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7 Days – Ladakh with Turtuk Village Tour Package
6 Nights / 7 Days
Leh – Sham Valley – Khardung La –
Nubra Valley – Turtuk – Pangong Lake – Leh
Tour Overview
This 7 Days Ladakh with Turtuk tour brings you the best of high-altitude landscapes, Ladakhi culture, and remote Himalayan villages. From the monasteries of Leh and the scenic Sham Valley drive to crossing Khardung La Pass into the magical Nubra Valley, each day offers a new experience. A unique highlight of this itinerary is the visit to Turtuk Village – one of India’s northernmost villages near the Pakistan border, known for its Balti culture and apricot orchards. The tour ends with a breathtaking stay at Pangong Lake before returning to Leh.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Leh City – Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & local markets.
- Visit Sham Valley attractions: Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib & Sangam Point.
- Drive across Khardung La Pass – one of the world’s highest motorable roads.
- Experience Nubra Valley sand dunes & optional Bactrian camel ride.
- Full-day excursion to Turtuk Village near the LOC.
- Enjoy a night stay at stunning Pangong Lake via Shyok route.
- Smooth private transfers & experienced local driver.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Leh Airport and meet our representative for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. The first day is reserved for acclimatization to Ladakh’s high altitude. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa for panoramic sunset views over the Leh valley.
Overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, begin your excursion to Sham Valley. Visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and witness the gravity-defying phenomenon at Magnetic Hill. Continue to Sangam Point where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet.
Return to Leh for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft). Enjoy spectacular top-of-the-world views and continue toward Nubra.
Visit Diskit Monastery for a stunning panorama of the valley and Hunder Sand Dunes, where you may enjoy an optional camel ride on the double-humped Bactrian camels.
Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Proceed toward Turtuk Village, one of India’s last villages before the Pakistan border. Explore its apricot orchards, traditional Balti homes, historic mosques, and scenic mountain landscapes.
Return to Nubra Valley for dinner and a peaceful night stay.
After breakfast, take the scenic drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok. The route offers dramatic landscapes and river valleys.
On arrival, marvel at the changing shades of blue that Pangong Lake is famous for. Enjoy an evening under the clear Ladakh skies.
Overnight stay at Pangong (camp).
Wake up to a serene sunrise at Pangong Lake. After breakfast, drive back to Leh via the high-altitude Changla Pass.
Arrive in Leh by afternoon and enjoy free time for rest or shopping.
Overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your return flight. Your 7 Days Ladakh with Turtuk Village tour concludes with unforgettable Himalayan memories.
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Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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