Overview
Experience the ultimate high-altitude Himalayan adventure with our Adventures Grand Leh Circuit Tour Package, a spectacular journey through the rugged landscapes, turquoise lakes, remote villages and legendary mountain passes of Ladakh. This circuit is designed for travellers who want to explore beyond the usual Leh sightseeing and experience the diverse landscapes of Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle and Tso Moriri in one unforgettable expedition.
Highlights
- Tour Duration: 10 Days 09 Nights
- No. Of Adults: 06 Minimum Required
- Tour Routing: Leh – Leh (03n) – Khardung La – Nubra (2n) – Turtuk – Pangong (1n) – Hanle (1n) – Tso Moriri (1n) – Tso Kar – Leh (1n) – Leh
Itinerary
MEALS: DINNER ONLY
Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, spend the entire day resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude. Avoid strenuous activity, long walks and unnecessary sightseeing. If you feel completely comfortable, take a very short and easy walk around the nearby area in the evening.
Important: No high-altitude sightseeing should be planned on arrival day. The official Ladakh advisory recommends complete rest on Day 1.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After breakfast, continue acclimatization. Once you are comfortable, visit some of Leh's nearby attractions:
Shanti Stupa Enjoy panoramic views of Leh town and the surrounding mountains. Leh Palace Explore the historic palace overlooking Leh. Leh Market & Main Bazaar Spend some relaxed time exploring local shops, handicrafts and cafés.
Return to the hotel and rest.
Note: Keep today's sightseeing light. The official guidance permits nearby Leh sightseeing during the acclimatization period but recommends avoiding strenuous activity.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After breakfast, begin your first full sightseeing excursion. Visit: Hall of Fame A museum dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces and the region's military history. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib A peaceful Sikh shrine located along the Leh–Srinagar highway. Magnetic Hill One of Ladakh's famous roadside attractions. Indus & Zanskar Sangam Stop at the spectacular confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Continue towards Lamayuru, famous for its dramatic moon-like landscape and ancient monastery. If time permits, visit Alchi Monastery, known for its historic Indo-Kashmiri Buddhist artwork. Ladakh Tourism identifies Alchi as one of the region's important heritage monastic complexes. Return to Leh by evening.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After an early breakfast, begin your drive towards Nubra Valley. The road gradually climbs towards Khardung La, one of the world's most famous high mountain passes. Khardung La Pass Stop at the pass for photographs and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Continue towards Nubra Valley, a beautiful cold-desert region surrounded by rugged Himalayan mountains. Diskit Monastery Visit Diskit Monastery, the largest and one of the most important monasteries in Nubra Valley. The giant Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking the valley is one of Nubra's major attractions. Hunder Sand Dunes Continue to Hunder, famous for its dramatic sand dunes and double-humped Bactrian camels. You can enjoy a camel ride at Hunder at your own cost, subject to availability and local operating conditions. Check into your hotel/camp and relax.
After breakfast, drive towards Turtuk, one of the most fascinating villages in the Nubra region. The road follows the Shyok River and offers dramatic views of barren mountains, green villages and cultivated fields. Explore Turtuk village and experience its distinctive Balti culture and architecture.
Highlights include:
- Turtuk village walk
- Traditional houses
- Apricot orchards
- Local village life
- Mountain and Shyok Valley views
- Return to Nubra Valley by evening.
If time permits, visit Sumur or Panamik depending on road conditions and the final operating schedule.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After breakfast, leave Nubra Valley for one of the most spectacular drives of the tour. Travel through the Shyok Valley towards Pangong. The landscape gradually changes from Nubra's cold desert to the high-altitude Changthang region.
En Route
- Shyok River
- Mountain valleys
- Tangtse
- High-altitude landscapes
- Arrive at Pangong Tso in the afternoon/evening.
Pangong sits at approximately 4,350 metres and is famous for its changing shades of blue, green and gold.
Spend the evening beside the lake. Enjoy sunset and photography.
Note: The Shyok route is subject to road, weather and local administrative conditions. The exact route may change.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
Distance: Route-dependent; approximately 150–200 km
Driving: Full-day journey
Overnight: Hanle
Wake up early to enjoy sunrise over Pangong Lake. After breakfast, begin the journey towards the remote Hanle region, subject to current route permissions and road conditions. The route passes through the spectacular Changthang landscape.
Possible sightseeing/stops include:
- Pangong Lake
- Chushul sector
- Rezang La area
- Remote Changthang landscapes
- Hanle village
Arrive in Hanle by evening and check into your accommodation.
Hanle is famous for its exceptionally clear night skies and is home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and, if weather and local conditions permit, spend some time stargazing.
Operational note: This is one of the most sensitive portions of the itinerary. Access to restricted/border areas can depend on current permissions and regulations, so the exact route should be reconfirmed before departure.
After breakfast, depart Hanle and continue through the spectacular Changthang plateau. The journey takes you through some of the most remote landscapes of Ladakh.
En Route
- Nyoma
- Mahe
- Changthang landscapes
- Mountain valleys
- High-altitude plains
- Continue towards Tso Moriri.
- Tso Moriri Lake
Arrive at the beautiful Tso Moriri, one of Ladakh's most spectacular high-altitude lakes. Spend the evening exploring the lakeshore around Korzok, subject to local access restrictions. Enjoy sunset over the lake and surrounding mountains.
MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After breakfast, begin your return journey towards Leh. The route takes you through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Changthang and More Plains region.
En route:
- Tso Moriri
- Puga Valley
- Tso Kar
- More Plains
- Tanglang La
- Debring
- Upshi
- Leh
Tso Kar is another beautiful high-altitude lake and an excellent photographic stop. Continue towards More Plains, a dramatic high-altitude plateau surrounded by mountains, before crossing Tanglang La and descending towards Leh.
Arrive in Leh by evening and check into your hotel.
Note: This is a long driving day. If road/weather conditions make the journey impractical, your local operator should modify the route or overnight arrangement.
MEALS: BREAKFAST ONLY
After breakfast, depending on your flight timing, visit the famous monasteries and heritage sites of the Indus Valley.
Thiksey Monastery One of Ladakh's most impressive monasteries, situated on a hill overlooking the Indus Valley.
Shey Palace Visit the former royal complex and its monastery. Hemis Monastery One of Ladakh's most important monasteries. Ladakh Tourism lists Thiksey, Hemis, Alchi, Lamayuru and Shey among the region's prominent monasteries. After sightseeing, drive to Leh Airport for your onward journey.
Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Ladakh.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS:
- Pick up & drop services from LEH Airport / Railway Station.
- MAP Meal Plan – 09 Breakfasts, 09 Dinners (Same As Number Of Nights)
- Stay For 09 Nights on Double Occupancy (06 Adults + 00 Children Sharing 03 Room).
- Cab (SUV) according to the itinerary (A/C will be turned off in hills).
- NGT Terms will apply for all vehicles.
- All applicable taxes.
EXCLUSONS:
- 5 % GST.
- Meals other than specified in ‘Inclusions’
- Charges for early check-in & late check-out
- Extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Airfare and Train ticket
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Anything else not listed in above details.
- Adventure Activities - Safari, Rides, Surfing, Paragliding etc.
- Personal Expenses - Laundry, Shopping, Telephone bills, tips etc.
- The payments for additional services taken at the hotel are to be settled directly at the hotel.
Terms & Policies
POLICIES
- All our packages are customizable except Fixed Departures.
- Guests are requested to have every discussion in written as verbal communications will not be entertained.
- The packages offered by Himalayan Bhraman can be customized according to guest’s wish.
- To ensure smooth services, Company can also make alternations in the tour. The reasons for such changes can be acts of god, technical problems, sudden service issues, government policies or any other similar situation.
- Package will not be considered booked until advance amount have not been received by us.
- Travel dates of DND (Date not decided) packages should be affirmed within 3 Months of invoice issuance date.
- Delays may lead to certain inconveniences.
- To give better experiences to our guests, our company also rolls out special offers. This includes upgraded
- Hotels, Room Category, and Vehicle Type. No additional cost will be levied for such upgrades and this exciting news will be shared with you either before or during the trip.
- All the cancellations must be communicated in written.
- Token/Advanced amount is non-refundable in any cases.
- 20% Charge of the total Package booking on amendment/Plan Change.
- 30% cancellation of the package cost after confirmation/issuing the hotel voucher.
- 50% cancellation of the package cost before 45 days of the travelling date.
- 75% cancellation of the package cost before 30 days of the travelling date.
- 100% cancellation of the package cost before 15 days of the travelling date.
- No. flexibility at the time of Travel in the plan.
- No refunds will be given in case of missed or unused services. This includes Flights, Trains Hotel stays, meals, sightseeing, transfers, entry ticket, permits or any other BBH services.
- Himalayan Bhraman have the right to cancel your Invoice due to insufficient Advance Amount i.e. 35% of the total tour Package Cost.
- In case, clients are suspected to indulge in any kind of illegal activity or violent behaviour, Himalayan Bhraman will immediately stop the services while holding all the refunds.
For Booking Confirmation, only 35% Of the Total Package Cost Must Deposited in Our Company’s Account. After Receiving the Payment, We Will Process Your Booking immediately. And Issue the Hotel Confirmation Voucher, Car Voucher, Volvo Ticket Voucher, Sightseeing Service Voucher & Other Service Vouchers to You ss An Attachment of PDF File. You Are Requested to Carry These Issued Documents Print-Out Copy with You in During the Trip. The Remaining 65% Of the Payment Must Be Submitted 10 day Before your Journey Date, Payment Can Be Made by Cash or Bank Transfer in Our Bank Account, QR code, UPI ID.
