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Overview
This 6-day Ladakh tour focuses on the region’s stunning landscapes and cultural heritage. Upon arrival in Leh, the tour begins with acclimatization. Day two features visits to key Indus Valley monasteries like Hemis and Thiksey, along with Shey Palace. Day three is dedicated to a scenic trip to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass. Day four takes you to Nubra Valley over Khardung La, the world’s highest motorable pass. The journey includes visiting Diskit Monastery in Nubra Valley, followed by a return to Leh. The tour concludes with a flight from Leh. It’s an exploration of Ladakh’s breathtaking scenery, ancient monasteries, and high-altitude passes.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Leh Arrival
Arrival at Leh airport. Pickup and transfer to hotel. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Leh. (Standard check-in time: 14.00pm)
DAY 2: Leh Sightseeing:
After 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, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Sindhu Ghat. After visiting above places, we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh:
After early breakfast, proceed for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong Lake 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. After spending some time at Pangong We drive back to Leh in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4: Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardung La:
After breakfast, proceed 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 area. Dinner and Overnight stay.
DAY 5: Nubra Valley – Leh:
After breakfast, In the morning drive to Diskit (Headquarters of Nubra) and visit Diskit Monastery. Later, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon. Rest of the day, free to explore the markets. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 6: Leh – Onwards (by Flight):
After breakfast, check-out from hotel. Pickup and transfer to Leh airport for onward flight
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Included / Excluded
- Accommodation in 4* hotel / Camp in standard room on twin / double / triple sharing basis
- Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel
- Services of English-speaking guide
- All intercity and sightseeing transfer by private vehicle basis (Small vehicle)
- Flight ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fee
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Lunches / Any meals not mentioned
- Porterage
- Any items not mentioned
- Any entrance tickets not mentioned
- Single Room Supplement
- Services of Tour Manager