Through Wind & Void – Ladakh’s Deepest Journey

Land in Leh and drive straight to Nimmu, a peaceful riverside village where the mountains breathe a little slower. This day is about doing nothing fast. Rest.

Sip on something warm. Let your body catch up with the altitude, and your thoughts quiet down to the rhythm of the river beside you.

The stillness here isn’t empty —it’s healing.

Overnight in Nimmu.

Start the day with a rush—white-water rafting through the raw beauty of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. It’s wild, it’s cold, and it wakes you up in the best way.

Later, visit the monasteries of Alchi and Likir, places where time folds in on itself. Stop for a slow, soulful Ladakhi meal at Alchi Kitchen, where tradition meets taste.

Wander through the ancient caves of Saspol, hidden in rocky cliffs and painted with stories over 800 years old. Cross the strange wonder of Magnetic Hill, where gravity plays tricks, and end the day with a light and sound show at the Hall of Fame—a powerful reminder of the land and its spirit.

Return to Nimmu for the night.

Travel to Likir, a quiet village surrounded by pastures and prayerflags. Spend your day on a 6-hour trek to Sumdo, walkingthrough farm trails, talking to villagers, and taking in views thatstretch wide and wild.

In the afternoon, step into the world oftraditional Ladakhi pottery with a hands-on workshop guided by afamily who once made vessels for Ladakh’s royals.

Shape storieswith your hands. Later, sit down for a traditional Ladakhi meal—khambir, thukpa, momos, and a hot cup of butter tea that warmsmore than just your hands.

Overnight in Likir.

Start with a visit to the ancient Likir Monastery, quiet androoted in the 11th century, its golden Buddha watching themountains for centuries.

Then take the road less travelled—Wari La, one of Ladakh’s highest passes. It’s raw, rugged, andjaw-droppingly beautiful.

Peaks rise, prayer flags flutter, andsilence stretches for miles. Arrive in Nubra Valley, wheredeserts bloom at 10,000 feet.

Visit the serene Sumur Gompaby evening.

Overnight in Nubra.

Begin your day with a hike to Ensa Monastery, perched quietlyabove the valley, echoing with chants and wind.

Then head toMurgi, a village where 1,500-year-old petroglyphs lie hidden inplain sight. Every rock here holds a story older than memory.

Take a quiet walk to Yarab Tso, a crystal-clear lake tucked awayfrom the world—a sacred place where stillness lingers longer.Close the day at Diskit Monastery, and if you're up for it, ride aBactrian camel through the soft golden light of the dunes.

Or juststand still, and let the desert change color around you.

Overnight in Nubra.

Drive towards Turtuk, a place that feels like it’s been folded intothe edge of a dream. This Balti hamlet, cradled between Nubraand Baltistan, rests by the Shyok River, where time has lingeredgently and left the beauty untouched.

Cross a wooden bridge toexplore the twin halves of the village—Ayul (Yul) nestled in thevalley, and Farol (Ferol) perched above it.

The Balti people, withtheir Tibetan roots and warm smiles, welcome you into a world ofapricot orchards, stone homes, and silent hills that hold centuries.Visit the royal palace, where the King still resides.

A smallmuseum inside offers stories of the past told by the royalsthemselves—quiet, intimate, and deeply personal. Sit down to atraditional Balti lunch—rich, slow-cooked curries, fresh-bakednaan, and dishes served in copper pots, seasoned with heritageand hospitality.

Return by evening to your stay. Gather by abonfire, and let the Milky Way slowly reveal itself above you.

Overnight in Turtuk.

Leave the valleys behind and set out on a striking journey t owards the high-altitude wonder of Pangong Tso. The road winds through the vast, open stretches of the C hangthang Wildlife Sanctuary, a stark and silent land where thesky feels endless.

Along the way, keep an eye out for elusivemarmots, often spotted sunning themselves on rocky patches,and herds of wild kiang grazing in the distance. And then—suddenly—the blue appears.

Pangong Tso, perched at over 4,300 metres, shimmers like a l iving jewel cradled by the mountains. Its glassy surface changescolour with the shifting light, a surreal contrast to the arid terrainaround it.

Stretching across borders, the lake is timeless,boundless, and quietly powerful. Stay in the peaceful village of Man or Merak, away from the crowds. Let the silence of the lake be the only thing that speaks.

Overnight by Pangong Lake.

Today, head to Hanle, one of the most remote and magical placesin Ladakh. The journey is long but worth every mile. Home toIndia’s first Dark Sky Reserve, Hanle is a sanctuary for bothstargazers and dreamers.

Visit the Hanle Observatory, one of theworld’s highest astronomical observatories, for an unparalleledview of the Milky Way.

Overnight in Hanle.

Set out early for an adventure that climbs above nearlyeverything—Umling La, the highest motorable road in the world,sitting at a staggering 19,024 feet.

The journey is raw andthrilling, where every turn tests your spirit and rewards you withlandscapes that feel like the edge of Earth. There’s nothing uphere but wind, sky, and the kind of silence that humbles.

Returnto Hanle by evening. And if the Milky Way didn’t show itself thenight before, this is your second chance. Step outside, look up,and let the sky remind you how small—and how infinite—you are.

Overnight in Hanle.

Leave behind the surreal landscapes of Hanle and begin yourjourney back to Leh. The route takes you over the mighty ChangLa Pass, a road that’s equal parts rugged and remarkable, withprayer flags dancing in the wind at dizzying heights.

Along theway, take a detour to the lesser-visited Stakna Monastery,perched like a sentinel above the Indus River. It’s quiet, it’sscenic, and it offers one of the most peaceful views in Ladakh.

Return to Leh by evening. Wander through the town’s livelymarket lanes, taste authentic local flavours, sip on butter tea, andpick up handcrafted souvenirs—small pieces of this vast land totake home with you.

Overnight in Leh.

quiet grace of ancient monasteries, it’s time to say goodbye.Transfer to Leh Airport, the journey behind you but the spirit ofLadakh still lingering—etched into your breath, your stories, andyour sense of stillness..

Trip ends, but Ladakh stays with you.