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Extension for Leh in India

05 Nights / 06 Days

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Extension for Leh in India

Escape to the high-altitude wonderland of Ladakh on this 5 nights / 6 days Leh extension tour, a perfect add-on to your tiger safari holiday in India. Tucked away in the northernmost reaches of the Indian Himalayas, Leh-Ladakh is a cold desert paradise of snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and roads that climb to some of the highest motorable passes on earth.

This Leh Ladakh tour takes you through the cultural heart of Leh town, the surreal blue waters of Pangong Tso lake, the sand dunes and double-humped Bactrian camels of Nubra Valley, and the legendary Khardung La pass. Along the way, you will visit centuries-old monasteries like Thiksey and Diskit, witness the dramatic confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers at Sangam, and experience the magnetic mystery of Magnetic Hill.

Whether you are looking to extend a Corbett, Bandhavgarh, or Kanha tiger safari with a Himalayan adventure, or simply wish to explore Ladakh’s monasteries, lakes, and high passes, this Leh extension package offers an unforgettable journey through one of India’s most spectacular regions.

➤ Acclimatise in Leh and explore iconic landmarks including Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Spituk Monastery, Hall of Fame, and the Sangam viewpoint at Nimoo where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet.

➤ Visit the magnificent Thiksey Monastery, one of Ladakh’s most beautiful Buddhist gompas, and the giant Maitreya Buddha statue at Diskit Monastery in Nubra Valley.

➤ Spend a night beside the breathtaking Pangong Tso lake, the world-famous high-altitude lake stretching over 135 km across the Indo-China border, after crossing the dramatic Chang La pass.

➤ Journey through the stunning Shyok Valley to Nubra Valley and enjoy a desert safari ride on the rare Bactrian double-humped camels at Hunder sand dunes.

➤ Drive across Khardung La pass at 18,380 ft, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, on the scenic route back from Nubra Valley to Leh.

➤ Enjoy a complete Ladakh sightseeing experience with comfortable hotel stays in Leh, a lakeside cottage at Pangong, oxygen cylinder support, all ecological permits, and private vehicle transfers throughout.

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Detailed Itinerary

Extension for Leh in India

Day 01 : Leh Arrival
Our representative will receive you in Leh airport. Transfer to hotel in Leh. Complete day rest for acclimatisation. Complete day rest for acclimatisation. Overnight and dinner at Hotel in Leh.
After an early breakfast leave for Nimoo to see the magnificent view of the Confluence of Indus and Zanskar river at Nimoo. The spot is also famously known as Sangam. The spot is also famous of a thrill session of Rafting in the Zanskar river. Stop at Magnetic Hill, Gurduwara Pathar Saheb, Spituk Gonpa and Hall of Fame on the journey back. Overnight and dinner at Hotel in Leh.
After an early breakfast at hotel in Leh, we will leave for Thiksey monastery, which is almost 20 Km’s from Leh. Post visit to Thiksey monastery ride towards Pangong lake riding through the Changla Pass. Reach Pangong by afternoon. The Lake is around 4-5 kms wide and over 135 kms long, of which about two/third of the lake lies on the other side of the Indo-China Border. Overnight at cottage with a spectacular view of the Lake.
Get up early to not to miss the mesmerising sunrise view at Pangong lake. After enjoying your breakfast on the shores of Pangong lake, proceed on towards Nubra riding through the majestic Shayok Valley, driving for over 100 Km’s along the Shayok river. Reach Nubra valley by afternoon. Enjoy the spectacular view of Shayok valley and don’t miss on Desert Safari ride of famous Himalayan Doubled-hump Camel in Hunder. Overnight in Nubra Valley.
After an early breakfast visit the monastery in Diskit. Near to the monastery you’ll see the giant statue of future Buddha, also known as Gyalwan Chamba. The spot offers an exquisite view of the entire shayok valley of Nubra. Next proceed back towards Leh passing through Khardungla, which is the highest motor-able pass in the world at an altitude of 18,380 ft. Reach Leh by late afternoon. Evening free to explore the local market and for shopping. Overnight and dinner at Hotel in Leh.
Early morning departure to Leh airport.

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Seamless Experience Nature Safari India arranged our safari to Kanha and Pench Tiger Parks in April 2026. My husband and I did not have to worry about anything everything was seamless and professional. Abishek was contactable and responded to queries promplty. Choice of accommodation was very good. Special mention of our naturalist in Kanha Mahesh who ensured that we had the best views of the sightings but equally considerate of others which we liked. His knowledge of the wildlife made the safaris interesting. Nature Safari was also able to arrange an additional safari for me at short notice. I have used Nature Safari before and will certainly use them again.
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Amazing experience! We were amazed how many puzzle pieces it takes for this adventure to come together. Everyone we interacted with from Nature Safari helped make our trip memorable. From Pritam who greeted us to Alam, one of our guides, to Gulab who helped complete our journey. Everyone was friendly and super knowledgeable. The travel from one park to another is an experience unto itself and we felt completely safe with every driver! They even handled a flight change that happened while we were travelling and it did not affect our vacation at all!!! This is vacation for anyone; from children to grandparents, I guarantee everyone will be impressed!
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The leader in tiger Safari Did the Just tigers and Golden Triangle tour with Nature Safari India (NSI) in april What a wonderful experience this had been. Pre trip, booking & communication with Ishana was excellent. All my queries were answered fast. The itinerary she put together for me was perfect. Airport transfer were seamless. Thank you pratim. For the golden triangle tour, the 3 stars accomodation option totally exceeded my expectations. The heritage hotel in Delhi and Jaipur add to the cultural experience. The Guides were great. Mr Ram, my private driver is hard working and diligent. Always on time, he navigate the insane traffic of India with ease, getting me from point to point safely. Thank you Mr Ram. Did 4 national parks (Corbett, Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh) and in total I got 30 tiger sightings over 22 Safari drives!!! A job well done to all the Naturalists and guides. The vehicles are kept clean, they know the forest inside out, and all have keen eyes to spot tigers hidden in the thick vegetation. Their professionalism and ethics are exemplified by the fact that they follow parks rules (No phones/no speeding) while others are not. You can tell that they enjoy working with NSI. Special mention to Ajwet and JP from Bandhavgarh. Their teamwork, chemistry and experience together got me 17 sightings in 2 days. Their ability to predict the tigers movement and behaviour ( close to 99% accuracy) astounded me. Got many exclusive quality sightings of tiger crossing my path. In a particular incident where we were enjoying a quiet moment with a lone male tigers on a narrow path in tala zone with 2 other vehicles, words got out and soon, things turned pretty ugly. 20 vehicles came speeding, front and back, surrounding us and the tiger. Drivers behind were shouting at us to get out of the way. Guides were cat calling to get the tiger attention to look in their direction. Other tourists were using their phones for photography. The tiger was just metres away and started growling. I felt uncomfortable with the situation. I requested Ajwet to forgo the sighting and get me out asap. We managed to get out safely and fast amidst the chaos. Other than the safari drive in Bandhavgarh, we visited other point of interest in the park like the fort. One particular site call "charger point" stood out. Ajwet shared stories of the tigers who had roam the park at "charger point" and it was a joy listening to them. It adds depth to the safari experience. Thank you Ajwet and JP In Corbett, I stayed in Gairal rest house. Facilities are basic and all amenities are provided by NSI. For the other safaris, 3 stars accomodation are good (jungle camp pench, jungle camp Kanha, tiger dens) and I could not find any fault with them. For any future safari trip in India, I will definitely use NSI services again. NSI is without the doubt the leader in tiger safari in India. I hope the safari ethics in India will improve with time, benefitting both animals and tourism.
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Excellent and memorable safaris across 3 National Parks. Love those tigers! My wife and I booked with Nature Safari India on the recommendation of friends. Over a couple of weeks we had 9 days (18 safaris) 3 days each at Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh National Parks. The tigers (our main focus) are wild animals, free to roam; they do not turn up to order. Nevertheless, we had some amazing encounters / sightings across all three National Parks. We saw tigers crossing and walking along the road, a tigress lounging in the middle of the road, and a tiger sleeping off a meal, the remains of the kill nearby. One tigress passed within 5 metres of our car, untroubled by us and intent on walking her territory. In addition to tigers, we lucky enough to have two leopard sightings in Pench where we also saw wild dogs. There were numerous deer and antelope, monkeys, and a myriad assortment of birds. We had knowledgeable guides and brilliant drivers at each park who helped us identify different species. Our accommodation was always of a high quality. Our whole trip was expertly planned and put together by Ishana. Ishana is an excellent communicator. We had an amazing experience and thoroughly recommend the services of this long established business.
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Wonderfull It was a pleasure traveling with Nature Safari. There were no worries throughout the entire trip, and you truly feel welcome—they listen to your wishes and do everything to ensure you have a pleasant journey. Before the trip, there was a lot of communication via WhatsApp to tailor everything to our preferences, and they were always available to answer any questions. During the trip, we also had the pleasure of having a fantastic driver who told us so much about the country, its culture, its customs, and even things you won’t find in a travel guide. The local guides also did their best to provide as much information as possible about the culture. We did find some to be better than others, but that’s not something Nature Safari can control. We were also lucky—thanks in part to their efforts—to spot two tigers, which made the experience even more special. If you’re planning a trip to India, I can truly recommend traveling with them.
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Another great wildlife safari Three years after our last trip we ventured to India once more to indulge in Wildlife - this time Lions of Gir, tigers of Corbett, Rhino’s etc of Kaziranga. We saw focus animals on each drive and none of them disappointed. Excellent naturalist guides in all three parks. The lions were fabulous, even saw young cubs, and thanks to a sharp eyed guide, a leopard (our first and only over two trips to India) in first half hour whilst it was still dark! Corbett was to also include some focus on Jim Corbett (his houses, Nainital) as well as tigers. We had the same guide as in 2023, who again was excellent. One hiccup was missing out on one safari because of a mismatch for the opening hours for the Jim Corbett museum and Nainital. Instead we were taken down to river for a birding walk, with an amount refunded. Nainital is a beautiful hill town, and very glad to have done that as we had not included any additional sightseeing to our itinerary. The Corbett museum was good though tired but could be a whole lot better - think museum studies uni students etc becoming involved. Jim Corbett national park and Dhikala lodge were excellent. Tiger sightings on each drive- including a tiger swimming/walking across the river and also a tiger drinking from a water source on the road in front of us. Those guides just know where the tigers will come out of the forest or grassland. In Kaziranga we saw sooo many rhino’s, and maybe 2 days would be sufficient, but we went to different locations and over the three days saw rhinos elephants, deer, monkeys, many birds, and even lucky to see “the golden tiger”. Our hotel was wonderful, food was delicious and we even organised a couple of massages in our room. All in all another successful trip organised by Nature Safari India.
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Tiger safari and tours of major cities. Absolutely perfect. Everything was planned and arranged with precision and care. We first toured Kanha National Park and saw tigers - lots and lots of tiger sightings - while never guaranteed, our success rate was high. We then explored Bandhavgarh National Park with our guide Ragu (32 years of experience in the Park) and our tiger sightings and wildlife viewing was even better. Finally, we toured Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. All accommodations were incredible as were the transfers between all locations. If you are considering a wildlife/tiger safari to India or touring the major cities/attractions, you should use Nature Safari of India, without a doubt.
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Trip of a lifetime Our trip to India was amazing, truly unforgettable. Nature Safari India took care of everything, and Ishana made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We loved the mix of city life, culture, and wildlife: Mumbai with its stunning views, safaris in Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh (saw incredible wildlife), and the Golden Triangle with Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Every hotel was comfortable and welcoming, and the guides and drivers were not only professional but genuinely kind. India itself completely stole our hearts, the energy, the chaos, the colors, and especially the warmth of the people. We came home with memories we’ll treasure forever. Big thanks to Ishana and the team. We’ll definitely be back!
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Memorable time in India. This compnay did an amazing job of making our trip memorable. The organised everything to suit our requests. We had exceptional accommodation and service. Our safaris were successful with wildlife sightings. I would recommend them with our hesitation.
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Fantastic Tiger Safari We had a great time in India across three different National Parks (Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh). Ishana at Nature Safari India organised a great trip, was very responsive and helpful throughout the booking process as well as when we were in India, and went above and beyond in helping us deal with some last minute changes after everything was already booked. Truly a great service. In every National Park we had an experience guide and a driver who knew a lot about the local wildlife and helped us see and identify a lot of animals and birds. Overall we saw nine different tigers, including some very close encounters. The hotels recommended were incredible: the Pench Jungle Camp had a great jungle vibes, the Meru Vann in Kanha is run directly by Nature India Safari and has the most amazing staff (shout outs to the manager Okmar and our guide Mahesh), and Untamed Bandhavgarh is truly an immersive experience being really at the border of the safari area. All staff was super helpful and the food was great. Would definitely go back and book again with Nature India Safari.

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1. Tours planned by experts
Once you send in a query, our team of experts carefully curate a bespoke itinerary based on your exact travel requirements. Your tour planner has extensive knowledge on not only Indian Wildlife but also the finer details like travel time, best months to take the safari in, guidance on what more you can indulge in while you’re in India, and a lot more. This will help you plan your trip to the minutest of detail.
Our itineraries are not set in stone. We thrive on giving our guests perfectly customized itineraries inclusive of what they are truly looking for. So our team tailores your journey till you are happy with it, at no extra cost! If you want to add a little bit of culture to our wildlife itineraries – it is possible. If you want to add a beach destination toward the end of the tour – it is possible. If you want cooking demonstrations on your trip – it is possible. If you want historic walks in India – it is possible. Basically, sky is the limit when you travel with us.
Our team of in-house and on ground naturalists have extensive knowledge on wildlife movement in each national park. Some have been working in these parks for over a decade, while the others were born and raised in the jungle! Their expert guidance aids our tour planners in booking the right safari zones for you before season commences.
We are committed to responsible and ethical tourism practices. Prioritizing and minimizing travel impact on the environment and local communities has been our main motto. Our tours emphasize eco-friendly accommodations, support local conservation efforts, and engage with indigenous communities in a respectful manner, contributing to the overall well-being of the destinations they visit. You can read more about our CSR initiatives here.
We thrive on excellent customer service aided by 100% guest satisfaction. Our team offers support and guidance throughout the travel process. They are responsive to individual needs and requests, ensuring that your trip is seamless and enjoyable. Their flexibility allows for adjustments and customization during the journey to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or personal preferences.
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