Enjoy a welcome drink and take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (3500 meters).
Late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets.
Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: LEH TO KARGIL (290 KMS /9 HR)
After breakfast, drive downstream along the River Indus on the Leh – Kargil Highway.
Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, nestled deep in the Himalayas.
Drive 4 km further to experience Magnetic Hill, which defies the laws of gravity.
Continue through a picturesque landscape to reach the Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers.
Take a detour just before Saspul to visit the active Likir Monastery.
After visiting Likir Monastery, drive along the River Indus toward Uletokpo or Tingmosgang, stopping at Ridzong Monastery (option to walk up for those interested).
Witness the dramatic view of Ridzong Monastery, hidden at the end of a steep valley.
Drive to Kargil, visiting the 11th-century Lamayuru Monastery and the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes along the way.
Cross Fatu-la Pass (13,489 ft), the highest pass on the Srinagar – Leh road.
Pay tribute at Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian soldiers from the Kargil War of 1999.
Drive to Drass and return to Kargil for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: KARGIL TO LEH (VIA LAMAYURU) (230 KMS / 5 HRS)
Post breakfast, drive to Leh.
En route, visit Alchi Monastery, one of Ladakh’s most beloved monasteries.
Continue the drive to Leh.
Check in at the camp or hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)
Post breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley.
Cross Khardung La Pass (5,602 meters / 18,390 feet), the highest motorable road in the world, approximately 39 km from Leh.
Enjoy panoramic views from the pass, with sights extending south over the Indus Valley to the Zanskar range and north to the Saser massif.
Arrive in Nubra Valley, also known as Ldumra or the Valley of Flowers, situated at an average altitude of 10,000 feet between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges.
Check in at the camp or hotel in Hunder for an overnight stay.
In the evening, explore the local villages and experience the lifestyle of the locals.
Overnight stay at the camp or hotel.
Day 05: IN NUBRA (HUNDER VILLAGE) – EXCURSION TO TURTUK
After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk, a village won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan, located near the border.
Visit the 16th-century mosque with Turkish and Iranian cultural influences.
Explore the ruined fort of the Dhards and a local monastery.
Take in the magnificent view of K2, the second-highest peak in the world after Mount Everest.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (150 KMS / 5 HRS)
After an early breakfast, check out from the camp or hotel.
Drive to Hunder and enjoy an opportunity to ride a Bactrian (double-humped) camel amidst the sand dunes of the high-altitude desert, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
On the way back, stop at Diskit, the headquarters of Nubra Valley.
Stroll around the bazaar, observing local shops and people going about their daily routines.
Drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham and Shyok Valley, experiencing scenic yet challenging road patches.
After passing through the rugged terrain, continue towards Durbuk and Tangtse, passing through small villages in the Changthang region.
Arrive at Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m), and check in at the camp or hotel near the lake.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA (140 KMS / 6 HRS)
Morning at leisure to explore the stunning beauty of Pangong Lake, known for displaying up to five shades of blue depending on the time and vantage point.
Later, drive back to Leh via Changla Pass (5,486 meters).
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Day 08: LEH EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES (50 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE WAY)
Post breakfast, proceed for a tour of the Indus Valley monasteries.
Visit Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of the Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism.
Explore Thiksey Monastery, an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village.
Visit Shey Palace, the ancient capital of Ladakh.
Stop by the 3 Idiots Rancho School and Sindhu Ghat.
After sightseeing, drive back to Leh.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)
Check out from the hotel.
Transfer to the domestic airport for your onward flight.
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Inclusions
Assistance upon arrival at Leh Hotel
Traditional welcome in the Hotel with Welcome Drink (Hot Tea) on arrival
08 Night Accommodation on double/triple sharing Basis as per the Itinerary with meal plan as mentioned above.
Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours Using 01 NON AC Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Ariaas per the above itinerary
Wild Life fees & Red Cross fee
Environmental fee
Ladakh Entry Fee
Ladakh Ecological Development Fee
Toll taxes/Parking/Driver allowances
Taxes
Exclusions
Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
Guide fee, Camera fee & any monument Entrances
Medical & Travel insurance
Any changes you may choose to make during your tour
Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
