Magical ladakh
Duration: 06 Days - 05 Nights
Highlights: Leh Monastries | Sham Valley | Khardung La Pass | Shyok River | Pangong Lake | Camp Stay
Leh Arrival
Arrive at Leh airport and transfer to hotel. Complete rest for the first half. After lunch (at own cost) if suitable visit Leh Palace built by King Singgee Namgyal around the beginning of 17th century A.D. This deserted nine-storied Palace is now taken under by ASI (Archaeological Survey on India) for restoration. Later visit Namgyal Tsemo built by King Tashi Namgyal after the victory over Hor (Central Asian Invaders) and visit Shanti Stupa (a Japanese Pagoda built for world peace by Indian based Japanese monks and was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama in 1985). Overnight stay at hotel.
Sham Valley Tour
After breakfast drive to Alchi Monastery (70kms); famous and oldest of all Gonpas built in around 11th century by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great translator). Later visit Likir Monastery (55kms) founded in 1065 A.D by Lama Duwang Chosje belongs to Gelugpa order. On the way back visit Hall of Fame (war museum), Spituk Monastery (7kms) founded by Od-Lde in 11th century A.D and was named by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great translator), Pathar Sahib (Gurudwara), Magnetic Hill and Sangam (35kms) confluence of river Indus and Zangskar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Leh Nubra Valley via Khardung La
After early breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla Pass (18,380 ft) the world’s highest motor able road and gateway to Siachen Glacier. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. Visit Deskit Monastery (118kms) founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo in 1420 A.D. Post lunch (at own cost) visit Hundar village (7kms from Deskit) and Double-Humped Bactrian Camel Safari in sand dunes between Hundar and Deskit villages. Overnight stay at campsite.
Nubra valley - Pangong lake via Shyok Village
After taking breakfast drive to Pangong lake via shayok river. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake. Arrive at Pangong by evening. Overnight stay in Camps / Home-stay.
Pangong Lake - Leh via Changla Pass
After breakfast drive back to Leh via Changla pass. Enroute visit Thiksay Monastery and Rancho school. Overnight stay at hotel.
Departure
After early breakfast drop at the Leh Airport for your return or onward journey flight.