Where you stay
6 nights in 4 cities, 2 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Leh
Arrival in Leh & Half Day Local Sightseeing (02 RE Bike 350 CC without Fuel)
Arrival at 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, the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum can be seen and the other side of the aircraft feels so close that you could reach the Nun Kun massif). Upon arrival, you will meet by transfer to the Hotel for Check-in. Complete Day for rest and leisure to acclimatize, followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel will be arranged.
Half Day Visit - Shanti Stupa + Leh Palace + Leh Market + Sankar Gompa + HOF. -
Day 2 Kargil
Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru (6-7 hrs. Journey).(02 RE Bike 350 CC without Fuel)
Check-out after breakfast and we'll head towards Leh - Srinagar highway. The drive further is one of the most spectacular journeys you will have. From the mountains formed by amalgamation of various types and textures of rocks to the dazzling Zanskar Valley, accompanying you all along the journey the white snow clad peaks, this route gives you an absolute picturesque landscape. Enroute visit the famous Pathar Sahab Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, Confluence point, etc. Wa take a pit stop at Lamayuru - Ladakh’s oldest monastery and is set in surreal surroundings also known as the Moonland, because of its topography. Reach Kargil in the evening. Check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3 Leh
Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru (6-7 hrs. Journey). (02 RE Bike 350 CC without Fuel)
Wake up lazy morning. Check-out after breakfast and we’ll continue our journey towards Leh. Enroute you can visit Mulbekh Monastery - it consists of two gompas, one Drukpa and another Gelugpa Buddhist monastery. After crossing the Fotu La (pass), we’ll reach Lamayuru - Ladakh’s oldest monastery and is set in surreal surrounding also known as the Moonland, because of its topography. Now continue our journey towards Leh. The drive further is one of the most spectacular journeys you will have. From the mountains formed by amalgamation of various types and textures of rocks to the dazzling Zanskar Valley, accompanying you all along the journey the white snow clad peaks, this route gives you an absolute picturesque landscape. Enroute visit the famous Pathar Sahab Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, and Confluence point (Sangam). Reach Leh in the evening, check in the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
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Day 4 Nubra Valley
Leh–Nubra Valley via Khardung La
Post breakfast we drove 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 or Hotel. In the evening we drive to Hunder where you have an opportunity to ride on a Bactrian 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. 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 drove back to the camp for dinner & overnight. -
Day 5 Pangong Tso
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
Post breakfast 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 a 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 it running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and the environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival, we checked-in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.
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Day 6 Leh
Pangong Lake to Leh Via Changla
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of the lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route, visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms Driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check-in at our hotel for Overnight.
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Day 7
Departure
Return home with happy memories Today, bid farewell to your 'Explore Ladakh' tour, as you are transferred to the Airport in Leh for your onward journey.
