8 Days – Ladakh with Hemis Festival Tour

8 Days – Ladakh with Hemis Festival Tour

7 Nights / 8 Days Leh – Nubra – Turtuk – Pangong Lake – Leh

Tour Overview

This Ladakh journey blends the region’s natural beauty with its most vibrant cultural celebration—the famous Hemis Festival. Explore Leh’s monasteries, cross the world-famous Khardungla Pass, ride a double-humped camel in Nubra Valley, visit the border village of Turtuk, and witness the surreal colors of Pangong Lake. The highlight is attending the Hemis Festival, known for masked Cham dances and ancient Buddhist rituals.

Tour Highlights:

  • Attend the world-famous Hemis Festival with Cham masked dance.
  • Drive across Khardungla Pass, one of the highest motorable roads.
  • Explore Nubra’s sand dunes and enjoy a double-humped camel ride.
  • Visit the border village of Turtuk with its unique Balti culture.
  • Stay beside the stunning high-altitude Pangong Lake.
  • Discover ancient monasteries including Diskit, Hemis & Thiksey.
  • Experience local Ladakhi markets, food, and culture.

Detailed Itinerary

You will be welcomed at Leh Airport and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude. Take it slow and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Hemis Monastery to attend the vibrant Hemis Festival, celebrated in honor of Guru Padmasambhava. Witness the sacred Cham masked dance performed by monks symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

Later, visit Thiksey Monastery, known for its 12-storey complex and impressive Maitreya Buddha statue.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Drive through Khardungla Pass, one of the world’s highest motorable passes. Continue to Nubra Valley, a high-altitude desert known for its dramatic terrain.

Visit Diskit Monastery before checking into your camp or hotel.

Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, drive to Turtuk, a remote Balti village close to the India–Pakistan border. Explore its traditional homes, farmlands, and unique culture.

Return to Nubra for overnight stay.

Start your morning with a camel ride on Nubra’s cold-desert sand dunes, famous for double-humped Bactrian camels.

Drive back to Leh, stopping en route for lunch. Evening free for market visits and local shopping.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Drive to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass. The journey offers views of wildlife, valleys, and rugged mountains. Pangong’s blue waters set against barren hills create a surreal landscape.

Enjoy the evening by the lakeside and have dinner at your camp.

Overnight stay at Pangong.

Wake up early for sunrise at Pangong Tso. The shifting colors of the lake offer unforgettable views. After breakfast, drive back to Leh.

Spend the evening exploring cafes, markets, or simply relaxing at your hotel.

Overnight stay in Leh.

You will be transferred to Leh Airport for your flight back home. Your Ladakh and Hemis Festival journey ends with cherished memories.

About the Package

Package Includes:

  • Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels.
  • Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
  • Train tickets (as per itinerary).
  • Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Assistance on arrival & departure.

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
  • Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
  • Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
  • Travel insurance.

Children Policy:

  • Children below 5 years stay complimentary (sharing parent’s bed).
  • Extra bed or mattress available at additional cost.
  • Meals for children available on request.
  • Adult supervision required during outdoor activities.
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