Exploring Ladakh

Ladakh

09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

 Highlights: Rothang pass (3980m), Jespa, Taglangla pass (5328m), Leh, Hemis monastery, Thiksey monastery, 3 idiots School, Shey palace, Shanti Stupa, Khardongla pass (5540 m / 18175 ft.),Nubra valley (Diskit & Hunder Village), Hall of Fame, Changla Pass (17,350 ft. third Highest Motorable road), Pangong lake, Leh market, Gurudwara Pathar Sahab, Magnetic Hill, Sangam, Alchi monastery,Lamayuru monastery,Kargil, Drass & Srinagar.

The rough itinerary

Day 01: Manali to Jespa

Arrival in Manali, proceed from Manali to Jispa, via Rothang pass (3980 m). Reach Jispa by evening. Rest in the evening and overnight in tent / hotel.

Day 02: Jespa to Leh

Morning proceed towards Leh via Taglangla pass (5,328) world’s 2^nd Highest motor able road.

Day 03: Indus Valley monasteries

After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. Also visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh &3 Idiots School Campus. Evening visit Leh Market. Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 04: Leh – Nubra Valley (Diskit and Hunder Village)

Drive 120km 4/5hrs After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla pass (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hunder by Afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch free to Hunder Village and ride camel Safari at Sand Dunes between Diskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

DAY 05: Back to Leh

After Breakfast visit Diskit Monastery(515 years old) and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening visit Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia). Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 06: Tour to Pangong Lake(158 Km / 5 hrs)

After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong Lake it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.

DAY 07: Pangong – Leh

Drive back to Leh and evening visit Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 08: Leh- Kargil.

Morning After breakfast leave for Kargil, en-route visit Gurudwara Pathar sahib, Magnetic hill, Sangam and have a magnificent view of Kargil war Famous Peaks (Tiger, Tololing) from Vijay war memorial hall site, reach Kargil by evening. Also visit Alchi Monastery and Lamayuru monastery on the way. Overnight stay in Kargil.

DAY 09: Kargil-Srinagar.

After breakfast transfer to srinagar by visiting Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabitated place in the World) cross famous Zojila and pass by Sonamarg (Known As Meadow of Gold)Overnight stay in Srinagar.

DAY 10: Depart Srinagar

Transfer to Srinagar airport to catch your onward flight back home.

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