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The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour gets away from everyday life and into an unforgettable region. Travel to a faraway land where the soaring western Himalayas have the power to block city noise and everyday dilemmas and transport you to a world full of natural bliss. On this guided Nubra Valley Trekking Tour, you'll wind along the enchanting paths spanning northern India's Ladakh—the region where an outdoor oasis, tailor-made for hiking enthusiasts, awaits.

Amid the drop-dead gorgeous scenery in Nubra Valley, trekkers will encounter cultural highlights, such as Tibetan monasteries exploding with ancient tales and villages brimming with uninhibited charm. Engrave the beginning and end of your days and nights in the Himalayan wild with cozy hotel evenings and sightseeing excursions. The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour is not one to miss!

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Nubra Valley Trekking Tour

Experience the dramatic scenery of Ladakh backyard on foot
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(101 reviews)
15 days from $1,198USD
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Duration
15 days
Season
Apr-Sep
Activity
Trekking
Type
Guided, Private
Accommodation
Hotels and camping
Difficulty
Very Hard (5/5)
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The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour gets away from everyday life and into an unforgettable region. Travel to a faraway land where the soaring western Himalayas have the power to block city noise and everyday dilemmas and transport you to a world full of natural bliss. On this guided Nubra Valley Trekking Tour, you'll wind along the enchanting paths spanning northern India's Ladakh—the region where an outdoor oasis, tailor-made for hiking enthusiasts, awaits.

Amid the drop-dead gorgeous scenery in Nubra Valley, trekkers will encounter cultural highlights, such as Tibetan monasteries exploding with ancient tales and villages brimming with uninhibited charm. Engrave the beginning and end of your days and nights in the Himalayan wild with cozy hotel evenings and sightseeing excursions. The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour is not one to miss!

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Trip highlights

Discover villages tucked into the Nubra Valley on your trek, including the secret gem of barley and wheat fields, Hunder Dok.

Spend your days trekking along varied terrain with breathtaking alpine views, then relaxing nights tenting in the wild.

Explore cultural highlights and architectural masterpieces before and after your trek, such as the Thikse Gompa and Leh Palace.

Enjoy a relaxing, leisure day in the thick of your trekking adventure at Sniu Sumdo, where you’ll spend time at the lake enjoying a picnic lunch.

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Day 1
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Transfer to Leh
To start your trekking tour of the Nubra Valley, you’ll meet a tour representative at Delhi airport and then transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Leh. Arrive in the joint capital of Ladakh soon afterwards. Note that you’ve just landed at 3,500m above sea level, so it may take your body some time to get used to the thinner air. If you’re up to it, opt to explore the Leh Market, which sits under the imposing shadow of the Leh Palace. Fun fact: Leh is home to one of the last remaining Tibetan Buddhist populations! Then, enjoy a relaxing night at your hotel.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Leh (3,500m / 11,482ft)
Included Meals Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
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Explore Thikse Gompa, Shey Village, Shanti Stupa
Wake up before the sun paints the sky with golden hues and head to Thikse Gompa. Witness the monks gathering for their prayer ritual (Puja). Admire the 12-story monastery complex as the sun rises before heading to a local restaurant for breakfast, and then enjoy a 2-hour stroll to the former ancient capital of Ladakh, Shey. Marvel at the array of Chorten dotting the tiny village. After lunch at the hotel, you’ll head to the ever-so towering Leh Palace. Complete your sightseeing tour with a visit to the Shanti Stupa, an architectural wonder that emulates an artistic masterpiece.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Leh (3,500m / 11,482ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
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Drive to Nubra Valley
After breakfast, hop in your mode of transportation for a 5-6-hour drive to Nubra Valley. En route, you’ll pass a surplus of remarkable views, especially when you reach Khardungla Pass, the world’s highest drivable road. Eventually, the scenery will unfold into Shyok Valley. Shortly after, you’ll cross a bridge, and Nubra Valley will envelop you. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Tegar or Kyegar (local name). Check-in at either Hunder Camp or a local hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon basking and relaxing in the nearby Panamik Hot Springs.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel or camp in Hunder (3,048m / 10,000ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
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Day trip to Deskit
Enjoy breakfast before heading to the headquarters of Nubra Valley, Deskit. Check out the 515-year-old monastery towering over the valley. Go back to Hunder and look out for Bactrian camels. You may even get a chance to ride one! Later on, visit a 265-year-old monastery, Samstanling Monastery, before the end of the day.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel or camp in Hunder (3,048m / 10,000ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
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Begin the trek
Get ready for your first day of hiking on this tour. Twist through the ravine until you reach Skarchen, where shepherd’s huts dot the land. Catch a glimpse of Saser Kangri, the dramatic peak that soars at 7,600 meters. After it all, spend the night in the wild, next to the confluence of two rivers.
Distance 6 hours
Overnight Location Camping in Skarchen (3,800m / 12,467ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
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Hike to Hunder Dok
Today’s hike winds along a 2-hour-long path in the ravine to Wachan village crossing. From here, begin climbing up until you reach the village of Dok Yongma. Pass through lush fields coated in green until you get to the hidden town of Hunder Dok. You’ll find it strange that a village the size of Hunder Dok sits tucked into the Himalayas. Admire the fields of barley, wheat, and potatoes spanning the land here.
Distance 5 hours
Overnight Location Camping in Hunder Dok (3,700m / 12,139ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
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Hike to Tanglasgo
Begin your trek with a charming walk along the bubbling stream, which carries you out of the village. Shortly after, you’ll come across a junction for two valleys, Thanglasgo and Snui Sumdo. Head towards Thanglasgo and follow a stream. After a gradual ascent, you’ll reach your destination for the night. Look out for yak, sheep, and goats roaming the land!
Distance 5-6 hours
Overnight Location Camping in Tanglasgo (3,700m / 12,139ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
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Hike to Sniu Sumdo
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to Sniu Sumdo! Keep your eye out for blue sheep, marmots, and more woodland creatures scattered across the land. Today you will reach 4,400m above sea level.
Distance 5-6 hours
Overnight Location Camping in Sniu Sumdo (4,400m / 14,435ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
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Relax in Sniu Sumdo
Rest your feet today and enjoy basking in the surroundings around Sniu Sumdo. You will embark on a short walk to the nearby lake for a chilled-out picnic lunch.
Distance None
Overnight Location Camping in Sniu Sumdo (4,400m / 14,435ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
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Hike to Jhingmoche
Get ready to climb to 4, 500m above sea level on your hike from Sniu Sumdo to Jhingmoche. Meander across pastures and along a stream until you reach your campground for the night.
Distance 5 hours
Overnight Location Camping in Jhingmoche (4,560m / 14,960ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
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Hike to Lasermo North Base
Embark on a romantic journey through flowers, meadows, and spots with rocks as you trek along the Hundar stream. Pass by the men and women residing in the shepherd's huts with their cows, sheep, and goats.
Distance 5-6 hours
Overnight Location Camping at Lasermo North Base (4,800m / 15,470ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
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Hike to Lasermo South Base
Get ready for your longest hike today, one that takes you to 5,400m above sea level when you cross the Lasermo Pass. Admire the magnificent, breathtaking views of the jet-high peaks and Indus valley sprawled below from the pass. This trail traverses challenging moraines, making it essential to wake up early, so that the ponies accompanying you can trod across the glacier before the ice and snow start to melt.
Distance 6-7 hours
Overnight Location Camping at Lasermo South Base (4,700m / 15,419ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13
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Transfer to Leh
Today marks your last day in the thick of Nubra Valley! Finish the trek in Morobok before transferring back to Leh. Stop by a monastery in the Dregung Kargut sect. After the monastery, continue your drive back to Leh. Enjoy a well-earned, cozy night in a warm, comfortable hotel.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Leh (3,500m / 11,482ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
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Relax in Leh
Spend your last full day of this tour at your leisure exploring Leh or resting your feet at the hotel – your choice!
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Leh (3,500m / 11,482ft)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15
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Fly to Delhi
Say goodbye to Leh and fly to Delhi, where you will be picked at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Then it’s off to wherever you’re headed next!
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided trekking tour to Ladakh in India is always run as a private tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.

Prices below are per person:

  • Guided Groups of 2: from $1,385USD per person

  • Guided Groups of 3: from $1,292USD per person

  • Guided Groups of 4-6: from $1,198USD per person

  • Guided Groups of 7+: on request
What’s included

Meals

14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, and 14 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 14 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation is included for transfers to different locations, pick-up, and drop-off spots throughout the tour. Please note that the local return flight tickets to and from Delhi are not included and can be booked during the booking process (approx $216 USD per person)

Also Included

  • Guide
  • Camping and permit fees
  • Trekking arrangements: tents, cook, ponies, helpers, one-inch mattresses
  • Toilet tent

Not included

  • Flights to and from Delhi and to and from Leh
  • Accommodations before and after the tour in Delhi
  • Tour guide gratuity
  • Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
  • Sleeping bag

Optional Extras

  • Flights between Delhi and Leh - $216 per person (prices vary based on availability)
  • Sleeping bag rental – approximately $13 per day

Accommodation for Nubra Valley Trekking Tour

This tour will have you staying in a combination of hotels and alpine tents at overnight campsites. When you’re not camping, expect to stay in a 3-star hotel. The hotel provided comes with modern amenities that elevate your comfort. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can always upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of {price currency="USD" value="259"} to have a private room in a hotel. It’s also possible to match single travellers up.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Nubra Valley Trekking Tour?

We rate this tour as a 5 / 5. This tour travels through some rugged, challenging terrain at a high altitude. Those with hiking experience and good fitness will be able to get the most out of the tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to India?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Nubra Valley Trekking Tour?

14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, and 14 dinners are included on this tour.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Delhi to start this tour?

You can fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where you will be met by your guide.

Is the Nubra Valley Trekking Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide speaks English.

Where does the Nubra Valley Trekking Tour end?

The tour ends in Delhi. On your last day, you will fly from Leh to Delhi, where you can fly home.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to India?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for India?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to India for this tour?

The best time to travel to Ladakh in India for trekking is from April to September. The summer months (July and August) tend to provide the warmest weather for hiking.

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