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Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok

6 nights from Leh, crossing Khardung La to Nubra Valley, Turtuk and Pangong Tso
Duration
6 nights
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Leh · Nubra Valley · Pangong Tso · Leh
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The journey

Arrive in Leh and take time to acclimatise to the high mountain air before visiting key landmarks around the Indus and Zanskar valleys. The itinerary takes you to the Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, the Sangam confluence, and Shanti Stupa.

From Leh, drive across the high Khardung La pass to explore the sand dunes of Hunder in Nubra Valley and travel onward to the border village of Turtuk. Complete your journey via the Shyok route to Pangong Tso and return over Chang La, visiting Hemis and Thiksey monasteries along the way.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Khardung La Pass: Cross one of the highest motorable roads in the world at 5,359 metres.

02

Hunder Sand Dunes: See high-altitude desert dunes with optional rides on double-humped Bactrian camels.

03

Turtuk Village: Explore a remote border village known for Balti culture and apricot orchards.

04

Pangong Tso: Stay overnight beside the high-altitude lake known for shifting blue and green waters.

05

Thiksey Monastery: Marvel at an architecturally striking monastery built in the style of Potala Palace.

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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7 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
LehLeh

Day 1 · Leh

Arrival and Acclimatisation in Leh

Arrive in Leh and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day resting indoors to adapt to the high altitude. Dinner is included at the hotel, where you will spend the night.

Meal notes

Dinner included

LehLeh

Day 2 · Leh

Leh Sightseeing and Confluence Tour

Have breakfast at your hotel, then set off to explore the highlights around Leh. Pay tribute at the Hall of Fame war museum, experience the gravity-defying optical illusion at Magnetic Hill, and visit Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. Continue to the Sangam viewpoint to watch the meeting of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Later, view Shanti Stupa and spend the evening wandering Leh's markets and cafes. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Nubra ValleyNubra Valley

Day 3 · Nubra Valley

Leh to Nubra Valley over Khardung La

After breakfast, begin the mountain journey to Nubra Valley. Stop at Shanti Stupa if not completed earlier, and drive up to Khardung La Pass at 5,359 metres. Descend into Nubra and reach Hunder to check into your accommodation. Walk through the Hunder sand dunes, where you can opt for a self-paid ride on double-humped Bactrian camels. Visit Hunder Monastery before dinner and rest for the night.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Nubra ValleyNubra Valley

Day 4 · Nubra Valley

Day Excursion to Turtuk Village

Start early with breakfast, then drive towards the northern border to visit Turtuk. Walk through the village, see the apricot orchards, and discover Balti traditions while meeting local residents. In the evening, travel back past Diskit to Hunder for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Pangong TsoPangong Tso

Day 5 · Pangong Tso

Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso via Shyok

After breakfast, depart Hunder and head along the river route through Agam and Shyok villages. Arrive at Pangong Tso, known for its shifting shades of blue and green. Check into your lake cottages and spend the late afternoon and evening relaxing along the shore. Dinner is served under the night sky before you sleep by the lake.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 6 · Leh

Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La

Take in the sunrise over Pangong Lake and enjoy breakfast before setting off toward Leh. Cross Chang La pass at 5,350 metres. On your way back, stop at Hemis Monastery, one of the region's largest Buddhist monasteries, and visit the multi-tiered complex of Thiksey Monastery. Reach Leh by evening to browse the local market or relax at your hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 7 · Leh

Departure from Leh

Eat breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out. You are transferred by private cab to Leh airport for your onward journey, bringing your holiday to an end.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 7

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Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

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Magnetic Hill

A famous optical illusion where parked vehicles appear to move uphill.

India

Khardung La Pass

A drive across one of the highest motorable mountain roads in the world.

India

Turtuk Village

A remote northern border village known for Balti traditions and apricot trees.

Pangong Tso

India

Pangong Tso

A high-altitude lake celebrated for dramatic changing shades of blue and green.

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In this holiday plan

  • 6 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Leh, 2 nights in Nubra Valley, and 1 night in cottages at Pangong Tso (modified American plan with 12 meals: Day 1 dinner, Day 2 to 6 breakfast and dinner, Day 7 breakfast)
  • Private cab airport pickup and drop transfers
  • Sightseeing and intercity transfers by Innova vehicle as per itinerary
  • All inner line permits
  • Oxygen cylinder provided from Day 3 onwards
  • Driver night charges, toll taxes, and parking fees

Plan for these extras

  • −Early check-in (before 1:00 PM) and late check-out (after 11:00 AM) at hotels
  • −Any personal expenses or additional expenses of a personal nature
  • −Any food or beverages not included in the package, such as alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and highway meals or lunches
  • −Monument and monastery entry fees, camera fees, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone calls, and driver or guide tips
  • −Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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Good to know

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Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹43,800

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: some stays, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.

Local know-how
  • Take the first day strictly for rest to acclimatise to Leh's high altitude.
  • An oxygen cylinder is provided in the vehicle starting from Day 3.
  • All inner line permits required for the trip are arranged.
  • Camel safari rides at the Hunder sand dunes are optional and paid directly by you.
  • Hotel check-in is typically from 1:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
When is the best time to visit Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Leh?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Leh when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok?

7 days and 6 nights, across 4 destinations.

Which places does Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok cover?

Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Leh. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Leh?

Magnetic Hill; Khardung La Pass; Turtuk Village; Pangong Tso; Thiksey Monastery.

Who is Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok best suited to?

couples, families, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok cost?

From ₹43,800 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: some stays, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 6-night itinerary?

6 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Leh, 2 nights in Nubra Valley, and 1 night in cottages at Pangong Tso (modified American plan with 12 meals: Day 1 dinner, Day 2 to 6 breakfast and dinner, Day 7 breakfast); Private cab airport pickup and drop transfers; Sightseeing and intercity transfers by Innova vehicle as per itinerary; All inner line permits; Oxygen cylinder provided from Day 3 onwards; Driver night charges, toll taxes, and parking fees. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok?

Early check-in (before 1:00 PM) and late check-out (after 11:00 AM) at hotels; Any personal expenses or additional expenses of a personal nature; Any food or beverages not included in the package, such as alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and highway meals or lunches; Monument and monastery entry fees, camera fees, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone calls, and driver or guide tips; Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

How do I book Leh, Hunder Sand Dunes, Turtuk and Pangong via Shyok?

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Do I need a visa for Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Leh?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹43,800
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: some stays, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
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