Fondly called the Moonland on Earth, Ladakh is a charming region in the northernmost state of India; Jammu & Kashmir. Nestled in the Himalayan and Karakoram region, Ladakh is a welcome change from the cacophony of the cities. Ladakh is all about solitude and serenity amidst most picturesque landscapes.
3 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Nubra Valley
1 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Uleytokpo
1 night(s) in Kargil
1 night(s) in Srinagar
Day 01: Arrival At Leh
In the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 02: Leh Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Post lunch at the hotel, visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa & Leh Palace and then explore the local markets. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 03: Leh - Pangong - Leh
Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 04: 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 stay at Nubra Valley.
Day 05: 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 stay at Leh
Day 06: Leh To Alchi / Uleytokpo
After leisurely breakfast, leave for Alchi / Uleytokpo on the first leg of the journey to Kargil and Srinagar. On the way visit Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers) and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex famous for its wall frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Overnight stay at Uleytokpo.
Day 07: Uleytokpo - Lamayuru - Kargil
After breakfast leave for Kargil. On the way you can visit the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills. Later drive towards Kargil enroute viewing the 9-Mtrs. tall rock sculpture of the Maitreya Buddha at Mulbek (7th –8th century AD). Overnight stay at Kargil.
Day 08: Kargil - Sonamarg - Srinagar
Early departure for Srinagar driving through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 m) to reach Sonamarg from where it’s a smooth 2-hour drive to Srinagar through the beautiful Kashmir countryside. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day 09: Departure From Srinagar
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.