Day2 in Leh - Monastery Tour

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Enjoy the flight into Leh, the capital of Ladakh, experiencing as you fly over the dramatic regions

of the
Himalayas, the Great Himalayan, Zanskar, Ladakh and the Karakoram Ranges. On your arrival at the
Kushok Bakula Rimpochhe Airport, Leh (11562 ft) - the land of brave hearts, you will be greeted by our
representative who will guide you to your transfer to your hotel for check in. Due to sudden arrival at
high altitude of Leh you are advised to rest the entire day in order to acclimatize with the conditions.
Lunch & dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day2 In Leh - Monastery Tour
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Indus Valley Monastery tour including Shey, the
ancient capital of Ladakh and the Sindhu Ghat, Thiksey an impressive complex rising
tier upon tier on a hill above the village, visit to Rancho's School or the Druk Padma
Karpo school. Return to the hotel for lunch & dinner.

Day3 Leh - Nubra Valley (145 kms / 5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley crossing Khardung-la-pass - the
highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft. Nubra Valley is situated to the
North of Ladakh between the Karakoram range and Ladakh range of the Himalayas /
Visit the Samstaling Monastery./ Sumur sand dunes. Check in at the resort / camp.
Enjoy your evening at the campsite. Return back to the resort / camp for dinner.


Day4 Nubra Valley - Leh (190 kms / 7 hrs)
After breakfast at the Camp, proceed to visit the Diskit Monastery and the Sand
Dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy a Camel Safari (on your own) on a double
hump Bactrian camel. You can rest and relax in the afternoon or take a walk to the
local market. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel.


Day5 Leh - Pangong Lake (145 kms / 5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake (approximately 145/ 5 hours)
through the Changlangla pass at 5486 mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet
(4,267 m) is a long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers
at its widest point and over 130km in length. It is bisected by the international
border between India and China. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the lake,
one rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.
Evening is at leisure. Enjoy a local dinner at your camp.


Day6 Pangong Lake - Leh (145 kms / 5 hrs)
Wake up to a beautiful morning by the lake exploring the beauty of the lake after
breakfast. Later you drive back to Leh enroute visit Hemis one of the grandest and
popular monastery. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Enjoy your dinner at
the hotel.


Day7 Leh - Alchi (65 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast you will proceed to visit the Hall of Fame - museum constructed by
the Indian Army, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was
built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev.
Further we experience the Magnetic Hill which defies the Law of Gravity. Witness the
confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers from Nimoo. Packed lunch will be served
enroute. Drive further to Alchi, 65kms from Leh nestled in the barren mountain
valley of river Indus. Optional activities - Rafting (with additional cost as per passenger request). Return
back to Leh for dinner at the hotel.


Day8 Depart Leh
Your last morning in Ladakh, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and proceed to the
airport to return home with memories of Fascinating Ladakh.

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