Ladakh is a land of exotic charms and eerie mystique surrounded as it is by rugged mountains. The unique beauty of plateau and valley would capture the heart of anyone coming here. There are numerous tour packages highlighting the mesmerizing beauty of the place. Gentle smiles, colorful traditional clothes and easy pace of life would create an indelible mark on your mind. Ladakh is famous for its monasteries, Tibetan Buddhism and lofty snow-capped mountains.
2 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Uleytokpo
3 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Nubra Valley
1 night(s) in Leh
Day 1: Arrival At Leh
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. Full day of complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 feet / 35 00 meters). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Leh Sightseeing Tour
After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Leh To Uleytoko Via Lamayuru
In the morning drive down the Indus Valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130 kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo/Nurla (60 kms) and check into a fixed camp / resort for overnight stay.
Day 4: Uleytoko To Leh
After breakfast drive towards Leh, en-route visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) and Hall of Fame. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Leh To Pangong Lake Back To Leh
Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 feet). Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 feet) is 4-5 kms wide and about 140 kms long, which about two-third lies on the other side of the Indo-China border. After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Leh Sightseeing
Free day at Leh for rest. In the afternoon visit Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace and the markets. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Leh To Nubra Valley
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.
Day 8: Nubra Valley To Leh
In the morning visit / explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Departure From Leh
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home with sweet memories.