This magical backpacking tour in Ladakh, the cold desert located amidst the mighty Himalayas and the majestic Karakoram range is one of the most cherished dreams of many. The Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh has some of the most vistas to offer. The memorable trip starts from Leh, located at a height of 11,400 ft amidst the majestic Himalayas. Upon reaching Leh, spend a day exploring the city and acclimatizing to the change in altitude and temperature. Make sure to keep yourself hydrated and well-fed throughout the trip to avoid the onset of the Acute Mountain sickness that typically hits travelers reaching an altitude of 8,000 ft or higher.
During the tour, visit some of the most choice places of the Leh Ladakh region, like the beautiful Stok Village. In this exploration of the cold desert region, enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent city of Leh from the Shanti Stupa, get a renewed sense of peace and calm from your visit to the various monasteries spread throughout the region like the Spituk Gompa, the Thiksey Gompa, and the Shey Gompa and visit many off-beat places in the region like the SEMCOL - which came to the forefront after the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots featured it as Rancho’s school! For this trip, we ensure that while covering all the popular tourist attractions, all the offbeat locations like these are covered as well for a full experience of Leh Ladakh!
At an elevation of 17,850 ft, the Khardung La Pass is the world’s highest motorable road, and you will be traversing it during this exciting expedition! Take in the stunning vistas of the magnificent Nubra Valley and the mighty Himalayas as you travel through the Pass. You will also visit the Pangong Tso or the “High Grassland Lake” in Tibet - the highest saltwater lake in the world! Marvel at nature’s best as you take in the breathtaking vista of the rippling blue waters of the Pangong Lake, glittering in the sunlight and radiating peace and serenity.
For the duration of this splendid backpacking tour of Ladakh, you will be staying in a hotel at Leh. Enjoy the comforts of a great view and supportive staff! You will also be staying at a hotel in Nubra village. Best of all, you will have the exciting opportunity of staying in a lakeside campsite near the Pangong Tso!
To reach the start of this brilliant backpacking tour, you have to meet us in Leh. To reach Leh, it is advised that you simply take a direct flight to the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located in Leh from Delhi. Various flight operators offer at least one flight between the two cities everyday! During the summers, you can also undertake a picturesque road trip to Ladakh, passing through its many scenic passes and stopping for a hot cup of tea every once in a while! Travel by train to Leh is not recommended as the nearest railway station is 700 km away, and it will take another day to reach Leh from the railway station.
