Arrive and ease into Leh's altitude. Visit SECMOL; a pioneering school where students live sustainably and challenge the norms of learning.

Chant at Thiksey; ride (or walk) through Old Leh's heritage alleys; and feast on Ladakhi flavours in a 500-year-old home. Sunset from a hidden monastery wraps the day.

Cross the wild Chang La to reach Pangong — not the crowded shore; but a secluded village like Man or Merak where the lake reflects silence and stars outnumber people.

Cut through stark highlands to reach Turtuk; where Balti culture; Himalayan terrain; and frontier history blend into something unforgettable.

Explore Turtuk’s ancient fort and stories etched into stone and memory. Return to Nubra for a soft sunset on its sand dunes.

Ride ATVs in the dunes; then cross the mighty Khardung La. End the day back in Leh beneath stars or in silent reflection at Shanti Stupa.

See the Indus and Zanskar merge. Optional rafting. Visit ancient Alchi murals; the lesser-known Saspol caves; and gravity-defying Magnetic Hill.

Ladakh lingers in your breath; stories; and stillness as you fly home.