Day 1 ARRIVE LEH
Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.) Upon arrival you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Evening visit Shanti Stupa. Later visit the market (stay for 01 hour only). Return back to the hotel / Guest house for Overnight stay.
Day 2 LEH TO KARGIL VIA SHAM VALLEY
After breakfast, check out from the Hotel enroute Hall of fame, Gurudwara Pathar sahib, Magnetic Hill , Sangam of the Rivers, later further drive to Kargil via Lamayuru, mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will understand now the reason behind this region being referred to as “Moonland” – exactly similar formations of land are visible as on the moon), Lamayuru is spectacularly located along The valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides. Finally you arrive at Kargil for an overnight stay at your Hotel
Day 3 KARGIL TO LEH VIA DRASS
After an early breakfast , we will start our drive towards Drass – the second coldest inhabited place on earth after Siberia. Visit the Drass war memorial. Start back for Leh . Enroute to Leh sightseeing at Alchi. Crossing through sham valley. Return back to Leh and check into your hotel for overnight stay at Leh. Rest of the evening free on own.
Day 4 LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 5 – 6 HRS)
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 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 walk around 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.
Day 5 :NUBRA TO PANGONG
After an early breakfast check out and head for Pangong Tso via shyok. Travel time is approximately 5-6 hrs. On arrival at Pangong , check into camp for overnight stay
Day 6 PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (140 KMS / 6 HRS)
Wake up calls by the migratory birds this morning. Indulge in the walk beside the lake or go for a photography splurge. Later depart for Leh. On arrival at Leh, check into your hotel. Rest of the day free on own. Overnight in Leh.
Day 7 LEH EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES (50 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE WAY)
Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Starting with Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & Sindhu Ghat. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh. Evening at leisure to explore the city on your own. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Day 8 Departure
Tour concludes. Thank you for your patronage. Transfer to Leh Airport to catch the flight to your onward Destination.
