Splendors of Ladakh

Leh

Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Check in to the hotel for a complete day of rest for acclimatization, wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Post lunch visit Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Stay overnight in Leh.

Leh Local Sightseeing

(105 KM / 5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Sindhu Darshan and about 7 kms from Leh on the bank of the Historical Indus River. Later proceed to visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and  Thiksay Monastery located on top of a hill, the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangka, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha’s teachings. Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and it houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects. Later visit Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh in the evening. Stay overnight in Leh.

Leh to Nubra Valley

( 125 KM / 5-6 Hrs )

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh) via Khardung La pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. Enroute, admire the spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardung La Pass (18,390 feet). After spending some time at Khardung La, proceed to Nubra. After Hotel check-in, enjoy camel Safari in the evening. Stay overnight stay in Nubra.

Nubra to Pangong via Shyok

( 165 KM / 06 Hrs )

We will start the day following the same route towards Leh till we reach Khalsar. From the Agyam bridge, we will take the left route which leads us to the villages of Shyok and Durbuk. The road after Shyok is good but very steep. After Durbuk, take left towards Tangtse and follow the traditional route. Drive further to Pangong Lake one of the largest and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas. Situated at 14000 ft, more than half of the lake is within Chinese Territory and only one third part lies in India. Explore the lake area, might catch some rare wildlife. Stay Overnight in Pangong.

Pangong Lake to Leh

( 155 KM / 05 Hrs )

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sun rise on the lake. After breakfast drive back to Leh, take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea. Stay overnight in Leh.

Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil

(235 KM / 05 Hrs)

After Breakfast leave for Kargil, enroute visit Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and The Sangam of Zanskar & Indus River, Alchi Gompa and Lamayuru Monastery. After visiting the Monastery we drive straight to Kargil over Fatu-la [13,489 ft] which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. The first Buddhist village will be Mulbek a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain. Stay overnight in Kargil.

Kargil – Srinagar

(205 KM / 6 Hrs)

After breakfast at the Kargil drive to Srinagar, visiting War Memorial Hall & Museum.

Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the World) where we stop for tea. Crossing the massive Zojila pass (3527 meters) & the road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters) in between to reach Srinagar, overnight stay at Srinagar.

Srinagar

Morning after breakfast drive to Srinagar Airport……..Tour ends with sweet memories of Ladakh…