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 01hour only). Return back
to the hotel / Guest house for Overnight stay.
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 Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to
Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a
picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River.
After visiting above places we drive back to Lehenroute visiting 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. Later return
back to Leh. Rest of the day free on own.
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.
After an early breakfast we check out from the Camp and
drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double
humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped
mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes
besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of
the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight as one side of the
road are rocky mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the
distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. 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 back to Leh in the late afternoon via
Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel. In the
afternoon you can rest and relax. Rest of the day free on own.
After
an early breakfast we leave 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 spending some time at
Pangong We drive back to Leh in the late afternoon. Rest of the day free on
own. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight. In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Tour
concludes. Thanks you for your patronage. Transfer to Leh Airport to catch the
flight to your onward Destination.