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An 8-Day Slow & Cultural Journey Through Ladakh
Mountains
Valleys
Road Trips
Slow Travel
Communities
Relaxing
Adventurous
Romantic
Family-Friendly
Explore Ladakh and Kashmir in
8 Days / 7 Nights
Places you’ll see
Srinagar
Aryan Valley
Sham Valley
Nubra
Pangong
Merak
Leh
Hotel stays
5
Locations
When to go
8
Days
7
Nights
Distance
Day Highlights
Arrive in Srinagar and check into your hotel or heritage homestay
Take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake in the afternoon
Explore Lal Chowk and its historical bazaars
Taste authentic Kashmiri bakery items and street ice cream
Optional sunset walk near Nishat Bagh or Chashme Shahi
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Day Highlights
Begin your road journey towards the lesser-known Aryan Valley
Drive past Zoji La and into the Indus River valley
Enter the remote villages of the Brokpa Dard Aryans
Interact with locals and settle into a traditional homestay
Enjoy a warm local meal and starry skies
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Day Highlights
Visit remote Dardic villages: Dah, Hanu, Garkone, Biama, Darchik
Learn about their floral headgear, ancient customs, and music
Short hikes along the Indus River banks and barley fields
Enjoy a community-led cultural meal or dance (if available)
Optional photography or journaling session in the valley
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Day Highlights
Begin the scenic drive to Leh through Sham Valley
Enroute stop at Lamayuru Moonland and Alchi Monastery
Visit Basgo ruins and Sangam Point (Zanskar–Indus confluence)
Experience Magnetic Hill and stop by Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
Reach Leh and visit Shanti Stupa at twilight
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Cross Khardung La – the famed high-altitude motorable pass
Descend into the sand dunes of Hunder
Visit Diskit Monastery with its giant Buddha statue
Optional Dune Bashing on ATV
Evening around bonfire or stargazing in the valley
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Day Highlights
Drive along the stunning Shyok River
Arrive at Pangong Lake and continue to the quieter Merak Village
Relax by the lakeshore with changing light and colors
Walk through the rustic village and meet locals
Campfire or early rest with starlit lake views
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Day Highlights
Drive back to Leh along the Chang La route
Enroute visit the famous Rancho School
Explore Leh Palace and learn about Ladakhi royal history
Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping at Leh Market
Optional café stop or cultural performance depending on interest
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Local travel to airport
When to go
Winter
Spring
Summer
Monsoon
Autumn
Winter
Temperature
°C
Rain
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Wind
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What’s weather like
What’s included
We believe in clarity no hidden costs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in your package and what falls outside it.
What’s Included
Accommodation in handpicked resorts, homestays, or eco-lodges
Breakfast and Dinner on all days
Private transport with driver: fuel, toll, parking, driver TA included
Oxygen Cylinder, Camping Stove and Utensils and other trip specific supplies
Inner-line Permits
What’s Excluded
Entry tickets unless specified
Meals not mentioned
Tips, snacks, laundry, personal shopping
Emergency medical costs or insurance
Optional/add-on activities beyond itinerary
Guides and experiences not mentioned under inclusions
Enquire Pricing
DO’s & DON’TS
Every place has its own rhythms, traditions, and ways of life. By being mindful of how we dress, interact, and carry ourselves, we show respect to the communities we meet and the environments we pass through.
Do’s
Carry a refillable bottle and cloth bags
Ask before photographing people or homes
Dress modestly in villages
Tip guides and drivers generously when satisfied
Don’ts
Don’t play loud music in natural settings
Don’t touch sacred trees or enter altars uninvited
Don’t use plastic, even packaged snacks
Don’t just take photos, ask their names
Manage your plastic
Support locals’ livelihood
Respect the locals
Travel sustainably
Our values
Travel, connect, care. These aren’t just ideas — it’s about people, purpose, and presence. When we walk gently, listen deeply, and act mindfully, we nurture cultures, protect ecosystems, and shape a more caring future of travel.
Reduce
Waste Wisely
Carry personal towels and essential toiletries
Avoid single-use plastics; bring refillables
Carry back all your trash
Support
Local
Livelihoods
Choose community-run stays and eateries
Buy souvenirs from artisans directly
Engage meaningfully, not just for photos
Respect
the
Local Way of Life
Learn basic greetings and local etiquette
Ask before entering sacred spaces or homes
Go slow — don’t force schedules in remote areas
Minimize Your
Impact
Stick to designated trails during treks
Limit electricity and hot water use in villages
Be mindful of resource consumption
