue.
- Check into your cozy lakeside cottages, stroll along the shore, and witness a spectacular sunset over the water.
- Enjoy a warm dinner followed by stargazing under the crystalline Himalayan night sky.
- Important Note: Due to high altitude and environmental regulations, Pangong Lake camps have limited nocturnal generator power; power banks are recommended.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Deluxe Cottages / Camp, Pangong Lake
- Wake up to an awe-inspiring sunrise over Pangong Lake and enjoy breakfast before starting an offbeat road expedition.
- Drive through the Changthang plateau, an untouched wilderness home to wildlife like the Tibetan wild ass (Kiang), Himalayan marmots, red foxes, and black-necked cranes.
- Traverse scenic border settlements including Chushul, Tsaga La, and Loma bridge checkposts.
- Reach Hanle, one of Ladakh's highest historic villages on the ancient Silk Route, globally celebrated as India's Dark Sky Reserve.
- Visit the prestigious Indian Astronomical Observatory hosting one of the world's highest optical and gamma-ray telescopes.
- Check into your local homestay or guesthouse and rest for the high-altitude adventure tomorrow.
- Note: Hanle has restricted nocturnal electricity to preserve dark-sky conditions for observatory telescopes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Homestay / Guest House, Hanle
- After breakfast, refuel your energy and gear up to conquer the mighty Umling La Pass at an astounding 19,024 feet.
- Umling La holds the prestigious Guinness World Record as the highest motorable road on planet Earth, standing higher than Everest Base Camp.
- Experience a thrilling ascent through rugged barren mountains and steep hairpin curves with adrenaline pumping through your veins.
- Stand at the summit signpost and soak in 360-degree out-of-this-world vistas extending across the Tibetan plateau.
- Return to Hanle by late afternoon and spend your evening resting and taking in the peaceful village atmosphere.
- At night, witness an unbelievable celestial spectacle — the Milky Way core, shooting stars, and distant galaxies visible to the naked eye.
- Note: Views of the Milky Way are subject to weather and cloud coverage conditions.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Homestay / Guest House, Hanle
- Enjoy breakfast amidst the raw morning beauty of Hanle before commencing your scenic return journey to Leh.
- Drive alongside the Indus River, passing through Chumathang village, renowned for natural boiling mineral sulphur hot springs.
- En route to Leh, visit the historic Shey Palace (ancient summer capital) and the magnificent multi-tiered Thiksey Monastery (subject to travel timing).
- Reach Leh by late afternoon, check into your hotel, and relax after the expedition across Ladakh's eastern wilderness.
- Spend your final evening shopping for Pashmina shawls, prayer wheels, and dried apricots in Leh Main Bazaar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight Stay: Hotel, Leh
- Enjoy early breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities.
- Our representative will transfer you to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport for your flight home.
- Depart with unforgettable memories of conquering Umling La at 19,024 ft, stargazing under Hanle's dark skies, and traversing the high Himalayas!
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Package Includes
- Accommodation on Sharing basis (3N Leh, 1N Nubra, 1N Pangong, 2N Hanle)
- Meal Plan: MAP Plan (Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotels/camps)
- Dedicated private vehicle as per itinerary (Innova / Tempo Traveller)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Leh Airport
- All Inner Line Permits for Nubra, Pangong, Hanle & Umling La
- Toll taxes, parking charges & fuel costs included
- Experienced Himalayan Driver allowances
- Complete sightseeing as outlined in itinerary
Package Excludes
- 5% GST extra on total billing
- Train fare or Airfare to and from Leh
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, beverages, minibar)
- Lunches, snacks, and extra meals not mentioned in MAP plan
- Camel ride, ATV quad biking & monastery/monument entry fees
- Room heater charges (payable directly at hotel if availed)
- Travel & medical insurance
- Costs arising from flight delays, roadblocks, landslides, or natural calamities