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Highlights of Ladakh

Leh, Sham Valley, Kargil, Tsomoriri, Nubra Valley
Best-Time
May - September
Stops
5
Experience
Culture, Family, Mountains, Nature
Length
11 Days
Type
Tailormade

Highlights

Explore the beautiful world of Ladakh, famously known as The Land of Passes & The Roof of the World. Witness towering mountains that reach up to clear blue skies. Listen to the rhythmic chants of Buddhist monks in ancient monasteries where time stands still. Feel the rushing water of icy rivers surging down from a glacial height. Interact with bacterial camels grazing amidst the mountain ranges. Being India’s best-kept secret, this Himalayan escapade is one of the few places on Earth that is virtually untouched and unexplored.

What will you cover?

Suggested Itinerary

DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11

Day 1 : Leh Arrival

Arrive at Leh airport and a private vehicle will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize.

Flying to Leh is one of the most sensational flights in the world. On a clear day, from one side of the aircraft, you can see in the distance the mountain peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum. On the other side of the aircraft, you can see the Nun Kun mountain peaks.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 2 : Leh – Sham Valley (75 kms – 4 hrs)

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Sham Valley along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway.

En route to Sham Valley, you will visit the Gurudwara Patthar Sahib nestled deep in the Himalayas. A drive of another 4 km will take you the Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity as it pulls stationary vehicles upwards. Later, drive through a picturesque landscape after which you will reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River.

Check in at the camp or hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Sham Valley

Day 3 : Sham Valley - Kargil via Batalik (1...

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Kargil.

Enroute visit the Dha-Hanu which is located 163 km north west of Leh town. The village settlements of Dha and Hanu are placed on the meeting points of Indus and Shyok Rivers in the Kargil region. Framed as the ‘Land of Aryans’, these villages are home to Brokpa or Drokpa community of Ladakh.

After visiting Dha Hanu proceed towards Batalik which is one of the most famous war front zones fought by the Indian soldiers in 1999 with Pakistan.

Later, drive towards Kargil and check in at the hotel or camp.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Kargil

Day 4 : Kargil - Leh (via Lamayuru)

Today, after breakfast drive back to Leh.

Enroute, visit the villages of Mulbekh and Lamayuru, which belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat). Then drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. Further, drive to Likir. Likir Gompa, a Buddhist monastery, is situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir.

Upon arrival in Leh, you will meet your representative and check in at the hotel. In the evening, explore Leh and visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 5 : Leh – Tsomoriri (240 kms / 06 – 07...

In the morning, a private vehicle will transfer you to Tsomoriri Lake.

En route, visit Shey Palace which is known as the ancient capital of Ladakh. You will then visit Druk Padma Karpo School, which is a location used in the famous Bollywood movie, 3 Idiots. Next, drive through a picturesque landscape to reach Thiksey monastery which is an impressive structure situated on a hill above the village.

Next, drive towards Chumathang which is famous for its medical hot springs. From here, a short drive will take you to Mahey Bridge, the main checking point to enter the new area. On the way, visit Sumdah village and after another 55 km drive, you will reach Tsomoriri. The Tsomoriri Lake is located at 14,000 ft. near a small village of Korzok.

Upon arrival, check into the camp and enjoy the evening at leisure.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Tsomoriri

Day 6 : Tsomoriri – Leh (240 kms / 8 hrs)

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Korzok village famous for its houses and its Gompa that appears like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be amongst the highest cultivating fields in the world.

Next, drive to Tsokar. The nomadic people, known as Changpas, in Tsokar village are very interesting. You can see them moving from one place to other grazing herds of goats, sheep, and yaks. They pass their days with their animals and move their flocks, their only wealth, from pasture to pasture according to changing season. Their flocks, their yaks, and goat's hair furnish the raw material of which they make their ropes, their clothes, and shoes. All day long, men and women are busy milking, churning the milk into butter, making ropes, weaving mats and other fabrics. These people have been completely unaffected by the changing times. Spend some time at the Tsokar lake and then proceed to Leh.

Upon arrival in Leh, check in at the hotel or camp.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 7 : Leh - Nubra Valley via Khardung La...

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Nubra valley via Khardung La Pass

The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La which is the highest motorable road in the world at 5,602 Mtrs from Leh. From the pass, all the way south, you can see the Indus valley and seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range. Look north, and you will see the mountains peaks of the Saser massif.

Later, you will arrive in Nubra Valley which is popularly known as the valley of flowers. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 ft. above sea level. Check in at the Camp or Hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure


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Accommodation in Nubra Valley

Day 8 : Nubra Valley - Leh (120 kms / 4 –...

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Hunder.

Hunder is a place in Leh where you get an opportunity to see sand dunes and ride on a bacterian camel (double humped). It is indeed a strange sight to see sand dunes and camels as immediately on the left of the road is the Rocky Mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains.

While returning, visit Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. it is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire valley.

On arrival in Leh, check in at the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 9 : Leh

After an early breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion tour to Pangong Lake through Changla pass.

Your first stop will be at the Changla Pass where you can have a quick photography session. Next, drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong, you will pass through a few small villages of Changthang, after which, you can finally have a view of the Pangong Lake that is situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms wide and over 133 km long with half of the lake running on the other side of the Indo-China border.

In the evening you can stroll around the Leh market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 10 : Leh

After breakfast, proceed for Indus Valley Monastery tour.

You will start the tour with a visit to the Thiksey Monastery which is an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. Next, visit Shey Palace which is known as the ancient capital of Ladakh. You will then visit Druk Padma Karpo School, which is a location used in the famous Bollywood movie, 3 Idiots & Sindhu Ghat. You will then visit Sindhu Ghat which is a river bank near Shey Monastery. The barren mountains, rocky terrain, and river traversing the region is a sight to behold. You will then drive back to Leh and en route stop at Stok Palace. This palace has now been turned into a heritage hotel. Comprising of beautiful gardens as well as a library that houses 108 volumes of the Kangyur (collection of teachings of Lord Buddha), the palace is not to be missed.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Leh

Day 11 : Leh Departure

Today, a private vehicle will transfer you to Leh airport where you can catch your flight back home.


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Inclusions

accommodation
4 & 5 Star Hotels
meals
Breakfast & Dinner
transport
Private Vehicle
sightseeing
All Entrance Fees
guide
English Speaking Guide

Exclusions

flights
International Flights
transport
11 Days
visa
Indian E-Visa

Starting from
71500 per person