Echoes of Ladakh – A Signature Journey

Welcome to Ladakh. Take it slow today as you settle into the altitude and the rhythm of the mountains. In the afternoon, visit SECMOL, the pioneering school founded by Sonam Wangchuk. A student will guide you through the campus, offering a unique glimpse into sustainable living and education rooted in Ladakhi values.

Return to Leh for a relaxed evening soaking in the crisp air and quiet magic of the valley. Overnight in Leh.

Begin your morning with the serenity of a chanting session at Thiksey Monastery, a moment of calm and clarity. Enjoy an E-Bike ride through Leh, weaving through its vibrant streets and the narrow alleys of Old Leh. Each turn carries echoes of a time gone by. Prefer to walk? Choose a heritage walk instead, and take it all in at your own pace.

Head to Stok Palace, once the summer home of Ladakh’s royals, and enjoy an authentic Ladakhi meal in a 500-year-old home. Stop by Shey Palace on the way back and watch the sun melt over Leh from Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, with views across the valley and Shanti Stupa glowing in the distance. Overnight in Leh.

Drive towards Pangong Lake, crossing the mighty Chang La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The air is thin, but the views are endless mountains standing watch as you make your way through Ladakh’s raw beauty.

Soon, the shimmering blue of Pangong appears, stretching wide beneath the open sky. Skip the crowded stretches and head further to the quiet villages of Man or Merak, where the lake feels like it’s yours alone.

As night descends, step out into the silence. Ladakh’s skies are untouched, and tonight, the stars will fall for you. Overnight in Man/Merak.

Wake up to the stillness of Pangong, where the water meets sky in quiet conversation. Begin your journey toward Nubra Valley, driving through the untamed expanse of Changthang. Along the way, keep an eye out for marmots sunning themselves beside the road small moments of life in a vast, wild landscape.

Continue deeper to Turtuk, a remote village where Balti and Ladakhi cultures blend, tucked between the Himalayas and the Karakoram. Overnight in Turtuk.

Spend your morning discovering Turtuk’s unique history—centuries-old palaces, natural cold storages, polo grounds, and a tiny 18th-century museum that tells stories of a different world. Later, trek to a hilltop fort, believed to be over a thousand years old, with views that feel like Ladakh’s own Machu Picchu.

Post-lunch, return to Nubra and as the sun softens, spend the evening in the Nubra sand dunes. Ride a camel if you are up for it, or simply sit still and watch the light change the desert. Overnight in Nubra Valley.

Bid farewell to Nubra Valley and begin your journey back to Leh. Enroute try your hand at an ATV ride in the desert sands before crossing the legendary Khardung La Pass at 5,359m, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Pause here for sweeping views of the Karakoram range, where the sky feels just within reach.

Descend slowly into Leh, where the pace softens once more. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, its white dome glowing against the dusky sky a place to sit quietly and reflect. If the skies are clear, step out later for an optional stargazing session. The stars over Leh always have one more story to tell. Overnight in Leh.

Head out to witness the spectacular confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers, where two ancient forces meet in a swirl of turquoise and clay. If you're feeling adventurous, take on the thrill of white-water rafting through this dramatic gorge.

Continue to Alchi Monastery, a quiet treasure blending Buddhist and Hindu influences, its ancient murals whispering centuries of devotion. Enjoy a soulful Ladakhi lunch at Alchi Kitchen, where tradition meets taste on every plate. On the way back, explore the Saspol Caves, carved into the cliffs and alive with ancient rock art. Then, marvel at the surreal pull of Magnetic Hill, where nature seems to play with gravity.

Wrap up the day with an easy stroll through Leh Market, picking up handcrafted souvenirs and flavours to carry home. Overnight in Leh.

With memories of starry nights, towering mountains, and the quiet grace of ancient monasteries, it’s time to say goodbye.

Transfer to Leh Airport, the journey behind you but the spirit of Ladakh still lingering etched into your breath, your stories, and your sense of stillness. Trip ends, but Ladakh stays with you.