Quick Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 – Arrive in Leh – Acclimatization and local exploration
Day 2 – Explore Leh & Sham Valley – Hall of Fame, Sangam, Magnetic Hill
Day 3 – Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La – Highest motorable pass
Day 4 – Border visit to Thang Village & Balti culture at Turtuk
Day 5 – Nubra to Pangong Lake – Iconic lakeside camping
Day 6 – Pangong to Hanle – Travel to the stargazing capital
Day 7 – Ride to Umling La – World’s Highest Motorable Pass at 19,024 ft
Day 8 – Hanle to Leh via scenic Chumathang & Thiksey Monastery
Day 9 – Departure from Leh – End of the expedition
Itinerary
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Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
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Full day rest for altitude acclimatization
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Evening: Light walk near hotel
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Dinner and Overnight stay in Leh
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Breakfast at hotel
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Visit Hall of Fame, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, Sangam Point
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Explore Likir and Alchi Monasteries in Sham Valley
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Evening at Shanti Stupa and Leh Market
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Dinner and overnight stay in Leh
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Early breakfast and departure to Nubra Valley
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Drive via Khardung La, World’s 2nd highest motorable pass
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Optional: River rafting and ATV ride on the way
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Visit Diskit Monastery and Maitreya Buddha statue
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Check-in at Hunder campsite, bonfire and music
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Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra
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Visit Thang village (Indo–Pak border point)
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Cultural walk in Turtuk: King's Palace, museum
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Camel ride at sand dunes (optional)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
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Breakfast and checkout from Nubra
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Scenic drive to the iconic Pangong Lake
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Relax by the shimmering lake, explore surroundings
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Dinner and overnight stay in lakeside camps at Pangong
- Breakfast and checkout from Pangong
- Drive to Hanle with a stop at Rezang La War Memorial
- Take a 30 min break for lunch at Loma or
Tsaga Village - Visit the Hanle Observatory (If time permits)
- Stargazing, dinner and overnight stay in Hanle
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Breakfast and head to Umling La - World's Highest motorable pass at 19,024 ft
- Drive back to Hanle
- Stargazing, dinner and overnight stay in Hanle
- Breakfast and checkout from Hanle
- Drive back to Leh via Chumathang
- Stop for lunch at Upshi
- Visit Thiksey Monastry, Shey Palace and Rancho School (If time permits)
- Ladakhi meal and overnight stay in Ley
- Breakfast & transfer to Leh airport
- End of trip, fly back with unforgettable memories
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation for 8 nights (Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Hanle).
- 12 meals (Breakfast & Dinner from Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Dinner).
- Travel from Leh to Leh by Tempo Traveller or motorbike (with fuel).
- Riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, knee pads) for bikers.
- Inner line permits and environmental fees.
- Team captain throughout the trip.
- Oxygen cylinder for emergency use.
- Mechanical support (for bikers).
- One traditional Ladakhi meal.
- Airport pickup/drop on shared slots.
The Cost Excludes
- GST additional.
- Flight tickets to/from Leh.
- Personal expenses, laundry, shopping, phone bills.
- Adventure activities (camel ride, ATV, rafting).
- Cost of any damage to bike.
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Early check-in or late check-out charges.
- Any medical emergency or evacuation cost.
FAQs
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Clothing & Gear:
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60L+ rucksack and daypack
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Thermals, fleece, and warm jacket
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Waterproof trekking shoes (ankle length)
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Woollen socks, gloves, rain poncho/jacket
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Cap, sunglasses, towel, flip-flops
Medical Kit:
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Diamox, paracetamol, ORS, motion sickness tablets
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Dettol, cotton, bandages, crepe bandage
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Strepsils, glucose, any prescribed meds
Essentials:
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Power bank, torch, Bluetooth speaker
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Toiletries, sunscreen SPF 40+, lip balm
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Reusable water bottle
Documents:
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Govt ID
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Vaccination certificate
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Driving license (for bikers)
Network & Cash:
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Only postpaid SIMs work (Jio, Airtel preferred)
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Minimum ₹5,000 cash (₹10,000 for bikers)
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Acclimatize for 48 hours upon arrival in Leh.
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Start Diamox 2 days before and continue for 2 days after reaching Leh.
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Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy exertion on arrival.
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Stay hydrated: 2–3 litres of water daily.
Headache, nausea, breathlessness, sleep issues.
In case of severe symptoms, contact:
- CMO Leh: 01982-252012
- SNM Hospital Leh Casualty: 01982-053629
