Mysteries of Ladakh

Arrival at Leh 

Arrive in Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After the welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 

Overnight in Sham Leh.

Leh - Sham Valley

After breakfast, you drive downstream along the River Indus on the Leh – Kargil Highway. Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence of The Indus and Zanskar Rivers, just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region. As you drive up to the monastery a recently installed colossal gilded image of the Maitreya out in the open is one of the most impressive sights in Ladakh. After visiting the Monastery, you continue your drive along the River Indus to Tingmosgang en route visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those who wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic. After visiting the above places, we drive further and check in at our camp/hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay in Sham Valley.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Sham Valley - Kargil

After breakfast, you drive to Kargil en route visiting the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery en route visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes. Later Drive to KARGIL over Fatu-la (13,489 ft) which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. Pay a tribute to Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian Soldiers who laid their lives for us during the Kargil War in 1999. We will go till dressed and then we will come back to Kargil hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay in Kargil.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Kargil - Leh (Via Lamayuru)

Post breakfast we drive to Leh en route visiting Alchi Ladakh's most loved monastery. We drive further and check in at our hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Leh–Nubra Valley Via Khardung La

Post breakfast we 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 check 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.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Nubra (Hunder Village) –Excursion To Turtuk

After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising of 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 back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Nubra Valley To Pangong Lake

After an early breakfast, we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have the 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 headquarters 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 & 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 & 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 check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong Lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

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 Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And further to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Km 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.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

Leh – Chumathang – Tsomoriri

In the morning leave for Tsomoriri Lake towards Chumathang, which is famous for medical hot springs and people visit to this place for a medical bath. From here a short drive will take you to Mahey Bridge, the main checking point to enter this new area. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 km drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Tsomoriri Lake is located at 14,000 ft. near the small village of Korzok. Recently opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese border, the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes, Tsomoriri Lake is also the breeding ground for numerous species of birds like the bar-headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomorir Lake is 8 km wide and 28 km long. Upon arrival, we check in at our camp/hotel for an Overnight stay.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner

TSOMORIRI – TSOKAR – TANGLANGLA – LEH

After an early breakfast, we check out from our camp and visit Korzok village with its houses and its Gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. Later we drive to Tsokar, The nomadic people Changpas are a most outstanding feature of this area. They can be seen moving from one place to another grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Changpas pass their days with their animals and move with their flocks, their only wealth from pasture to pasture according to changing seasons. 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 beyond the pale of all civilizing influences. Even towards the fag end of the twenty-first century, they belong to the primitive pre-historic age, The Drive is scenic and Tsokar Lake is one of the best. And after spending some time we proceed further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner 

Amritsar - Departure

Today proceed to the Airport to board the flight. It's time to say goodbye and have a safe flight home.

Includes Breakfast