Ladakh High Passes Expedition

Overview

A carefully acclimatised eight-day expedition through Leh's monasteries, the dunes of Nubra over Khardung La, and the impossible blue of Pangong Tso.

• Khardung La — among the highest motorable roads
• Camel safari in Nubra's Hunder dunes
• Overnight by Pangong Tso
• Thiksey monastery at dawn

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive Leh

   Rest and acclimatise at 3,500m.

   Leh HotelDinner
2. 2

   Leh Monasteries

   Shey, Thiksey and Hemis; gentle acclimatisation walks.

   Leh HotelBreakfast
3. 3

   Leh – Nubra via Khardung La

   Cross Khardung La to the Nubra Valley.

   Nubra CampBreakfastDinner
4. 4

   Nubra Valley

   Hunder dunes, camel safari and Diskit monastery.

   Nubra CampBreakfastDinner
5. 5

   Nubra – Pangong

   Scenic drive to Pangong Tso along the Shyok river.

   Pangong CampBreakfastDinner
6. 6

   Pangong – Leh

   Sunrise by the lake, return via Chang La.

   Leh HotelBreakfast
7. 7

   Leh at Leisure

   Old town, Leh Palace and markets.

   Leh HotelBreakfast
8. 8

   Departure

   Transfer to Leh airport.

   Breakfast

What's included

Stays & transport

Private 4x4 (Innova Crysta / Scorpio) with high-altitude-experienced chauffeur.

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Frequently asked questions