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Ladakh Winter Expedition
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Overview
This 7-day, Ladakh Extreme Winter Tour is designed for the highly adventurous traveler seeking to cover the region’s three major zones—Leh, Nubra, and the Changthang region (Pangong and Tso Moriri)—in the shortest possible time. Travel during this season is exceptionally demanding, characterized by limited daylight, extreme cold, and unpredictable road closures due to ice and snow.
Flexibility is not just recommended, it is mandatory.
This compact itinerary requires back-to-back, full-day drives to connect the two remote lakes, requiring peak physical fitness and resilience. We have maintained the mandatory full day of acclimatization and the critical passage over the renowned Khardung La Pass. To fit both Pangong and Tso Moriri, the visit to Chang La Pass, Turtuk, Thiksey, and Shey Monasteries has been removed, prioritizing the two major lake experiences.
All ground transfers are handled by a private taxi. However, guests must be prepared for the high possibility of itinerary changes due to harsh and unpredictable weather & climatic conditions. This journey is only suitable for healthy individuals with excellent tolerance for severe cold and arduous travel.
Key Highlights
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Acclimatization: Mandatory full day of rest on Day 1.
Highest Pass: Khardung La Pass (17,580 ft).
Primary Lakes: Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri
Monasteries: Diskit Monastery is included.
Tour Plan
Day 01
Arrival & Acclimatization in Leh
Land at Leh Airport (IXL) and receive personalized transfer service to your accommodation.
Check in and utilize the entirety of the day for mandatory rest and crucial high-altitude acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness.
Undertake only gentle strolls within the immediate vicinity of Leh town.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes: Pick up, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Note: Please note, a minimum stay of 2 days in Leh is mandatory to adjust to the high altitude before proceeding to further destinations.
Day 02
Leh’s Cultural & Historical Circuit
Immerse yourself in the iconic Sham Valley sites: Hall of Fame (the soldier's tribute), the sacred Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, the mystifying Magnetic Hill, and the majestic Sangam View where the Indus and Zanskar rivers converge.
Explore the magnificent architecture of the Indus Valley: Thiksey Monastery and the ancient royal seat at Shey Palace.
Ascend to the historic Leh Palace and conclude the day capturing the sunset from the serene, peace-promoting Shanti Stupa.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Day 03
Nubra Valley
Embark on the dramatic drive toward Nubra Valley (The Valley of Flowers).
Conquer the legendary Khardung La Pass (17,580 ft).
Note: Vehicle passage is strictly subject to clear weather.
Visit the striking Diskit Monastery and its colossal 100-foot-tall Maitreya Buddha statue.
Proceed to Hunder.
Experience the signature double-humped (Bactrian) camel ride across the high-desert sand dunes of Hunder (at your own cost)
Overnight stay in Hunder/Nubra Valley.
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Day 04
Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso
Conduct any final exploration or viewing in Nubra Valley.
Commence the highly efficient and direct drive from Nubra Valley to the Pangong Tso lake via the picturesque Shyok route (approximately 6-7 hours).
Arrive at the frozen expanse of Pangong Lake, renowned for its blue waters, which will likely be encased in ice during winter.
Overnight Stay at Pangong Lake
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Day 05
Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri
After sunrise views over the lake, begin the exhaustive, cross-country drive through the remote Changthang region, linking directly to Tso Moriri Lake (approximately 7-9 hours). This long transit is the most challenging leg, relying on remote, open seasonal tracks.
Arrive at Tso Moriri, India's largest high-altitude lake, surrounded by spectacular, isolated winter mountains.
Overnight stay at Korzok village.
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Day 06
Tso Moriri to Leh
Quick final views and photographic opportunities at Tso Moriri.
Begin the demanding long-haul return drive back to Leh, following the Indus route (approximately 7-8 hours).
Check back into your hotel in Leh for a full night's rest after the remote Chang thang expedition.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi, Sightseeing as mentioned, Dinner and Stay
Day 07
Departure Day
Enjoy your final breakfast in Leh.
Transfer to Leh Airport (IXL) for your onward flight.
Tour concludes
Includes: Breakfast, Taxi and Drop
Included/Excluded
- Pick & Drop as per itinerary
- Transportation in 4WD vehicle/SUV as per itinerary
- First Aid Kit, Oximeter, & Portable Oxygen.
- Taxi as per package (Non AC for Hills)
- Meal Plan MAPAI 6 dinner, 6 breakfast
- All possible sightseeing as per itinerary only ( Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Shyok River, Thiksey Monastery, Tso Moriri)
- Drive Night Charges, Toll, Parking, Diesel/Fuel, Other State Tax
- 24 x 7 customer support.
- Any Services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Any Insurance, Airfare/Train-fare/Volvo Ticket, cost of Hospitalization, Emergency Evacuation, Rescue charges, flight/train tickets etc.
- Any expenses incurred due to Bad Weather, Road Blockage, bandh, strike, lockdown, Govt. or administrative Ban, rain, snow, tourist’s health issue act of God or change in itinerary, or anything beyond our control to be borne by customer on the spot.
- Any meal which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any services not used, skip of sightseeing or location,
- Tipping, mineral water, and snacks/meals are examples of personal expenses not included in the inclusions.
- Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc.
- Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
- Extra or sudden night stay accommodation/Fooding/Taxi
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