Pangong Tour Packages

Do you wish to visit a destination that looks like a place such as those shown on postcards? Well, you don’t have to travel far as such a place is right in the lap of Ladakh’s mountains. Yes! We are talking about the popular and iconic Pangong Tso. 

Imagine yourself close to a vast stretch of shimmering blue water nestled between rugged mountains, where every glance feels like a scene straight out of a dream. That's how holidays in Pangong Tso look and feel like. 

What makes Pangong lake tour more special is that traveling here is not just about the views but, about the other-worldly experience one gets. Typical Pangong holiday deals allow you to experience camping under the stars, with the tall mountains in the backdrop, and the tranquility of the lake soothing your soul. The temperature in Pangong Lake is minus, making it the best place to visit, especially in the summer.

So, if you too are looking to book Pangong Lake tour packages, here’s all you should know to make it a memorable one.

Villages of Spangmik and Merak: Pangong lake is surrounded by several small hamlets that are worth a visit to make the most of Pangong travel. Two of these charming villages that tourists should certainly visit on Pangong lake tour are Spangmik and Merak. Despite being very less populated and away from mainstream city life, these two neighboring villages of Pangong Tso offers a glimpse into local Ladakhi culture.  You can wander through its narrow lanes, interact with friendly villagers, and savor authentic Ladakhi cuisine.

Nubra Valley: Imagine a long, dry desert surrounded by hard and tall mountains with a shade of grey and black; that’s Nubra Valley for you. Reaching Nubra Valley in itself offers one of the greatest adventure experiences as you have to pass through one of the world's highest motorable passes, Khardung La. So not only do you get to witness the raw beauty of natural landscapes on your visit to Nubra, but you also experience the best of Leh Ladakh adventure tours.

Chushul Valley: Located south of Pangong lake, Chushul Valley is a fantastic tourist destination and one of the highly recommended places to visit in Pangong lake.Known for its stunning landscape and rich biodiversity, Chushul is located close to the India-China border which makes it a very sensitive area, heavily guarded by the military personnels. 

Thiksey Monastery: The entire Leh-Ladakh region is highly populated by the Buddhist community, and so, you will find a lot of places of this community’s reverence. One such popular tourist location in Ladakh which is highly recommended in several Pangong tour packages is the Thiksey Monastery. Whether you are on solo trip to Leh or visiting the place with your family, you must certainly experience the spiritual aura and witness monks engaged in their daily rituals here.

Experience the Magic of Magnetic Hill: One of the most popular experiences to have on your Pangong lake tour is a visit to the mysterious magnetic hill.  When you take the route from Leh to Kargil, you traverse a stretch of the road that creates an optical illusion making the road appear as though vehicles are defying gravity and rolling uphill. 

A One-of-its-kind Camel Safari Experience in Nubra Valley: Located close to Pangong Lake is the high-altitude desert of Ladakh region, Nubra Valley, which is popular for offering the one-of-its-kind camel safari. This is probably the only place where tourists get the opportunity to ride the unique double-humped Bactrian camels. Capture the endless sand desert and mountains all around with changing shades of dark hues.

Explore the Border Village of Turtuk: While you are exploring Nubra valley, take out some time and make a quick rendezvous to the border village of Turtuk. Some 70-odd kms ahead of Nubra Valley, this charming village offers a glimpse into the local Balti culture and a chance to interact with warm locals. You can visit the India-Pakistan border and interact with the defense officials to learn about the history of the village and topography of the area. 

Take the Iconic Bike Trip to Khardung La: Ask any avid bike rider in India about their dream ride, and the answer would certainly be the ride to the mighty Khardung La. Up until a few years ago, the point was the highest motorable pass in the world. There would hardly be any Pangong vacation package which would not include this unique experience of riding to Khardung La.

The best time to book a Pangong Lake tour is during the summer months from May to September as the Pangong Lake temperature is between -8 °C to 7°C, the weather is pleasant so the Pangong Temperature is cold during the whole year.

By Air: The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is the only airport to travel to any popular place under Leh Ladakh tours. The same goes for your holidays in Pangong.

By Road: Whether you are taking a flight or train, a road trip is a given to reach Pangong lake, and it certainly will be the highlight of your Pangong vacation package as you traverse through some of the most scenic routes not just in India but, in the entire world; including passing through one of the highest motorable roads in the world; Khardung La.

Pangong is not a commercialized place, however, that does not stop the place from being any lesser a happening place than any regular tourist destination. Since, it is a very popular tourist destination in India and in the Leh Ladakh region, there are several eating places spread across the valley that offer almost every cuisine of the world. 

Pangong doesn’t has its own marketplace, but people traveling here can keep an eye out for small local markets or makeshift stalls near popular tourist spots around Pangong Lake. Here, you can find a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs crafted by local artisans.