Leh Ladakh - 8 Nights / 9 Days
Leh-Monasteries-Sham Valley-Nubra Valley-Pangong-Tsomoriri Lake-Tsokar Lake
Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE LEH:
Arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula 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 the distance peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, and Gasherbrum on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure. In the Evening, visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. Dinner at Hotel & Night stay at Leh.
Day 2
LEH TO SHAM VALLEY (75 Kms 4 Hrs):
After breakfast, drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km will take you to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity, further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reach the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region. As you drive up to the monastery a recently installed colossal gilded image of the Maitreya out in the open is one of the most impressive sights in Ladakh. After visiting the Monastery you continue your drive along the River Indus to Uletokpo or Tingmosgangen route visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic. After visiting above places, drive further to check in at our camp / hotel. Dinner and Night stay at Camp/Hotel .
Day 3
SHAM VALLEY TO LEH VIA LAMAYURU (180 KMS / 05 – 06 HRS):
After breakfast,drive to the 11th Century Lamayuru Monasteryen route visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland, Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon), Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides. On your return drive to Leh. First, visit the 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 drive back to Leh. Finally you arrive back at Leh. Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Leh.
Day 4
LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS):
After breakfast, 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. On arrival in Nubra check in at Camp / Hotel in Hunder for night stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Dinner at Camp/Hotel & Night Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
Day 5
NUBRA VALLEY – LEH (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS):
After early breakfast, check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder, where you have opportunity to ride on a Bactrian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow-capped mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road are rocky mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later, drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh, check in at Hotel. Dinner at Hotel & Night stay at Leh.
Day 6
LEH TO PANGONG LAKE (140 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS – ONE WAY):
After an early breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake, enroute visiting Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, further 5 Kms Drive through a picturesque landscape we reach Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. After visiting above two monasteries we drive further towards Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and 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 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of it running the other side of the “Indo China Border”. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. On arrival check in at our Camp near Pangong Lake. Dinner & Night Stay at the Camp.
Day 7
PANGONG LAKE – TSOMORIRI (250 KMS – 6 HRS):
After an early breakfast, check out from camp and start the journey to Nyoma passing through Man-Mirak Village, Chushul – the attraction is 1962 War Memorial and one of the four officially agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) Point between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing face-offs. We drive further to Tsomoriri Lake located at 14,000 ft. near a small village of Korzok. Recently opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese boarder, the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes, Tsomoriri Lake is also the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomorir Lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. On arrival check in at the camp. Spend your evening on lake by leisure walk on the banks of lake. Dinner at camp & Night stay Korzok.
Day 8
TSOMORIRI – TSOKAR – TANGLANGLA – LEH (240 KMS / 8 HRS):
After an early breakfast, check out from camp and visit Korzok village with its houses and its Gompa, appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. Later we drive to Tsokar, The nomadic people Changpas are most outstanding feature of this area. They can be seen moving from one place to other grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Changpas pass their days with their animals and move with their flocks, their only wealth from pasture to pasture according to changing season. Their flocks, their yaks, and goat’s hair furnish the raw material of which they make their ropes, their clothes and shoes. All day long men and women are busy milking, churning the milk into butter, making ropes, weaving mats and other fabrics. These people have been completely beyond the pale of all civilizing influences. Even towards the fag end of the twenty first century, they belong to a primitive pre-historic age, The Drive is scenic and Tsokar lake is one of the best. After spending some time we proceed further to Leh. Dinner at Hotel & Night at Hotel in Leh.
Day 9
DEPART LEH:
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Leh. Drop at Airport / Station for your further journey connection towards your home town.
Highlights
- K2, Nanga Parbat, and Gasherbrum, aircraft
- Visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market
- Visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled in the Himalayas
- The Indus And Zanskar River
- Visiting to the Likir Monastery, Likir
- Visiting Ridzong Monastery
- The mesmerizing Moon Landscapes
- Visit the Alchi Gompa
- Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La
- Ride on a Bactrian camel (double humped)
- Seen snow-capped mountains-rocky mountains
- 515 years old Buddhist Monastery-lying magnificently on a hilltop
- Visiting Shey Palace
- Changla pass, Sakti Village, village of Tangtse, Changthang View of the Pangong Lake – blue brackish Lake
- The “Indo China Border”
- 1962 War Memorial and the BPM (Border Personnel Meeting)
- Tsomoriri Lake and magnificent landscapes
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