Leh City
11,500
ft ASL
Changla Pass
17,350
ft ASL
Pangong Lake
14,500
ft ASL
Khardung La
18,380
ft ASL · World's Highest Motorable Road
Package Overview
Experience the majestic landscapes of Leh and Ladakh — from tranquil monasteries perched on clifftops to sky-touching passes above the clouds. Journey to the ethereal Pangong Lake at 14,500 ft via the dramatic Changla Pass, conquer the world's highest motorable road at Khardung La (18,380 ft) and explore ancient gompas, the Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Perfect for adventurers, photographers and culture enthusiasts.
Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Base City
Leh (11,500 ft)
Transport
Non-AC Innova
Meals
Breakfast + Dinner
Oxygen
Cylinder in Vehicle
Starting From
₹27,999/person
Tour Highlights
Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace
The gleaming white Shanti Stupa atop its hill and the nine-storey Leh Palace — two iconic Ladakhi landmarks offering panoramic views over the entire Indus Valley.
Magnetic Hill & Sangam
Witness the famous optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill, then gaze at the dramatic green-meets-grey confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers at Sangam.
Pangong Lake — 14,500 ft
The hypnotic high-altitude lake stretching 134 km into Tibet — its waters shift from turquoise to cobalt to steel-grey with the changing light. One of the most breathtaking sights on earth.
Khardung La — 18,380 ft
Stand at the world's highest motorable road — above the clouds, above the treeline, above almost everything. The views from the pass are utterly otherworldly.
Day-Wise Itinerary
Click any day to expand the full plan · 4 Nights / 5 Days
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🏔 Leh City
Days 1 – 2 · Arrival, Acclimatization & Local Sights
01
Day
Day 01 · Arrival · Leh — 11,500 ft
Leh Airport Arrival — Rest, Acclimatize & Evening Sightseeing
✈ Arrival IXL
🫁 Acclimatize
🕍 Shanti Stupa
🏰 Leh Palace
Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) at 11,500 ft. Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel.
🫁 Day 1 — Complete Rest for Acclimatization
This is not optional — altitude sickness is a real risk at 11,500 ft. Rest completely for the first few hours. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and heavy meals. Do not exert yourself. Allow your body time to adjust to the thin air before any sightseeing.
In the evening, once rested, proceed for a gentle visit to Leh's most iconic landmarks:
Shanti Stupa
A gleaming white Japanese-built Buddhist stupa perched dramatically on a hilltop above Leh — the climb rewards you with a panoramic 360° view of the entire Indus Valley, the city below and the surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Leh Palace
A magnificent nine-storey royal palace modelled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa — built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century. It dominates the Leh skyline and houses ancient thangkas, weapons and royal robes.
Leh Market
A lively bazaar with pashmina shawls, prayer flags, turquoise and silver jewellery, traditional Ladakhi artifacts, local dried fruits and handicrafts. The main market street is perfect for a relaxed evening stroll.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Leh.
Meals
Dinner Included
⚠ Critical
Full rest on Day 1. No exertion. Drink water. No alcohol.
Hotel in Leh
Leh, Ladakh · 11,500 ft
02
Day
Day 02 · Leh Sightseeing
Shey · Thiksey · Hall of Fame · Gurudwara · Magnetic Hill & Sangam
🕌 Monasteries
🌀 Magnetic Hill
🏛 Hall of Fame
🙏 Gurudwara
After breakfast, set out for a full day of Leh's greatest sights — monasteries, military memorials, a sacred Sikh shrine and one of nature's most baffling illusions.
Shey Palace
The former summer capital of the Ladakhi kings — perched above the Indus Valley with a large copper-gilded Buddha and views across the floodplain. Less visited than Thiksey but equally atmospheric.
Thiksey Monastery
One of Ladakh's most impressive gompas — 12 storeys of whitewashed buildings rising from a rocky hill, housing a magnificent 15m Maitreya (Future Buddha) statue. The view from the roof at sunrise is legendary.
Hall of Fame Museum & Sindhu Ghat
A deeply moving military museum dedicated to the Indian Army's bravery in the Kargil War and other Ladakh operations. Sindhu Ghat on the Indus river is a peaceful spot for reflection nearby.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
A beautiful Sikh shrine built to commemorate Guru Nanak's visit to Ladakh — maintained by the Indian Army. The sacred langar (community kitchen) serves simple food to all visitors free of charge. A place of remarkable spiritual calm.
Magnetic Hill
The famous optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill against gravity on a straight stretch of road — a result of the surrounding topography creating an illusion of slope. A fascinating natural curiosity unique to Ladakh.
Sangam — Confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers
Where the emerald-green Zanskar meets the grey-brown Indus — two distinct colors of water flowing side by side without mixing for a visible stretch. One of Ladakh's most dramatic natural sights, best viewed from the clifftops above.
Return to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay.
Meals
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel in Leh
Leh, Ladakh
💧 Pangong Lake
Day 3 · 14,500 ft · Via Changla Pass 17,350 ft
03
Day
Day 03 · Excursion — 14,500 ft
Leh → Pangong Lake via Changla Pass → Leh
⛰ Changla 17,350 ft
💧 Pangong 14,500 ft
📸 Photography
Early breakfast and depart before dawn for the long drive to Pangong Lake — one of the most spectacular full-day excursions in India.
⛰ Changla Pass — 17,350 ft
The route crosses Changla Pass, one of the world's highest motorable passes, at 17,350 ft — above the permanent snowline. The landscape above the pass is stark and barren — snow, rock, sky and nothing else. The Changla Baba Temple at the top is a popular stop for blessings and chai.
💧 Pangong Tso Lake — 14,500 ft
The legendary high-altitude lake stretches 134 km — 60% of which lies in Tibet. The waters are a mesmerizing blue-turquoise that shifts with the angle of the sun and weather from sapphire to cobalt to silver-green. Brown mountains rise steeply on all sides with zero vegetation. The silence here is profound. Spend time walking the banks, photographing the reflections and simply absorbing one of earth's most otherworldly landscapes.
📸 Photography at Pangong
Pangong is one of India's most photographed locations — made globally famous by the Bollywood film "3 Idiots." The contrast of the vivid blue lake against the barren brown mountains and vast blue sky is unlike anything else in the subcontinent. Bring your best lens.
Return to Leh by evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Oxygen cylinder in vehicle
Boiled water refill daily
Inner line permits included
Meals
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
14,500 ft
Pangong Lake altitude
Hotel in Leh
Return overnight
⛰ Khardung La
Day 4 · 18,380 ft · World's Highest Motorable Road
04
Day
Day 04 · Khardung La — 18,380 ft
Leh → Khardung La Pass → Leh & Evening Market
⛰ World's Highest Road
📸 Panoramic Views
🛍 Leh Market
After breakfast, drive north from Leh towards Khardung La Pass — the gateway to the Nubra Valley and the world's highest motorable road.
⛰ Khardung La Pass — 18,380 ft
Standing at 18,380 feet above sea level, Khardung La is the highest motorable road on earth — a stunning achievement of Indian engineering and military logistics that supplies the Siachen Glacier base. The pass is above the clouds — on a clear day you see range upon range of snow-covered Himalayan peaks fading into the distance. The air here has only 50% of the oxygen at sea level — move slowly, breathe deeply and don't stay long. But you will never forget it.
📸 Photography & The Summit Experience
The summit is marked by colourful prayer flags, an Indian Army tea stall (world's highest!), and signs confirming the altitude. Capture your photos, sip the legendary army chai, absorb the silence broken only by the wind. A bucket-list moment for any traveller to India.
Return to Leh by afternoon. Spend the evening browsing Leh's Main Market for last-minute souvenirs — pashmina, singing bowls, thangka paintings, prayer wheels and local dried apricots.
Dinner and final overnight stay in Leh.
Meals
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
18,380 ft
World's highest motorable road
Hotel in Leh
Final overnight stay
05
Day
Day 05 · Departure
Leh Airport Drop — Departure with Memories of Ladakh
🌅 Early Morning
✈ Departure IXL
Early morning transfer to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) for your return flight.
✈ Airport Transfer — Departure
Your representative will ensure timely transfer to the airport. Leh flights typically depart early morning (most before 9 AM) due to mountain wind conditions — please confirm your flight time and we'll plan the pickup accordingly. To & fro airport transfers are included in the package.
Depart with unforgettable memories of Ladakh — the world's highest motorable road conquered, Pangong's impossible blue waters etched in your mind, prayer flags fluttering across every mountain pass, and the profound silence of the roof of the world.
Note
Flights from Leh depart early AM. Plan pickup accordingly.
Airport drop included.
Tour concludes.
Tour concludes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
Accommodation on double sharing basis as per package
MAPAI Meal Plan — Breakfast & Dinner daily as per itinerary
To & Fro Leh Airport transfers (IXL)
All transfers & sightseeing by Non-AC Innova (point to point)
01 Oxygen Cylinder in vehicle for Khardung La & Pangong visits
Daily Hot/Boiled/Filtered Refill Water Bottle
Inner Line Permits, Environmental Permit, Entry Fees, Wildlife & Red Cross fees
❌ Not Included
Flights to/from Leh — book separately
Lunches — all lunches on own cost
Monument entry tickets & camera fees unless specified
Adventure activities (rafting, camel ride etc.) — payable locally
Personal medicines (carry Diamox for altitude sickness — consult doctor)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended for high-altitude travel)
Important Notes
Acclimatization is mandatory: All guests must rest completely on Day 1. Leh is at 11,500 ft — altitude sickness symptoms include headache, nausea and breathlessness. Do not exert yourself. Consult your doctor about Diamox before travelling.
Pack warm clothing: Even in summer, temperatures drop sharply at night and at high passes. Carry thermal inners, a heavy jacket, gloves, sunscreen (SPF 50+) and UV-protection sunglasses. Khardung La is cold year-round.
Itinerary subject to conditions: Road conditions, weather and local military regulations can change without notice. Pangong and Khardung La may be inaccessible due to snow or restrictions. Alternate plans will be arranged where possible.
Flights from Leh: Leh flights typically operate in the early morning (before 9 AM) due to mountain wind conditions. Book accordingly. Day 5 pickup will be planned to match your flight time.
Best time to visit: May to September (roads open). July–August is peak season. Advance booking essential — Ladakh has limited accommodation and high demand in summer.