Ladakh Tour Packages — Land of High Passes — Pangong Tso, Nubra Dunes & Ancient Monasteries

Ladakh is a realm of stark, awe-inspiring Himalayan desert beauty. Soaring high above the clouds at 11,500+ feet, it offers turquoise glacial lakes, high-altitude motorable passes, centuries-old Buddhist gompas, and starlit night skies like nowhere else on Earth.

Why visit Ladakh

  • Stunning sunrise and sunset by the turquoise waters of Pangong Lake
  • Drive across Khardung La Pass (17,982 ft) — one of the highest motorable roads in the world
  • Double-humped Bactrian camel safari in Hunder White Sand Dunes, Nubra Valley
  • Spiritual peace at Thiksey and Hemis Gompas with traditional butter lamp lighting
  • Defy gravity at Magnetic Hill and witness Indus & Zanskar River Sangam

Best time to visit Ladakh

Best season: May to September (Warm sunny days & clear high-altitude mountain passes).

Typical temperatures: Summer: 10°C - 25°C | Night: 2°C - 10°C.

Suggested trip length: 6 to 8 Days. Packages start from ₹22,999 per person.

Top places to visit in Ladakh

  • Pangong Tso & Spangmik — World’s highest saltwater lake spanning India and Tibet, shifting from cobalt blue to emerald green.
  • Nubra Valley & Hunder Dunes — Cold desert valley flanked by jagged snow peaks, home to the Diskit Monastery Buddha and Bactrian camels.

How to reach Ladakh

  • By air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh (IXL) with daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, and Chandigarh.
  • By rail: Jammu Tawi (JAT) or Chandigarh (CDG) stations, followed by scenic road drive.
  • By road: Manali-Leh Highway (via Atal Tunnel) or Srinagar-Leh Highway (via Zoji La), open from late May to October.

Where to stay in Ladakh

  • Deluxe Swiss Cottage Camps (Pangong & Nubra) (₹3,800 – ₹8,500 / night (with buffet dinner)) — Insulated luxury tents with attached washrooms and private sit-outs under the Milky Way.
  • Heritage Boutique Hotels (Leh Town) (₹4,500 – ₹12,000 / night) — Ladakhi mud-brick architecture equipped with oxygen backup, heated floors, and mountain view balconies.

Ladakh travel tips

  • Mandatory 24-48 hours rest and acclimatization in Leh on Day 1 to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Drink plenty of water.
  • Protected Area Permits (PAP / Inner Line Permits) for Nubra, Pangong, and Tso Moriri are arranged automatically by SafarTrails.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need special permits for Pangong and Nubra Valley?

Yes, all domestic and international travelers require Inner Line Permits (ILP), which are completely arranged and included in all SafarTrails Ladakh packages.

Is oxygen cylinder support provided in the cab?

Yes! All SafarTrails private vehicles touring Nubra and Pangong carry emergency medical portable oxygen cans and first aid kits.

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