Ladakh Tour 8 Nights 9 Days (With Umlingla)

• Cab will pick you up from Leh Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• Check in to the hotel and take complete rest.
• Day reserved for acclimatization to help your body adjust to the high altitude. Avoid any physical exertion and stay well hydrated.

• After breakfast, start your Sham Valley sightseeing tour.
• Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, a sacred Sikh shrine associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Stop at Magnetic Hill, a unique natural phenomenon where vehicles appear to roll uphill.
• Visit Nimmu Sangam, the beautiful confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. Optional adventure activities at Nimmu Sangam like river rafting and bungee jumping (at your own cost).
• While returning towards Leh, visit Spituk Monastery, located atop a hill overlooking the Indus River.
• Visit Ladakh Hall of Fame, showcasing Ladakh’s culture and the bravery of Indian soldiers (closed on Mondays).
• In the afternoon, visit Shanti Stupa, offering panoramic views of Leh town and surrounding mountains.
• Visit Leh Palace, a historic royal palace with insights into Ladakhi architecture and heritage.
• Cab will drop you at your hotel.
• Spend the evening at leisure exploring Leh Market.

• After breakfast, check out the hotel and start for Nubra Valley.
• Visit Khardung La Pass (Altitude: 18,380 ft), one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
• Spend only 10–15 minutes at the pass to avoid altitude sickness.
• Descend towards Nubra Valley via Khardung – Khalsar villages.
• Visit Diskit Monastery, a 100+ year-old gompa located on a hilltop. See the massive Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking Nubra Valley.
• In the evening, visit Hunder Sand Dunes, famous for their white sand landscape. Enjoy a double-humped Bactrian camel ride (optional, at extra cost).
• Check in to your camp/hotel in Nubra Valley for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, start for Turtuk and Thang excursion tour.
• Visit Turtuk Village, the last major village before the India–PoK border, opened to tourists in 2010.
• Visit Turtuk Viewpoint, Balti Heritage Museum and apricot orchards (seasonal).
• Head to Thang Village, also known as the Last Village of India on the LOC.
• Enjoy views towards Pakistan-occupied territory (POK) and learn about the region’s history from locals.
• Have lunch in the village.
• Start the return journey to Nubra Valley for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, check out the hotel and start for Pangong Lake via Shyok route.
• Stop at Tangtse Village for refreshments or lunch break.
• Visit the Birdwatching Viewpoint (after Tangtse, before Pangong).
• Arrive at Pangong Lake (14,270 ft | approx. 100 km long, 25% in India).
• Visit viewpoints near Spangmik and enjoy a lakeside walk at the famous 3 Idiots shooting point.
• Check in to your camp / homestay for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, check out the hotel and start for Hanle.
• Stop at Rezang La War Memorial, dedicated to the 114 Indian soldiers who fought bravely in 1962 India-China war.
• Continue to Hanle and spot wildlife like kiangs (wild asses), marmots, Himalayan foxes and migratory birds.
• Arrive at Hanle, check into your homestay and take some rest.
• Visit Hanle Monastery, an ancient gompa with panoramic valley views.
• Visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory, one of the world’s highest observatories.
• Return to the homestay for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, start for Umling La and Demchok excursion tour.
• Cross Photi La Pass (5,524 m / ~18,125 ft).
• Visit Umling La Pass (5,798 m / 19,024 ft), currently the world’s highest motorable road.
• Short breaks only, avoid exertion due to low oxygen levels. No shops or help available.
• Continue to Demchok village, visible near the India-Tibet border. Access is allowed only up to the ITBP post/viewpoint, further entry is restricted.
• Photography of army areas is not allowed.
• Return to Hanle via the same route for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, check out the hotel and start for Leh.
• Enroute visit Chumathang Hot Water Springs, natural sulphur hot springs.
• Visit Thiksey Monastery, Rancho School, Shey Palace & Monastery and Sindhu Darshan.
• Cab will drop you at your hotel.
• Spend the evening at leisure exploring Leh Market.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
• Cab will drop you to Leh Airport as per your flight schedule.
• Trip ends with wonderful memories.