LEH LADAKH

Leh Arrival

•    Arrival LehKushokBakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World. On a clear day fromone side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side ofthe aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.)
•    Upon arrival you will proceed to Hotel for Check in.
•    Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed byWelcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel.
•    Overnight at Hotel.

Leh Local Sightseeing

•    After breakfast visit Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kmsdriving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Shanti Stupa which is located at about 1km from Leh. It was built by a Japanese order and has wonderful views over Leh and the Indus valley especially at sunset.
•    Evening back to Leh at our hotel for Overnight.

Leh - Nubra Valley via Khardungla (18390 Ft. ASL) (120 kms, 4-5 hrs.)

•    Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (TheHighest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can seeall the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to thegiants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in thenorth of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is10,000 Ft. above sea level.
•    Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay.
•    In the evening you can walkaround the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged.
•    Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

Nubra Valley - Excursion to Turtuk

•    After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the onlyBalti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of muslims still resembles mini Pakistan. The village's inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have glimpse of K2 mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Though a muslim village, there are few gompas located on the plateau above Shyok River and there is an oldroyal house to see in village.
•    Return to Hunder by evening.
•    Dinner & Overnight at Camp.

Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake (170 kms, 7 hrs.) via Shyok

•    After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon.
•    Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road is Rocky Mountains that characterize the Ladakhilandscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains.
•    On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about theirdaily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley.
•    Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham&Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic!
•    Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk&Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangonglake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world.
•    Upon arrival we check in at our Camp NearPangong lake. .
•    Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

Pangong Lake to Leh via Changla (140 kms, 6 hrs.)

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Stay overnight in Leh.

Leh Local Sightseeing

•    After breakfast for a day excursion to Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to GurudwaraPatthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River.
•    After visiting above places we drive back to Leh enroute visiting Spituk Monastery, Built in 15th century during the reign of Grags ‘bum-lde, these new Gelug-pa monastery was built like fortress on the summit of crags.
•    Evening at Leisure and Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Departure (Fly Out)

Tour concludes. We thank you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.