Itinerary | |
| Day 01 | Arrive Leh by flight |
Best way to reach Leh-Ladakh is by flight from Delhi/Mumbai and all flights reach Leh before noon. Upon arrival at Leh, you are met and transfer to Hotel. Overnight: Leh | |
| Day 02 | Excursion to Sham Valley Alchi, Likir (130 Kms round trip) |
Morning after breakfast drive to Alchi. Enroute visit Magnetic Hill, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river.Magnetic Hill : Defying the Law of gravity. Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib: The Shrine known as Gurdwara Patthar sahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar road. Built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit. The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to this day. Confluence Of The Zanskar & Indus : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! Visit Alchi Monastery and drive back to Leh. Enroute visit Likir Monastery. Alchi Gompa: 70 Kms from Leh, on the banks of the Indus, is the Alchi Gompa dating a thousand years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature sized pictures of the Buddha. Three large sized images made of clay and painted brightly are its focal attractions. No longer an active religious center, Likir Gompa: Founded in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompa dated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftsmen producing excellent Thankas, earthen pots and carved wooden folding stools, live here in the village. Majestically situated, Likir commands a spectacular view. A magnificent giant Jupiter tree, Drive back to Leh. Overnight: Leh | |
| Day 03 | Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass (128 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs) |
| Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Khardungla Pass: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits, visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries. Hundar Village: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) Check in at Camp Evening at leisure. Overnight: Nubra | |
| Day 04 | Nubra – Leh (128 Kms) |
| Morning after breakfast visit Deskit Monastery (Big Buddha). Diskit Village: Diskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery. Diskit Monastery (Big Buddha), this spot offers a magnificent panoramic view of Nubra Valley. Later drive back to Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening, explore Leh bazaar for souvenir Overnight: Leh | |
| Day 05 | Excursion to Pangong Lake (290 Kms|10-11 hrs approx round trip) |
After Breakfast drive for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, via Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3rd Highest Motorable road in the world.
Later drive back to Leh by the same route. Overnight: Leh | |
| Day 06 | Depart Leh |
In time transfer to airport to connect flight Meals: Breakfast. | |
Tour Itinerary
Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening, visit the Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa.
This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!
In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.
it is looked after by monks from the Liker monastery. This is the only monastery amongst 34 monasteries, which is not located on a hilltop.
one of the few survivors of its species, stands in the courtyard.
pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Diskit and other villages.
from Hundar to Diskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).
Diskit Gompa: Diskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
Enjoy beauty of the high altitude of the Lake, surrounded by grey and brown mountains, clean and dust washed. Count the waves washing the shores of the color changing Lake and be mesmerized by the different shades of blue from Azure to Navy Blue.
for onward destination.