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Visit Ladakh

Duration

  • 11 Nights / 12 Days

Destination

  • Delhi – Leh – Nubra Valley – Turtuk - Pangong Tso – Tso Morari – Tsolar - Sham Valley - Delhi

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International Airport, after meet and greet by local tour manager, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: hotel in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi – Leh Fly
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport and Fly to Leh for the spectacular early morning flight due north over the mountains, the western end of the great Himalayan chain. It is still early when we arrive in Leh (3505m) on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day relax in the hotel and walk around the local market. Acclimatize to the change in altitude. In afternoon visit LEH PALACE: Overlooking Leh, Leh Palace is one of the major attractions in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. This 9 storey palace was built in 17th century for King Singge Namgyal. In evening (at Sunset) visit Shanti Stupa, one of the magnificent Tibetan structures that has ever been built.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh
Day 3: In Leh
After breakfast visit Stok Palace- built by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825, in the present times is the presidential palace of the royal descendants of King Sengge Namgyal. Matho Monastery or Matho Gompa is one of the attractive monasteries in the lap of Himalaya. This monastery was constructed by Lama Tugpa Dorjay in the 16th century.. Stakna Gompa or Stakna monastery (The literary meaning of the word ‘Stakna’ is “the nose of a tiger) is a popular Buddhist monastery among the travellers across the globe. This place shares a distance of 25 km from the main city of Leh. The monastery was enshrined by a Bhutanese saint and scholar named Chose Jamyang. Thiksy - one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksy was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century. The monk's quarters stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall. The library at Thiksy is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh
Day 4: Nubra Valley (Drive 145 Km)
After an early breakfast leave for Nubra valley. From Leh the route ascends gradually through various picturesque villages to one of the highest motor able passes, the Khardungla 5606 m./18390ft. journey up and down to this pass command fantastic panoramic view of Stokh Kangri and other surrounding peaks. On the way down into Nubra valley, the first village we pass through is Khardang, further down, we come to Khalsar, little further we reach to confluence of Shayok and Nubra rivers, here we turn left, continue along the river Shayok till Disket the sub divisional head quarter. A short drive from Disket will bring us to Hunder, last point one is allowed go on this route. After visiting the small monastery and the village of Hunder, we return to Disket, In-route stop at sand dunes to enjoy a brief camel ride (double hump camels). 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.
Overnight: Camps in Diskit / Hunder
Day 5: In Nubra Valley
After an early breakfast leave for TURTUK is one of the gates to the Siachen Glacier and is the last outpost in India before entering Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan. Turtuk village is about 115 km. from Nubra valley and can take approx. 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just around 4000 and follow Islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, one can go for a walk around the village and also meet the local people. Turtuk, a predominantly Muslim province, was once an important gateway to the Silk Route. There are around 3,500 inhabitants in Turtuk. It is the only village in India comprising Balti population, an ethnic group of Tibetan and Dardic descent. As a result, the residents of Turtuk speak Balti language, a mix of Persian and old Tibetan. In afternoon drive back to Diskit
Overnight: Camps in Diskit / Hunder
Day 6: Nubra – Pangong Tso Drive 160 km
After an early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake, the longest high altitude lakes, the Pangong at the height of 4350m. This endorheic lake is 12 kilometres long and extends from India to Tibet, with two-thirds of it lying in the latter. Owing to its altitude, the temperature here ranges from -5°C to 10°C as a result of which the lake freezes completely during winters in spite of its salinity. A unique feature of the lake is that it does not remain blue throughout the year or even the day, rather it changes colours from azure to light blue to green and grey too! This lakes only about 40% is in India, other part in Tibet (China).
Overnight: Camps in Pangong Lake
Day 7: Pangong – Leh Drive 170 km
Morning after breakfast depart and drive to Leh. On the way back visit Hemis - the position of Hemis monastery, lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance. As headquarters of the Drukpa (old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole of Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.
Overnight: hotel in Leh
Day 8: Leh – Tsomoriri (Drive 223 Km 8 Hrs)
Leave after an early breakfast, take the Leh - Manali highway until Upshi, from here the road branches off and turn left, from here the road switches from left to right bank of Indus river until Mahi bridge, en-route visit Chumathang sulphur hot springs. At Mahi finally cross over to left bank of river. From here the road gradually ascends through narrow Puga valley until Puga village (Tibetan refuge settlement), here take left turn and the road still ascends up to a small pass (Namshangla). From here continue for a short distance to Tso Morari for overnight camp
Overnight: camos in Tso moriri
Day 9: Tsomorari – Tsokar - Leh (Drive 235 Km)
Most of the morning will be spent in exploring the Tsomoriri Lake (proximately 20 Km long) and Korzok Monastery. After an early lunch drive down to Puga village (Sumdo), where the road branches of for Tsokar. Continuing journey through Puga valley up to another small pass called Polo Kongkila, from the pass descent into SamadKharnak (TsoKar) and drive continue to Leh a short distance to connect with Leh - Manali highway at Dibring. From here ascend to Taglangla pass (17582 ft.), and descend down to Leh via Rumtse and Upshi, .
Overnight: hotel in Leh
Day 10: In Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley
After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway, 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 at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It is believed that this Magnetic Hill near Leh has magnetic properties so strong to pull cars towards it. We put the car in the marked box and placed it in neutral gear and voila!! The car started climbing. Our next stop is SANGAM, The confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous confluence of two rivers, Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). In afternoon visit An 11th century monastery, Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue that is revealed on the annual festival of Gustor, is situated on the hilltop, The history of Spituk Monastery dates it back to the 11th century when it was founded by Od-de, the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub Od when he came to Maryul.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh
Day 11: Leh – Delhi -- Fly
After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Delhi. Arrive Delhi on arrival transfer to hotel, after wash and change depart for city tour of Delhi. Begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the nation was cremated in 1948. Thereafter drive pass the magnificent Red Fort (closed on Mondays) built of red sandstone, dating from the very peak of the Mughal power. Then, Rickshaw Ride through Chandni Chowk. After that, visit to black and white onion domes and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. After Lunch, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat buildings - the centre of Government activity, down to the impressive Rajpath (the main avenue), to the World War I memorial arch, India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort.
Overnight: hotel in Delhi
Day 12: Departure -- Fly
Transfer to airport for homeward flight.

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