Ladakh & Zanskar Grand Adventure – 10N/11D
Explore Ladakh through a carefully planned 10N/11D journey covering Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Kargil, Zanskar. The itinerary combines major landscapes, monasteries, remote valleys and cultural experiences with a practical travel flow. Route order may be adjusted according to road conditions, permits, weather, arrival/departure schedules and the preferred pace of travel.
All high-altitude sectors remain subject to local regulations, weather, road conditions, permits and seasonal accessibility. We can customize hotel category, vehicle, arrival/departure points and sightseeing pace around your travel dates.
Package Highlights
- Comfortable acclimatization before high-altitude sightseeing
- Major Ladakh landscapes, monasteries, passes and valleys
- Detailed route planning with practical travel flow
- Time for photography, local culture and scenic experiences
- Flexible routing subject to weather, permits and road conditions
Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
Place-focused sightseeing with a comfortable travel flow
Arrival & Acclimatization
Arrive in Leh and rest for acclimatization. Keep the day free of strenuous sightseeing and focus on hydration. This creates a safer foundation for the extended mountain circuit.
Overnight stay: Leh
Leh & Sham Valley
Explore Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and the Sham Valley including Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Indus–Zanskar confluence. Return to Leh for rest. Prepare for the Nubra crossing.
Overnight stay: Leh
Leh to Nubra via Khardung La
Drive across Khardung La to Nubra Valley. Visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder after descending. Check in and enjoy the valley landscape.
Overnight stay: Nubra
Nubra & Turtuk
Travel to Turtuk and explore the Balti village culture, traditional homes and orchards. Return through Nubra with time for photography and rest. Keep the evening easy.
Overnight stay: Nubra
Nubra to Pangong
Take the Shyok route to Pangong Lake. Enjoy the remote river valley and mountain scenery before reaching the lake. Spend the evening beside Pangong.
Overnight stay: Pangong
Pangong to Leh
Enjoy a relaxed morning at Pangong before driving back to Leh. Reach Leh by evening and rest before beginning the western Ladakh and Zanskar sector. This buffer day also provides flexibility for road delays.
Overnight stay: Leh
Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru
Drive from Leh through Alchi and Lamayuru towards Kargil. Explore the monastery and moonland landscapes en route. Reach Kargil by evening.
Overnight stay: Kargil
Kargil to Padum
Continue from Kargil to Padum through the remote Zanskar mountains. The drive is long and condition-dependent but offers spectacular gorges and high-altitude scenery. Reach Padum and rest.
Overnight stay: Padum
Zanskar Exploration
Explore Padum and nearby monasteries, villages and viewpoints. The day is designed to experience the valley rather than spend the entire time driving. Keep the schedule flexible according to local conditions.
Overnight stay: Padum
Padum to Kargil
Begin the return drive to Kargil, taking comfort and photography breaks. Reach Kargil by evening and relax after the long mountain journey.
Overnight stay: Kargil
Kargil to Leh & Departure
Drive from Kargil to Leh through the scenic mountain route. Reach Leh for onward departure or final night depending on flight timing. Tour concludes after combining Ladakh's classic circuit with Zanskar.
Overnight stay: Leh / —
Inclusions & Exclusions
Final services can be customized for your trip
Package Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Private vehicle for the tour, as applicable
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- Applicable taxes as per package terms
Package Exclusions
- Flights / train tickets
- Monument, monastery and attraction entry fees
- Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned
- Permits, guides, activities or special access unless specifically included
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porter charges
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Plan Your Ladakh Holiday
Share your travel dates, number of travellers and hotel preference with Imperial Indian Journey. We can customize this itinerary around your preferred pace, route and sightseeing interests.