Ladakh Cultural Trek Tour
Duration : 9 Night / 10 Days
Stay Plan : 1N Sham valley → 2N Kargil → 2N Leh → 2N-Nubra Valley → 1N-Pangong Lake → 1N Leh →
Inclusion :
Meals
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
Tour Overview
Cultural trek tours in Ladakh offer a very immersive experience in the destination. Explore the amazing landscapes and pass by very ancient hermitages like Thikse and Hemis. Meet the expatriate residents and learn about their customs, try the delicious food and if you get a chance, enjoy the festivals. This trip is going to be about Buddhist philosophy, lifestyle with great adaptability to the high altitude sandy desert and provides information about "Little Tibet".
Itinerary
1Days
Arrival in Leh and Transfer to Sham Valley (70 Kms / 3-4 hrs)
- On arrival at Leh airport, you will be immediately transported to the mesmerizing valley also known as Sham Valley.
- Travel through the picturesque villages along the Indus River.
- On reaching Sham Valley, check in to your pre-booked hotel and take rest to rejuvenate your mind and body.
- Overnight stay in Sham Valley and relax.
Inclusion :
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
2Days
Sham Valley to Kargil via Batalik (192 kms | approx 5-6 hours)
- After breakfast, drive towards Kargil.
- Enroute, visit Dha-Hanu, known for its unique and fascinating Indo Aryan migrants.
- Stop at Aryan Valley and have your lunch along with Aryan cultural program.
- Explore Batalik, which is believed to be a historic battle front area.
- Reach Kargil by evening.
- Have dinner at Kargil and rest for the night.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
3Days
Kargil – Drass – Kargil (200 Kms | Approx 7-8 Hours)
- After breakfast, visit a village called Hunderman and drive to Drass, which is said to be the second coldest inhabited place on earth.
- Enjoy lunch along with a cultural programme called Sina and visit the memorial hall and Drass battle and surrounding areas.
- Move back to Kargil.
- Have an overnight stay at Kargil and rest.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
4Days
Kargil – Leh via Lamayuru (250 Kms | Approx 7-8 Hours)
- Reach Leh via Mulbekh Chamba, Alchi Monastery, Sangam, Lamayuru Monastery, Hall of Fame Museum and Gurudwara.
- Enjoy lunch at Ulaayur in Camp Delight.
- In any case, reach Leh by late evening.
- Relax and stay overnight in Leh.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
5Days
Leh local sightseeing, polo match and cultural program
- In the morning, you will be able to see Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa among other sightseeing places.
- Have lunch in Leh.
- In the afternoon, you will be taken to Shagran Chushot to watch the traditional polo match and cultural program there.
- In the evening, you will get dinner at Hotel Mountain Vibes Ladakh.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
6Days
Leh to Hundar in Nubra Valley (128 km | Approx 4-5 hours)
- Have breakfast and then start the journey to Nubra Valley from the very famous Khardungla Pass.
- Stop at the roadside cafes and then stop at beautiful places to see the breathtaking view.
- Check in to the hotel and stay or camp in Hundar.
- Two humped camel rides are common in Mongolia and Ladakh.
- Overnight in Nubra Valley and relax.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
7Days
Hunder to Thang-Turtuk (170 kms | approx 5-6 hrs)
- After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Turtuk, a village opened to tourists in 2010.
- Enroute, visit Thang and Tyakshi, which are considered to be the border areas between India and Pakistan.
- Return to Nubra Valley for overnight rest at the hotel.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
8Days
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok River Route (150 kms | approx 6-7 hrs)
- Drive to the breathtaking Pangong Lake, situated at a high altitude of 14,500 ft.
- Stand by the lake and relax, watching the changing colours of the lake and witness the mesmerizing sunset.
- Overnight stop at Pangong Lake and relax.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
9Days
Pangong Lake to Leh (140 km | approx 4-5 hours)
- Stand at Pangong Lake and watch a beautiful sunrise and refresh yourself.
- Drive back to Leh, stopping at Shey Palace and Thikse Monastery.
- Overnight stop at Leh and relax.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Dinner
Stay
Transfer
Sightseeing
10Days
Leh Airport Drop (4 km | approx 15 mins)
- Get up early in the morning and drive back to Leh Airport.
- Fly back to your hometown or your next destination.
- Trip concludes at Leh Airport.
Inclusion :
Breakfast
Transfer
Sightseeing
Tour Inclusion
- Accommodation On a double/Twin-sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast at the hotel (Except On arrival Day)
- All transfers in by Air Conditioned Private car
- All parking, Toll, Inter State Taxes, Driver Allowance
- 500ml packaged water daily per person
- A Traditional welcome with a welcome Drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival
- Pick up and drop transfers from airport/railway station - hotel - airport
- Sightseeing and all transfers as mentioned in the vehicle as per the itinerary
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- All hotel-related taxes and transport-related taxes
Tour Exclusions
- Any airfare and train Fare. Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
- Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters
- Camera fees and Monument entrance fees
- Medical and travel insurance
- All personal expenses, optional tours, extra meals, flights, cruise and ferry fares, cruise meals, etc
- Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
- GST and others
Your Route
- Trip Start from Leh
- 1 N stay in Sam Valley
- 2 N stay in Kargil
- 2 N stay in Leh
- 2 N null in Nubra Valley
- 1 N stay in Pangong Tso
- 1 N stay in Leh
- Trip Completes in Leh
