Ladakh 7-Day Tour Package: Leh, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Chang La and Pangong Lake
Our Ladakh 7-day tour package is the complete Ladakh 6 nights 7 days tour package and our most popular Leh Nubra Pangong tour package. Spend four nights in Leh, with a full rest day to adjust to the altitude and an easy day of Leh local sightseeing, cross Khardung La to Nubra Valley for a Bactrian camel safari and Diskit Monastery, then drive past the monasteries of the Indus valley and over Chang La to a night by Pangong Lake. Your hotels, camps, permits, transfers and sightseeing by private SUV are all planned for you.
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Tour at a Glance
Here are the key facts of our Ladakh 7-day tour package.
- Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
- Stay: Leh (4 nights), Nubra Valley (1 night), Pangong Lake (1 night, lakeside camp)
- Starts and ends: Leh airport
- Tour type: private SUV with an experienced local driver
- Highlights: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hill, the Sangam, Khardung La, the Hunder sand dunes, Diskit Monastery, Shey, the “3 Idiots” school, Thiksey, Chang La, Pangong Lake and Hemis
- Best for: first-time visitors, couples, families and photographers
- Best time: May to September
Why Choose This Tour
- The complete Ladakh circuit: the Ladakh 7-day tour package covers Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.
- Safe pace for the altitude: a rest day on arrival, an easy second day, and a night back in Leh between the two high passes.
- Camels and a lakeside camp: the Hunder sand dunes and a night by Pangong Lake.
- Permits handled: we arrange the Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake permits and fees.
- Private and flexible: add Turtuk, Tso Moriri or an extra night anywhere.
Ladakh 7-Day Tour Package Itinerary
This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.
Day 1: Arrive in Leh and Rest
Your Ladakh 7-day tour package begins when we meet you at Leh airport and take you to your hotel. Leh is at about 3,500 metres, so rest for most of the day. In the late afternoon, take a gentle walk to the 17th-century Leh Palace and through Leh Market.
Shamrock travel tip: drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and walk slowly on your first day. Tell your driver at once if you feel unwell. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: dinner. Overnight: hotel, Leh. Read our Ladakh travel guide.
Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing
Day 2 of the Ladakh 7-day tour package is an easy Leh local sightseeing day. Visit the Hall of Fame, the Indian Army’s museum of the soldiers who serve in Ladakh, and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Drive to Magnetic Hill, a famous optical illusion where cars seem to roll uphill, and the Sangam, where the green Indus meets the brown Zanskar river. Return to Leh and watch sunset from Shanti Stupa.
Shamrock travel tip: Lamayuru, with its moon-like landscape, is about three hours from Leh each way. We can add it as an extra day rather than crowd it into your second day at altitude. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: hotel, Leh
Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley over Khardung La
Day 3 of the Ladakh 7-day tour package crosses Khardung La, one of the high road passes of Ladakh, with prayer flags and wide mountain views at the top. Descend into Nubra Valley, a cold desert of sand dunes and green villages, a drive of about five hours in all. In the late afternoon, ride a double-humped Bactrian camel on the Hunder sand dunes.
Shamrock travel tip: stay only a few minutes at the top of Khardung La, as the air is very thin. Carry your ID for the permit checks on the way. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: hotel or camp, Nubra Valley
Day 4: Diskit Monastery and Back to Leh
On Day 4 of the Ladakh 7-day tour package, visit Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra, and the large Maitreya Buddha statue that looks over the valley. Drive back over Khardung La to Leh, about five hours, with stops for photos.
Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: hotel, Leh
Day 5: Leh to Pangong Lake over Chang La
Day 5 of the Ladakh 7-day tour package follows the Indus valley east. Stop at Shey Palace and its large seated Buddha, and the Druk Padma Karpo School nearby, the school seen in the film “3 Idiots”. Visit Thiksey Monastery, rising up a hill like a small Potala Palace, then cross Chang La, one of the high road passes of Ladakh, to Pangong Lake, about five hours in all. Check in to your lakeside camp and watch the colours of the water change at sunset.
Shamrock travel tip: nights at Pangong are cold even in summer, so pack warm layers, a hat and gloves. Stay only a few minutes at the top of Chang La, where the air is very thin. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: lakeside camp, Pangong Lake
Day 6: Pangong Sunrise, Hemis Monastery and Back to Leh
Day 6 of the Ladakh 7-day tour package starts with sunrise over the lake. Walk along the shore, where the final scene of “3 Idiots” was filmed, then drive back over Chang La. On the way, visit Hemis Monastery, home of the Hemis festival and its masked dances, if time allows. Return to your hotel in Leh.
Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: hotel, Leh
Day 7: Departure from Leh
After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for your flight. Your Ladakh 7-day tour package ends here.
Meals: breakfast
What Is Included
Your Ladakh 7-day tour package package includes:
- Four nights in Leh, one in Nubra Valley and one in a Pangong Lake camp, with breakfast and dinner daily
- Leh airport pickup and drop
- All transfers and sightseeing by private SUV with a local driver
- Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake permits and environment fees
- A Bactrian camel ride at Hunder
- Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes
What Is Not Included
Your Ladakh 7-day tour package does not include:
- Flights to and from Leh
- Monument and monastery entry tickets
- Lunches
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Best Time for This Tour
May to September is the best time for our Ladakh 7-day tour package, when Khardung La and Chang La are open and the days are warm. June to August is the busiest season, and September is quieter, with clear skies. In winter the passes can close after snow and Pangong Lake freezes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 days enough for Ladakh?
Yes. Seven days cover Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake at a safe pace. For Tso Moriri or Turtuk, ask us for a longer, tailor-made tour.
Why return to Leh between Nubra and Pangong?
Returning to Leh gives you a comfortable night at a lower height between the two high passes. The direct road from Nubra to Pangong can be added if you prefer, depending on road conditions.
Where will we stay?
Hotels in Leh, a hotel or camp in Nubra Valley and a Swiss-style camp at Pangong Lake, in Standard, Premium or Luxury categories. Luxury camps with heating are available on request.
Do we need permits?
Yes. Indian nationals need permits and an environment fee for Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake, and foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We arrange them once you send your ID.
Is this tour good for families and couples?
Yes. It is our most popular Ladakh family tour package and Ladakh honeymoon package. See our honeymoon packages.
How much does the Ladakh 7-day tour package cost?
The price depends on your hotels and camps, the number of travellers and the season. We can add flights to Leh from Delhi, Mumbai or your city. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quotation.
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