Magical Ladakh By Air

On arrival at Leh airport, meet and assist by our local representative. Transfer to hotel. Complete the check in formalities. Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatization because of the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 meters). Leh – known for its breathtaking landscapes, ancient monasteries, and vibrant Tibetan-Buddhist culture. The best time to visit Leh is between April and June when the weather is pleasant and the days are cool. These months see a high footfall and are considered the peak tourist season. Overnight stay in Leh.

Meals: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Later in the day proceed for local city tour. Start the tour by visiting – Sangam Hill – is the confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers in Ladakh. It is located 35km from Leh in Nimmu, on the Leh Srinagar highway. The two rivers can be separately seen meeting at this point. While the Indus River appears as shiny blue, Zanskar River appears muddy green. It is a spectacular site to witness. 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.

Post lunch, continue with the city tour and visit – 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. Leh Local Market – famous for is its woolen garments. Because of the cold climate, the people in Leh have a culture of creating handwoven woolen clothes, which have now become popular and demanded local products of Ladakh. Return to hotel after sightseeing. Overnight stay in Leh.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Nubra Valley – also called Dumra, is a historical region of Ladakh. Its inhabited areas form a tri-armed valley cut by the Nubra and Shyok rivers. Its Tibetan name Dumra means “valley of flowers”

Drive though Khardung La Pass – The pass is on the Ladakh Range, north of Leh, and connects the Indus River Valley and the Shyok Rriver Valley. It also forms the gateway to the Nubra Valley, beyond which lies the Siachen Glacier.  It is the Highest Motorable Road in the World, 18,380 ft).

Post-lunch, continue with the journey. Visit Disket Monastery – Belonging to the 14th century, this monastery is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the monastery’s most prominent attraction is the huge Maitreya Buddha statue atop it, which was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama. Maitreya Buddha – Maitreya is the Buddha of the future, who will be born to teach enlightenment in the next age. According to Mahayana teachings, a Buddha is first born as a bodhisattva, and then after many lifetimes, progresses on to Buddhahood. The historical Buddha was himself referred to as a bodhisattva before becoming the Buddha. Enjoy the Camel Safari (at an extra cost) at Sand Dunes between Diskit & Hundur Village. Late evening check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Post breakfast visit Turtuk – Theis village form the only region in India populated by Balti people. Turtuk is known for its fruit, especially apricots. Turtuk was under Pakistani control until the war of 1971, when the Indian Army captured the village. It is also one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. It is one of the most fascinating journeys in Ladakh. This is a less popular destination recently opened for tourists,This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts, a rear department of the India Army. After visit, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Pangong via Shyok River – The Shyok River is a tributary of the Indus River that flows through northern Ladakh and enters Gilgit–Baltistan. A wild River which rises in the Rimo Glacier which is one of the branches of the Siachen Glacier in the Karakorams and and its one of the biggest Glacial systems in the Trans Himalayas.

En-route visit Durbuk – a village and the headquarters of the eponymous subdivision and block in the Leh district. It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, and falls between Chang La mountain pass and Tangste village on the way to Pangong Tso Lake.

On reaching visit Pangong Lake – situated at a height of almost 4,350 meters is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China. Evening check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Pangong.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

In the early morning, enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on the Lake. After Breakfast, check out and drive back to Leh.

En-route visit Changa La Pass – high mountain pass in Ladakh at an elevation of 5,391.3024 meters or 17,688.000 feet in the Ladakh Range between Leh and the Shyok River valley. The Chang La, on Leh to Pangong Lake road, lies on the Leh-Karu-Sakti-Zingral-Chang La-Durbuk-Tangtse-Pangong Lake motorable road.

On reaching Leh visit Thiksey Monastery – Apart from being the largest monastery of Central Ladakh, the monastery is also famous for its 49 ft tall statue of Maitreya Buddha in the lotus position, covering two floors of the monastery. The statue was built to commemorate the 14th Dalai Lama’s visit to Thiksey Monastery in the year 1970. Shey Palace/ Shey Monastery – Shey Monastery and Palace is best known for the three-storey statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Made of copper, the statue is said to be a one-of-a-kind structure in the region. The palace complex is sprinkled with many Buddhist chortens. The name Shey is translated into Ladakhi that means mirror and it is known as the reflection of the palace. The shey is located at an intentional location overlooking the entire heartland of Ladakh.

Check in at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay in Leh.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to airport to board the flight for return journey