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Across the Silk Route: Ladakh

: 08 Nights | 09 Days Ladakh

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2,394 reviews
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  • Tour code

    THT#09

  • Start

    Leh Airport

  • End

    Leh Airport

  • Group size

    2 – 12 Pax

  • Validity

    Apr – Sep

  • Altitude

    Up to 18,390 ft

  • Meals

    B/L or D

  • Free cancel

    30+ days

About

Highlights

  • Complete Ladakh Circuit: The only tour that covers Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Pangong Lake, Hanle dark sky reserve, Tso Moriri, and Tso Kar in a single trip
  • Three Lakes: Camp at Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, and pass by Tso Kar — the three jewels of the Changthang plateau
  • Ancient Silk Route: Follow the trade paths of ancient caravans through Nubra Valley and the Shyok River corridor
  • Hanle Dark Sky: One night under some of the clearest skies in Asia, beside India’s highest observatory
  • Turtuk Border Village: Visit India’s last village with Balti culture and apricot orchards
  • All-Inclusive: Accommodation, daily meals, oxygen cylinder (6 days), permits & transfers

Description

Across the Silk Route is the most comprehensive Ladakh tour we offer. It follows the ancient trade routes that once connected India to Central Asia, covering every major highlight of the region in a single grand circuit.

After the classic Sham Valley sightseeing and the Nubra-Turtuk-Pangong run, the tour heads into the remote eastern sector — first to Hanle for a night of extraordinary stargazing, then south to Tso Moriri (a pristine 28 km lake with Korzok village), and back via Tso Kar (the White Salt Lake) and Tanglang La Pass.

This tour is ideal for travellers who have limited leave and want to see everything Ladakh has to offer in one go — desert dunes, border villages, blue lakes, dark skies, salt flats, and nomads — all connected by some of the highest roads on Earth.

Quick answer

Is Across the Silk Route: Ladakh the right tour for you?

Across the Silk Route: Ladakh is best for Travellers wanting Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar in one route.

Duration 8N / 9D
Region Ladakh
Pacing Grand circuit
Best for Travellers wanting Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar in one route.
Core route Leh, Sham Valley, Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar.
Main difference Broadest Ladakh circuit for travellers who want lakes, border villages, dark skies and salt flats.
Planning note: Long remote sectors and limited network make this better for prepared travellers, not rushed first-timers.

Photos

Ladakh mountain road along the ancient Silk Route
Tso Moriri lake reflections
Nubra Valley desert landscape
Leh city aerial view
Khardung La Pass 18,380 ft

Itinerary

Across the Silk Route: Ladakh
Duration: 08 Nights | 09 Days
Destinations: Leh, Sham Valley, Khardung La, Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri & Tso Kar
Best Time: April – October
Validity: April – September 2026

Arrive Leh Airport. Transfer to hotel for rest and acclimatization at 3,500m.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh

Visit Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers. Evening: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh

Cross Khardung La (18,390 ft) — the gateway pass of the ancient Silk Route that connected Leh to Kashgar. Descend into Nubra Valley, once the resting point for trading caravans. Check in at Hunder.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nubra Valley

Drive to Turtuk along the Shyok River. Explore the Balti village — a former Silk Route trading post — with apricot orchards and a unique cultural heritage. Return to Hunder.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nubra Valley

Bactrian camel rides at Hunder — descendants of Silk Route trading camels. Visit Diskit Monastery. Drive to Pangong Tso via Shyok Valley. Camp beside the 133 km-long lake at 14,000 ft.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Pangong Lake

Sunrise at Pangong. Drive south through the Changthang plateau to Hanle (14,764 ft), home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. After dinner, experience one of the best stargazing skies in Asia.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hanle

Drive through the remote Changthang highlands to Tso Moriri Lake (14,000 ft). This pristine lake is 28 km long and 8 km wide, a designated wetland reserve and breeding ground for bar-headed geese, crested grebes, and brown-headed gulls. The tiny village of Korzok with its ancient gompa sits beside the lake.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Tso Moriri

Visit Korzok village. Continue to Tso Kar (the White Salt Lake) — watch for Changpa nomads with pashmina goat herds. The scenic drive continues over Tanglang La Pass back to Leh, completing the great Ladakh circuit.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh

End of the tour! Transfer to Leh Airport. Reach at least 2 hours early.

Pricing

Cost per person (INR) — twin sharing. Valid April–September 2026.

Innova (Non AC)

GroupStandardDeluxeS. DeluxeSemi LuxuryLuxuryPremium
Min 02₹60,435₹64,200₹67,965₹74,430₹1,06,278₹1,33,074
Min 04₹39,435₹43,200₹46,965₹53,430₹85,278₹1,12,074
Min 06₹32,435₹36,200₹39,965₹46,430₹78,278₹1,05,074

Tempo Traveller (Non AC)

GroupStandardDeluxeS. DeluxeSemi LuxuryLuxuryPremium
Min 06₹37,137₹40,902₹44,667₹51,132₹82,980₹1,09,776
Min 08₹32,323₹36,088₹39,853₹46,318₹78,166₹1,04,962
Min 10₹30,807₹34,572₹38,337₹44,802₹76,650₹1,03,446
Min 12₹29,825₹33,590₹37,355₹43,820₹75,668₹1,02,464

Extra Child (with bed)

From ₹17,076 – ₹56,456

Child Without Bed (5–11 yrs)

From ₹13,324 – ₹41,444

* Per person, exclusive of airfare & 5% GST. Child below 5 complimentary.

Policy

Price included

  • Assistance upon arrival at Leh Airport
  • 03 Night accommodation in Leh
  • 02 Night accommodation in Nubra Valley
  • 01 Night accommodation at Pangong Lake
  • 01 Night accommodation in Hanle
  • 01 Night accommodation at Tso Moriri
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch OR Dinner
  • 01 Oxygen Cylinder from Day 03 to Day 08 (6 days)
  • All transfers, Toll Tax, Parking, Driver Allowance, Inner Line Permit
  • Airfare & GST (5%)
  • Personal Expenses, Guide fee, Camera fee
  • Travel & Medical Insurance
  • Vehicle on leisure days; weather/road block costs

Cancellation

  • 30+ days: No fee
  • 15–30 days: 25%
  • Within 15 days: 50%
  • Within 7 days: No refund

Travel tips

This is an 8-night expedition. Pack for extreme cold. No mobile network at Pangong, Hanle, and Tso Moriri. Prepaid SIMs do not work anywhere in Ladakh. Reach airport 2 hours early.

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Book this tour

The ultimate Ladakh circuit — see everything in one grand tour!

How to enquire: To request current seasonal pricing, hotel category options, vehicle availability or a formal itinerary quote for Across the Silk Route Ladakh 8N/9D, use Request Callback, WhatsApp or the contact form. Share travel dates, traveller count, pickup city and preferred stay category so ATARA can respond with route-wise options.

Testimonials

Customer reviews

Suresh Varma

Grand Circuit, July 2025

“I wanted to see everything Ladakh has to offer in one trip, and this tour delivered. From the sand dunes of Nubra to the dark skies of Hanle to the pristine silence of Tso Moriri — every day was completely different. ATARA made the logistics seamless.”

Meenakshi Sharma

Photography Tour, August 2025

“Three lakes in 9 days! Pangong for the blue, Tso Moriri for the reflections, and Tso Kar for the white salt shores. The stargazing at Hanle was an unexpected bonus. Best photography tour I have ever done.”

Arjun Deshmukh

Family Trip, June 2025

“We chose this tour because we wanted the complete Ladakh experience. Every day brought new landscapes. The Silk Route history at Nubra and Turtuk was fascinating for the kids. Oxygen support from Day 3 kept everyone comfortable.”

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This is the most comprehensive Ladakh circuit — covering Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Pangong Lake, Hanle dark sky reserve, Tso Moriri lake, and Tso Kar salt lake in a single trip. No other tour covers this much ground.

Three: Pangong Tso (the colour-changing lake), Tso Moriri (a pristine 28 km wildlife lake), and Tso Kar (the White Salt Lake). Together, they are the three jewels of the Changthang plateau.

Nubra Valley and the Shyok River corridor were part of the ancient Silk Route connecting India to Central Asia. Traders carried silk, spices, and stones through Khardung La to reach Kashgar. Turtuk was a key Balti trading post. This tour follows those same paths.

Families with children above 10 years can attempt this tour. The altitude (18,390 ft) and long driving days (7-9 hours) make it challenging for younger children. Oxygen is provided from Day 3.

Leh has 4G coverage. Nubra has intermittent signal. Pangong, Hanle, and Tso Moriri have zero mobile network. BSNL postpaid may work in some areas. Prepaid SIMs do not work in Ladakh. Inform family before leaving for remote sectors.
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