On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level you will be
transfer to hotel and check in. Half day at rest for acclimatization.
Evening drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a
hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu,
Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around local market. Dinner and
overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 02 : Sham Valley
Hall of Fame
Magnetic Hill
Indus and Zanskar River
Day start with Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army
to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars , Kali Mata
Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa - an 11th century structure , Next
on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib.
Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in
1517 to honour the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith.
Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that
defies the law of gravity.
It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this
metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a
picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar
River. Proceed back to Hotel vai same route. Dinner and overnight
stay at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 03 : Leh to Khardungla Pass
Nubra Valley
Khardungla Pass
Leh
Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the one of the highest
motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads
lead you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters.
We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic
view. Unfortunately we have to drive back to Leh. Evening free for own
explore. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Nubra - Excursion to Turtuk - Nubra
Baltistan
Turtuk
Nubra Valley
One of the moist fascinating journeys in Ladakh this is a
less popular destination recently opened for tourist, if you have a thirst
for a beautiful location this is the place.
En-route spectacular mountain ranges and Villages like. This region is
controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts a rear department of the India Army.
A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have
relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming
of vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters.
Baltistan a beautiful village with charming people "On the night of December
13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next
morning, they woke up in India." We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager
recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until
that night was part of Baltistan in PoK.
A full day rough excursion and evening back to Nubra Valley. Overnight in
camp/hotel at Nubra.
Day 05 : Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok and back to Leh
Pangong Lake
Shayok Village
Changla Pass
After breakfast at camp/hotel we drive to next destination Pangong Lake
(situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and
Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it's a beautiful route.
The road follows the Shayok River, and climbs up a mountain before finally
descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok,
and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded
by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque.
Afternoon we reach at Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake. Later
drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive and check in to Hotel.
over Night at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 06 : Depart from Leh
Depart from Leh.
After an early breakfast you will be transfer to airport to board the flight
towards your further journey.
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