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About the trip
Ladakh, a gorgeous union territory within the Kashmir region, has become a tourist destination that constantly receives raving reviews. The nature one can find within these lands are still virgin and raw, challenging to reach due to the distance and altitude. At over 3,500m elevation, Leh, the capital city of Ladakh, flourishes as a major tourist stop for those looking to explore the region. It’s also where we’ll stay first as we visit the Shanti Stupa that symbolizes world peace and built by Gyomyo Nakamura, a Japanese monk, in 1991. Then we head to Leh palace which was abandoned 200 years after it was built in 1600s due to the Dogras invasion. We’ll ride through the Kargil Highway and visit the Hall of Fame that celebrates the bravery of soldiers who fought in the Indo-Pak Wars. Then to Gurudwara Patthar Sahibp, a place of worship built in memory of Guru Nanak. Question what’s considered as the norm when you experience the Magnetic Hill phenomenon before we reach the Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers, a gorgeous spot within the Nimmu Valley as the different coloured waters meet. We’ll explore the Nubra Valley next and reach there via the highest drivable road in the world, Khardung La, before staying in Hunder Village. Explore Turtuk, a paradise on earth that is surrounded by the best of Nubra Valley nature’s feature. We’ll visit the 16th Century Mosque, an old structure with intricate designs and a great view. We’ll make a quick stop at Diskit to look around the city and the bazaar before visiting Pangong Lake. After a scenic drive across the Agham & Shyok Valley, we’ll reach the world’s highest saltwater lake at 4,350m that has the stunning blue color in stark contrast against the dry land around it. We’ll then take the Changla Pass on our way back to Leh, enjoying the view before stopping at Hemis Gompa, a monastery established by King Sengge Namgyal. We’ll also stop at Thiksey Monastery, then to Shey Palace & Monastery that used to serve as the summer palace of King of Ladakh. Don’t miss the 3 Idiots Rancho’s School before we finally reach Leh again for your flight back home.
Highlights
- Leh 3 nights, Nubra Valley 2 nights and Pangong Lake 1 night
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner
- Sankar Gompa and Village
- Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace
- Magnetic Hills and Hall of Fame
- Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
- Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River
- Khardung La Pass
- Deskit Gompa, Hunder Village and Maitreya Buddha
- Excursion to Turtuk
- Pangong Lake
- Changla Pass, Shey Gompa and Thiksey Gompa
- 3 Idiot Rancho School
- All Toll Tax, Parking Fee and Drivers Bata included
Flights
SpiceJet flight from Delhi (DEL) to Leh (IXL) departing at 10:25 arriving at 11:50
SpiceJet flight from Leh (IXL) to Delhi (DEL) departing at 08:05 arriving at 09:35
Accommodation
Hotel Ladakh Retreat or Similar
2 nights in Leh
Mystique Meadows Earth Homes or Similar
2 nights in Nubra Valley
TIH Pangong Delight Camps and Cottages or Similar
1 nights in Pangong
Hotel Ladakh Retreat or Similar
1 nights in Leh
Included in the price
Leh
- Sankar Gompa and Village
- Shanti Stupa
- Leh Palace
- Sham Valley
- Magnetic Hills
- Gurdwara Patthar Sahib
- Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers
- Spituk Gompa
- Hall of Fame
Nubra Valley
- Khardung La Pass
- Deskit Gompa
- Hunder Village and Maitreya Buddha
- Excursion to Turtuk
Pangong
- Pangong Lake
- Changla Pass
- Shey Gompa
- Thiksey Gompa
- 3 Idiots Rancho School
Leh
- Transfer from Pangong to Leh
Leh
- Sankar Gompa and Village
- Shanti Stupa
- Leh Palace
- Sham Valley
- Magnetic Hills
- Gurdwara Patthar Sahib
- Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers
- Spituk Gompa
- Hall of Fame
Nubra Valley
- Khardung La Pass
- Deskit Gompa
- Hunder Village and Maitreya Buddha
- Excursion to Turtuk
Pangong
- Pangong Lake
- Changla Pass
- Shey Gompa
- Thiksey Gompa
- 3 Idiots Rancho School
Leh
- Transfer from Pangong to Leh
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival In Leh And Transfer To Hotel
- Arrival Leh, driver com representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. Afternoon 03 to 04 Pm local sightseeing of Shakar Gompha , Shanti Stupa , Leh palace(Maximum 03 Hour Sightseeing) Dinner and Overnight stay.
- SANKAR GOMPA & VILLAGE: A relatively modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and served as the residence of the late head priest-Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here.
- SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda): Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is built by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.
- LEH PALACE : The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak) was built by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as 'Lechen Palkhar' was built by Singay Namgyal around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey Of India) has taken up the renovation work.
- (Dinner)
Day 2: Excursion To Sham Valley
- Morning after breakfast drive to Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river and drive back to Leh. Just before reaching Leh visit Ladakh Hall of fame & Spituk Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay.
- MAGNETIC HILL: Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!
- GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: The Shrine known as Gurdwara Patthar sahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar road. Built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit during the year 1517 while on his second missionary tour (2nd Udassi 1515-1518). The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to his day.
- CONFLUENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.
- SPITUK GOMPA: 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal. The face of the Kali image is kept covered and is revealed only at the annual function at January every year.
- LADAKH HALL OF FAME (Monday Close): The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh. And belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. All the martyr and the gallantry awards…
- Here’s something that you will be proud of our defense personnel who sacrificed themselves so that we could live in peace.
- (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 3: Transfer From Leh To Nubra Valley Via Khardung La At 5,600m
- 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 (at your own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Deskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp/Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight Dinner & Stay.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 is wonderful (at your own).
- MAITREYA BUDDHA: The 108 feet tall statue of Maitreya Buddha is located just below the Diskit monastery, at an altitude of 10,308 feet, 15 kilometers northwest off the Khalsar-Panakil route, right at the edge of the desert in the Nubra Valley.
- (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 4: Full Day Excursion To Turtuk
- After Breakfast drive to Turtuk, after sightseeing drive to Nubra , Overnight at Hotel .
- Turtuk is a village in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Nubra tehsil, 205 km from the Leh town, on the banks of the Shyok River. Turtuk gram panchayat is the northernmost village of India. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier
- (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 5: Transfer From Nubra Valley To Pangong Lake
- Morning after Breakfast proceed for Pangong. After reach check-in at camp. Evening relax, Dinner & Overnight at tent.
- THE PANGONG LAKE: This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall.
- The main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range.
- (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 6: Transfer From Pangong Lake To Leh Via Changla
- After breakfast drive back to Leh Via Changla Pass. On the way visit Shey, Thiksey Monastery and Rancho School. Arrive Leh and relax at the hotel or free for individual activities. Dinner & Overnight stay.
- CHANGLA PASS: Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh at an elevation of 5,391.3024 m or 17,688.000 ft in the Ladakh Range between Leh and the Shyok River valley. The Chang La, on Leh to Pangong Lake road, lies on the Leh-Karu-Sakti-Zingral-Chang La-Durbuk-Tangtse-Pagong Lake motorable road.
- SHEY GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
- THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.
- RANCHO SCHOOL: The school was started at the request of the people of Ladakh who wanted a school that would help maintain their rich cultural traditions, based on Tibetan Buddhism, while equipping their children for a life in the 21st century. The master plan and school buildings, designed by architects and engineers from Arup Associates and Over Arup & Partners, combine local building techniques and materials with leading edge environmental design to make them effective in the extreme climate.
- (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 7: Departure Leh
- After breakfast, we’ll check-out and leave the hotel to transfer you to the domestic airport for your flight to your next destination out of Leh.
- (Breakfast)
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Rates are valid only for Indian Nationals.
