About the Grand Ladakh Tour
The complete Ladakh circuit — desert dunes, blue lakes and ancient monasteries
This is Ladakh's greatest hits in one well-paced trip. Starting from Leh, you ease into the altitude with a gentle Sham Valley day, then cross the mighty Khardung La into the dunes and monasteries of Nubra Valley, before reaching the surreal, colour-shifting waters of Pangong Lake.
Every leg is designed around altitude — a full rest day on arrival, a lower-altitude second day, and a route that climbs gradually so you feel good throughout. We travel by private vehicle with a Ladakhi driver-cum-guide, carry oxygen as a precaution, and handle all your Inner Line Permits.
Ideal for first-timers, friends and families who want to see the icons of Ladakh comfortably, without a rushed schedule.
Trip Highlights
What makes this circuit special
Cross Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable passes
Sand dunes & Bactrian camels at Hunder in Nubra Valley
A lakeside stop at the famous Pangong Lake
Magnetic Hill, the Indus–Zanskar Sangam & Sham Valley
Ancient monasteries — Diskit, Thiksey & Shey
Permits, oxygen & acclimatisation all taken care of
Trip Gallery
Glimpses from the Ladakh circuit
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Six days, paced for altitude and built around the icons
- Land at Leh airport, where our team meets you and transfers you to the hotel.
- Complete rest for the day — this is the single most important thing you can do for a smooth trip.
- An easy evening stroll to Leh market once you feel settled; early dinner and overnight in Leh.
- Drive the Sham Valley loop — Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, the curious Magnetic Hill, and the Indus–Zanskar Sangam (river confluence).
- Visit the Hall of Fame museum and, time permitting, the Alchi or Likir monastery.
- Back in Leh, explore Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace at golden hour.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- Set off early and climb to Khardung La (~18,380 ft) for photos and chai at the top.
- Descend into Nubra Valley; visit Diskit Monastery and its towering Maitreya Buddha statue.
- Reach the Hunder sand dunes for a Bactrian (double-humped) camel ride at sunset.
- Dinner and overnight at a Nubra camp or guesthouse.
- Drive from Nubra to Pangong along the dramatic Shyok river route.
- Arrive at Pangong Lake in the afternoon — time to soak in the changing blues and take photos along the shore.
- Evening at leisure by the lake; watch the stars come out over the water.
- Dinner and overnight at a lakeside camp.
- Catch the early-morning light at Pangong before starting back.
- Return towards Leh over Chang La pass, stopping at Thiksey and Shey monasteries along the way.
- Arrive Leh by evening — free time for last-minute shopping in the market.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- After breakfast, we transfer you to Leh airport for your onward flight.
- Trip concludes with the mountains in your rear-view mirror — until next time.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Airport pick-up & drop in Leh
- 5 nights stay — hotels in Leh, camps/guesthouses in Nubra & Pangong (twin/triple sharing)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
- Inner Line Permits for Nubra, Pangong & Sham Valley
- Oxygen cylinder & first-aid kit in the vehicle
- Experienced Ladakhi driver-cum-guide
- Yatraved trip coordination
- Airfare / train fare to and from Leh
- Lunches and all personal expenses
- Monastery / monument entry fees & camera charges
- Camel ride, rafting or any optional activity
- 5% GST on package cost
- Any cost due to roadblocks, landslides or weather beyond our control
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Ladakh is high, dry and cold at night — pack smart
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Altitude & Health: Leh is at ~11,500 ft and passes go far higher. Day 1 is for rest. Travellers with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor, and everyone should go slow and stay hydrated.
ID & Permits: Carry original photo ID (Aadhaar/passport). Permits are mandatory for Nubra, Pangong & Sham — we arrange them, but need your ID copy in advance.
Roads & Weather: Mountain roads and passes can close briefly for weather or maintenance. The itinerary may be reordered on the ground for safety; the sights covered stay the same wherever possible.
Connectivity: Only postpaid SIMs work (BSNL/Jio best). There is little or no signal at Nubra's interior and Pangong — let family know you'll be offline.
Stays: Accommodation at Nubra and Pangong is in comfortable but basic camps/guesthouses — the best available at these remote, high-altitude spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It's a road tour by private vehicle. You're driven to every sight and viewpoint, with only short walks at monasteries, dunes and lakeshores. No trekking is required.
Yes. The Inner Line Permits needed for Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and the Sham Valley circuit are arranged by Yatraved and included. We only need a copy of your photo ID in advance.
Day 1 is kept free for rest in Leh, and Day 2 stays lower around the Sham Valley before we head higher to Nubra and Pangong. We carry oxygen and a first-aid kit in the vehicle and keep the pace gentle throughout.
June to September, when Khardung La and Chang La are open and Nubra and Pangong are fully accessible. July and August are the warmest and most reliable months for the high passes.
It starts and ends at Leh. We pick you up from Leh airport on Day 1 and drop you back for departure on Day 6. You can fly into Leh directly from Delhi.
5 nights accommodation on sharing basis, daily breakfast and dinner, all transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle, permits, oxygen and a driver-cum-guide. Airfare to Leh, lunches, entry fees and personal expenses are extra.
