Turtuk & the Far Valley Explorer
Nubra Valley dunes, Ladakh
Highlights
- Turtuk village homestay night
- Balti kitchen dinner + apricot everything
- Thang viewpoint — the last village
- Classic circuit: Khardung La, Nubra, Pangong
- Hunder dunes sunset ride
The story
Beyond Nubra's dunes the road keeps going, and almost nobody takes it. Turtuk was part of Baltistan until 1971; its stone lanes, apricot orchards and wooden mosques feel like a different country because they nearly are.
This explorer cut adds the far valley to the classic circuit — plus a homestay night where dinner comes with stories you won't find on any feed.
Itinerary
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Leh, acclimatise properly.
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Thiksey, Hemis, local market.
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Khardung La, Hunder dunes.
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The far road, stone lanes, homestay night.
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Last-village viewpoint, return to Nubra.
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Shyok road, lakeside camp.
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Blue-hour lake, Chang La return.
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Fly home from the edge of the map.
We'll WhatsApp you the full day-by-day itinerary — free, no calls unless you ask.
Inclusions
- Return flights ex-Ahmedabad (Leh) or bikes ex-Manali per package
- Stays + camps with breakfast & dinner
- Inner Line Permits + oxygen cylinder in every vehicle
- Trip captain trained in altitude first-aid
Exclusions
- Lunches en route
- Optional add-ons
- Personal expenses & tips
Know before you go
- Altitude is serious: mandatory acclimatisation day, no alcohol first 48 hours
- Carry a government photo ID — Inner Line Permits are checked
- Nights drop below freezing even in summer at Pangong
- Network dies after Leh — tell your people, then enjoy it
Policies
Payment policy
30% deposit locks your seat the moment you book.
Balance is due 21 days before departure.
UPI, cards and net-banking accepted; EMI available on major cards.
Flat 2% TCS applies on overseas packages and is shown before you pay — no surprises at checkout.
Confirmation policy
Instant confirmation on WhatsApp and email as soon as your deposit clears.
Departure is guaranteed once 12 travelers are confirmed; if we ever cancel a departure, you choose a full refund or a free date change.
Refund policy
Full refund (minus payment-gateway fees) if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days of approval.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date-change to a later departure is allowed up to 15 days out.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Fully personalised. This itinerary is a starting point — we tailor every day to you.
- Visas & TCS handled. Flat 2% TCS on overseas trips, paperwork on us.
- Secure deposits. Protected until you travel, cancel windows in writing.
- A dedicated captain. One trained trip captain, on call your whole journey.
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