Explore Leh

Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar

Welcome to Heaven on Earth. Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Srinagar Airport. Later proceed Hotel reach & check in at the houseboat and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. In evening enjoy 01 Hr. Shikara ride at Dal Lake. Overnight stay.

Day 02

Srinagar to Kargil (approx. 202 kms)

After breakfast drive directly to Kargil (204 Kms) through Sonmarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 ft.

Stop at Sonmarg for photography/tea (If you are interested, visit the Glaciers of Thajwas on ponies on direct payment basis) these glaciers remain throughout the year.

Continue towards Kargil and passing over Zojila Pass. Stop at Drass, the 2nd coldest inhabitant place in the World. Here, you visit War memorial and Museum – also known as Vijay path. The memorial was constructed by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who laid their lives in Kargil War. Then drive along the Drass River till one arrives at Kargil and Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kargil.

Day 03

Kargil to Leh (Approx. 234 Km)

After breakfast proceed for Leh. Enroute pass the confluence of Indus – Zanskar Rivers. Also experience the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity). Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Kali Mata temple and reach Leh in the evening. Rest for the day.

Day 04

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Hemis monastery.

Afterwards drive to Thiksey Monastery for a visit.

Return to Leh and you will be dropped at Leh Market / hotel for Lunch (on direct payment basis).

Post lunch you will leave for the sightseeing of Shey Palace & 3 idiot School.

Day 05

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass: 140Km / 5 -6 Hours

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road: (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass.

Khardung la Pass (18,380ft above sea level): It is not very often that one gets to drive on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. It is the highest motorable road in the world as signs put up by the Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim.

Arrive Nubra Valley and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).

Nubra Valley: Popularly called the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes.

Thereafter, check in at comfortable Camp.

Day 06

Nubra Valley to Pangong via Shayok: 150 Km / 5 -6 Hours

Take breakfast & proceed for Diskit Monastery. Post the Diskit Monastery; proceed for backward journey to Pangong via Shayok.

Pangong Lake: The picturesque lake is one of the major draws of the Leh-Ladakh valley. a location of several film shootings and known for its pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and narrow lake lies in the neighborhood of the famous Chushul Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake is a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In the evening check in to your camps at Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the camps.

Day 07

Breakfast at your camp in Pangong & then proceed for your journey back to Leh. Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08

Today morning is free for leisure. After Lunch visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Local Market.

Shanti Stupa (Japanese Peace Pagoda): Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is built by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.

Leh Palace: The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak) was built by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as ‘Lechen Palkhar’ was built by Singay Namgyal around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey of India) has taken up the renovation work.

Day 09

Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.