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Trip Overview
Journey deep into the heart of the Himalayas with a Ladakh Cultural Tour that blends ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic local experiences.
Experience the essence of the Himalayas on this thoughtfully crafted 9-day Ladakh Cultural Tour, designed to immerse you in the region’s rich traditions, dramatic landscapes, and spiritual depth. From ancient monasteries clinging to cliffs to the vast high-altitude deserts and shimmering lakes, the Ladakh Cultural Tour blends history, nature, and local life in a truly unforgettable way.
Travel across some of the world’s highest motorable passes, stay in remote village homestays, and explore sacred sites that have stood for centuries. Whether you’re sipping butter tea in a monastery, walking the serene shores of Pangong Lake, or sharing stories with locals in Turtuk, every moment on the Ladakh Cultural Tour offers a deeper connection to this incredible region.
If this journey speaks to you, you might also enjoy exploring more Ladakh Cultural Tours for even greater insight into its timeless charm.
Trip Highlights
- Visit some of Ladakh’s most iconic monasteries, including Lamayuru, Alchi, Thiksey & Diskit.
- Experience the stark beauty of Nubra Valley and Turtuk, nestled near the Pakistan border.
- Enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes of Hunder, part of Ladakh’s cold desert.
- Stay by the surreal blue waters of Pangong Lake, surrounded by towering mountains.
- Drive over Khardung La (5,602m / 18,380ft) — the world’s highest motorable pass.
- Blend culture, nature, and adventure, from magnetic hills to sacred confluences.
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Trip Itinerary
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- Outline Itinerary
Departure from home
Arrive in Leh
Fly from Delhi to Leh — one of the most scenic flights in the Himalayas. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and rest to help your body acclimatize to the altitude. In the evening, stretch your legs with a stroll through Leh’s colorful market.
Overnight in Leh Altitude: 3,500m / 11,480ft
Explore Leh & Around
We begin the day with a visit to Leh Palace, followed by Shanti Stupa — offering panoramic views of the city. Then we visit the Hall of Fame (Indian Army Museum), the optical illusion of Magnetic Hill, and end at Sangam — the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers.
Overnight in Leh (3,500m / 11,480ft)
Sham Valley – Alchi & Lamayuru
Today we journey into the beautiful Sham Valley. First stop is the ancient Alchi Monastery, famous for its Indo-Tibetan art. We continue to Lamayuru Monastery, perched above a lunar-like landscape.
Overnight in Lamayuru (3,510m / 11,516ft)
Drive Back to Leh via Likir & Basgo
On our return to Leh, we stop at Likir Monastery, home to a large statue of Maitreya Buddha, and the ancient Basgo Castle, a crumbling fort with deep historical roots.
Overnight in Leh (3,500m / 11,480ft)
Drive to Nubra Valley (3,140m / 10,300ft) via Khardung La (5,360m / 17,586ft)
Drive to Nubra Valley (3,140m / 10,300ft), crossing the legendary Khardung La Pass (5,360m / 17,586ft), one of the world’s highest motorable roads. By afternoon, arrive in Hunder, known for its sand dunes and Bactrian camels. Explore the nearby Diskit village and monastery.
Overnight in Nubra (Hunder) (3,140m / 10,300ft)
Day Trip to Turtuk & Optional Visit to Panamik Hot Springs (3,140m / 10,300ft)
Today we drive to Turtuk, a fascinating village just a few kilometers from the Pakistan border. It was part of Pakistan until 1971 and has a rich Balti culture. If time allows, visit the Panamik Hot Springs on the way back.
Overnight in Nubra (Hunder) (3,140m / 10,300ft)
Drive to Pangong Lake (4,420m / 14,500ft) via Shyok Route
After breakfast, we head to the stunning Pangong Lake (4,420m / 14,500ft), crossing through beautiful valleys along the Shyok River. Enjoy the ever-changing colors of the lake and a peaceful sunset.
Overnight at Pangong Lake
Return to Leh via Chang La Pass (5,360m / 17,586ft)
After sunrise at the lake, we begin our journey back to Leh. En route, visit Thiksey Monastery, a 12-story complex reminiscent of Tibet’s Potala Palace, and optionally Shey Palace, the former summer capital of Ladakh.
Overnight in Leh (3,500m / 11,480ft)
Depart Leh
Enjoy a slow morning with free time for shopping or one last Tea. After checkout, we transfer you to Leh airport for your flight back. Trip ends with full heart, full camera roll.
Back to home
Cost Include
- Airport transfer
- All other transfer as required on private coach
- English speaking guide
- Meals as mentioned
- All hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner in the town
- All permit and taxes
Cost Exclude
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Flight tickets
- Insurance
- personal drinks and Bar Bill
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Tips for guides and other trek staff
Tailor made Journeys
Your journey, your way - This itinerary can be tailored to your desire.
You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. Like your personal architect creating your one-of- a-kind home, our Travel Specialists will execute the trip of a lifetime. It’s all up to you – logistics, pace, budget, dates, performances, visits, explorations, meals and lodging are hammered out down to the finest customized detail. Please fill in our tailor-made request form.
Private Journeys
Customize the departure dates suitable for you
If you do not want to join a group then you can also make this a private trip with your friends and family one at your own schedule. Considering this, Trekking Team Group organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure date.
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How these top guide books have described us?
"Ein Absolut verlässlicher, superfreundlisher veranstalter mit erstlkassigem Service.”
“Long-established trekking company with a breadth of experience and an easy-to-find location."
"A very reliable, super friendly agency offering top-notch service.”
“une agence engagée avec une belle expertise du terrain.”
Additional Information
This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the destinations on this site are in remote, underdeveloped areas where unpredictability is the norm. Despite careful planning and organization, our adventure trips can’t be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places we visit lack the emergency health and safety services you’re used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is often uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotel standards may not match those of the West.
If you’re not prepared for this, you shouldn’t travel with us. The unpredictability also means that our itineraries are statements of intent, not contractual obligations. Factors such as weather, transport difficulties, and political instability might require us to change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any necessary changes after consulting with the group. Such changes are rarely significant, and we always do our best to minimize their impact. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes or delays, regardless of their cause.
What makes this trip different ?
Trekking Team Groups is one of the main supporters of Ambe Foundation, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Nuwakot and different schools like Gramin Devi, Khumbeshwori through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do?
Donation
Trekking Team Group donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Gramin Devi and Khumbeshwori school, a community-based school in Nuwakot.
Sponsorship
One of the major activities of Ambe foundation is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.
Partnership (Volunteering Program)
The Ambe Volunteer Program, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in Nuwakot District.