DAY 1: Arrive Leh (Altitude: 3,500 Mtrs)

On arrival at Leh Airport, meet and greet by our representative.
Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Spend the day resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft).
Evening free to stroll around the Leh market. Overnight stay at Leh.

DAY 2: Leh Local Sightseeing (Shey – Thiksey – Hemis – Shanti Stupa)

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour covering:

• Shey Palace & Monastery – once the summer capital of Ladakh.
• Thiksey Monastery – a beautiful monastery resembling the Potala Palace of Lhasa.
• Hemis Monastery – the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh.
• Shanti Stupa – built by Japanese monks, offering panoramic views of Leh.
  Return to hotel by evening. Overnight stay at Leh.

DAY 3: Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (180 km / 6 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley through Khardung La Pass (5,602 m) – one of the world’s highest motorable passes.
Upon arrival, visit:

• Deskit Monastery – famous for its huge Maitreya Buddha statue.
• Hundar Sand Dunes – where you can enjoy a camel safari (optional, on direct payment).
  Enjoy the scenic views of the Shyok River and snow-clad mountains. Overnight stay at Nubra Valley.

DAY 4: Nubra Valley – Excursion to Turtuk (80 km one way)

After breakfast, take an excursion to Turtuk, the last village of India before the Pakistan border.
Experience Balti culture, stone houses, and apricot orchards in this unique border village.
Return to Nubra Valley by evening. Overnight stay at Nubra Valley.

DAY 5: Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake via Shyok Route (280 km / 7 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to the mesmerizing Pangong Lake, located on the Indo-China border.
The journey via Shyok is filled with breathtaking mountain landscapes and river views.
Arrive at Pangong Lake, famous for its ever-changing blue hues.
Spend the evening by the lake and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake (camp).

DAY 6: Pangong Lake – Leh via Chang La Pass (230 km / 6 hrs)

Wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over Pangong Lake.
After breakfast, drive back to Leh via Chang La Pass (17,370 ft) – the world’s third-highest motorable road.
En route, visit Thiksey Monastery (if missed earlier).
Evening free for local shopping and exploring Leh bazaar. Overnight stay at Leh.

DAY 7: Leh – Sham Valley Tour (Magnetic Hill – Sangam – Gurudwara Pathar Sahib)

After breakfast, enjoy a day excursion to Sham Valley:

• Hall of Fame Museum – built by the Indian Army.
• Magnetic Hill – where vehicles appear to move uphill against gravity.
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – built in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers – a spectacular view where two rivers meet.
  Return to Leh by evening. Overnight stay at Leh.

DAY 8: Departure from Leh

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Leh Airport for your onward flight with wonderful memories of Ladakh. Tour Ends.