Short Ladakh Trip - India

Below is a example of what we can do in addition of our trips. Just contact us. We'll be happy to tailor your trips in Ladakh.

The tour is about seeing the beauty of nature, culture, tradition, and landscapes of Ladakh in the shortest period of time covering the major attractions in the region. 

Destinations : Leh - Sham valley - Nubra valley - Pangong lake - Leh

Day 01. ARRIVAL LEH

Arrive in Leh KushokBakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.) Upon arrival you will greet by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Evening visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02. LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (50 KMS / 3HRS) – ONE WAY

After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to GurudwaraPatthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Zanskar River is known for its famous Chadar Trek.

After visiting confluence we head to Alchi Gompa, The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi we back towards leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery which was built in 11th century and was again re-built in 18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Later we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 03. LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5HRS)

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.

Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can enjoy culture shows performed by the locals. You can aslo enjoy a ride on the double humped bacterian camels on the sand dunes. Later you may walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

Day 04. NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (170 KMS / 7HRS)

After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. It is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery & a 100ft tall staue of the future buddha situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley.

Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive towrds changthang valley & finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5 Kms wide and 135 Kms long streched between India & China. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

Day 05. PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA (150 KMS / 6HRS)

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486m enroute visitingHemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight.

Day 06. DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)

Tour concludes with lot of exciting memories of Ladakh. On time transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.

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