Nubra Valley

7 Nights 8 Days Leh Tour with Pangong

Day 1: LEH ARRIVALUpon arrival, our representatives welcome you and assist you to transfer at your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel on reaching and relax. Evening is free to take a stroll in the local bazaars.Overnight in LehDay 2: LEHIn the morning after Breakfast, head out for local sightseeing. Today, you will visit monasteries like Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and etc.Overnight in LehDay 3: LEH / KHARDUNG LA / DISKIT / HUNDERAfter Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and start for Khardung La which is the Highest Motorable Pass. Thereafter, resume the journey towards Diskit and then Hunder. In Diskit, you will visit Diskit Gompa or Diskit Monastery which is the oldest and the largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley.Overnight in Diskit / HunderDay 4: HUNDER – LEHCelebrate a beautiful morning in Hunder with Bacterian double humped camel ride. Next, take a visit to Panamik that is known for its hot sulphur spring. Later return to Leh via Khardung La and spend the night in a hotel.Overnight in LehDay 5: LEH – HEMIS – PANGONG TSOAfter sumptuous Breakfast, check out and leave for Hemis to visit Hemis monastery which is known to be the biggest monastic institution in Ladakh since 11th century.  Afterwards, make your way towards Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy the stunning vistas and spend the rest of the day in the lap of nature.Overnight in Tangtse / Lukung / SpangmikDay 6: PANGONG TSO – LEHIn the morning, make your way back to Leh. On the route, take a visit of Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight in LehDay 7: LEHThe day, you could visit the confluence of Zanskar and Indus River at Nimoo. Enjoy white water rafting in Zanskar River. Next, drive to Alchi for visiting the magnificent Alchi Monastery. Also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Magnetic Hill. If time allowed, you could also visit Likir. Day 8: LEH DEPARTURE This day, after a short feedback meeting, you will be transferred at the place of your choice.  

Ladakh Unravelled: High Altitude Lakes and Mountain Passes

Day 1: Arrive in ManaliReach Manali pick up will be  arranged from the bus stop, drive to base camp - Local sightseeing - Orientation process and briefing. Stay: Comfortable rooms at ‘dA Base’ on triple sharing. Meals: Refreshments, Brunch and DinnerDay 2: Manali - Sarchu | 223 Km | 8-9 hoursThe ride begins early morning - Enjoy the Leh Manali highway - Pass Suraj and Deepak Taal. Stay: Camping/tented accommodation.  Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 3: Sarchu - Leh | 250 Km | 8-9 hoursRide through Nakeela Pass, Whisky Nallah, Lachulung La Pass, Pang, More Plains, and Tanglang La Pass - The road from Pang to Leh will take you over a plateau (42 km long), called the Moore Plains.Stay:Homestay/Guesthouse on triple sharing. Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 4: Leh | Explore Leh and RestExplore Leh, get your vehicles checked  its markets, stupas and monasteries. Stay:Homestay/Guesthouse on triple sharing. Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 5: Leh - Kardung La Pass - Nubra - Turtuk - Hundar | 227 Km | 8 hoursDrive to one of the highest motorable passes in the world, Khardung La – Continue to Nubra Valley - Enjoy the double-humped camel ride.Stay: Swiss Camp on triple sharing. Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 6: Nubra to Pangong via Shyok Road or Wari La Pass (if Shyok road closed) | 173 KMS | 6-7 hours Drive to Pangong Tso Lake from Nubra - Enjoy the views of the highest saltwater lake. Stay: Nice Homestay/Private Camping on triple sharing.Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 7: Pangong Tso - Leh | 160 Km | 4-5 hoursAfter a hearty breakfast, we depart the emerald blue waters of Pangong to ride over the 3rd highest motorable pass, Chang La at 5360 meters. Stay: Homestay/Guesthouse on triple sharing.Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 8: Leh – Tso Moriri | 210 Km | 7-8 hoursStart from Leh in the morning  - Located at an altitude of 15,075 ft, Tso Moriri is the largest of the high altitude lakes in the Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region .Stay:Homestay/Private Camping on triple sharing. Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 9: Tso Moriri - Tsokar Tso - Sarchu | 220 Km | 8-9 hoursAfter breakfast, ride to Sarchu via another beautiful Lake and village of Tsokar. Stay: Camping or tented accommodation.Meals: Breakfast and DinnerDay 10: Sarchu - Manali | 225 KMS | 8-9 hoursDepart for manali early morning, visit Suraj Taal and Deepak Taal, two breath-taking lakes.Stay: Comfortable rooms at ‘dA Base’ on triple sharing.Meals: Refreshments, Brunch and DinnerDay 11: ManaliCheckout from the base camp after breakfast - Your trip ends here.Meals: Breakfast

Ladakh Bike Trip 2019

ItineraryDay 1: Manali Arrival & Sightseeing by CarStop At: Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal PradeshIt is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic of Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshiped as an image of the deity.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Vashisht Baths, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal PradeshVashisht Kund is a 4000 years old temple located at the cliff of hill in Manali. ashistha village is extremely significant when it comes to the heritage Indian Hindu culture as one of the saptrishis rishi Vashistha stayed there for sometimes. There is a hot water spring known as Vashisht kund. According to legend the saddened Rishi Vashisht after knowing that his children were killed by Vishwamitra tried to commit suicide, but the river refused to kill him. The river was therefore named as Vipasha which means ‘ freedom from bondage.’ & now popularly known as Beas river. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Manu Market, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal PradeshMall Road is the main street in Manali. It has a number of showrooms, department stores, shops, restaurants and cafes. A Himachal emporium that offers handicraft products of Himachal Pradesh like locally designed woolen clothes, branded clothes, pottery items, wooden products, and jewellery is also located here. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Manali - Hotel Mountain Top (3 ***)Day 2: Manali to JispaPass By: Gulaba, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal PradeshGulaba is at about 20 kilometers and known as lower winter snow point after the road to Rohtang Pass gets closed in Winter. Nothing to see here in July except for its natural beauty.Pass By: Rani Nala, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal PradeshJust a few kilometers ahead of Marhi, Rani Nala is a glacier point and a spot where you need to be careful while riding or driving. No matter which time of the year you reach here, you will always find snow at Rani Nala and something the snow walls can be several feet high.Stop At: Rohtang Pass, Himachal PradeshThis is your first highest pass of the journey and most of the time you will find snow and traffic congestion. Beguiling landscapes consisting of fierce wind, chilling temperature, snowcapped peaks and lush green valley’s around is what Rohtang Pass is famous for. Duration: 30 minutesMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Ibex Jispa (3***)Day 3: Jispa to SarchuPass By: Deepak Tal, Keylong, Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal PradeshRight after Darcha and before the ascent of Baralacha La, it is a very small lake but do not let the size deceive you. It may be smaller in size but a giant when it comes to natural beauty.Pass By: Baralacha Pass, Keylong, Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal PradeshThis will be your second-high altitude pass on Manali Leh highway. Ironically, though Tanglang La is at a higher altitude, it is Baralacha La that remains covered with snow for a longer duration and receives way more snow than Tanglang La.Stop At: Suraj Tal, Keylong, Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal PradeshAlso known as Surya Taal, it is a small lake at the top of Baralacha La Pass. It is the source of the Bhaga River and presents a stunning view amidst the mighty hill tops all around. If luck favored you, you may find the lake completely frozen even in July.Duration: 30 minutesMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at Himalayan route Camps or Similar (2**)Day 4: SARCHU TO LEHPass By: Lachulung La, Jammu and KashmirYour third high altitude pass, located at a height of 15,547 ft. If you are lucky, you may even see some wildlife here.Pass By: Moore Plains, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirA plateau in the lap of Himalayas, Moore Plains are a sight to treasure. Pass By: Tanglang La, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirYour fifth and last high-altitude pass on this road, located at a height of 17,582 ft. This pass is the highest on Manali Leh highway and considered as second highest motorable pass in the world Although disputed. Post the final pass cross the villages as Rumtse – Upshi – Karu and reach Leh. Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay in leh at Hotel Shaolin Ladakh or Chalung or Royal holidayDay 5: EXPLORE LEH TOWNStop At: Shanti Stupa, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Shanthi Stupa as the name suggest it is dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine which is the “symbol of peace”. It is one of the forms of Peace Pagoda built in Ladakh. It is constructed at an altitude of approx. of 11800 ft (3608 mts), at 5 Km from the Leh town by a group of Japanese and Ladakhi Buddhist. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Leh Royal Palace, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirLeh Palace also referred as the ‘Lhachen Palkhar’ is a royal palace located in the picturesque Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh. It was designed in line with the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace is a nine-storied architecture and was built for the Royal Family of Ladakh. The view of the Leh town from Leh palace is amazing during the evening. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay in leh at Hotel Shaolin Ladakh or Chalung or Royal holiday. Day 6: LEH TO NUBRA VALLEYStop At: Khardung La, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Khardung La Pass is at an altitude of at an altitude of 18,379 ft (5,602m) and so far, the world’s highest motorable world. One should be careful not to stay at this place for more than 30 mins and it may lead to Acute mountain sickness. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Diskit Gompa (Diskit Monastery), Diskit, Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Diskit is the capital of Nubra Valley and host the Diskit Monastery. The monastery is at the edge of the mountain and hence have amazing valley views from the top. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Hunder Sand Dunes, Hunder, Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirLeh is an ultimate cold desert of the Himalayas and this can be defined by the dunes. It is also the only place in India where one can find double humped camel. Enjoy your camel ride before we proceed further. Duration: 45 minutesMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Cozy Ethnic camp or Dowa Deluxe Camp or Summar Holiday Camp Day 7: TURTUK EXCURSIONStop At: Turtuk Waterfall, Turtuk, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter an early breakfast we explore the late village of India. Turtuk is a small village located on the banks of the Shyok river and was a part of Pakistan till 1971 and is now the last outpost of India. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. Turtuk was opened to tourists in 2010. One can explore the willage by walking over the hanging bridge. The Balti Heritage House and Museum, Royal house and museum and Ruins of Brokpa's fort are worth visiting places of Turtuk. If get a chance one can meet Indian army here and also sneek the India Pak Border from a distance. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Cozy Ethnic camp or Dowa Deluxe Camp or Summar Holiday CampDay 8: NUBRA TO PANGONG LAKE VIA SHYOKStop At: Pangong Tso, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Pangong Tso Lake means a “High Grassland Lake” located in the Changthang region of Ladakh. The lake is situated at an altitude of 14,270 ft (4,350m). It is the highest salt-water lake in the world and the view, so the lakes are amazing. It is believed the lake changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. One can visit Shooting Point (3 Idiots movie shoot) and View point (panoramic view of the lake) of the lake for some selfies before you check in at the camps for your overnight stay. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Pangong Holiday Shore or Galaxy Camp or Pangong ParadiseDay 9: PANGONG TSO LAKE TO LEHStop At: Shey Gompa, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Shey palace was built in 1655 on the hills of Shey village at an altitude of 11,204 ft (3415m). Shey village is located to the south of Leh. The Shey monastery was built within the palace complex on the instructions of Deldon Namgyal, in the memory of his late father, Singay Namgyal. Inside the Shey monastery reside the Shakyamuni Buddha. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Thiksey Monastery, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Thiksey monastery is largest monastery located in central Ladakh about 19Km away from Leh town and at 11,000 ft (3900m). it is also called as “Mini Potala”. Dinner and overnight stay at Leh. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay in leh at Hotel Shaolin Ladakh or Chalung or Royal holidayDay 10: LEH TO KARGIL VIA THE SHAM VALLEY TOURStop At: Hall of Fame, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Hall of fame is 2nd best museum of India and its built & maintained by Indian Army. in the memories of the great soldiers who lost their life in the Indo Pak war 1999. It is famous for its unique collection of ammos of both India & Pakistan used it the war & the Audio visual of the war. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirGurdwara Shri Pathar Sahib is situated on the Srinagar-Leh Road, 25kms before the Leh. It is very beautiful, and it was created after the famous incident occurred when the demon lived nearby planned to kill Guruji and throwed stone (Pathar) at him during his worship to almighty and the stone turned into a wax. This made the demon realize himself that almighty is the ultimate power. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Magnetic Hill, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Magnetic hill is located between Leh and Alchi on the Srinagar Leh Highway. It’s place where you can see the natural demonstration of gravity where the cars are pulled against the inclined road and appears to be rolling back a steep which we would call as an optical illusion. We suggest you carry a ball to see it by yourself.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirThe Sangam is the confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar river which meet at this point. You can click some photos from the top to see the difference in the color of the water from each river. You may opt for rafting here at your own cost if not included already included in the package. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lamayuru, Lamayuru, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirLamayuru or Yuru Monastery is in Lamayuru village, Leh district, India. It is situated 125km away from Leh on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15Km near Fotu La at a height of 3,510 meters (11,520 ft). it is the oldest monastery existing in Ladakh.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: overnight in Kargil at Royal Inn Kargil or royal GashoDay 11: KARGIIL TO SRINAGARStop At: Dras War Memorial, Kargil, Kargil District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirKargil War Memorial, is a war memorial built by the Indian Army, located in Drass, in the foothills of Tiger Hill. It is located on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway 1D. The memorial is in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who lost their life in 1999 Indo Pak war. Kargil war Diwas is celebrated on 26July of every year. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Sonamarg, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir, Jammu and KashmirSonamarg also was known as Meadows of Gold. It is at 82Km from Srinagar takes about 2 hours to visit Thajiwas Glacier through horse ride. (Note: Vehicles outside of Sonamarg are not allowed for sightseeing and hence you must either hire a local taxi or take a horse ride. This cost is not included in the package).Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Inshallah Houseboat or SimilarDay 12: SRINAGAR SIGHTSEEING AND DEPARTUREStop At: Dal Lake, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir, Jammu and KashmirDal Lake is one of the famous lakes of Kashmir & was a popular destination for Hindi movies. The shore line of the Lake is about 18kms and is known for romantic houseboats. You can enjoy the Shikara ride (own expense) at Dal Lake for a calm and soothing experience; you could avail the ride on a direct payment basis. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Nishat Garden, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir, Jammu and KashmirNishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal Garden & is the second Largest garden in the Kashmir Valley. Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdropDuration: 1 hourStop At: Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir, Jammu and KashmirThe Shalimar Bagh is also called the crown of Srinagar was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan, in 1619. It is liked through a channel to Dal Lake and it is the largest garden of Kashmir. Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.

8-Days Heavenly Himalayas- LEH-LADAKH

ItineraryDay 1: Leh (arrival)Pass By: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportArrive by flight at Leh in the morning. Welcome to Leh! Few places in India are at once so traveller-friendly and yet so enchanting and hassle-free as mountain-framed Leh. Dotted with stupas and crumbling mudbrick houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort. Private car will pick you from Leh Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Entire day is at your leisure. Relax and acclimatize to the high altitude of Leh. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Leh. Meals included: • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel The SarahaDay 2: Leh (local sightseeing)Stop At: Stok Palace Museum, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast head out for local sightseeing. Visit Stok Palace. Built entirely by the Ladakhi craftsmen in 1820, the Stok Palace still continues to be a snug abode for the Namgyal dynasty. Then visit Shey Palace (built in 1665 by the King of Ladakh as his summer retreat house) & Thiksey Monastery. Thiksey Monastery is the finest example of Ladakhi architecture. This Monastery is located on the top of the hill in solitude which lies at a distance of twenty kilometers away from Leh.Back to the hotel by evening. Dinner & overnight stay is at hotel in Leh.Duration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel The SarahaDay 3: Leh (local sightseeing)Stop At: Alchi Monastary, Alchi, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast head out for local sightseeing of Leh; visit Hall of fame (a famed museum constructed by the Indian Army), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (a beautiful Sikh Temple built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith) & Alchi Monastery (the artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhism and the Hindu kings of that time in Kashmir are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery complex. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and lavish wood carvings and art-work — almost baroque in style).On the way also visit Sangam (the confluence of Zanskar & Indus rivers), a very picturesque site. Reach back Leh by evening and visit Shanti Stupa a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Leh.Duration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel The SarahaDay 4: Leh – Nubra ValleyPass By: Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast drive from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass (18380ft) – one of the world's highest motor able road. The valley is located around 159 kms from Leh. The route will be Leh – Phyang – Khardung La – Khardung – Khalsar – Diskit – Nubra Valley.You will also see (two-humped) bactrian camels here and meet with locals. This valley is a virgin destination for people who seek peace and an interaction with the tribal community of Ladakh. The Sasser Pass and the famous Karakoram Pass of the silk route fame lie to the northwest of the valley and connect Nubra with Xinjiang (China).You will also see the goats that give you the famous Pashmina shawls. Dinner & overnight stay is at hotel in Nubra Valley.Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Grand NubraDay 5: Nubra Valley (local sightseeing)Stop At: Diskit Gompa (Diskit Monastery), Diskit, Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast head out for Nubra Valley sightseeing tour. Visit Diskit Monastery, the largest and the oldest surviving monastery in Nubra Valley. The prime attraction of the Diskit monastery is 100 foot high Maitreya Buddha statue, which was inaugurated by the holy Dalai Lama. Afterwards visit Hunder Sand dunes. Get upclose with the rare Bactrian Camel (double humped camels), which is a very rare breed of camel.Back to the hotel by the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Nubra valley.Duration: 5 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Grand NubraDay 6: Nubra Valley – Pangong LakePass By: Pangong Tso, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake. This endorheic Himalayan Lake lies at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Check-in to the camps which offer unparallel views of the surrounding mountain ranges and a wonderful view of Pangong Lake. Its water is salty, crystal clear, and has a lovely shade of blue. It looks its best when the sun is shining bright. The evening is at your leisure.Dinner & night stay is at camps near Pangong Lake. Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at Pangong Sarai Camps.Day 7: Pangong Lake – LehStop At: Hemis Monastery, Hemis, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirAfter breakfast drive from Pangong Lake to Leh. On the way visit Hemis Monastery, Hemis Monastery, revered as the largest monastic institution in Ladakh. It is the wealthiest Buddhist monastery in India and famous for its rich collection of ancient remnants like the statue of Buddha made of copper, stupas made of gold and silver. Monastery also has sacred Thangkas, murals and various artifacts.Reach Leh in the evening and check-in at hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at camp in Leh.Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at The Indus River Camp, LehDay 8: Leh (departure)Pass By: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportAfter early breakfast check-out from hotel. The private car will drop you at the Leh airport for your return flight. Leave with wonderful memories of this amazing trip to Leh-Ladakh, worth remembering for the lifetime.Meals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.

Best Of Ladakh

DAY 01: ARRIVE LEHArrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport. Upon arrival you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Overnight at hotel in Leh.DAY 02: LEH TO ALCHI (70 KMS / 2 HRS)After early breakfast move towards Alchi village, en-route visit Magnetic hill, Confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers (Sangam Viewpoint) and reach Alchi. Alchi is also home to the oldest monastery of Ladakh. Evening Visit to Leh Palace , Shanti Stupa & Leh Market (Leh Main Bazar).  Overnight at hotel in Leh.DAY 03: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 Ft. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)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. 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 in Hunder relax and get refreshed. In the evening we drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. Overnight at hotel in Nubra. DAY 04: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE VIA SHAYOK VALLEY (155 KMS / 5-6 HRS)After an early breakfast visit Deskit Monastery (Big Buddha). Later leave for Pangong Lake through the Shayok valley. Probably one of the most beautiful drive as you are driving alongside the mighty Shayok river. Reach Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). The lake is bisected by the international border between India and China. On a sunny day the reflection of the sky makes the color of lake look turquoise blue in contrast with the earthy mountains to make pictures look unreal and surreal. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the camp near lake. DAY 05: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (140 KMS / 6 HRS)Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh via Hemis Gompa, Thiksey Monastery & Shey Palace.  Overnight at hotel in Leh. DAY 06:  DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)Tour concludes. After breakfast Nishat Tours And Travels thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Leh Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.

6 Days Leh Tour with Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake

ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in LehStop At: Leh Post Office, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirOn arrival at Leh airport meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Leh. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel.Remainder of the day will be for rest, to acclimatize.Since you are reaching an altitude of 4000 mtrs approximately from 200 mtrs in just one hour’s time, you may be excited and would want to explore everything on your very first day. However, it is your body which needs to get acclimatized to such height and climate. We sincerely suggest that you rest on the first day for body acclimatization.Duration: 1 dayMeals included: • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotelDay 2: Visit Sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Hall of Fame, Magnetic HillStop At: Magnetic Hill, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirIn the morning, after breakfast, drive to Sangam (Confluence). En route visit Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Visit Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River.The Sangam (Confluence): Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers lies in Ladakh at Nimu. The Indus runs through Ladakh all along by your side serving as a constant companion and you feel a sense of respect for this ifeline of the people of Ladakh, especially since Ladakh experiences rainfall of only 2 to 3 inches throughout the year. Both Indus and Zanskar Rivers merge with each other as if they had flown all along just for that purpose. From this point on, beyond this Confluence of the two, the waters are regarded as the Indus River.Magnetic Hill: Can anyone ever imagine the movement of a vehicle up a steep mountain with its engines off? Reach Magnetic Hill to experience this phenomenon which sounds unbelievable.Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh, on the Leh-Kargil road, 12000 ft above sea level. The Gurudwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith.On your way back, visit Ladakh Hall of fame.Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame in Leh is a must visit for every individual of India. This is constructed by the Indian Army. You will find memorabilia, eminent defence personalities’ biographies, images and weapons used during Kargil war and belongings of enemy soldiers found at war site.Duration: 1 dayMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotelDay 3: Leh to Nubra Valley Via Khardungla Pass (140Km / 5 -6 Hours)Stop At: Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirEarly morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Khardung la Pass (18,380ft above sea level): It is not very often that one gets to drive on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. It is the highest motorable road in the world as signs put up by the Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim.Arrive Nubra Valley and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).Nubra Valley: Popularly called the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes.Thereafter, check in at comfortable Camp or Hotel.Duration: 1 dayMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at the camp or hotelDay 4: Nubra Valley to Leh (140 Kms / 5 - 6 Hours)Stop At: Leh Post Office, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirMorning after Breakfast proceed for Diskit Monastery.Post the Diskit Monastery, proceed for backward journey to Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road.Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir and some shopping on your own. Duration: 1 dayMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.Day 5: Day trip to Pangong Lake (approx. 140 kms one way)Stop At: Pangong Tso, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirMorning after breakfast drive to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border. Enroute you will cross Changla Pass, the third highest motorable road in the world.Pangong Lake: The picturesque lake is one of the major draws of the Leh-Ladakh valley. A location of several film shootings and known for its pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and narrow lake lies in the neighbourhood of the famous Chushul Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake is a breeding ground for a variety of birds.In the evening proceed for your journey back to Leh.Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the evening at leisure.Duration: 1 dayMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.Day 6: Departure to Leh AirportStop At: Leh Post Office, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and KashmirLeave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.Duration: 3 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.