The experience
Ladakh is less a destination than an expedition into thin air and high silence. From Leh you climb to Khardung La - at 18,380 ft one of the world's highest motorable passes - drop into the Shyok and Nubra dunes where Bactrian camels still walk the old Silk Route, then stand at the edge of Pangong Tso as it shifts through impossible blues at 14,000 ft. Monasteries cling to cliffs, prayer flags shred in the wind, and every pass is crossed with a shout of 'Julley!'.
The climb
You'll climb to 5,360 metres.
This journey rises to 5,360m. Hover any point to see that day's altitude.
Signature moments
The moments you'll remember.
Good to know - full transparency
Altitude transparency: Leh sits at 11,500 ft and you will go far higher. Day 1-2 are deliberately kept light for acclimatisation - this is not padding, it is what keeps you safe from Acute Mountain Sickness, and it is non-negotiable. Inner Line Permits are required for Nubra, Pangong and Hanle (we arrange them; carry original ID). Only postpaid mobile SIMs work in Ladakh (prepaid does not), fuel and ATMs exist only in Leh, and weather can close a pass at any time - the itinerary stays flexible by design.
Seasonal advisory
- The high passes and lake roads are typically open only May to early October; Khardung La and Chang La can shut for hours after snow even in summer.
- Pangong and Tso Moriri partly freeze from November, and most camps close for winter - peak season is June to September.
- Carry a light down layer year-round: nights at Nubra, Pangong and Sarchu drop near or below freezing.
What's included
- Airport transfers in Leh
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private SUV with experienced driver
- Inner Line Permits for Nubra & Pangong
- Oxygen cylinder in vehicle
Not included
- Entrance tickets, monument fees and guide charges
- Airfare to/from Leh
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Double-humped camel ride in Nubra
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities
- Any medical expenses due to altitude
The gallery
