Glancing of Ladakh

Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa – It was created to encourage world peace and prosperity as well as to honor Buddhism’s 2500-year history. The Shanti Stupa in Leh is one of the city’s outstanding monuments. It is a white-domed monument created in 1991 to celebrate 2500 years of Buddhism and to encourage global peace. Leh Palace – famous for its outstanding architecture that depicts the Tibetan construction style. Additionally, the palace’s roof provides a grand view of the city Leh in Ladakh. Answer. In circa 1600, King Senge Namgyal constructed Leh Palace, also known as Lachen Palkar Palace. Return to hotel after sightseeing. Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, proceed for full day excursion. Drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Military Hall of Fame – The Hall of Fame Leh is located in Leh City, near the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. It is a museum dedicated to the Indian Army and showcases their bravery and sacrifices in various wars, including the Siachen region conflict. The museum also has exhibits that showcase Ladakhi culture, heritage, and traditions.

Gurudwara Patthar Sahib – at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). After visiting confluence we head to Alchi Gompa, The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi , transfer back towards Leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery was built in 11th century and was again re-built in 18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (Second Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight stay at Nubra Valley.

After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic!  Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake. Overnight stay in Pangong.

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh.

Tour concludes. Through a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward destination