Leh Ladakh

DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH

Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization
to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the
markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 02: LEH – EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (65 KMS / 04 HRS – ONE WAY)

After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing
with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed
further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib situated at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh, the Gurudwara
was constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji. A drive of another 4 km will take you to Magnetic Hill which
defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous
point, popularly known as Sangam Point which displays the confluence of Two Rivers, Indus River coming from
Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Next, we head to Alchi Gompa, The complex
of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th
century. After visiting Alchi we return back towards Leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery which was built in the

11th century and was again re-built in the 18th century and houses a 25 feet gold covered statue of Lord Buddha.
Later we drive back to Leh for dinner & overnight stay.

DAY 03: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 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. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

DAY 04: NUBRA VALLEY (EXCURSION TO TURTUK)- 80 KMS ONE WAY

After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and
extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising of a touch of Turkish & Iranian
culture), ruined fort of Dhards and Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the famous K2 peak (The second
highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later back to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 05: NUBRA VALLEY – PANGONG LAKE – LEH (307 KMS / 10 HRS)

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. 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 their daily 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 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”. After drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel in Leh.

DAY 06: 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, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Sindhu
Ghat. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: LEH (EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES)

Post breakfast we visit 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 and also visiting Sankar Gompa, located at a
distance of approximately 3 km from the town of Leh. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

DAY 08: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)

Tour concludes: Through a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward
destination.