A 7-night Silk Route plan for Ladakh typically focuses on the ancient trade links between India, Tibet, and Central Asia. This route is famous for its high mountain passes, double-humped camels (a living legacy of trade caravans), and remote border villages like Turtuk.
Most 7-night itineraries follow a loop starting and ending in Leh, covering the Indus Valley, Nubra Valley, and the high-altitude lakes.
Silk Route - 7 nights / 8 days
Leh / Sham / Dha- Hanu/ Nubra / Turtuk / Pangong / Leh
Operational Month: Round-the-Year Tour.
Upon arrival at Leh airport, you will be directly transferred to Sham Valley, passing through picturesque villages along the Indus River. Upon arrival, check into your reserved accommodation for a day of complete rest. Overnight stay in Sham.
After breakfast, set out on a journey to Aryan Valley via Khaltse. Depart from the Srinagar highway, tracing the Indus River's course until reaching Achinathang. Continue the drive to Beema village, exploring monasteries and the villages of Dah-Beema, inhabited by the unique Drokpa people. Engage with the locals, gaining insights into their daily life and the adaptations crucial to their seasonal lifestyle. The Drokpa, with pure Indo-Aryan descent, maintain their racial purity and distinct cultural characteristics. Return to Sham, with an enroute visit to Lamayuru Monastery and Moonland. Reach Sham by evening and enjoy an overnight stay. O/N Sham.
After breakfast, drive back to Leh, making stops at Alchi Monastery, Sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, and the Hall of Fame en route. For Lunch, Drive to Thiksey to enjoy a traditional Ladakhi Cusine. There after Continue the journey to Chuchot to witness an exhilarating traditional Ladakhi polo match, showcasing the region's unique sporting heritage. On return Journey to Hotel visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & Leh Market.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft. Take short breaks at roadside cafes and scenic points for photography. On arrival, check in to the hotel/camp. Post lunch, enjoy a camel safari with double-humped camels unique to Ladakh and Mongolia at the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. O/N: Nubra Valley.
After breakfast, drive to Thang (the last village of India on the India-Pakistan border), captured by the Indian Army in the 1971 war. Enroute, visit Turtuk and Tyakshi. O/N: Nubra Valley.
After breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake at 14,500 ft, with a drive of 6 – 7 hrs. Arrival at camp, enjoy leisure time and witness the color-changing lake and the sunset on its banks. O/N: Pangong Lake
Early morning, enjoy the picturesque sunrise over the lake. After breakfast, drive back to Leh, with stops at Thiksey For a traditional Ladakhi cuisine Lunch. After Lunch visit Thiksey Monastery & Shey Monastery and continue the journey to Chuchot to witness an exhilarating traditional Ladakhi polo match & Cultural show, showcasing the region's unique sporting heritage. Overnight stay in Leh.
In the early morning, transfer to Leh airport for your flight back to your destination. The journey concludes.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per package selected.
- Meal Plan MAP (Breakfast and Dinner) as per tour plan.
- To & Fro Ex Leh Airport Transfers (For Ex Leh Packages only)
- All transfer/sightseeing as per itinerary (point to point) using Non AC Crysta in Premium,Luxury,Super Deluxe/Deluxe/category.
- All transfer/sightseeing as per itinerary (point to point) using Non AC Toyota Innova /Ertiga in Standard/Budget category.
- 12 Seater Force Tempo Traveler for 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 person as per above selected tour package (Point to Point)
- 01 Oxygen Cylinder in each vehicle for visit to Nubra, Pangong Lake, Hanle & Tsomoriri Lake visits only.
- Daily Hot/Boiled /Filter Refill Water Bottle.
- Inner line permit / Environmental permit, Ladakh Entry Fees, Wild Life Fees & Red Cross society fee.
- Complementary Ladakhi Polo Match & Cultural Show with traditional Ladakhi Cuisine
- 5% Goods and Services Tax.
- Any airfare.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Monument / Museum Entrances, Rafting & Camel ride.
- Services of local tour guide.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond our control.
Required for Nubra, Turtuk, Dha-Hanu, and Pangong. Most packages include these, but you must carry valid ID.
Do not skip the first day of rest in Leh. High-altitude sickness (AMS) can ruin the trip if you rush.
Most routes, including Dha-Hanu, are best visited from May to September.