Customer reviews
4.9
- Tour code
THT#08
- Start
Leh Airport
- End
Leh Airport
- Group size
2 – 12 Pax
- Validity
Apr – Sep
- Altitude
Up to 19,024 ft
- Meals
B/L or D
- Free cancel
30+ days
About
Highlights
- Umling La Pass (19,024 ft): Stand on the highest motorable road in the world — a once-in-a-lifetime achievement at extreme altitude
- Hanle Dark Sky Reserve: Spend two nights under some of the clearest, darkest skies in Asia — perfect for stargazing and astrophotography
- Pangong Lake Overnight: Camp beside the famous colour-changing lake at 14,000 ft
- Turtuk Border Village: Visit India’s last village with Balti heritage and apricot orchards
- Highest Passes Circuit: Cross Khardung La, Chang La, and reach Umling La — three of the world’s highest motorable roads
- All-Inclusive: Accommodation, daily meals, oxygen cylinder (6 days), permits & transfers
Description
Ladakh Above & Beyond takes you to heights that few tours dare to reach. After the classic circuit of Sham Valley, Nubra, Turtuk, and Pangong, this tour turns east into the remote Hanle region — home to India’s highest astronomical observatory and some of the darkest, clearest skies in Asia.
Two nights in Hanle give you time to witness a canopy of stars that most people only see in photographs, then attempt the breathtaking drive to Umling La Pass (19,024 ft) — officially the highest motorable road in the world, surpassing even Bolivia’s Yungas Road. The pass was opened in 2021 and remains one of the most exclusive driving experiences on Earth.
This is the ultimate tour for adventure seekers, sky watchers, and those who want to push the limits of high-altitude travel.
Is Ladakh Above and Beyond the right tour for you?
Ladakh Above and Beyond is best for Ambitious travellers interested in remote routing, Hanle and Umling La-style high-altitude goals.
| Duration | 8N / 9D |
|---|---|
| Region | Ladakh |
| Pacing | Expedition |
| Best for | Ambitious travellers interested in remote routing, Hanle and Umling La-style high-altitude goals. |
| Core route | Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Hanle, Umling La sector and return routing. |
| Main difference | Most suitable for travellers wanting the ambitious high-altitude extension beyond classic Ladakh. |
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Itinerary
Ladakh Above & Beyond
Duration: 08 Nights | 09 Days
Destinations: Leh, Sham Valley, Khardung La, Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Hanle & Umling La
Best Time: April – October
Validity: April – September 2026
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nubra Valley
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nubra Valley
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Pangong Lake
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hanle
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hanle
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Leh
Pricing
Cost per person (INR) — twin sharing. Valid April–September 2026.
Innova (Non AC)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | S. Deluxe | Semi Luxury | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min 02 | ₹59,346 | ₹63,156 | ₹66,966 | ₹73,518 | ₹1,05,612 | ₹1,32,804 |
| Min 04 | ₹38,650 | ₹42,460 | ₹46,270 | ₹52,822 | ₹84,916 | ₹1,12,108 |
| Min 06 | ₹31,751 | ₹35,561 | ₹39,371 | ₹45,923 | ₹78,017 | ₹1,05,209 |
Tempo Traveller (Non AC)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | S. Deluxe | Semi Luxury | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min 06 | ₹36,903 | ₹40,713 | ₹44,523 | ₹51,075 | ₹83,169 | ₹1,10,361 |
| Min 08 | ₹32,089 | ₹35,899 | ₹39,709 | ₹46,261 | ₹78,355 | ₹1,05,547 |
| Min 10 | ₹30,573 | ₹34,383 | ₹38,193 | ₹44,745 | ₹76,839 | ₹1,04,031 |
| Min 12 | ₹29,591 | ₹33,401 | ₹37,211 | ₹43,763 | ₹75,857 | ₹1,03,049 |
Extra Child (with bed)
From ₹16,576 – ₹54,956
Child Without Bed (5–11 yrs)
From ₹12,824 – ₹40,444
* 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
- 02 Night accommodation in Hanle
- 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 tour reaches 19,024 ft. Carry extreme warm clothing even in summer. Prepaid SIMs do not work. There is no mobile network at Hanle. Reach airport 2 hours early.
Book this tour
Reach the highest motorable road in the world — book today!
How to enquire: To request current seasonal pricing, hotel category options, vehicle availability or a formal itinerary quote for Ladakh Above & Beyond (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.
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Customer reviews
Rajat Malhotra
Umling La Trip, July 2025“Standing at Umling La Pass was surreal — the road just keeps climbing until there is nothing around you except mountains and sky. Our driver from ATARA was experienced and calm, which really mattered at that altitude.”
Priya Nambiar
Astrophotography Tour, August 2025“The night sky at Hanle is unlike anything I have ever seen. The Milky Way was bright enough to cast shadows. Two nights there meant I got plenty of time for astrophotography. ATARA arranged everything including special area permits.”
Anmol Kapoor
Adventure Trip, June 2025“This tour has it all — high passes, gorgeous lakes, remote desert camps, stargazing, and the thrill of the highest road in the world. Worth every rupee. Oxygen support from Day 3 made the altitude manageable.”
