Day 01 : Arrival at Leh (3505 meters/11567 feet above sea level)
Kushok Bakula airport Leh
Shanti Stupa
Leh Palace
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
Patthar Sahib
Magnetic Hill
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 Nubra via Khardungla Pass – 18,380 Ft/5550 Mtrs. (125 Kms /0 5-0 6
hrs)
Nubra valley
Khardungla Pass
Deskit Monastery
Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored
pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads leads 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.
The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the
Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit
– the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a
rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley.
At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha
atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From
Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted
with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped
animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central
Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts.
We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the
evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel. Dinner and overnight in
camp/hotel at Nubra.
Day 04 : Nubra - Excursion to Turtuk – Nubra
Nubra Valley
Turtuk
One of the most 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 (165 Kms/05 – 06 hrs)
Nubra Valley
Shayok Village
Pangong Lake
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.
Dinner and overnight stay at camp.
Day 06 : Pangong to Leh via Changla Pass - 5486 Mtrs. (160 Kms/05 – 06 Hrs)
Pangong Lake
Changla Pass
Leh
Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake. Enjoy your
breakfast and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs.
Arrive Leh and check in at the hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07 : Tour of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery
Hemis Monastery
Thiksey Monastery
Shey Palace
After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km
west of Leh, Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From
Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery,
located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley.
Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya
Buddha and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds
of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk.
After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace
the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : 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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