5N/6D Ladakh Ancient Routes

Take amongst the most beautiful flights over the Himalayan ranges, we urge you to take a window seat to observe the landscape change below you from the great Indian plains as you depart New Delhi to Alpine green mountains as you fly over Himachal into the Cold desert of Ladakh where the starkness of the mountains humbles you.

At the airport, you will meet your chaperone who is well-versed in the landscape of this region. A short 01-hour drive along the Indus River brings us to our hotel in Lower Ladakh. As we have had an altitude shift from 300m to 3000m, it is imperative that we acclimatize and take it easy, allowing our body to adjust to this shift, so spend the afternoon reading a book taking a nap or just soaking the landscape.
Lunch amidst an apricot & apple Orchard.

In the evening take a Momo making class to begin our immersion into this land. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner under the stars at the hotel.

Stay at Nimmu house (Heritage rooms) in Nimmu.

Wake up for a Pranayama class in the in-house yogashala. Meet with your Buddhist scholar guide for breakfast to understand the simplistic teachings within the complex philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism, before we make our way to one of the most important temple complexes in Ladakh.

Local Ladakhi lunch at Alchi Kitchen by Chef Nilza, before we make our way back to Nimmu. Afternoon at leisure, before we head out for an evening walk through the village to understand the Ladakhi way of life. Dinner at the hotel.

Stay at Nimmu house (Heritage rooms) in Nimmu.

After an early breakfast at the resort say goodbye to your hosts at Nimmu house and start the mesmerizing journey to Nubra Valley. A journey of 180 km tracing an important part of the ancient Silk Route. Arrive at Desert Himalaya Resort in Nubra Valley where a gastronomical feast awaits you.

Enjoy your farm-to-table lunch prepared by the chefs at the resort. After relaxing for a while at the resort drive to Hunder Sand Dunes situated at 07 km from the Resort.

It’s unbelievable, when one thinks of it, that a desert could exist at so high an altitude! Equally surprising is the sight of the double-humped Bactrian camels, whose two humps enable them to develop resistance to cold, drought & high altitudes.

Taking a ride on these double-humped camels which gently make their way among the white dunes, with poplar trees dotting the landscape & the pleasing murmur of the River Shyok flowing nearby, it all makes for a memorable experience. As the evening approaches and the barren mountains are covered with the crimson hues of the sun, you wonder how such a place could exist in this mad chaotic world of ours. Dinner under the star-studded sky with a bonfire at the Resort.

Stay at Desert Himalaya Resort (Premium Tent/Campervan) in Diskit.

Get up early in the morning to visit the Diskit monastery and witness the morning prayer ceremony of the resident monks. Belonging to the Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect, parts of the monastery, which houses 120 resident monks, are about 760 years old. Return to the resort for a hearty breakfast. Post breakfast start the journey back to Leh via Warila pass (5312 Mts), the most scenic route with the best views of Shyok River. Nature has not been rearranged by the human hand here.

Descend the road from the pass and reach Chemrey monastery. An important centre of Buddhist learning, the monastery attracts a large number of tourists because of its picturesque location. The monastery was founded in 1664 AD and currently 20 monks
reside here.

Experience a farm-to-table lunch prepared by a local family in Sakti village with local organic produce.
Continue driving to reach Leh market to avail your last chance to buy souvenirs for your loved ones back home. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset at a riverside farmhouse Drinks and farewell dinner with a bonfire along the banks of the river Indus. Stay at Riverland Luxury Farmstay in Choglamsar.

Wake up to the sound of the river flowing nearby. Go for a walk alongside the River Indus. A hearty breakfast awaits you at the farmhouse. Post breakfast leave for a visit to the Pashmina Factory in Coglamsar village. It is a matter of great pride that Pashmina, one of the finest fabrics in the world, originates from the Changthang region of Eastern Ladakh. Later drive to Leh for a heritage walk of Old Leh Town.

Enjoy lunch with local delicacies at Tibetan Kitchen restaurant on Fort Road in the Leh market area. Post lunch visit Leh market to avail your last chance to buy souvenirs for your loved ones back home. The Leh Main Market is one of the most attractive and energetic places in Ladakh. You can get everything from jewellery to clothes, groceries, to local street food. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset at riverside farmhouse Drinks and farewell dinner with a bonfire along the banks of the river Indus.

Stay at Riverland Luxury Farmstay in Choglamsar.

On time transfer to Leh airport to fly back home with memories of our homeland, until this land calls upon you again.

Nimmu : Stay at Nimmu house (Heritage rooms) in Nimmu.

Nubra: Stay at Premium tent / Campervan at Desert Himalaya Resort

Leh : stay in Riverview suite at Riverland Luxury Farmstay

• We will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
• In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out the best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory views from vendor partners. 
• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive a 100% refund.

• Full Refund– If cancelled before 15 days of the scheduled date
• No Refund– If cancelled within 15 days of the scheduled date

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at the site, no refund will be applicable. To avoid inconvenience to other travellers, the expedition will continue in such cases and participants will have to make their arrangements if they continue their stay.

• 100% at the time of booking.

Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.

In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply

• The transportation during this trip will be provided based on the group size and the vehicle selected as per your choice. The available options are NAC Innova/Xylo/Ertiga or Tempo Traveller Since Ladakh is a rough terrain, only the vehicles with high ground clearance are used here. 

• Please read the product detail page carefully for things to carry for the trip.

• There is no age and weight limit for Ladakh as long as there is no medical history or condition involved. Please consult your doctor before visiting the trip.

The accommodations will be provided

• 02 nights stay in Heritage room at Nimmu House, Nimmu.
• 01-night stay in a Premium tent / Campervan at Desert Himalaya Resort, Nubra.
• 01 night stay in Riverview suite at Riverland Luxury Farmstay, Leh.

Breakfast and dinner are included in the trip from Lunch on Day 01 to Breakfast on Day 06.

Experiential meals outside Hotels/Resorts as mentioned in the itinerary viz.

• Lunch at Alchi Kitchen in Alchi on day 02
• Lunch at a local village house in Sakti village on day 04
• Lunch at Tibetan Kitchen Restaurant in Leh on Day 05.

• The local permits required will be arranged by our vendor partner however a valid ID proof, address proof and booking confirmation email are required.

• The best and fastest way to reach Leh is by getting a direct flight from Delhi to Leh. The duration for the same is 1 hour and 15 mins.

Below are the additional charges that may incur and are not included in the package cost:  

• Personal expenses 
• Any detours that you may take or places that you visit which are not a part of the itinerary. 
• Entry fees of any attractions.  

• Full Refund- If cancelled 15 Days before departure 
• No Refund- If cancelled within 15 Days of departure 

If participants are unable or refuse to go through with the experience at the site, no refund will be applicable.

To avoid inconvenience to other travellers, the expedition will continue in such cases and participants will have to make their arrangements if they continue their stay.

• The payment policy is “100% at booking.

• In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses must be borne by the traveller. 

• This trip is the best way to explore Leh Ladakh with family and friends without the hardships of riding on your own. You can easily enjoy this trip with ample time for sightseeing. Thus it is a very easy trip to enjoy.

• Each day you will be taking a drive for 4-5 hours and enjoying the surreal beauty of Leh in all its glory. 

• You can enjoy river rafting, camping, double-humped camel ride and ATV rides during this trip at your expense. It is not a part of the package but can be customized as per the traveller’s request. 

• If you are visiting during the summer season, the initial months will let you see the snow on the trails that is melting from the mountains. During monsoon season, there might be sudden showers but not snow. 

• AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness is caused by quick exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitudes. Symptoms of AMS include nausea, fatigue, rapid heart rate and headache to name a few.  
• In case of any symptoms, please inform your tour marshal immediately, if there is any discomfort and oxygen levels drop, a Backup oxygen cylinder is provided as an immediate relief and the customer is taken to the nearest hospital and moved to a lower altitude region. Once the doctor certifies that you are fit to travel, you can resume the trip or you will be advised to travel back home.

• Any changes in your schedule pertaining to airlines or transportation will result in a change in the entire itinerary. The operator will suggest the best alternative possible in this case. However, a refund for any missed inclusions will not be provided and any extra cost incurred to rearrange the itinerary will be borne by the traveller. 

• In case of any query/complaint, you can contact us.

• In case of any modification required, you can contact us.

• For discounts on group booking, please contact us.