LEH LADAKH TOUR PACKAGE – MESMERIZING

DAY 1:  ARRIVAL IN LEH

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Leh. Check into the hotel and relax. This day is kept free so that you acclimatize. Later we will visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. The 18th century Leh Palace overlooks Leh town and is modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet. Shanti Stupa a Japanese peace pagoda offers wonderful views around sunset. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

You may be enthusiastic about reaching a high altitude of four thousand meters from two hundred meters in just one hour and want to explore everything on your first day. However, it is your body that must become accustomed to such heights and temperatures. We strongly recommend that you relax on the first day for body acclimation.

DAY 2:  LEH – EXCITING EXCURSION FULL DAY

After breakfast, Set out for an amazing day, visit the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus Rivers in Nimo, We will continue the drive to Lamayuru which is 120 kms from Leh and most-of the stretch is over the beautiful Leh Kargil highway. Visit monastery and moon land three kms before Lamayuru. It is called moon land because the mountains are textured in such a manner that they would resemble craters on moon. On the way to Lamayuru, we will stop at Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of Fame, Magnetic hill, etc. Return to Leh for overnight stay.

DAY 3:  LEH TO NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNGLA PASS (135KM / 5 HOURS APPROX)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Nubra Valley (Hunder) via the World’s highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardung la Pass (18,380ft above sea level):  Khardungla Pass, also known as the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way to Nubra valley from Leh. It is the world’s highest motor able road, according to signage posted by BRO.  Arrive in Nubra Valley (Hunder), check into a tent/ cottage, and relax. Later visit Hunder’s White Sand Dunes. You can also take a camel ride here Return to camp. Spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite/ Cottage.

DAY 4:  NUBRA VALLEY (HUNDER) –TURTUK- HUNDER (80 KMS ONE WAY)

After breakfast, head toward Turtuk, the Land of Baltis, controlled by Pakistan prior to the 1971 war between the two countries. Visit the 16th-century Masjid (Mosque) and Minaret, the Royal House of the Yabgo Dynasty, Pun Khar’s Ruin Palace, and the Historic Polo Ground.  Return by afternoon and spend the time leisurely. Dinner and overnight at camp/cottage.

DAY 5:  NUBRA VALLEY (HUNDER) TO PANGONG VIA SHAYOK

After Breakfast, check out and visit Diskit Monastery, known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa and it is  the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley. Continue to Pangong via Shayok. The Shayok River originates from the Rimo Glacier. You will never see water as clear as in the Shayok River. When the sun shines down on it, it is coated in crystals. On arrival in Pangong, check into your camp/cottage. The rest of the time to explore Pangong Lake and spend some quality time around the Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp/Cottage.

DAY 6:  PANGONG-TSO MORIRI VIA TSAGALA

After breakfast, we set out on a stunning journey to Tsomoriri Lake. The drive, with its vast, lonely expanses on the Chanthang plateau, is one of the most remote on this tour. On the way, stop by the remote village of Chusul. Tsomoriri is located at an altitude of 4511 meters above sea level and covers an area of approximately 140 square kilometers. Spend rest of the evening admiring the shadows cast by the surrounding mountains and the depths of Tsomoriri Lake. Stay in tented cabins at Tso Moriri.

DAY 7:  TSOMORIRI -LEH (17582 FT.) (APPROX 220 KMS/7-8 HRS DRIVE APPROX)

After breakfast, you will set out for the beautiful Tsokar Lake. On the way, you can stop to see the Puga Geo-thermal gas springs and the nomadic Rebo tents at the Polo-Kongka crossing. There is also a monastery in Thukje village. Continue driving to Leh via Taglangla pass, which stands at around 5300 meters. If time allows, you may also visit 3Idiot School/Rancho School. Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 8:  LEH DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to airport to board flight to onward destination.