Phyang Hunder Trek and Pangong Tso Tour

The Nubra Valley Trek is considered moderate and ideal for fit beginners. It involves trekking for about 5 to 6 hours a day with gradual altitude gain. It doesn’t demand technical mountaineering skills, making it a great choice for those wanting their first real Himalayan adventure without diving into highly challenging terrains.

The best time to trek to Nubra Valley spans from June to September, with daytime temperatures ranging between 15°C to 25°C, and nights dropping to 5°C or lower. It’s dry but UV exposure is strong. Expect sunny days, cold nights, and occasional winds, especially at higher altitudes. Layering your clothes is essential for adapting to the shifts throughout the day.

The highest point of Nubra valley trek is usually Lasermo La Pass, standing at around 5,400 meters. It’s a challenging ascent, especially due to thin air, but the panoramic views from the top are absolutely breathtaking. From this vantage, you can see vast stretches of the Karakoram Range and beyond—it’s a high-altitude highlight.

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Rest assured that you will be in good hands with our experienced trek guides, who have multiple years of experience in Ladakh. All of our guides, known as our dedicated Guides, are locals with a deep understanding of the mountain, its people, culture, health, hygiene, and most importantly, your safety. They are fluent in English and will be able to communicate effectively with you throughout the trek. Our guides are passionate about their work and will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

The guides have many years of guiding experience in trekking. Most have been exploring the Himalayas for years. Our guides are also trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and are happy to share their in-depth knowledge of the culture, geography, flora, festivals, lifestyle with you. It is enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, who can engage people in what they are experiencing, explain it well and entertain them. They are well versed in how to make the journey comfortable and safe while appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas.

It is completely safe for women to participate in our treks and trips. Our trip guides will always be with the group, providing constant support and guidance. Our campsites are completely secure and provide a safe living environment.

To obtain a VISA, your passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure from your country. Currently, the whole process of obtaining an Indian VISA can be done online, you do not need to send your passport to the embassy. The steps to follow for this procedure are clearly explained here indianvisaonline.gov.in and you only need to have a scan of your passport in pdf format, a passport photo in jpg format and a credit card to be able to pay. You will receive the visa receipt by e-mail and you will have to formalise it on arrival. You can apply online between one month and four days before you arrive in India.

Yes, of course you will need a trek/tour permit. Pangong & Nubra Valley permits can be easily acquired through a registered and licensed agency. A person will require at least one or more trekking permits including the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP). You need not worry when you are traveling with AlpineTrav Treks because all your required permits will be taken care of and arranged before your on arrival.

During the trekking, you will stay in camping and sleep in tent. During the journey, your trekking crew members will arrange separate guest tents, dining tents, toilet tents and kitchen tents.

Mobile connectivity is quite limited on this route. You might get a signal in larger villages like Diskit or Sumur (usually Airtel, BSNL or Jio), but most of the trail has no network. Wi-Fi is rare and unreliable. It’s a perfect opportunity to unplug, be fully present in nature, and enjoy a real digital detox.

You will enjoy 3 delicious meals each day. Typically, you will have your breakfast and dinner at the tent camp, where you will stay. Packed lunches will be provided by the cook along the way. The meals are freshly prepared by our camping cooks. The meals will include fresh fruits and organic ingredients sourced from cities or local villages. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher diets can be arranged if required with prior notice.

Sample Menu

✔ Breakfast
Beverage: black tea, milk tea, ginger lemon honey tea, lemon tea, hot lemon with honey, black coffee, milk coffee, hot chocolate
Toast with jam or honey, toast omelet, pancake, Tibetan bread, porridge/ muesli
Eggs on your choices
American breakfast or Continental breakfast

✔ Lunch
Packed lunch: Cinnamon roll, chocolate bar roll, egg roll, veg Roll, cheese round bread, cheese roll, cheese sandwich, veg sandwich, Juice box, cheese, boiled egg, boiled potato, Apple, Cookies or chocolate bar.

✔ Dinner
Soups: vegetable soup, mushroom soup, chicken soup, chicken noodle soup, Rara noodle soup, French onion soup, pumpkin soup, potato soup, carrot soup

✔ Main Meals
Rice item: veg fried rice, egg fried rice, mixed fried rice, dal-bhaat
Noodle item: vegetable fried noodle, mixed fried noodle
Potato item: chips, fried potato, hash brown potato, veg fried potato, boiled potato
Burger: veg burger, veg sandwich, cheese sandwich
Pasta: spaghetti tomato sauce, macaroni cheese sauce
Pizza: veg pizza, tomato cheese pizza, canned tuna fish pizza, mushroom pizza
Momo (Ladakhi Dumplings): veg momo, canned tuna fish momo, cheese momo
Dessert: apple pie, chocolate cake, carrot cake, apple fritter, banana fritter, canned fruit, custard pudding, custard cake.
Beverage: black tea, mint tea, milk tea, ginger lemon honey tea, lemon tea, hot lemon with honey, black coffee, milk coffee, hot chocolate

The source of drinking water in the mountains is river or stream water but we do not recommend these to our clients as much as possible. The water can be highly contaminated which can cause various diseases during your trek. While trekking, boiled water will be available at the campsite. We also recommend the use of Steripen or other water purification agents.

There are many boots available in the market for high altitude but it is really important to find the right ones for you. For trekking section, a good quality, warm, waterproof boot with good ankle support is needed. Shoes for trekking and hiking section are compulsory and they must be of the right fit and previously broken so that you may prevent possible blisters and ankle injuries.

AlpineTrav Treks offers a lifetime deposit policy which allows you the flexibility to transfer your deposit to anyone or any other trip. If you wish to cancel your booked trips, certain cancelation charges apply. Please visit our booking terms and conditions for detailed information.

First and foremost, your fitness level, food and hygiene, regular exercise and workouts, immunity and your entire preparation for the trip affects how altitude sickness will respond to you. In fact, the prevention of altitude sickness starts right from the very day that you start planning your trip. Other factors that lower the chances of getting the sickness are your climbing leader’s knowledge, skills and experience, duration of the trip, and sufficient acclimatization. Reaching the top without any trouble related to altitude sickness, you should keep a few tips from our experienced guides and travel consultants in mind, namely:

1. Slow ascend with proper rest and sufficient acclimatization
2. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other fluids
3. Eat enough balanced food and sleep well on the trip
4. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes or tobacco during the entire trip
5. Be head-strong and mentally prepared
6. Train your body sufficiently with uphill hikes or cardiovascular and gym workouts 3 months before your trip

Through either immediate or long-term acclimatization, the human body can adapt to high altitudes. The main problem that can arise at high altitudes is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and its symptoms vary from one person to another. When it comes to trekking in the Himalayas, altitude sickness is always a major concern. Exposure to high altitudes means a lack of adequate oxygen and dry air in the atmosphere. This risk leads to an increase in your metabolism by suppressing your appetite, vomiting, headaches, nausea, lethargy, dizziness, coughing, disturbed sleep, pneumonia and hyperthermia. These symptoms are more prevalent in trekkers. But at AlpineTrav Treks, we will have an excellent trekking team with us to ensure your safety and well-being. We always advise you to listen to your guide and follow his instructions and always tell him if you are not feeling well on the way.

AlpineTrav Treks has a team of competent trekking guides who are highly skilled in dealing with any difficulties or emergencies that may arise during the trek. If you feel sick at altitude, the first thing you should do is inform your guide so that he or she knows what to do. With years of experience, he or she can sense the severity of the situation and respond accordingly, either by bringing you down to a lower altitude or by coordinating alternative rescue and treatment procedures, which may mean using a horse or stretcher to carry the sick person down the mountain to the nearest health post or vehicle to the road site.

Different agencies have their own group sizes for trekking as well as for tour trips. AlpineTrav Treks always considers a small group adventure. Moreover, we are specialized for customized and tailor-made trips. Although 12 people are the right group size for effective costing factors, we do not stick to this rule. Even if we have a solo traveler who is unable to join a group due to any reason, we will make arrangements for his trek.

The cost of any trip in the Himalayas depend on a number of factors including the company you choose, the services they offer, number of days, various routes and more. The cost is something similar like buying an iPhone – some come with less features at a low cost while the latest ones with increased features will cost a bit more.

One of the highlights of this trek is the cultural immersion. You’ll walk through ancient villages, visit centuries-old monasteries like Diskit, and interact with friendly locals who still live traditionally. From butter tea to Buddhist chants echoing in the valleys, the trek lets you taste and feel Ladakh’s unique blend of spirituality and tradition.

On a trek, you should pack light but at least enough for your journey. If you don’t pack wisely, it is certain that you won’t be able to enjoy your trek in the Himalayas. Since this is a camping trek, the chances of getting cold at high altitudes are high, especially during the colder months, so you should be prepared with the right clothes and equipment. For detailed information on what to carry with you during a trek, please visit our detailed packing lists. Packing equipment lists