Hemis Festival Ladakh Trip – Leh, Nubra & Pangong
Experience the Sacred Hemis Festival with Leh, Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake
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About This Journey
Experience one of Ladakh’s most celebrated cultural events with Go Alive on a special journey built around the sacred Hemis Festival.
Begin in Leh with time to acclimatise before witnessing the vibrant festival celebrations at Hemis Monastery, where Buddhist monks perform traditional masked Cham dances accompanied by sacred rituals, music and centuries-old Himalayan traditions.
Continue exploring Leh and Sham Valley through landmarks including the Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Leh Palace before travelling across Khardung La towards Nubra Valley.
Discover Diskit Monastery and the cold-desert landscapes of Hunder before continuing through the dramatic Shyok route towards the spectacular blue waters of Pangong Lake.
Available with both group-vehicle and motorcycle options, this Go Alive journey combines Ladakhi culture, Buddhist spirituality, mountain landscapes and high-altitude adventure in one memorable festival experience.
Trip Highlights
- Hemis Festival Cultural Experience
- One-Day Hemis Festival Entry Included
- Sacred Cham Dance Performances
- Traditional Buddhist Rituals & Monastery Culture
- Leh Acclimatisation Experience
- Leh Market
- Shanti Stupa
- Hall of Fame
- Magnetic Hill
- Indus & Zanskar River Sangam
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Leh Palace
- Khardung La Pass
- Nubra Valley
- Diskit Monastery & Maitreya Buddha
- Hunder Sand Dunes
- Optional Bactrian Camel Safari
- Shyok Valley Road Journey
- Pangong Lake
- Pangong Camp Stay
- Chang La Pass
- 12 Included Meals
- Tempo Traveller & Biking Options
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder Support
- Experienced Team Captain
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Leh | Acclimatisation & Leh Market
Arrive at Leh Airport and proceed towards your confirmed accommodation with the scheduled transfer.
After check-in, dedicate time to rest and acclimatise to Ladakh’s high altitude.
In the evening, if you feel comfortable, take a relaxed walk through Leh Market for local handicrafts, souvenirs and Ladakhi food.
You may also visit Shanti Stupa and enjoy panoramic views across Leh and the surrounding mountains.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 2: Hemis Festival | Main Celebration Day
Enjoy an early breakfast and proceed towards Hemis Monastery for the main cultural highlight of the journey.
Experience the Hemis Festival through sacred Buddhist rituals, traditional music, colourful costumes and the famous masked Cham dances performed by Buddhist monks.
Spend time observing the spiritual ceremonies and interacting with the cultural atmosphere around the monastery.
During special festival years, visitors may also have an opportunity to witness the display of a giant sacred Thangka; this should not be treated as guaranteed for every year.
Later, return to Leh for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 3: Leh & Sham Valley Sightseeing
After breakfast, begin a full-day sightseeing excursion around Leh and Sham Valley.
Visit the Hall of Fame before continuing towards Magnetic Hill.
Proceed to the Sangam Point, where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet.
On the return journey, visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib before continuing towards historic Leh Palace.
Return to your hotel after sightseeing and enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
Enjoy breakfast and begin the spectacular road journey towards Nubra Valley via Khardung La.
Descend into Nubra Valley and visit Diskit Monastery, known for its large Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Continue towards Hunder Sand Dunes, where an optional double-humped Bactrian camel ride can be experienced at additional cost.
Later, check in to your Nubra Valley accommodation and enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley
Day 5: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok
Wake up to the landscapes of Nubra Valley and enjoy breakfast before departing towards Pangong Lake.
Travel through the scenic Shyok route surrounded by rugged mountains and remote Himalayan landscapes.
Reach Pangong Lake and spend time walking along its shoreline, enjoying the changing shades of blue and photographing the surrounding mountain scenery.
Later, check in to your camp near Pangong Lake and enjoy dinner under the Himalayan night sky.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight Stay: Pangong Lake
Day 6: Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang La
Enjoy a peaceful morning around Pangong Lake followed by breakfast.
Begin the return journey towards Leh via Chang La Pass while enjoying scenic mountain views and photography stops along the route.
Arrive in Leh by evening and check in to your hotel.
Enjoy dinner and relax after the road journey.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 7: Departure from Leh
Enjoy breakfast and complete the check-out formalities.
Proceed towards Leh Airport according to the confirmed common group transfer timing for your onward flight.
Conclude your Go Alive Hemis Festival Ladakh journey with memories of Buddhist culture, Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 6 Nights Accommodation as per the Published Inclusion
- 4 Nights Hotel Stay in Leh
- 1 Night Hotel Stay in Nubra Valley
- 1 Night Camp Stay at Pangong Tso
- Triple / Quad Sharing Accommodation as per the Referenced Package
- 12 Meals – 6 Breakfasts + 6 Dinners
- Entire Leh-to-Leh Transportation by Tempo Traveller / Cab for Vehicle Option
- Bike Rental for 5 Days – Day 2 to Day 6 – for Biking Option
- Bike Fuel from Day 2 to Day 6 for Biking Option
- Mechanical Backup for Biking Option
- Standard Helmet for Biking Option
- Riding Gloves for Riders
- Riding Jacket
- Knee Pads
- Driver Night Charges
- Toll Taxes
- Parking Charges
- Experienced Team Captain
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder Available in the Support Vehicle
- Common-Slot Leh Airport Pickup or Drop
- Hemis Festival Entry Ticket for 1 Day
- Environmental / Permit Fees as Applicable – Final Coverage to Be Confirmed
Not Included
- 5% GST
- Flights to & from Leh
- Meals & Beverages Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
- Lunches
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Mineral Water & Highway Refreshments
- Personal Expenses
- Tips for Drivers & Staff
- Entry Fees for Monuments / Monasteries Other Than Included Hemis Festival Entry
- Camera / Video Camera Charges
- Bactrian Camel Safari at Hunder
- River Rafting
- Laundry & Telephone Charges
- Additional Costs Caused by Landslides, Roadblocks or Natural Calamities
- Bike Damage Other Than Engine Damage for Biking Option
- ₹5,000 Bike Security Deposit for Biking Option
- Anything Not Specifically Mentioned Under Package Inclusions
Package Costing
Tempo Traveller
Original Price: ₹25,499 Per Person
Special Price: ₹21,999 Per Person
You Save: ₹3,500 Per Person
RE Himalayan 411 – With Pillion
Package Price: ₹24,999 Per Person
RE Himalayan 411 – Solo Rider
Package Price: ₹32,999 Per Person
Advertised Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Published Accommodation: 6 Nights – 4 Leh + 1 Nubra + 1 Pangong
Meals: 12 Meals – 6 Breakfasts + 6 Dinners
Hemis Festival Entry: 1 Day Included
Bike Security Deposit: ₹5,000 for Biking Option
GST: 5% Extra
Booking Advance: ₹5,000 Per Person as per the Referenced Package
Final Go Alive pricing and the complete 7-night accommodation plan should be reconfirmed before accepting bookings.
Available Batches
Published Hemis Festival Departure
Published Start Date: 22 June 2026
Status: Past Departure
Advertised Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Source End Date: Not Explicitly Published
Custom Hemis Festival Departure
Travel Dates: On Request
Trip Mode: Group Festival Journey
Starting Price: ₹21,999 Per Person Based on the Published Tempo Traveller Rate
Availability: Subject to New Hemis Festival Dates & Supplier Confirmation
Please confirm the next Hemis Festival date, complete 8-day itinerary and final availability with the Go Alive team before accepting bookings.
- The package heading advertises 7 Nights / 8 Days.
- The detailed source itinerary currently runs only from Day 1 to Day 7.
- The formal accommodation inclusion totals only 6 nights – 4 Leh + 1 Nubra + 1 Pangong.
- Go Alive should confirm the missing night / day before publishing a final fixed 8-day itinerary.
- Day 1 should be used primarily for acclimatisation because Leh is located at high altitude.
- Travellers should hydrate properly, rest after arrival and avoid strenuous physical activity on the first day.
- One-day Hemis Festival entry is included according to the source.
- A giant sacred Thangka is displayed only during special festival years and should not be advertised as guaranteed.
- The trip can operate using either a Tempo Traveller / cab or the selected motorcycle option.
- Bike rental and fuel are included only for the biking option from Day 2 to Day 6.
- ₹5,000 security deposit applies to the bike according to the source.
- Damage to the bike other than engine damage is stated as the traveller’s responsibility.
- Common-slot airport pickup or drop is included according to combined group flight timings. A private airport taxi is not provided.
- The source contains unclear editorial wording regarding Inner Line Permits versus environmental fees. Exact permit / fee coverage should be reconfirmed.
- 5% GST is additional.
- The referenced package requires ₹5,000 per person as an advance, with the remaining payment due 15 days before departure.
- Package pricing is dynamic and may change if confirmation is delayed.
- Weather, landslides, roadblocks, military restrictions or local-administration requirements may lead to route changes.
- The current published source departure date is 22 June 2026, which has already passed. A new Go Alive Hemis Festival batch should be confirmed before marking the package as upcoming.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be communicated to Go Alive through an official communication channel.
- Booking amounts paid towards confirmed reservations may be non-refundable.
- Cancellation charges will depend on the cancellation date and amounts already committed towards hotels, camps, vehicles, motorcycles, festival arrangements and other suppliers.
- Festival departures may carry stricter cancellation conditions because accommodation and transportation are in higher demand during event dates.
- Cancellation close to departure may attract substantial or complete cancellation charges.
- No-show bookings may be treated as non-refundable.
- Flights and independently booked third-party services will follow their respective cancellation terms.
- Weather, road closures, government restrictions, festival changes or other circumstances outside operational control may require itinerary modifications.
The final cancellation conditions applicable to your Go Alive booking will be communicated before confirmation.
Privacy Policy
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Where necessary to operate the journey, relevant traveller information may be shared with accommodation providers, transport operators, festival partners, permit authorities, local coordinators and other travel-service providers.
Personal information will be used only for legitimate booking, operational and communication requirements in accordance with Go Alive’s privacy practices.
Please refer to the official Go Alive Privacy Policy for complete information regarding the collection, use, storage and protection of personal information.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 QuestionsEverything you may want to know before booking this journey.
01 What is the Hemis Festival?
The Hemis Festival is an annual Buddhist celebration held at Hemis Monastery in Ladakh in honour of Guru Padmasambhava. The festival is known for sacred masked Cham dances, traditional music, Buddhist rituals and Ladakhi cultural celebrations.
02 Is Hemis Festival entry included in the package?
Yes. The referenced package includes a Hemis Festival entry ticket for one day.
03 Can I choose between a bike and Tempo Traveller?
Yes. The referenced package offers a Tempo Traveller / cab option as well as RE Himalayan 411 motorcycle options. Bike rental, fuel, riding gear and mechanical backup apply only to the biking option.
04 How many meals are included?
The formal package inclusion lists 12 meals in total: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners.
05 Is the Bactrian camel safari in Nubra Valley included?
No. The double-humped Bactrian camel safari at Hunder Sand Dunes is optional and payable separately.
06 Is the Hemis Festival Ladakh package really 8 days?
The source advertises the package as 7 Nights / 8 Days, but its current detailed itinerary runs only from Day 1 to Day 7 and its accommodation inclusion totals 6 nights. Go Alive should confirm the missing day and night before publishing the final operational itinerary.