Leh Ladakh 2017

Travel Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi - Leh
From the Delhi airport, board a flight to Leh’s Bakula Airport, at an altitude of 11700 feet. Upon arrival,
our tour representative helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel. After completing the check-in
formalities, the day is scheduled for resting for acclimatization to the high altitudes of Ladakh, a
necessary thing to do. In the evening, at around 04:30 PM, leave your hotel rooms for visiting the very
popular Shanti Stupa- erected on a hilltop in Chanspa in 1991, it is white dome-shaped Buddhist
stupa. Next, you visit the Chowkhang monastery- this serene monastery is marked by fluttering prayer
flags. Later on, indulge in at the local market of Leh. Some of the best buys include Buddhist masks,
prayer wheels, Thangka paintings and woolen items like Pashmina shawls, gloves, sweaters and more.
Stay Overnight.
Day 2 Leh – Indus Valley Tour – Leh (90 km round trip / 7-8 hours)
After Breakfast on day 2, get all set for a full day tour of Indus Valley. The attractions that you visit
today include the Royal Museum at Stok Palace- called the Stok Palace Museum, it offers an insight
into the heritage of the region; Thiksey Monastery- belonging to the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism,
this gompa is the largest monastery in central Ladakh region, Stagna Monastery- placed on a barren
mountain top, the monastery offers nice views of the surrounding area, Changchubling monasterybetter
known as Rizong monastery, it was erected in 1829 and is known for its high standards of
monastic disciplines and the extremely well-known Hemis Monastery- India’s wealthiest monastery,
Hemis is the biggest one too and the site of an annual festival. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 3 Leh - Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers) (125km / 4-5 hours)
On day 3, post an early breakfast at around 08:00 AM, begin your road journey to Nubra Valley via
the world-popular Khardungla Pass. At an altitude of 18360 feet, it is one of the highest motorable
passes. As you reach the valley, set your camps at the assigned location. Later on, you visit the silver
sand dunes near Hunder village. Hop onto a double humped Camel for a memorable camel safari
around the place. The next visit is to the villages of Diskit and Hunder (80 km round trip / 6-7 hours).
The road trip in this region is a beautiful one. These places own monasteries and hot springs. Get a
sneak-peak into the lifestyle of the locals. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 4 Nubra Valley - Leh (125 km)
Today, leave the valley early morning after relishing sumptuous breakfast. The mornings here are
extremely mesmerizing. Thereafter, visit the tiny yet beautiful Yarab tso Lake, also referred to as the
hidden lake. This crystal clear lake is bounded by barren yet beautiful surroundings. After sightseeing,
begin your drive back to Leh via Khardungla pass. After arrival, check-in at a hotel. Spend the evening
by enjoying leisure walk in the Leh market. Stay overnight.
Day 5 Leh - Pangong Lake (135 km)
On the 5th day of the tour, leave early morning for Pangong Lake, placed at an altitude of 4400 m.
Start driving eastwards of Leh crossing Changla Pass, 17500 ft. Take a route via Durbuk and Tangtse
villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Treat your eyes to the scenic beauty all around you. As
you reach, set up your camps near the lake side. Finding its place in both India and China, this lake is
blessed with enchanting surroundings. The lake has even featured in the Bollywood blockbuster, 3
Idiots. The brackish water changes color with the sunlight. Enjoy your day here. Overnight stay at the
Camp.