Memorable 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 toShanti Stupabuilt in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. 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.

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. Overnight 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.

After a delicious breakfast, drive towards Turtuk.Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. The place is culturally, linguistically, and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples. Come back to the hotel and indulge in a lip-smacking dinner. Overnight stay in camps at Nubra valley.

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. Have your dinner, spend some more time with nature and enjoy the crystal clear sky views with glittering stars at night. Overnight in Pangong.

Enjoy a beautiful morning in the camps, charge yourself with morning breakfast and drive towards Tsomoriri. Enroute enjoy the scenic landscapes. Witness the changing hues of the lake and fall in love with the nature once again with a trip to Tsomoriri. Overnight in Camp in Tsomoriri.

After breakfast retrace the route down to Mahey Bridge and then follow the road across the Chumathang Village. Chumathang in Ladakh is famous for its hot sulphur springs that bubble from the ground near the banks of the ice-cold Indus River. The mineral-rich waters are said to treat skin diseases and joint pains. Arrive at hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.

DEPARTURE FROM LEH