Ladakh Returns-1
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Leh
On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Complete day for rest to get acclimatize with the high altitude in Leh (Ladakh) which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: In Leh - Monestries Tour (Shey - Thiksey - Hemis)
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area. Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa. Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Leh - Khardung La - Nubra (150 Kms /6hrs)
After an early breakfast we drive to NUBRA VALLEY leads through KHARDUNG-LA-PASS (the highest Motorable road in the world) at 18,390 ft, around 39kms from Leh. Nubra Valley is popularly known as valley of flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. First visit SUMUR, another pretty village on the other side of the river'; SAMSTANLING GOMPA here was founded by Lama Tsultims Nima and Monastic community was introduced as Rezong Gonpa. Diskit in Shyok valley are the main centers of tourism in this region .Overnight at deluxe camp / hotel in Nubra.
Day 04:Nubra Valley - Leh
In the morning after your breakfast at the camp, visit the SAND DUNES to enjoy a double hump camel safari . Later we drive to Leh over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In Leh - Excursion to Pangong Lake (290 Kms)
In the early morning with packed lunch ,start up your drive to Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong, which is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Later drive back to Leh reaching back by evening. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06: Leh - Tanglang La - Sarchu (253 kms/ 9 hrs)
Morning we start our drive back to Manali. From Leh we ride towards Sarchu riding along Indus till Upshi from where we start our climb upto Tanglang La Pass which is Worlds IInd highest motorable pass, cross More Plains and onwards crossing Lachung La, Naki la to reach Sarchu. On arrival check in and overnight at camp.
Day 08: Manali - Delhi .
On this day ,after breakfast depart Manali with never ending memories. End of tour & our services
