You can sleep in today, for we have a late start! You have the morning to yourself. Have an unhurried breakfast and enjoy the serene sights in and around the camp. Unwind amidst the willow and poplar trees as you listen to the calming sounds of nature.

If you're game, take a walk through the lush, green fields of Nyerma and get an insight into the age-old wisdom of medicinal herbs, agricultural and religious practices passed on over generations, at the nunnery.

After a delicious lunch at the camp, we set out to the Leh City for a heritage walk. Walk through the complex maze of by-lanes and narrow streets of Leh and uncover the wonders of the city. Stroll through the lanes downtown, where everything from daily necessities and woollen clothing to rugs, handicrafts and accessories can be found.

You can shop a little at the city boulevard which is lined with shops that sell Pashmina shawls, stoles, Tibetan handicrafts and silver jewellery and traditional Ladakhi jewellery studded with turquoise, glass, mother of pearl, emerald and jade.

End the day with a spectacular sunset at the Shanti Stupa.

Today calls for a really early start. After a quick cup of coffee or chai to do away with the morning blues, we head to the Thiksey monastery, a kilometre away from the camp. The monastery boasts of a two storey tall statue of the Maitreyi Buddha seated on a lotus. Participate in a Buddhist morning prayer ceremony as the sun comes up and take in the fantastic view of the Leh valley that spreads out down below.

After a relaxed breakfast at camp, we drive to the Hemis monastery and museum, a good 45 minutes away from the camp. Built in 1630, this monastery finds itself in a secluded valley on the Western bank of the Indus river and is the largest in Ladakh. It boasts of an impressive collection of Thangkas (Tibetan murals), Tibetan books, statues and stupas. The monastery belongs to the Drukpa branch of Tibetan Buddhism. Get a glimpse of the many features of this monastery where young lamas are nurtured and educated in philosophy, literature, history, yoga and more.

After an insightful experience, return to the camp for lunch.

The rest of the day is at your leisure.

After a hearty breakfast, we pack up and set off for Disket village. The drive to the village is filled with scenic landscapes with mountains and grasslands. We pass through the Khardung La Pass (5570 m.) which is considered to be the highest motorable road in the world. The beautiful Nubra valley spreads out below, with green fields dotted with willow and poplar trees.

We stop at the village of Khardung, for a picnic lunch.

Post lunch we journey on, through the sand dunes of Nubra to Diskit.

We get settled in at the Chamba Camp, Diskit for the night. The rest of the evening is yours.

After a delicious breakfast, we drive to the charming village of Sumur, situated along the Nubra river.

Another activity that you can opt for is a visit to the sacred Yarab Tso in the Nubra valley. Drive the northernmost road along the Saichen glacier route and hike a little to find this secluded lake amongst the rocky terrain.

The next activity for the day is a to immerse yourself into the local culture. Meet with the Women’s Alliance of Nubra , a group of women who have collaborated to bring to light traditional performing arts and handicrafts and to document their rich history and heritage.

We then drive through the farmlands of the Sumur village for a visit to a local farm for an authentic, local lunch, sure to leave a smile on you face. Gain some insight into the history of the lands at the house of the Kalon family.

The evening calls for an adventure amidst the sand dunes of the Hunder desert. Ride atop a double hump Bactrian camel and relive the days of yore of the merchants and mercenaries, monks and the common folk, as they ploughed through these very sands in search of Gold, Glory and God and Greatness.

After a long day, head back to Diskit for the night for some well-deserved rest.

After an eventful few days, you deserve a laid-back day. Spend your time at camp, soaking in the serenity of the surroundings.

If you're game, you have the opportunity to participate in an optional excursion to the charming village of Turtuk.

Today calls for an early start. After a quick cup of coffee or chai to do away with the morning blues, we head to the Diskit Gompa, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the whole of the Nubra valley. Perched on top of a hill, this monastery belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Buddhism. The prayer hall has a statue of the Cho Rinpoche or “the crowned Buddha”, and is decorated with images of deities. An elevated cupola of the monastery has a fresco of the Tashilhunpo monastery of Tibet.

We start the day with a prayer here, near the 100 foot Maitreyi Buddha statue.

We return to the camp for some breakfast before we begin our journey back to Leh Valley. We travel through the Wari La, a pass believed to be the fourth-highest motorable pass in Ladakh.

On reaching the Leh valley, settle into the Chamba Camp in Thiksey and enjoy the rest of the evening unwinding in the comfort of your camp.

Bid farewell to beautiful Ladakh as you head home or onwards on your journey, after having enjoyed the serene and scenic landscape of the region, on this 7 day adventure.