Leh Ladakh 2017

Day 6 Pangong - Tsomoriri Lake (240 km / 9-10 hours)
Start your day early when the surroundings of the lake look even more beautiful. If you want, you can
click some photographs here. Later on, start driving towards Tsomoriri Lake. The largest lake in
Ladakh, it lies at an altitude of 15075 feet. You drive up to Kharu and then right to the Moriri Lake. Enroute
halt at Chumathang Hot springs. Drive past Mahe Bridge and then drive towards the beautiful
Tsomoriri Lake. Spot Himalayan marmots. Evening arrival at the Lake. Check-in at the tented camp
near the lake. Near the lake, you can spot as many as 34 avifauna species. The lake has been declared
a Wetland of international significance under the Ramsar Convention in 2003. Stay overnight in the
camp.
Day 7 Tso Moriri Lake - Toskar Lake - Leh (235 km / 8-9 hours)
After an early breakfast on day 7, start driving to Leh via Tsokar Lake. On the way, take a halt to visit
Puga Geo-Thermal Gas springs, visiting the Nomadic Rebo tents at Polo-kongka pass, and further
after the pass, stop by Tsokar Lake - a wetland area. Stop here for photographs. If you are interested,
you can also visit the monastery of tiny Thukje village. Overnight stay in hotel in leh. Overnight stay.
Day 8 Leh - Uleytokpo (82 km / 2-3 hours)
After breakfast, today you start driving to Ulley Resort from Leh. On the way, visit the great statue of
Maitreya Buddha in the Likir monastery and the 1000 -year old murals of Alchi monastery, listed
among the best Buddhist miniature paintings. Continue your road journey. Finally, you arrive Uley.
Check-in at the resort/hotel. After completing the formalities, you can simply relax. Stay overnight.
Day 9 Uleytokpo
The day is going to be full of action. Your first visit is to region with Lunar landscapes- an area that is
similar to the land condition of Moon. After this, you visit Lamayuru Monastery- one of the largest and
oldest monasteries in Ladakh, it houses wall paintings, thangkas, murals, old scriptures and various
statues of different forms of Buddha as well as other deities. Next you explore Rizong Nunneryresidence
of 40 monks, this monastery was constructed in 1831 by the great Lama Tsultim Nima (130
km round trip / 6-7 hours). If you want, you can also enjoy a day hike to Rizong village (around 2-3
hours) or a go for a short hike to Gera-Lardo village across Indus River. Overnight stay at Uleytokpo.
Day 10 Uleytokpo - Leh (70km / 2-3 hours)
Today, you start driving back to Leh. On the way, halt to visit Spituk Monastery- also known as Pethup
Gompa, it was founded in the 11th century; Magnetic Hill or the gravity hill-a natural wonder of the
region and the Military Hall of Fame- a museum and memorial of the war heroes that is established
and managed by the Indian Army. Late afternoon arrival in Leh. As the rest of the day is free, you can
indulge in some last minute shopping at the popular markets of Leh such as Moti market, Balkhang
chowk for apricot and Super Market. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11 Leh - Delhi (Departure)
In the morning, get an assisted transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi.
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