Splendid Ladakh

On your arrival at Leh Airport, meet the local tour representative at specified area who will transfer you to the hotel. Take rest as you’ll need time to acclimatise in this climate. From low elevation at north or south reign of India, you’ve reached over 11000 feet and thus the weather is very different here. During afternoon, you can take a leisurely walk through the old town for a self-orientation with the lovely city. Evening visit to Shanti Stupa built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

Have an early breakfast today morning and leave for the Shyam Valley Excursion. First place visit Hall of Fame. Then you will be be visiting the renowned Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. The biggest attraction of the day, is the visit to the Magnetic Hill, where you will see your car move uphill even when in neutral gear. Later visit the confluence or Sangam Point of Indus and Zanskar (Sangam), a colorful experience. Shanti Stupa in Ladakh was built to promote world peace and a symbol of the ties between Japan and Ladakh. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

After morning breakfast, get ready for a thrill filled day. Check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via World’s Highest Motorable Pass. Drive through steep serpentine roads and reach Khardung La at a height of 5550 metres. Take a stop at the pass and enjoy bird’s eye view of Leh city. Capture the fantastic views in your camera before driving down to Nubra Valley. It is an enticing old caravan route at the confluence of Shyok and Nubra rivers. Arrive at the camp resort, freshen up and proceed to visit the charming valley of Diskit, the tiny capital of Nubra. Visit the famous Diskit Gompa, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery (gompa) in the Nubra Valley providing a breath taking view of the valley. After the visit, further drive to Hunder to see the cold desert and the world famous two humped camels. Enjoy a unique camel ride (on your own cost). After a super exciting time, it is time for some rest. We get back to the camps in late afternoon and relax. Take leisurely strolls in the evening, have dinner and retire for a relaxed sleep .

Have an early breakfast today morning and set out for a visit to the famous Pangong Lake via Shyok. Enjoy the spectacular journey with amazing sceneries of snow clad Himalayas. Situated along India/China border, Pangong Lake is an utter delight to eyes with its various water colours seen at a stretch. It is the highest salt-water lake in the world with a height of 4267 metres, 130 kms long and about 6 kms wide. The perfectly clear environment with beautiful sky and surrounding hills add to the magnificence. Overnight in Leh.

DEPARTURE FROM LEH