Ladakh Explorer with Kargil
9 Nights / 10 Days | Slow-Paced | Senior-Friendly | Luxury Stay
Tour Summary
| Start Date | TBA |
| End Date | TBA |
| Cost | TBA |
| Overnights | Leh(5) , Kargil (1), Nubra (2) , Pangong (1) |
| Start Point | Leh Airport- Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
| End Point | Leh Airport- Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
| Key Experiences | Kargil War memorial• Nubra valley • Turtuk village • Pangong lake • Stok |
Sketch Itinerary
| Day | Route / Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Leh and rest for acclimatization. |
| Day 2 | Local Leh : Morning drive through Choglamsar, Saboo →Spituk to experience Ladakhi life→ Stok Village→ Stok Palace & the Stok Buddha Statue .Lunch at Stok Palace. Evening Shanti Stupa for sunset photography, then explore Leh Market, Leh Palace , Zorawar Fort & Central Asia Mueseum |
| Day 3 | Leh→ Kargil via Lamayuru: Visit Kali Mata Mandir , Indus View Point , Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam of Indus and Zanskar , Moonland landscape , Mulbek Monasery. |
| Day 4 | Kargil→War Memorial→ Leh : Morning Visit War Memorial in Dras . The return to Leh via Nimmoo |
Day 5 | Leh→ Nubra Valley via Khardung La : visit Hunder Sand Dunes, Deskit Monastery & market. |
Day 6 | Drive →LOC→Turtuk : Excursion to Turtuk Village and LOC & return to Nubra. |
Day 7 | Nubra → Pangong Lake : Drive on Shayok Route to Pangong & Relax |
| Day 8 | Pangong→Leh : Enroute Chang La Pass , Shey , Thiksey , 3 idiots School , Sindhu Ghat . Evening Light & Sound Show at Hall of Fame. |
| Day 9 | Free Day →Optional Rafting and Relax |
| Day 10 | Departure from Leh after breakfast. |
Detailed Itinerary
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Leh – Acclimatization (Airport ➜ Hotel | 2.5 km | 6 mins)
● Arrive at Leh airport and transfer to hotel.🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Leh – Acclimatization (Airport ➜ Hotel | 2.5 km | 6 mins)
● Complete rest for acclimatization to high altitude.
● Light dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
● Light dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
🗓️ Day 2: Leh – Urban Panoramic Tour & Evening Market
(40 km | 1 hrs)
● Morning See Aeroplanes Land at Leh Airport from Spituk ( Possible but not sure ) . Then drive through Choglamsar, Saboo, and Spituk to experience How the city of Leh has grown on all sides .
● Visit Stok Village, Stok Palace & the Stok Buddha Statue .
● Ladakhi Lunch at Stok
● Afternoon rest at hotel.
● Evening visit Shanti Stupa for sunset photography, then explore Leh Market, Leh Palace , Zorawar Fort & Central Asia Mueseum
🗓️ Day 3: Leh → Kargil (via Lamayuru)
(220 km | 5–6 hrs)
● After Breakfast drive to Kargil. Enroute visit Kali Mata Mandir , Indus View Point , Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam of Indus and Zanskar , Moonland landscape , Mulbek Monasery
● Arrive Kargil, check in, and Overnight stay.
🗓️ Day 4: Kargil → Leh (via Lamayuru & Nimmoo)
(220 km | 6–7 hrs)
● After breakfast, visit War Memorial & Drass.
● Back to Leh, Stop at Lamayuru Monastery and Nimmoo Confluence of Sangam & Zanskar .
● Arrive Leh by evening, check in, and relax.
🗓️ Day 5: Leh → Nubra Valley (via Khardung La)
(130 km | 4 hrs)
● Drive across Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft), enjoying scenic stops.
● Check-in at the Hotel.
● Visit Hunder Sand Dunes.
● Gentle camel ride is arranged today.
● Attend a Cultural Program of Ladakhi Dance ( subject to activity open )
● Later Explore Diskit Monastery & market
● Overnight stay in Nubra.
🗓️ Day 6: Excursion to Turtuk Village & Zerop Point
(80 km | 3 hrs one way )
● Leave for LOC after breakfast , on India Pakistan Border upto Zero Point
● Scenic drive to Thang, India’s northernmost village ,near the Siachen Glacier that was under Pakistani control until 1971.
● Later Head to the beautiful Turtuk village
● Explore village lanes, apricot orchards, and meet Balti locals.
● Return to Nubra
🗓️ Day 7: Nubra → Pangong Lake (via Shyok Route)
(160 km | 6 -7hrs)
● Morning drive through mountain valleys to Pangong Tso.
● Check in at lakeside camp/resort and rest.
● Explore the Points where 3 idiots was shot
● Evening relaxation and sunset photography by the lake.
🗓️ Day 8: Pangong → Leh (via Changla Route)
(150 km | 4 hrs)
● After breakfast, drive back to Leh via Chang La.
● Visit Shey Palace, Thiksey, Sindhu Ghat & 3 Idiots school En Route
● Evening attend Light & Sound Show at Hall of Fame Museum
● Overnight at Leh
🗓️ Day 9: Free Day
●A River rafting session is arranged today for those who are interested
● For the rest it is a free day to take in Ladakh for 1 last time and spend time in the shops and markets ( One Drop and Pick up is arranged today to the market )
● Return to hotel overnight stay.
🗓️ Day 10: Departure from Leh (Hotel ➜ Airport )
● Breakfast at hotel.
● Transfer to airport for return flight with cherished Himalayan memories.
🗓️ Day 2: Leh – Urban Panoramic Tour & Evening Market
(40 km | 1 hrs)
● Morning See Aeroplanes Land at Leh Airport from Spituk ( Possible but not sure ) . Then drive through Choglamsar, Saboo, and Spituk to experience How the city of Leh has grown on all sides .
● Visit Stok Village, Stok Palace & the Stok Buddha Statue .
● Ladakhi Lunch at Stok
● Afternoon rest at hotel.
● Evening visit Shanti Stupa for sunset photography, then explore Leh Market, Leh Palace , Zorawar Fort & Central Asia Mueseum
🗓️ Day 3: Leh → Kargil (via Lamayuru)
(220 km | 5–6 hrs)
● After Breakfast drive to Kargil. Enroute visit Kali Mata Mandir , Indus View Point , Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam of Indus and Zanskar , Moonland landscape , Mulbek Monasery
● Arrive Kargil, check in, and Overnight stay.
🗓️ Day 4: Kargil → Leh (via Lamayuru & Nimmoo)
(220 km | 6–7 hrs)
● After breakfast, visit War Memorial & Drass.
● Back to Leh, Stop at Lamayuru Monastery and Nimmoo Confluence of Sangam & Zanskar .
● Arrive Leh by evening, check in, and relax.
🗓️ Day 5: Leh → Nubra Valley (via Khardung La)
(130 km | 4 hrs)
● Drive across Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft), enjoying scenic stops.
● Check-in at the Hotel.
● Visit Hunder Sand Dunes.
● Gentle camel ride is arranged today.
● Attend a Cultural Program of Ladakhi Dance ( subject to activity open )
● Later Explore Diskit Monastery & market
● Overnight stay in Nubra.
🗓️ Day 6: Excursion to Turtuk Village & Zerop Point
(80 km | 3 hrs one way )
● Leave for LOC after breakfast , on India Pakistan Border upto Zero Point
● Scenic drive to Thang, India’s northernmost village ,near the Siachen Glacier that was under Pakistani control until 1971.
● Later Head to the beautiful Turtuk village
● Explore village lanes, apricot orchards, and meet Balti locals.
● Return to Nubra
🗓️ Day 7: Nubra → Pangong Lake (via Shyok Route)
(160 km | 6 -7hrs)
● Morning drive through mountain valleys to Pangong Tso.
● Check in at lakeside camp/resort and rest.
● Explore the Points where 3 idiots was shot
● Evening relaxation and sunset photography by the lake.
🗓️ Day 8: Pangong → Leh (via Changla Route)
(150 km | 4 hrs)
● After breakfast, drive back to Leh via Chang La.
● Visit Shey Palace, Thiksey, Sindhu Ghat & 3 Idiots school En Route
● Evening attend Light & Sound Show at Hall of Fame Museum
● Overnight at Leh
🗓️ Day 9: Free Day
●A River rafting session is arranged today for those who are interested
● For the rest it is a free day to take in Ladakh for 1 last time and spend time in the shops and markets ( One Drop and Pick up is arranged today to the market )
● Return to hotel overnight stay.
🗓️ Day 10: Departure from Leh (Hotel ➜ Airport )
● Breakfast at hotel.
● Transfer to airport for return flight with cherished Himalayan memories.
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Story of this itinerary ?
Ladakh was the very first destination we sold when we started in 2012.
Our first guest began the trip from Vaishno Devi — a blessing we still cherish.
That entire year, we focused only on Ladakh and sent a large number of travellers to this beautiful region.
Because Ladakh can be challenging for seniors, we developed special expertise in designing safe, comfortable, slow-paced trips.
Dedicated website: toladakh.com
2. What are the hotels Planned ?
This is a luxury trip with 4 Star hotels at least in All places
Final Hotel Shortlist will be shared to all customers before collecting payments
Our Hotels cost on average is 8000 - 10000 per night
3. What type of meals do we expect ?
We include 2 meals on all days . On Some days we will have Lunch as well .Let the Lunch's be a surprise we dont want to talk about it .
Many days we will return to our hotel for rest during the afternoon , you can have lunch directly by ordering A la carte in hotel ( on direct payment basis ) or have it during the tour in some outside outlet .
This is generic information . For Each tour a pre arrival document is provided in advance with clearly specified meals and information about Surprise Lunches is clearly given for you to plan in advance . This pre arrival document is shared with the booked guests 7 days before arrival .
4. Can we make some recommendations of Hotels / Sites ?
Yes - we are waiting for your inputs - please note we only discuss this when the customer has confirmed their interest to travel
All such recomendations have to be made over an email to sales@gopurple.in
5. Arrival and departure time restrictions
Our First day is Free , you can arrive any time . We will Pick you and drop you to the hotel for rest and acclimatization . Our Main itinerary begins the next day . On the Last day we can arrange a drop for you any time . Your coordinator for both pick up and drop is assigned to you in advance Most of the times the coordination is done by Hotels and we expect you to ensure they are informed about drops and re confirmed one day before departure
6. What is a typical group size ?
We are an old company , trying to build a new segment .
We hope to have a small group of like minded people
The tour will operate for any size of 4 or more people
Transport will be arranged accordingly
7. Are these trips escorted
Yes we will either have a local guide or a trip leader from Purple on these trips
8. How do we book ?
A small advance , is followed by Hotel confirmations from our team
You need to pay balance based on departure date
Sales team will connect with you for this
9. What happens if i want to cancel this tour after advance payments?
Only 30% is cancellation fees for any booking till 8 days before arrival
• We book hotels which have scope for cancellations with less charges
• Our cancellation charges include cancellations of train ,transport ,hotels , hard work of our team .
• Refund is initiated within 21 days to the same account we have collected from .
• If you decide to book with us within 12 months we will adjust 15% in your next booking
• In case cancellation is received within 8 days and at least 3 days before arrival – we will charge 50%/-
• There is no refund possible for last minute cancellations less than 3 days to arrival , still we will try our best to adjust a maximum in your next booking (less than 50 %)
10. What Weather can we expect ?
☀️ Seasonal Weather Overview (April to October)Leh–Ladakh’s best travel season runs from April to October, offering clear skies, dry weather, and excellent road conditions — ideal for senior-friendly travel.
Days: 10°C–18°C
Nights: 2°C–5°C
Roads begin opening; snow visible on peaks; evenings remain cold.
June – July – August (Summer Peak)
Days: 15°C–25°C
Nights: 8°C–12°C
Most comfortable season with bright, warm days and cool evenings.
September – October (Autumn Clarity)
Days: 12°C–20°C
Nights: 0°C–5°C
Crisp, clear skies and golden landscapes; nights noticeably colder.
Regional Notes
Nubra Valley: Slightly warmer and greener than Leh; pleasant breezes.
Pangong Lake: At 14,000 ft, nights can be very cold even in summer — warm layers essential.
11. Do you book Flights
We do - we charge a small service fees ( 1000 pp )
We try to book refundable fares with maximum refunds possible in case of cancellations
However you can book your own flights as well
12. What should I pack?
Clothes: warmers, rain suits, boots, wind cheaters, caps and jackets.
Pocket Items: Maps, pen knife, sunglasses, umbrella, back pack
First-aid: First-aid should include your personal medication, Band-Aid, crape bandage, antiseptic, paracetamol, lung inhalers, aspirin, Avomine, D-cold, rehydration salts, and Diamox.
Do also carry your smile , you will sure make some friends with it .
13. What are road Conditions ?
Road to Nubra Via Khardungla is very narrow and is rough for a major part . As you get close to khardungla it only gets worse . Road from Nubra to Pangong via Shyok is fair road without too many rough patches and it goes along the river . Road from Pangong to Leh is also narrow and around chang la pass gets very rough .
14. What About Mobile Networks , internet ?
BSNL, Jio and Airtel are the main networks in Ladakh . BSNL has the best reach across the region and in case you can arrange a bsnl or mtnl post paid connection you will be best off .
Internet 4G is also available through these networks and good connectivity in Leh. In Nubra also it is reasonable good, but in Pangong internet speed is slow/ unreliable.
Hotels in Leh will provide Wi Fi , however it is generally slow .
15. What about Cash, Is ATM available and Credit card acceptance?
Banks: Axis Bank, Central Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Jammu And Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank Of India and Syndicate Bank
Credit Card: Doesn’t work in all places. You will need cash . Big Hotels and shops have started accepting credit cards .
16. What is acute mountain Sickness?
Is a condition experienced by people at higher altitudes. It is characterized by headache, nausea, dizziness, etc. Most such sicknesses are mild but there have been instances where they caused severe damage.
Precautions: Stay hydrated, get a doctors checkup before coming, be mentally prepared and have optimum rest on the first day to get used to the altitude.
Note: Ladakh is known for Acute Mountain illness. It is very common in this terrain so please adhere to guidelines .
17. What documents I should carry
For Indian Citizen you can carry any proof which has address clearly mentioned on it , be it Aadhaar , driver’s license , passport or Voters Id Card . We also suggest you to carry a few photographs and a copy of your id proof .
Please note that a copy of the document you are carrying is required in advance by us for permits.
Any Guest who does not possess the identity proof will not be able to leave leh .
18. What kind of Meals are provided?
Most of our tours include Breakfast and dinner. Those are generally catered by the hotels where you stay. However, you are requested to please see the quotation you have received for specific meal inclusions. Most hotels will provide for Indian Meals in their menu and meals will be served in a Buffet format.
19. Can we keep our Luggage in Leh when we leave for Nubra & Pangong ?
Yes! You will be able to leave your luggage in the Hotel Luggage Loft while leaving for Nubra and Pangong. However this facility may not be available with all hotels/ guest houses. Hence it is adisable to check beforehand.
20. Do I need a permit to visit Ladakh?
Inner Line Permits (ILP) are required for Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Turtuk, and Hanle.
