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Exclusive Ladakh Community Trip: Lakes, Passes & Hemis Festival

Pickup & Drop

Leh Airport - Leh Airport

Duration

6N - 7D

Overview & Highlights

Itinerary

Inclusions

Exclusions

Other Info

Overview & Highlights

Leh - Sham Valley - Leh - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake - Leh - Hemis Monastery - Leh

Ladakh is already one of the most extreme landscapes on earth. This 7-day Ladakh group trip adds the Hemis Festival to it, and suddenly you're not just chasing mountains anymore.

This Leh Ladakh trip package with Hemis Festival puts you inside local culture. You get to witness two full days of sacred Cham dances, monks in elaborate masks, and prayer ceremonies that fill ancient walls with sound. In rare years, a giant Thangka is unveiled that won't appear again for decades. You either witness it or you don't.

Beyond the festival, the landscape does what Ladakh does best. Khardung La opens into Nubra Valley's cold desert, Bactrian camels wandering Hunder Sand Dunes with snow peaks behind them, a scene so unlikely it takes a second to process.

Pangong Lake earns every photo ever taken of it. The blue shifts to turquoise shifts to silver through the day, and when the sun drops, the altitude and the darkness combine to give you a sky you genuinely won't see anywhere closer to home.

At Sangam, two rivers, namely the Indus and Zanskar, collide in completely different colors. It's one of those moments where you just pull over and stare.

This Ladakh tour package with Hemis Festival is for travelers who want Ladakh whole, the passes, the lakes, the desert, and a cultural celebration that makes this trip impossible to replicate any other time of year.

So what are you waiting for? Seats are filling fast, book your Ladakh group trip today!

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival In Leh | Evening Free To Explore

Arrive at Leh Airport, where our representative will meet you and assist you with your transfer to the hotel.

Check into your hotel in Leh and take some time to relax and acclimate yourself.

By evening, you can step out for a short walk to explore the Leh Market to shop for Tibetan handicrafts, pashmina items, and try local Ladakhi food.

You can also visit Shanti Stupa, known for its peaceful setting and panoramic views over the town.

Enjoy a filling dinner and an overnight stay in Leh.

Day 2

Leh Local Sightseeing | Sham Valley Excursion

After breakfast, get ready to explore the famous landmarks around Leh and Sham Valley, known for its scenic villages and apricot orchards.

En route to the valley, we’ll visit the Hall of Fame, a museum maintained by the Indian Army showcasing stories of Ladakh’s history and soldiers.

Further ahead, witness the unusual phenomenon at Magnetic Hill, where vehicles appear to move uphill on their own.

Continue towards Sangam Point, where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet, creating a striking contrast of colors.

On the way back, we’ll stop at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a peaceful shrine associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Later, visit the historic Leh Palace, known for its 17th-century Tibetan architecture and panoramic views of surrounding mountains.

After a full day of sightseeing, return to your hotel for a delicious dinner.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 3

Leh To Nubra Valley Via Khardung La | Diskit Monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes

Start your day early with breakfast and get ready for one of the most scenic journeys of the trip.

Today, we cross Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world.

Enjoy the panoramic views of snow-covered peaks and rugged mountain terrain along the way.

As we descend into Nubra Valley, the landscape changes into wide valleys, cold deserts, and riverbeds.

Here, visit the Diskit Monastery, home to the towering Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking the valley.

Also, explore the famous Hunder Sand Dunes, where you can enjoy an optional double-humped Bactrian camel ride amidst the desert-like landscape.

Later, check into your stay in Nubra Valley and enjoy your dinner.

Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Day 4

Nubra Valley To Pangong Lake | Via The Shyok Route

Wake up to a beautiful morning in Nubra Valley and enjoy your breakfast.

Today, we head towards the stunning Pangong Lake via the scenic Shyok Route.

By afternoon, the first glimpse of Pangong’s deep blue waters appears against the barren mountains, creating one of Ladakh’s most iconic landscapes.

Spend your time by the lake, watching its colors shift from shades of blue to turquoise with the changing light.

You can take a walk along the lakeshore, capture reflections of the surrounding mountains, and enjoy the peaceful high-altitude setting.

Later, check into your camp near Pangong Lake and have dinner under the stars.

Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.

Day 5

Pangong Lake To Leh | Hemis Festival Celebrations

Wake up to a peaceful morning by Pangong Lake and enjoy your breakfast.

Next, we head back towards Leh via Chang La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes in the region.

On reaching Leh, we’ll freshen up and get ready too visit Hemis Monastery (subject to festival timing) to experience the vibrant Hemis Festival, one of Ladakh’s biggest cultural celebrations.

Witness the famous Cham Dance performances, where monks dressed in elaborate masks and traditional robes perform ritual dances.

Spend some time exploring and capturing the local handicraft stalls, prayer ceremonies, traditional music, and colorful Ladakhi attire.

By evening, return to Leh and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 6

Hemis Festival | Main Celebration Day

Start your morning early with breakfast and get ready for another day at the vibrant Hemis Festival.

Today, we visit Hemis Monastery for the main day celebrations, where the monastery comes alive with traditional rituals, music, and spiritual ceremonies.

Witness sacred masked dance performances by monks, seek blessings at the monastery, and experience the festive atmosphere among pilgrims from different regions.

During specific years, you may also get the rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the giant sacred Thangka at the monastery.

After a culturally enriching day and interaction with the locals and other pilgrims, we will return to Leh and have your dinner.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 7

Departure | Take back a lot of happy memories

Start your morning with breakfast and prepare for check-out.

We will transfer you to Leh Airport for your onward journey.

Your cultural Ladakh trip with Hemis festival comes to an end once you are dropped off at the airport.

Take back memories and pictures from the high mountain passes, blue lakes, monasteries, and the vibrant Hemis Festival celebrations.

NOTE: INR 5,000/- needs to be submitted as security for the bike before the start of the trip. Any damage to the bike, except engine damage, has to be borne directly by the client.

NOTE: INR 2,500/- extra per person for double sharing

NOTE: INR 1,000/- per day extra for Himalayan 450 CC

NOTE: 5% GST will be applicable.

Inclusions

Bike Rent for 5 days (For Biking Option) from Day 2 to Day 6.

Fuel for the bike(Leh to Leh) from day 2 to day 6

Riding Gears – Helmet (Standard Size 58 - 60 cms), Riding Gloves (only for riders), Riding Jackets, Knee Pads (Though it is recommended you carry your own helmet for comfort)

Mechanical Backup

Entire travel from Leh to Leh by tempo traveler/cab (For Tempo Traveler Option)

Stay for 6 nights – 4 nights in a hotel at Leh, 1 night in a Hotel at Nubra Valley, 1 night in camps at Pangong Tso on a triple/quad sharing basis

A total of 12 meals – 1 meal Day 1 (D) + 2 meals Day 2 (B + D) + 2 meals Day 3 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 4 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 5 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 6 (B+D) + 1 meal Day 7 (B)

Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.

Team Captain throughout the trip

An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency

Airport pick or drop. (Private taxi won't be provided, taxis will be available on pre-decided slots time as per the Flights timings of combined group).

All inner line permits for the trip - Change to- Environmental fees as applicable.

Hemis festival entry tickets for 2 Days

Exclusions

GST (5%) is applicable extra.

Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.

Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc

Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Any damage to the bike except engine damage must be borne by the client.

INR 5,000/- as security for the bike.

Other Info

Must Carry

Authentic Government ID Card
Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
Personal Medicines (if any)