The recently constituted Indian Union Territory of Ladakh, which was formerly a part of Jammu & Kashmir and is known as the "Land of High Passes," has a landscape that will take your breath away. It is a location where the landscape radically shifts; it is truly amazing to view the mountains, snow, icy desert, alpine meadows, and lakes so close to one another. Both nature lovers and explorers will find Ladakh tourism to be an incredible treat.
In addition to having some of the highest motorable crossings in the world, including Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), Ladakh is also home to alpine lakes such Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar are the three more regions that make up Ladakh, and each has a variety of attractions.
The majority of visitors to Ladakh are adventurers, who are drawn in by the variety of heart-pounding activities that are available. The union territory is one of the best places in India for trekking, offering magnificent and unequalled treks like the well-known Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek. Mountaineering, motorcycling, mountain biking, white water rafting, and other activities are available in Ladakh.
Day 1: Delhi - Leh
Arrival
Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink
take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh
(3500 mtrs). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation
walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace and
Sankar Monastery.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2: Leh- Alchi - Leh
The
morning is at leisure for adjustment with the high altitude and
rarefied air of Ladakh. After leisurely breakfast‚ drive to the 11th
century‚ the Alchi Choskor‚ the oldest surviving monastic complex of the
region and famous for its painting and architecture. After sightseeing
and lunch here‚ drive back to Leh‚ en-route visiting Sangam point,
Magnetic point, Gurudwara Pather Sahib‚ the 'Temple of Guardians'
(Gon-kahng) in Spituk monastery‚ which is revered by Hindu devotees as
Kali-Mandir‚ and the Hall of Fame. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Leh - Khardongla - Leh
After
Breakfast drive to Khardong-la (80 Kms round trip)‚ highest motorable
pass in the world (alt. 18‚380 ft)‚ and recorded in the Guinness Book of
world records. On the way back from the pass‚ you will be rewarded with
spectacular views of the Indus valley and the endless peak of the
Zanskar range. Rest of the day free explore the market, Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Leh - Delhi
Early morning transfer to the airport taking the fights back home.
Package Includes
Assistance upon arrival at airport with traditional welcome in the Hotel.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
All sightseeing as per the itinerary in Private non –Ac Innova/Scorpio/tata safari/Quails.
Meal Plan MAPI (Bed tea‚ Breakfast‚ Evening Tea and Dinner).
All inner line permit fee to protected areas.
All Taxes includes.
Package Excludes:
Airfares to and from.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “prices included”.
Monuments & Museum entrance fees for the monasteries.
Any kind of personal expenses or option tours/Extra meals ordered.
The services of vehicles are not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
Medical and travel Insurance.
All beverages.
itinerary - Option 2
Day 1: Delhi - Leh
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 mtrs). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace and Sankar Monastery, Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2: Leh- Shey - Thiksay - Hemis - Leh
Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery tour including Shey, The ancient capital of Ladakh, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village & Hemis Gompa the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Most of the other Drukpa monasteries are the branch monasteries of Hemis.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Nubra Valley - Leh
After early breakfast, leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong - la (alt: 18,380 ft. – highest motorable pass in the world). After descending in the valley, drive on to Hunder and check into fixed camp. Post lunch, you can enjoy the ride of double hump Camel on Hunder sand dune.Dinner and overnight in the camp.
DAY 4: Nubra valley - Leh
In the morning drive to Deskit (Headquarters of Nubra) and visit Deskit Monsatery. Later, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon. Rest of the day to explore the markets.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 5: Leh - Pangong - Leh
Early departure (6 am) for the Pangong Lake (approx 300 kms.) round trip via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Pangong lake (alt: 14,500ft) is 4-5 kms wide and over 135 kms long, about two-third of which lies on the other side of the Indo-China Border. After sightseeing and lunch at the lakeside, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon/ evening.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
DAY 6: Leh - Delhi
Early morning transfer to the airport taking the fights back home.
