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Ladakh · Slow & immersive
Beyond The Maps — Ladakh
For people who have seen the postcards and want to find what is behind them
The journey
For people who have seen the postcards and want to find what is behind them
Nine days that go further—past the familiar frames and into the parts of Ladakh most people drive through without stopping. Turtuk’s Balti village, Hanle’s midnight sky and Tso Moriri’s remote quiet are the heart of this journey.
Where you will stay
Guesthouse in Leh · Camp in Nubra · Lakeside camp at Pangong · Homestay in Hanle · Camp at Tso Moriri
Good to know: This deeper circuit includes long road days and remote stays. Flexibility is part of the experience.
Day by day
The itinerary
Routes may adapt to weather, permits and road conditions. The pace and care behind the journey remain constant.
Day 01Arrive Leh — Take It Easy
Rest, hydrate and let the altitude set the rhythm. A market walk or Shanti Stupa sunset is optional.
Stay: Guesthouse, LehDay 02Leh’s Old Town and Monasteries
Explore Leh Palace, Thiksey and Hemis before a slow evening back in town.
Stay: Guesthouse, LehDay 03Khardung La and the Road to Nubra
Cross the high pass, descend into the cold desert and meet Nubra’s Bactrian camels at sunset.
Stay: Camp, Nubra ValleyDay 04Turtuk — The Last Village Before the Border
Walk through apricot orchards and stone lanes, meet local people and share the pace of a distinct Balti village.
Stay: Camp, Nubra ValleyDay 05The Shyok Road to Pangong
Take the quieter river route through a landscape that keeps changing, arriving at Pangong in the evening light.
Stay: Lakeside camp, PangongDay 06Pangong at Dawn — Then Deeper In
Begin beside the still lake, then travel across Changthang toward remote Hanle.
Stay: Homestay, HanleDay 07Hanle — Under India’s Darkest Sky
Visit the monastery, walk the village and spend time with your hosts before the Milky Way fills the night.
Stay: Homestay, HanleDay 08Hanle to Tso Moriri
Cross the plateau to the high-altitude lake and the village of Korzok, arriving with time to let the quiet settle in.
Stay: Camp, Tso MoririDay 09Tso Moriri to Leh
A final morning by the lake followed by the long return through Mahe Bridge and the Indus Valley.
Clear from the beginning
What’s included
- Eight nights’ accommodation
- Shared SUV transport
- Daily breakfast
- Local guide
- Inner Line and Changthang permits
- Airport transfers
- Nubra camel experience
- Local meal in Turtuk
- Farewell dinner
- 24/7 emergency support
Plan for these
Not included
- Flights to and from Leh
- Most lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional adventure add-ons
- Medical expenses
A glimpse of the road
The journey in frames
Before you book
Plain terms, shared early
Pricing is confirmed on enquiry after your departure style and current ground costs are reviewed. The complete booking terms are shared before any payment is requested.
- A 25% deposit confirms a small-group journey; private and custom journeys require 30%.
- The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure. Bookings made within 30 days are payable in full.
- Cancellation charges depend on the notice given and are shared clearly before payment.
- Routes may change because of weather, permits or road conditions, with safety and the quality of the journey taking priority.
- Travel insurance covering cancellation, medical emergencies and evacuation is strongly recommended.
Pricing on request
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