6 Days Ladakh Tour
6 Days Ladakh Tour
Day 1: Arrival at Leh
On your arrival at Leh airport, our representative will be there to greet you and take you to the pre-booked hotel. Post lunch you will proceed for short local sightseeing of the main bazaar exploring several cafes and handicraft shops. Later visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist religious monument built by Indian based Japanese monk whose purpose was to spread Buddhism by building such Stupa. Further that you will visit Leh Palace. It was built in the 17th century by King Sengey Namgyal, Leh palace is a former royal palace in leh its nine-story building. By the evening you will reach the hotel, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing
Today after breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Leh. Today you will visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak it was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to Ladakh. Later you will reach Magnetic hill is also known as “Gravity Hill”. Further the Sangam confluence of Zanskar and Indus River. You can enjoy river rafting here (at your own cost) By the evening back to the hotel, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own). Overnight stay in Nubra.
Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
After having breakfast at the camp, start your journey towards Pangong via Shyok road. Pangong Lake in Ladakh is the largest salted lake in the world which is 134km long 6km wide located at a height of 14256 ft. after that you will cross Changla pass (17370 ft) which is the 3rd highest Motorable road in the world and further reach Tangste village where passport and inner line permits are checked. After one hour's reach at Pangong Lake, this lake acts as an important breeding ground for a variety of birds such as bar-headed goose, Brahmini ducks. The lake also supports a number of species of wildlife including Kiang and Marmot. You will also visit the famous shooting point at Spangmik. By the evening reach Pangong, Overnight stay at Spangmik camp.
Day 5: Pangong to Leh
In the morning watch the mesmerizing view of sunrise over the lake and the barren mountains which appear golden due to sun rays. After having breakfast at the campsite, leave for leh via Changla pass. On the way back visit Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous and largest monasteries in Ladakh. This beautiful monastery belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17th century. Visit Thiksey monastery this monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. You can also visit 3 idiots school at Shey village is also known as Druk Padma Karpo School, the school shot popularity after it was featured in Bollywood 3 idiots. 3 idiots school shows the rich culture of Ladakh. By the evening you will reach Leh, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 6: Depart from Leh
Morning breakfast at hotel, transfer to Leh airport to board your flight towards your home, and enjoy yet again a beautiful flight over the great Himalayas.
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