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The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other. Tourism in Ladakh is an absolute delight for nature lovers as well as adventurers.Adorned with the lofty barren mountains, Ladakh is home to some of the highest motorable passes like Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), and alpine lakes like Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Ladakh is further divided into three regions – Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, and each region has several places to see.Ladakh is majorly popular amongst the adventurers who feel welcomed by the number of adrenaline rushing activities offered here. The union territory is amongst the top trekking destinations in India with amazing and unmatched treks like the popular Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek. Ladakh also has opportunities for mountaineering, motor biking, mountain biking, white water rafting and more.Adding to its exceptional beauty are the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are mostly nestled in the mountains and are thousands of years old. These monasteries make for the Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Ladakh and also act as important cultural centres where major religious festivals take place.In our Ladakh Travel Guide, we add all the information you need to know before planning a trip. Our authentic Ladakh travel guide includes information on the top places to visit, must visit tourist attractions, best things to do and top places to stay in Ladakh.

Airports: – Leh

Highlights of Tour

  • Monastery
  • Rafting at Indus River
  • highest motored pass in the world – Khardungla
  • Rancho School
  • Pangong Lake

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Itinerary
Day 01 :- Leh Arrival (3505 meters / 11567 feet)

Arrive Kushokoto Bakula airport Leh – 3500m above sea level. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast at the hotel before 09.30 am. Half Day at rest for acclimatization. After lunch Visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace, Later in the evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at Leh.

Tour + Mountain Cycling Route Thiksey to Hemis 28 Kms  or Karu to Hemi 5 kms

Day 02 :- Leh Monastery Sightseeing of Shey Palace, Thiksey & Hemis Monastery.

After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 03 :- Rafting on Indus Zanskar River

After Drive to Sangam meet up with raft crew and start rafting from Skarbuche and end at Sangam on Zanskar river for 3 hrs. On way back visit Gurudwara pathar Sahib & hall of fame. Overnight stay Uley.

Day 04 :- Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass – 18,380 Ft/5550 Mtrs. (125 Kms /0 5-0 6 hrs)

Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads leads you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel. Overnight at Nubra.

Day 05 :- Nubra Deskit – Hunder Sand Dunes - & Tur Tuk ( Moonlite Walk Torch Bearers )

Mark this day as the highlight of your fabulous trip as you visit the Diskit Monastery and the Pangong Tso. Enjoy breakfast under a clear sky on the river bank travel to Diskit Monastery in the town of the same name. As you near the town, you can view the huge 106-feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha atop a hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. Some claim that the hand of a demon killed near the monastery is also kept here, all wrinkled and eerie. Later Hunder Sand Dunes mix of River , Sand Dunes and The Karakoram Himalaya. Overnight at Nubra.

Day 06:- Nubra –Pangong via Shayok (160 km) ( Astro Star Gazing with naturalist guidance )

Thereafter continue your drive towards to Pangong Tso via Shayok village.. One of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world and the highest salt water lake, the crystal blue waters of the Pangong Tso Lake impeccably reflect the brown mountains around making for a picture perfect postcard. You stay at the campsite for the night, under a star-spangled sky. Overnight at Pangong Tso.

Day 07:- Pangong to Leh via Changla Pass - 5486 Mtrs. (160 Kms/05 – 06 Hrs) (Sunrirse Trek of Pangong )

Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake. Enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive Leh and check in at the hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 08 :- Depart Leh

In the morning transfer to the airport. Tour Conclude.

Package Includes:-

  •  Accommodation for 6 Nights
  • Morning Breakfast
  • Personalised Vehicle for Pick up and Drop from Airport.
  • Vehicle for all sightseeing
  • All taxes and State tax
  • Driver Allowance, Toll, Tax, Parking Etc.

Note :-

  • No reservation is made. Cost may vary at the time of booking as per the availability.
  • City Tax need to be paid at the hotel only.