Our most complete Ladakh-only itinerary. It covers the classic north — Khardung La, Nubra, Turtuk and Pangong — then keeps going south into the Changthang plateau for Hanle and Tso Moriri, country most ten-day trips never reach.
Ten days is what it takes to see both halves of Ladakh — the well-travelled north around Nubra and Pangong, and the empty Changthang plateau to the south.
Days six and seven take you through Chushul and Nyoma to Hanle, then across to Tso Moriri. This is restricted country and needs an inner line permit, which we arrange. There is very little between the villages, so vehicles travel prepared.
You sleep above 4,200 m for three consecutive nights on this route. The first two days in Leh are genuine acclimatisation days and should not be skipped.
Acclimatisation, Leh Market walk, Thiksey, Shey Palace, Leh Palace and Namgyal Tsemo
Khardung La at 5,602 m, Diskit's 32 m Maitreya, Hunder dunes, Balti culture and apricot orchards
The Shayok valley drive in, high-altitude landscape at 4,250 m
India's astronomical observatory, one of the best stargazing places in the country, via the Chushul route
The Changthang plateau, nomadic villages and India's largest high-altitude lake at 4,522 m
Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Likir's 22 m Maitreya and the 11th-century murals of Alchi
Arrive in Leh and transfer to your hotel. Rest completely for acclimatisation.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxed walk in the Leh Main Market.
Thiksey Monastery — resembles the Potala Palace of Tibet, with a 14 m Maitreya Buddha.
Shey Palace — the former royal summer palace.
Leh Palace — the 17th-century nine-storey palace above the old town.
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa — panoramic views over Leh town.
Cross Khardung La and descend into the Nubra Valley.
Visit Diskit Monastery and the 32 m Maitreya Buddha, then enjoy a camel ride at the Hunder Sand Dunes.
Drive to Turtuk, the last village of India on the northern border, known for its unique Balti culture, apricot farms and views over the Shyok River.
Explore the village, visit the museum and walk through the orchards.
Return to Nubra Valley for the night.
A scenic drive along the Shayok River leads you to the spectacular blue Pangong Lake.
Drive via Chushul and Nyoma — an inner line permit is required for this route.
Reach Hanle, one of the best stargazing places in India.
Visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory (outside view), then Milky Way and night-sky photography after dark.
Drive through the remote Changthang region to reach Tso Moriri.
Return to Leh via Mahe Bridge. On the way, visit Hemis Monastery — the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh, known for its 8-metre Padmasambhava statue.
Explore the Indus–Zanskar confluence and Magnetic Hill.
Likir Monastery with its 22 m Maitreya Buddha, and the ancient 11th-century murals of Alchi Monastery.
Transfer to Leh Airport for departure.
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Leh – Sham Valley – Nubra – Pangong – Leh
Leh – Nubra – Turtuk – Pangong – Hanle – Tso Moriri – Leh
Leh – Nubra – Pangong Tso – Leh – Sham Valley
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