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EASTERN HORIZONS

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Duration

8-9 Days

Min Age

14 +

Tour Type

Adventure. Fun

Location

Ladakh, Leh, PIN 194101 IN

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Overview

The Eastern Ladakh Expedition is crafted for travelers seeking Ladakh’s most remote and untouched landscapes. This journey explores the vast Changthang Plateau, high-altitude lakes, and isolated frontier villages while maintaining a gradual acclimatization pace.

Beginning in Leh, the route first explores the cultural heritage of the Indus Valley before heading deep into eastern Ladakh toward the pristine Tso Moriri. The journey continues across remote high-altitude plains to Hanle, famous for its dark skies and observatory, before reaching the iconic Pangong Tso.

Highlights: Indus Valley monasteries, Changthang plateau landscapes, Tso Moriri lake near Korzok village, Hanle monastery and stargazing skies, Rezang La frontier region, Pangong Tso lake, and Chang La pass return to Leh.

Included/Exclude

  • Double / Twin Accommodation

  • Breakfast & Dinner (MAP)

  • Tea / Coffee Service

  • Inner Line Permits

  • Leh Airport Transfers

  • Tempo Traveller (6+ Pax)

  • Private Vehicle (1–6 Pax)

  • Sightseeing & Transfers

  • 24/7 Local Assistance

  • Oxygen Cylinder Support

  • Entry & Environmental Fees

  • Unmentioned Expenses

  • Delay / Weather Costs

  • Tips & Porter Charges

  • Single Room Supplement

  • Single Room Supplement

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Laundry / Personal Expenses

  • Travel Insurance

  • Entry Fees & Activities

  • Airfare Tickets

  • Lunch Meals

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Leh (3,500 m) – Acclimatization

Terrain Level: Easy

Arrival at Leh airport followed by transfer to the hotel. The day is kept light to allow proper acclimatization to the high altitude.

If energy permits, enjoy a gentle evening walk in Leh market.

Optional Visits:
Shanti Stupa
Leh Palace

Rest, hydrate well, and prepare for the journey into eastern Ladakh.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 02 Indus Valley Cultural Exploration

Distance: 70–80 km Duration: 5–6 Hours Terrain Level: Easy

Explore the fertile Indus Valley, home to some of Ladakh’s most important monasteries and historic sites.

Visits:
Thiksey Monastery
Hemis Monastery
Shey Palace
Stok Palace (optional)

A culturally rich yet relaxed day helping gradual acclimatization before entering the remote Changthang region.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 03 Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang

Distance: 220 km Duration: 7–8 Hours Terrain Level: Remote High Altitude

Drive toward the Changthang Plateau via Upshi and Chumathang hot springs. After crossing Mahe Bridge checkpoint, the landscape opens into vast high-altitude plains.

Arrive at the pristine:

Tso Moriri (4,522 m) near Korzok village.

Enjoy a quiet evening beside the lake surrounded by dramatic Himalayan scenery.

Overnight in Korzok.

Day 04 Tso Moriri Exploration

Distance: 70–80 km Duration: 5–6 Hours Terrain Level: Easy

Explore the fertile Indus Valley, home to some of Ladakh’s most important monasteries and historic sites.

Visits:
Thiksey Monastery
Hemis Monastery
Shey Palace
Stok Palace (optional)

A culturally rich yet relaxed day helping gradual acclimatization before entering the remote Changthang region.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 05 Tso Moriri – Hanle

Distance: 160 km Duration: 6–7 Hours Terrain Level: Remote & Isolated

Drive across the wide landscapes of the Changthang region via Namshang La and high grazing plains.

Arrive at Hanle village.

Visits:
Hanle Monastery
Outer area of the Indian Astronomical Observatory (subject to permission)

Hanle is famous for its exceptionally dark skies, ideal for stargazing.

Overnight in Hanle.

Day 06 Hanle Exploration

Terrain Level: Easy / Slow Day

Spend a relaxed day exploring Hanle village and the surrounding plateau landscapes.

Experiences:
Sunrise over the Changthang plains
Village walks
Nomadic landscapes
Optional short drives toward border region roads (permit dependent)

Evening stargazing under one of India’s clearest night skies.

Overnight in Hanle.

Day 07 Hanle – Pangong Tso

Distance: 170–180 km Duration: 6–7 Hours Terrain Level: Remote High Altitude

Drive across the dramatic landscapes of eastern Ladakh via the Rezang La region and the Chushul plains.

Arrive at Pangong Tso (4,350 m), one of Ladakh’s most iconic high-altitude lakes.

Enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake as the colors change with the setting sun.

Overnight near Pangong Lake.

Day 08 Pangong – Leh via Chang La

Distance: 160 km Duration: 5–6 Hours Terrain Level: High Mountain Pass

Return to Leh via Chang La Pass (5,360 m), passing through the villages of Durbuk, Tangtse, and Sakti.

Arrive in Leh by afternoon.

Evening free for cafés, market exploration, or rest after the remote highland journey.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 09 Departure from Leh

After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for your onward journey.

Your expedition concludes with unforgettable memories of Ladakh’s remote lakes, high plateaus, and the untouched landscapes of the eastern Himalayas.

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