Ladakh: Nubra Valley Trek

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My first high-altitude hike - the Nubra Valley trek - and all I can say is WOW! With Valerie Parkinson as our tour leader, we were set up for an unforgettable adventure from day one. The incredible cook, knowledgeable guides, and fantastic camp crew made every moment a joy. If you’re thinking of exploring the Nubra Valley, you simply can’t go wrong with this trip. The only challenge now? Deciding on my next adventure!

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15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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New Delhi, India

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Highlights

Survey the tallest mountain range in the world on a sensational flight over the Himalaya

Cross the wild, glaciated Lasermo La for sweeping views of the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges

Travel in jeeps over the Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world

Visit the Diskit Monastery, home to a colourful Buddha statue that’s taller than a house

See rare double-humped Bactrian camels among the dunes of Hundar

Itinerary

Hidden beyond the Ladakh and Karakorum mountains, Nubra Valley awaits those hungry for wilderness and adventure. The "Ladakh: Nubra Valley Trek" is a 15-day challenging trekking tour for experienced explorers seeking untouched beauty. Begin with a breathtaking flight over the Himalaya to Leh, then cross the formidable Khardung La pass—once a Silk Road artery—before trekking deep into the secluded valley. Along the way, encounter rare double-humped Bactrian camels, remote shepherd camps, and the elusive snow leopard. Wild camping and the guidance of award-winning leader Valerie Parkinson on select departures add to the tour’s unmatched character. The USP: access to one of the last unspoiled trekking frontiers, promising solitude, raw landscapes, and the thrill of true discovery.

day 1Adventure starts in Delhi

Our adventure begins in Delhi, a captivating city full of life and cultural intrigue. If you have time to explore this electric city, a short taxi or tuk-tuk drive from our hotel is Karol Bagh Market, where colourful stalls are packed with clothing and jewellery, and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a magnificent Sikh temple topped with an onion-shaped gold dome.
Around 6pm, say namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Want more time in Delhi? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Sensational flight over the Himalaya to Leh

day 3Leh tour; visiting Thikse and Shey monasteries

day 4Drive over the Khardung La to Hundar, in the Nubra Valley. Visit Diskit monastery and see the sand dunes and Bactrian camels

day 5Drive to Hundar Gompa; trek through a spectacular gorge to Wachan

day 6Leaving villages behind; continue ascending the valley to our wild camp at Snia Sumdo

day 7Surrounded by unnamed peaks, the trail climbs the Snia Valley; camp at Pullu

day 8Descend to the valley junction and ascend the Thanglasso Valley to Jingmoche

day 9Trek to the base of the Lasermo La

day 10Acclimatisation walk to glacial lakes

day 11Cross the Lasermo La and descend to high camp

day 12Descend via Phyang Sumdo to Phyang

day 13Visit Phyang monastery; drive to Leh

day 14Fly to Delhi

day 15Adventure ends in Delhi

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 6 Comfort nights (hotels), 8 Simple nights (full-service camping)

Meals

All breakfasts, nine lunches, 10 dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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