Embark on a transcendent odyssey through Leh City’s cultural gems—Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and the spiritual Shey, Thikse, Hemis, and Spituk Monasteries. Pay respects at Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, marvel at the magnetic phenomenon of Magnetic Hill, and witness the poetic confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. Traverse the lofty Khardungla Pass, the world’s highest motorable pass, for awe-inspiring vistas. Delve into the serene beauty of Nubra Valley, discovering the ancient Diskit Monastery and the surreal Hundar Sand Dunes. Conclude your expedition with the ethereal charm of Pangong Tso lake, reached through the majestic Changla pass, ensuring an unforgettable tapestry of cultural richness and natural wonders.
Itinerary Details
Arrival Leh in the morning our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Take complete rest for the day for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft. / 3500 mtrs). Overnight at hotel in Leh.
After leisurely breakfast visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Post lunch drive to visit Hall of Fame, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers). Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 Kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight in hotel. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft.). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit for dinner and overnight stay in a camp.
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 hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight back home
