LEH | NUBRA | PANGONG
5 Days / 4 Nights
10 Pax (Private Adventure)
Bangkok
3,500m+ Above Sea Level
per person | private group of 10 pax
“Where the sky touches the earth and the spirit soars free.”
Discover Ladakh — India’s last Himalayan wilderness, a land of dramatic high-altitude deserts, ancient Buddhist monasteries, turquoise rivers and some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. This carefully paced 5-Day / 4-Night private adventure for 10 guests, departing from Bangkok (BKK), takes you from the ancient capital of Leh (3,524m) to the sand dunes of Nubra Valley crossed by the legendary Khardung La Pass (5,359m — one of the highest motorable roads in the world), and to the impossibly vivid blue waters of Pangong Tso Lake (4,350m) — one of the world’s most photographed landscapes, stretching 134 km from India into Tibet. A journey of altitude, adventure, monasteries, double-hump camels and eternal skies.
IMPORTANT — ALTITUDE ADVISORY: Leh city sits at 3,524 metres above sea level. Nubra Valley is at 3,048m; Khardung La Pass at 5,359m; Pangong Lake at 4,350m. All guests must consult a physician before travel. Day 1 in Leh is a mandatory rest and acclimatisation day — no strenuous activity. Guests with heart, lung or blood pressure conditions should seek medical advice. Altitude sickness (AMS) medication (Diamox / Acetazolamide) is recommended — prescribed by your doctor before departure. Prime Value Tours carries supplemental oxygen on all vehicle transfers above 4,000m.
5 Days / 4 Nights
10 Pax (Private Adventure)
Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)
Leh, Ladakh, India (3,524m)
Nubra Valley | Pangong Lake | Leh Monasteries
Private AC SUV / Innova Crysta
3–4 Star Hotel + Camp (Pangong)
Daily Breakfast + Dinners (as listed)
Expert Local Ladakhi Heritage Guide
June to September
All road transfers by private Toyota Innova Crysta / SUV. Supplemental oxygen carried on all high-altitude transfers. Expert local Ladakhi guide throughout.
The adventure begins in Bangkok with a connecting flight via Delhi to Leh, Ladakh — one of the most dramatic flight approaches in the world, skimming over snow-capped Himalayan peaks before descending into the high-altitude Indus Valley. The first afternoon in Leh is dedicated entirely to rest and acclimatisation — an absolute medical necessity at 3,524 metres. The magic of Ladakh reveals itself gently through the thin clear air, the ochre monasteries on hilltops, the brilliant blue sky and the extraordinary quality of silence.
Meals: Dinner | Accommodation: The Grand Dragon Leh / Ladakh Residency / Hotel Shambhala, Leh (3,524m)
The most exhilarating drive of the tour — climbing over Khardung La Pass (5,359m), one of the highest motorable roads on earth, with views of 6,000m snow peaks stretching in every direction. Descending north into the hidden Nubra Valley — a dramatic cold desert carved by the Shyok and Nubra rivers — the landscape transforms from barren moonscape to lush river oasis dotted with apricot orchards. The day culminates with the surreal experience of riding double-hump Bactrian camels through sand dunes under a vast Himalayan sky at Hunder village.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Accommodation: Desert Winds Camp / The Nubra Ethnic Camp / Hunder Resort, Nubra
Today delivers Ladakh’s most iconic image — Pangong Tso Lake, stretching 134 km from India into Tibet at 4,350 metres altitude, its water shifting from sapphire to turquoise to emerald as the light changes through the day. The drive from Nubra traverses the remote Shyok Valley route, past ancient villages and the confluence of the Shyok and Nubra rivers. The return journey crosses Chang La Pass (5,360m) — virtually equal in altitude to Khardung La — back down to Leh for the final night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: The Grand Dragon Leh / Ladakh Residency, Leh (3,524m)
A full day dedicated to the extraordinary Buddhist heritage of the Indus Valley — the monasteries, palaces, stupas and sacred landscapes that have shaped Ladakhi civilisation for over a thousand years. Perched on impossibly dramatic hilltops, painted vivid red and white, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries are among the finest Tibetan Buddhist architectural monuments outside Tibet itself. The day also includes the famous natural phenomena of the Magnetic Hill and the sacred confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers — one of India’s most dramatic river landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Accommodation: The Grand Dragon Leh / Ladakh Residency, Leh
The final morning in Leh — with one last look at the Himalayan peaks towering overnthe ancient city — before boarding the dramatic mountain flight back to Delhi and onwards to Bangkok. The Leh–Delhi flight offers a farewell view of the entire Ladakhi plateau stretching to the horizon, gradually giving way to the green Gangetic plains far below. Every guest returns home with an experience that truly defies description — the clean altitude light, the eternal blue skies and the profound peace of the high mountains.
Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: — (Departure Day)
| Destination | Nights | Property | Highlights | Category |
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| Leh, Ladakh (3,524m) | 2 (Nights 1 & 4) | The Grand Dragon / Ladakh Residency / Hotel Shambhala |
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3–4 Star |
| Nubra Valley (3,048m) | 1 (Night 2) | Desert Winds Camp / Nubra Ethnic Camp / Hunder Resort |
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3–4 Star Camp |
| Leh, Ladakh (3,524m) | 1 (Night 3) | The Grand Dragon / Ladakh Residency (same base) |
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3–4 Star |
| Included in Package | Not Included |
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Prices based on twin-sharing. Single supplement available. Airfare BKK to Leh via Delhi. Best travel season: June–September. Ladakh roads closed October–May due to snowfall. Subject to availability.
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| Altitude | This is a HIGH-ALTITUDE journey (3,524m–5,359m). Rest completely on Day 1. Drink 3–4 litres of water daily. Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills for the first 48 hrs. Carry Diamox (prescribed by your doctor). Symptoms of AMS (headache, nausea, dizziness) are normal Day 1 — rest resolves them. If symptoms worsen, Prime Value Tours will arrange immediate descent. |
| Best Season | Ladakh is open June to September only. July–August is the peak season — roads open, festivals active, highest temperatures (20–30°C day, 5–10°C night). June and September are cooler and quieter. Ladakh roads are completely snowbound October to May — the tour cannot operate outside the June–September window. |
| Clothing | Layer clothing is essential — temperatures vary dramatically. Pack: warm fleece/down jacket, thermal inner layers, sunscreen (SPF 50+), UV-protection sunglasses, hat and gloves (Khardung La and Chang La are sub-zero even in summer). Light cotton layers for Leh daytime (25°C). |
| Visa | Indian e-Tourist Visa required — apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in 4–5 days before travel. Single-entry sufficient. An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake — Prime Value Tours arranges all ILPs on your behalf. |
| Health | Medical consultation 4–6 weeks before travel is essential. Discuss Diamox prescription with your doctor. NOT recommended for: guests with severe heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, severe asthma or lung disease. Nearest hospital: SNM Hospital, Leh (emergency oxygen and hyperbaric chamber available). |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs in Leh Bazaar — withdraw before going to Nubra or Pangong (no ATMs). Exchange Thai Baht at Delhi or Leh Airport. Leh hotels accept credit cards; camp and monastery shops cash only. Carry INR 3,000–5,000 per person for tips, shopping and incidentals. |
| Connectivity | Mobile signal is patchy in Nubra and absent at Pangong. BSNL is the only network that works in remote Ladakh areas. Hotel Wi-Fi available in Leh. Prime Value Tours WhatsApp/LINE group coordinates all logistics. Inform family/friends of limited connectivity days in advance. |
| Photography | Ladakh is a photographer’s paradise. Pack extra memory cards and batteries — cold temperatures drain batteries rapidly. The Pangong Lake sunrise is the most iconic shot (5:30–6:30 AM). Monasteries: always ask before photographing monks or interior shrines. Drone operation requires special permit — not included in this tour. |
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Lumbini Ground Office