Embark on an enchanting journey through Leh City’s cultural tapestry, discovering the serenity of Shanti Stupa, the grandeur of Leh Palace, and the spiritual richness of Shey, Thikse, Hemis, and Spituk Monasteries. Pay homage at Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, marvel at the magnetic allure of Magnetic Hill, and witness the poetic confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. Explore the ancient Alchi Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery, and the ethereal beauty of Pangong Tso lake over Changla pass. Conquer the heights of the world’s highest motorable pass, Khardungla Pass, and delve into the cultural wonders of Nubra Valley with its Diskit Monastery and surreal Hundar Sand Dunes.
Itinerary Details
Arrival Leh in the morning our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft. / 35 00 mtrs). Arrive at hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
In the morning drive down the Indus Valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130 kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo (60 kms.) and check into a fixed camp / resort for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
Early departure for PangongLake (approx. 145 kms, located on the Indo China Border), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft). After full day of sightseeing around the Lake check-in at fixed tented camp near the lake at Spangmik or drive back for 30 kms to Tangtse and check into Hotel / Guest House for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, leave Pangong / Tangtse and retrace the Leh route across Chang-la. Upon reaching Karu, drive across the Indus and visit the famous Hemis Monastery, biggest monastery of Ladakh. Later drive on to Leh, enroute visiting the picturesque Thiksey monastery. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast leave for NubraValley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for dinner and overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.
In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Arrive at hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight back home
