Day 1 : Leh Arrival
Pick up from Leh Airport and transfer to hotel. Complete
rest for acclimatization is must for rest of the day to
avoid high altitude sickness. You will feel the elevation as
it's a big jump from sea-level to 3500 meters, and it will
take your body a few days to adjust to this altitude. It's
very important to drink plenty of water, and to not
over-exert yourself while wandering around Leh. Even walking
up the stairs of the hotel will make you breathless for the
first day or two. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 : Leh Monasteries Tour
After breakfast, full day excursion to various Monasteries /
Gompas in and around Leh. Visit Thiksey Monastery (19 Kms)
and from there drive to Shey Monastry. After that, drive
further to visit Hemis Monastery (40 Kms from Leh). Hemis
Monastery is one of the famous Monasteries and is the
wealthiest, best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Back to
Leh in the evening. En route, visit Stok Palace and Museum.
Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 03 : Leh - Khandrungla Top - Nubra Valley (5- 6 Hrs)
Today after an early breakfast you would be driven to Nubra
Valley. Enroute visit Khardung-la-pass, the highest
motorable road in the world at 18,380ft. Nubra Valley is
popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is
situated to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and
Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Arrive at Hunder & check in
at Hotel/Camps. Later visit Diskit Village & enjoy the Camel
ride on sand dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel/Camp.
Day 04 : Nubra Valley - Leh
Today after breakfast, drive to Leh after following the same
route via Khardung-la. Check in at Hotel upon arrival. At
evening explore Leh market for Shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Leh - Pangong Lake
Today after breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to
Pangong Lake, east to the Leh after crossing Chang-la (Pass)
(17500ft) and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the
Changthang region of
Ladakh and perhaps one of the most
amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 - 5 times a
day. At evening enjoy the breathtaking view of Pangong Lake.
Overnight at the Camp at Pangong Lake.
Day 06 : Pangong Lake - Leh (5- 6 Hrs)
Today after breakfast, check out from the Camp & drive back
to Leh visit Thiksay, Shey, Stok, Hemis monasteries. Evening
free for leisure & own activities. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 : Leh Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Airport
for return journey with sweet memories of Ladakh Tour. |