This Ladakh holiday package with Turtuk is a perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure. Your journey starts in Leh, where you explore peaceful monasteries, local markets, and beautiful viewpoints while adjusting to the high altitude. The trip continues with visits to famous attractions like Magnetic Hill and the meeting point of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. You will drive across the high mountain road of Khardung La Pass, known as one of the highest motorable passes in the world. This road leads you to the stunning Nubra Valley, famous for its sand dunes and scenic landscapes. In Nubra, you can visit monasteries and enjoy views of cold desert mountains. A special part of the tour is visiting Turtuk, a beautiful village near the border. Turtuk is known for its unique Balti culture, green fields, and apricot orchards. You can walk through traditional villages and enjoy peaceful river views. This trip offers a memorable experience filled with mountains, local life, and natural beauty.
Ladakh Holiday Package with Turtuk
Ladakh Holiday Package with Turtuk
Day 1 - ARRIVAL LEH
After a wonderful view of the Glacier on the way to Ladakh you will be arrived at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your hotel (3-4 kilometers from airport). Our representative/Driver will hand over all your tour related documents and will give you a brief about the tour. During the day, acclimatize yourself with the weather and high pressure of Ladakh, after noon, if health permit you, you will be taken to Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh Palace and Leh Main Market. After having visit back to the hotel, overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Day-2LOCAL SIGHTSEEING | SHAM VALLEY |HALL OF FAME | GURDUWARA | MAGNETIC HILL | SANGAM POINT |
After breakfast, have a full day city tour to sham valley, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam point, Rafting point, Spituk Monastery. • Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war. • Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region. • Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable… In the evening come back to Leh. • The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus rivers merge At Sangam you can enjoy the view of confluence of two rivers (Indus& Zanskar River). • Sham Valley in Ladakh is one place that always comes highly recommended for local sightseeing around Leh. Also known as ‘Apricot valley’, it is home to some of the remotest villages in Ladakh • Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk village. Spituk Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue. The Spituk Monastery was built in the 11th century by Overnight at Stay overnight at Leh.
Day 3 - LEH - DISKET - HUNDER - NUBRA (ONE WAY – 140 KMS, AROUND 5 HOURS)
Depart Leh after breakfast and head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ – popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)! The journey to Nubra is a half-day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery and the experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot-tall Buddha statue and then those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on Nubras resident double humped camels can climb aboard a double-humped camel in Hunder for a ride around the cold desert sand dunes. Arrive to Nubra Valley accommodation in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - NUBRA – TURTUK & BACK TO HUNDER
After breakfast, commence drive to Turtuk village. Turtuk is a village of in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir It is located in the Nubra valley, 80km from the Hunder, on the banks of the Shayok River. Turtuk was under Pakistan’s control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. Geographically, Turtuk lies in the Baltistan Region and is one among four such villages in India, the other three being Tyakshi, Chalunkha and Thang. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. After having explore the Turtuk Village & return back to Hunder village Nubra. Overnight at hotel
Day 5 - NUBRA - PANGONG LAKE (ONE WAY – 165 KMS, AROUND 6.30 HOURS)
Definitely a highlight of your tour, today involves an adventurous drive with a constantly scenic trip to the magnificent Pangong Lake. A must-see destination for your time in Ladakh, Pangong Lake has been made famous by the ‘Three Idiots’ movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China. The appearance of the water is said to change colour at every angle of the sun – which makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget your camera (and spare batteries!) Overnight stay in Pangong
Day 6 - PANGONG LAKE - THIKSEY - SHEY - LEH (ONE WAY – 140 KMS, AROUND 5 HOURS)
Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey monastery. Commonly referred to as ‘Little Lhasa’, Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey Monastery and Palace – both built in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King. Return to Leh for a well-earned rest with the evening free to roam in the market as per your leisure. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 7 - LEH - Monastery Tour
After breakfast, commence drive towards Indus valley side for monastery tour • Hemis Monastery – is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery the Drukpa Lineage. The monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padmasambhava is held in early June. • Stok Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Stok village,15 kilometers south of Leh. It was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus in the 14th Century • Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa. is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk village. spituk Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue. The Spituk Monastery was built in the 11th century by After having visit, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 - LEH - DEPARTURE
Our driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you directly to the airport in time for your early morning flight.
Inclusions
- All transportation in preferred vehicle (Innova / Xylo / Tempo Traveler) with experienced Hindi-speaking driver
- 7 nights’ accommodation as per selected package
- Daily meals as per chosen package plan
- Inner Line Permits for restricted areas
- Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis in hotels or camps
- Meals on MAPI plan (Breakfast and Dinner)
- Sightseeing as per itinerary (vehicle on non-disposal basis)
Exclusions
- Room service, telephone calls and/or laundry
- Additional sightseeing or extra vehicle usage beyond itinerary
- Portage at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, telephone charges and personal expenses
- Expenses due to delays or cancellations of flights, trains or buses
- Costs arising due to natural calamities, road blockages, strikes or political disturbances (payable directly by client)
