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Day01
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Arrive at Leh
Arrive in Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After the welcome drink, complete the day with rest for acclimatization to the altitude of Leh (3500 meters). Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes Dinner
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Day02
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Leh - Excursion to Sham Valley
After breakfast, you will drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And 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. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, 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). After visiting the confluence, we head to followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Enjoy the light and sound show at the Hall of Fame. Later, we will drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Leh.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day03
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Leh - Nubra Valley - Khardung
Post breakfast, we will drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (Second-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 checked in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for an Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day04
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Nubra Valley - Excursion to Turtuk
After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan), which is extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque (comprising a touch of Turkish & Iranian culture), the ruined fort of Dhards and the Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the famous K2 peak (The second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later, go back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day05
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Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake
After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. 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. Later, we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham and Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards the 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 and 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). Upon arrival, we will check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong Lake for Dinner. Overnight at the Hotel/Camp.
Overnight stay in Pangong Lake.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day06
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Pangong Lake - Leh via Changla Pass
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 Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of the Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Further to 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. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day07
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Departure
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car.
Includes Breakfast
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