Land of High Passes & Blue Lakes
Ladakh High Altitude Trekker (Markha Valley Trek)
Day 1 — Arrival in Leh & Acclimatization
Land at 11,562 ft, rest completely, and let your body adapt to the altitude.
Leh Airport Pickup
Private transfer from Kushok Bakula Airport (IXL) to your hotel.
Full Day Bed Rest
Spend your first 24 hours resting in your room. Avoid any physical exertion.
💡 Local Tip:Drink at least 4 liters of water today. Saffron kehwa tea helps with headaches.
Day 2 — Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa
Visit the historic royal ruins and watch sunset over the mountain dome.
Leh Palace Tour
Walk through the 9-story royal palace ruins overlooking the old town.
Shanti Stupa Sunset
Climb the white-domed peace pagoda at sunset for panoramic valley views.
💡 Local Tip:Avoid climbing the stupa steps too fast; take brief breathing pauses.
Day 3 — Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
Cross the high mountain pass (17,582 ft) and ride camels in the dunes.
Khardung La Pass Crossing
Drive up the highway to stop for photos at the pass summit.
Hunder Sand Dunes Camel Ride
Ride double-humped Bactrian camels past cold desert sand dunes.
💡 Local Tip:Limit your stay at Khardung La summit to 15 minutes to prevent altitude sickness.
Day 4 — Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok
Drive along the Shyok River to see the spectacular color-changing salt lake.
Shyok River Road Drive
A 6-hour road trip past narrow valleys and rocky cliffs.
Pangong Lake Check-in
Settle into deluxe lake-facing tents at Spangmik, watching the water change colors.
💡 Local Tip:Pangong camps run on limited solar power; charge all camera batteries during the day.
Day 5 — Pangong Sunrise & Return to Leh
Photograph the morning lake colors and return via Chang La pass.
Pangong Lake Sunrise
Walk along the lake shore at dawn to capture cold, crisp reflections.
Return via Chang La (17,586 ft)
Drive back to Leh town, settling into your hotel.
💡 Local Tip:Keep woolen jackets and gloves handy today as Chang La pass has cold winds.
Day 6 — Magnetic Hill & Hall of Fame Museum
See vehicles roll uphill without power and pay respects to war heroes.
Magnetic Hill
Watch your car roll uphill against gravity in the natural magnetic zone.
Hall of Fame Museum
Visit the war memorial museum run by the Indian Army.
💡 Local Tip:Spend the evening buying local apricots and silver jewelry at Leh Main Bazaar.
Day 7 — Leh Departure
Airport drop and return flight home.
Leh Airport Transfer
Transfer to Leh Airport for your return flight home.
💡 Local Tip:Confirm that you have removed power banks from check-in luggage; Leh airport rules are strict.
Day 8 — Arrival in Leh & Acclimatization
Land at 11,562 ft, rest completely, and let your body adapt to the altitude.
Leh Airport Pickup
Private transfer from Kushok Bakula Airport (IXL) to your hotel.
Full Day Bed Rest
Spend your first 24 hours resting in your room. Avoid any physical exertion.
💡 Local Tip:Drink at least 4 liters of water today. Saffron kehwa tea helps with headaches.
Day 9 — Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa
Visit the historic royal ruins and watch sunset over the mountain dome.
Leh Palace Tour
Walk through the 9-story royal palace ruins overlooking the old town.
Shanti Stupa Sunset
Climb the white-domed peace pagoda at sunset for panoramic valley views.
💡 Local Tip:Avoid climbing the stupa steps too fast; take brief breathing pauses.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 8 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
📍 Leh Town
