Ladakh Apricot Blossom Special: 8-Day Spring Journey
Duration:7 night & 8 days
- Destination:
- Pickup/Drop:Leh / LehLehLeh
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Leh | Acclimatization Day
- Arrival at Leh Airport and group assembly & Transfer to hotel in designated vehicle
- Strict acclimatization day to adapt to high altitude
- Rest, hydrate well, and avoid physical exertion
- Evening detailed trip briefing by DV Trip Captain
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay in Leh
- Note: Fixed airport pickups: 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM
- Note: Standard check-in time: 01:00 PM
Day 2: Leh to Kargil via Aryan Valley | Apricot Blossom Trail
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive towards Kargil along the Indus River
- Enter the beautiful Aryan Valley
- Visit Dha & Hanu Villages
- Experience Brokpa Culture and Apricot Blossom Orchards 🌸
- Drive via the Batalik Route
- Arrival in Kargil and Hotel check-in
- Dinner at Hotel & Overnight Stay in Kargil
- Highlights: Aryan Valley, Dha–Hanu Villages, Apricot Blossoms
Day 3: Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive from Kargil to Leh
- Cross Namika La (12,198 ft)
- Explore Lamayuru Hills & Monastery Area
- Stop at Moonland View Point
- Cross Fotu La Pass (13,479 ft)
- Visit Sangam (Indus–Zanskar confluence)
- Stop at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Visit Shanti Stupa for Evening Views
- Check-in at Hotel in Leh
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight Stay in Leh
- Highlights: Lamayuru, Moonland, Fotu La, Sangam, Shanti Stupa
Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive towards Nubra Valley
- Cross Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft)
- Visit Diskit Monastery
- See the giant Maitreya Buddha Statue
- Visit Hunder Sand Dunes
- Optional Double-Humped Camel Safari 🐪 (own cost)
- Hotel / camp check-in, Dinner & Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
- Highlights: Khardung La, Diskit Monastery, Hunder Sand Dunes
Day 5: Nubra Valley to Turtuk | Apricot Blossom Village
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Full-day excursion to Turtuk Village
- Explore apricot Orchards 🌸
- Experience Balti Culture & Village Life
- Guided Village Walk and Local Interactions
- Scenic Riverside Views
- Return to Nubra Valley by Evening
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
- Highlights: Turtuk Village, Apricot Orchards, Balti Culture
Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok Route
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Depart for Pangong Lake via Shyok River Route
- Enjoy Raw Landscapes and Photo Stops 📸
- Arrival at Pangong Lake
- Time to Explore and Relax by the Lake
- Check-in to Lakeside Cottages
- Dinner & Overnight stay near Pangong Lake
- Highlights: Shyok Route, Pangong Lake
Day 7: Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang La
- Early morning sunrise at Pangong Lake 🌅
- Breakfast at Campsite
- Drive back to Leh via Chang La Pass
- Visit Thiksey Monastery (time permitting)
- Visit Shey Palace (Time Permitting)
- Arrival in Leh by Evening
- Dinner
- Overnight stay in Leh
- Highlights: Pangong Sunrise, Chang La, Thiksey Monastery
Day 8: Departure from Leh | Trip Concludes
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Hotel check-out
- Transfer to Leh Airport as per flight timings
- Trip ends with unforgettable Apricot Blossom memories 🌸
Includes:
- Airport Pickup (9:00 AM & 12:00 PM) & Drop (9:00 AM)
- Transportation in Tempo Traveller (Leh to Leh)
- Accommodation on Sharing basis
- MAP Meal Plan – 14 Meals
- Evening Tea/Coffee from Day 3
- Experienced Desh Videsh Trip Captain throughout
- Adventure Medical Insurance (Leh to Leh)
- Inner Line Permits
- Bonfire in Nubra (1 night)
- Driver allowances & night charges
- First Aid Kit, Oxygen Cylinders & Oximeter
Excludes:
- 5% GST
- Early check-in / Late check-Out
- Personal Expenses
- Lunches & Meals not mentioned
- Airfare / Rail fare
- Monument entry & parking fees
- Costs due to delays, landslides, or natural calamities
- Any service not mentioned in inclusions
Costing
| Package Type | Original Price | Discounted Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
Double Sharing | ₹35,999 | ₹32,499 | ₹3,500(10% off) |
Triple Sharing | ₹29,999 | ₹29,999 | - |
Double Sharing
Original Price:₹35,999
Discounted Price:₹32,499
You Save:₹3,500
Triple Sharing
Original Price:₹29,999
Discounted Price:₹29,999
Available Batches
| Dates | Duration | Availability | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
2 Apr 2026 to 9 Apr 2026 | 8 days | 15 available | Community |
10 Apr 2026 to 17 Apr 2026 | 8 days | 20 available | Community |
2 Apr - 9 Apr
8 days
Availability:15 available
10 Apr - 17 Apr
8 days
Availability:20 available
About the Trip
Pink skies, white blossoms, raw mountains, and slow village life—this Apricot Blossom itinerary is designed the Desh Videsh way: experiential, cultural, and deeply scenic. Experience the rare beauty of Ladakh in spring as the valleys transform into a floral paradise. This journey takes you beyond the usual tourist spots into the heart of the Aryan Valley and the remote village of Turtuk, where the Balti and Brokpa cultures come alive amidst blooming apricot orchards. Perfect for photographers, culture seekers, and those looking for a peaceful mountain escape before the summer crowds arrive.
Trip Highlights
- Witness the stunning Apricot Blossom season in the Aryan Valley and Turtuk.
- Rare access to the heritage villages of Dha and Hanu (Brokpa Tribe).
- Deep cultural immersion with the unique Balti and Brokpa communities.
- Scenic drives through the rugged Batalik and Shyok river routes.
- Catch a magical sunrise at the world-famous Pangong Lake.
- Conquer the high-altitude Khardung La and Chang La mountain passes.
- 30+ days before: 50% of trip cost
- 15-30 days before: 75% of trip cost
- 0-15 days before: 100% of trip cost
- Within 30 days: No date changes allowed
- Before 30 days: Free for domestic trips
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