Leh – Shanti Stupa – Leh Bazar – Hall of Fame – Gurdwara Pathar Sahib – Magnetic Hill – Sangam – Khardungla Top–Nubra Valley – Hunder – Diskit – Shey Palace – Changla Pass – Pangong Lake – 3 idiots school – Thiksey
On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your hotel. Leh Flight is considered one of the most sensational flights in the world. During the day, acclimatize yourself with the weather and high pressure of Ladakh.
Shanti Stupa is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. It provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Shanti Stupa in Ladakh was built to promote world peace and a symbol of the ties between Japan and Ladakh.
In the evening, take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh and enjoy Shanti Stupa.
Finally, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
After delicious breakfast at the hotel drive to Nubra Valley (125 kms) via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world.
Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit & Hunder Village. Check in at your camp/Hotel. Drive to Hunder Sand Dunes to enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double humped Bactrian camels.
Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets Nubra River. It lies on the ancient silk rout. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides.
Finally, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel/Camp in Nubra.
After delicious breakfast at your camp drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok. This direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso has now become more popular in past few years. Drive from Nubra to Pangong via Agham – Shyok drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Pangong Lake is salt water, 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China. Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings.
Lastly, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Camp in Pangong.
During early morning, you can enjoy a photo – session around the lake. Post breakfast drive back to Leh through Changla Pass.
Finally, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
After delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready. The excitement of the day will begin with Hall of fame (A Museum built by Indian Army) visit Gurdwara Pathar Sahib which was built in 1517 in the memory of Guru Nanak. The next is visit to the famous Magnetic Hill. Placed on Leh-Kargil-Srinagar Highway, at an altitude of 11,000 feet above the sea level, it is also known as Gravity hill. You will be visiting Sangam Point or the confluence point of Zanskar and Indus rivers.
Continue drive to Alchi, one of the oldest monasteries and have scriptures dated as old as 10th century.The village Alchi differentiates itself from other villages of Ladakh by being so lush green.
Finally, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Alchi.
After breakfast drive to Lamayuru which is 55 kms from Alchi. The day is going to be full of action. Your first visit is to region with lunar landscapes- an area that is similar to the land condition of Moon. After this, you visit Lamayuru Monastery- one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Ladakh, it houses wall paintings, thangkas, murals, old scriptures and various statues of different forms of Buddha as well as other deities. Drive back to Leh.
Finally, Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Alchi.
Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Ladakh. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Ladakh tour, as you will be dropped at the Leh Airport for your onward journey.