Ladakh Road Trip
Leh, Khardung La, Nubra’s dunes and a night by Pangong Tso — a 6-night Ladakh road trip with acclimatisation days and every permit handled.
- 🗓️Duration6 Nights / 7 Days
- ☀️Best timeMay to September
- 🥾DifficultyChallenging
- 📍DestinationLadakh
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Overview
This Ladakh Road Trip is planned the safe way: two easy days in Leh to acclimatise, then over Khardung La to Nubra Valley and on to Pangong Tso for a night by the lake.
You travel in a private SUV with an experienced Ladakhi driver, with permits, oxygen and backup plans in place — so you can focus on the most dramatic landscapes in India.
Highlights
- Two easy acclimatisation days in Leh
- Khardung La — one of the world’s highest motorable passes
- Hunder sand dunes and Bactrian camels
- Overnight camp at Pangong Tso
- Thiksey and Diskit monasteries
- Magnetic Hill and Indus–Zanskar confluence
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1Arrive Leh · rest
Airport pickup; rest for the day to acclimatise. Short evening walk to Leh market.
Day 2Leh local
Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and Sham Valley — Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Indus–Zanskar confluence.
Day 3Leh → Nubra via Khardung La
Cross Khardung La to Nubra Valley; Diskit Monastery and Hunder dunes with camel ride.
Day 4Nubra → Pangong Tso
Drive to Pangong via the Shyok route; evening by the lake.
Day 5Pangong → Leh
Sunrise at the lake, then return to Leh via Chang La and Thiksey Monastery.
Day 6Leh at leisure
Free day for shopping, cafés or an optional Indus rafting session.
Day 7Departure
Airport drop.
What's included
Included
- 6 nights: 4 in Leh, 1 in Nubra, 1 at Pangong
- Breakfast & dinner every day
- Private SUV with experienced driver for all sightseeing
- Inner-line / protected-area permits and environment fees
- Oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
- 24×7 on-trip support
Not included
- Flights (we can add them)
- Camel ride, rafting and monastery entry fees
- Lunches and personal expenses
- 5% GST
Stays & pickup
- Leh: 3★ hotel (4 nights)
- Nubra: Swiss camp or hotel (1 night)
- Pangong: lakeside camp (1 night)
Best time to visit Ladakh
May to September
How to reach
Fly to Leh (IXL) — daily direct flights from Delhi (about 1 hr 20 min). Prefer the road? Ask about our Manali–Leh or Srinagar–Leh versions.
Good to know
🎒 Things to carry
- Warm jacket, thermals, gloves and a woollen cap (nights are cold even in summer)
- Waterproof shoes or boots with good grip
- Sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen (snow glare is strong)
- Lip balm and moisturiser
- Personal medicines and a small first-aid kit
- Power bank and a government photo ID
- Cash — ATMs are limited outside Leh
💡 Know before you go
- Hotel check-in is usually 2 PM and check-out 11 AM.
- Prices change with dates and availability — we confirm the final quote before booking.
- The sightseeing order may change with local conditions.
- Rest fully on day 1, drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol for the first 48 hours. Consult your doctor if you have heart or lung conditions.
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
| When | At booking | 30 days before | 15 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount due | Token ₹5,000 / person | 50% of trip cost | 100% (balance) |
Cancellation policy
| Days before departure | 30+ | 29–15 | 14–7 | 6–0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund | 90% | 50% | 25% | No refund |
| Or shift batch | Free | Free once | ₹2,000 fee | — |
Token amount and GST are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is altitude sickness a risk?
Some people feel mild symptoms. The two rest days in Leh reduce the risk significantly; we also carry oxygen.
Can we do this trip by bike?
Yes, we can arrange a Royal Enfield trip with a backup vehicle.
Are permits included?
Yes, all permits and environment fees are included.
Questions about this trip? Ask us.
Dates, hotels, food, safety — a Dil Se travel expert will answer everything, usually within minutes.