Explore the Enchanting Leh Ladakh – 7 Days of High-Altitude Adventure

Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport one of the world highest operated airport in the world at 3500 mtr above sea level. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft one can see the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft is the Nun Kun in Zanskar valley, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it. Upon arrival you will met 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 in Leh.

After breakfast, drive towards western part of Ladakh along the Indus river on Leh – Srinagar highway. And start sightseeing with Hall of Fame (Museum founded by India Army) near Leh, it is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib founded in 15th century, Nestled deep in the Himalayas, drive ahead another 5 km for Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh enroute visiting Spituk Monastery, Built in 11th century during the region of Gragspa ‘Bum-lde, the monastery use to follow Kadampa school of Buddhism until 15th century where Gelukpa school of Buddhism was started and still in practice with Gelukpa order.

Evening return to hotel. Overnight stay in Leh

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or 'the valley of flowers' driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft.), highest motorable pass in the world. Nubra Valley lies between the Karakoram & Ladakh ranges at an average altitude of 10,000 ft. Till closure of the trans-Karakoram trade route by the Chinese in 1949, Nubra Valley was a busy trade corridor on the Central Asian trade route. Reach Deskit / Hunder in the afternoon and explore the area and the white Sand Dunes where you can also take a short camel Safari on the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional service). Night stay in Camp at Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, explore Deskit (headquarters of Nubra valley) and then drive up the hillside to visit the 15 th century Deskit Monastery dramatically located on a rock promontory overlooking the valley. You can visit the gigantic image of Maitreya Buddha (32 mtrs) seated out on a hillock which was installed in 2010. Later drive towards Pangong via Shayok, reaching in the afternoon. Pangong Lake (alt:14,500ft.), largest brackish water lake of Asia, is 4-5kms wide and about 135kms long of which about two-third portion lies on the other side of the Indo-China border.

Overnight stay in camps at Pangong Lake.

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3rd highest motorable pass in the world) on the way visit Thiksey monastery a major Gelukpa foundation dating from the 16th century, Rancho School & Shey Palace where the main attractions are the two gigantic copper-gilt Buddha statues installed during the mid -17th century.

Overnight stay in hotel at Leh.

After Breakfast visit 17th century Hemis Monastery, biggest monastery and principal seat of the Drukpa-Kargyut monastic order in the Ladakh region. Later drive back to Leh & visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace, a prominent landmark perched upon a hillock commanding panoramic views of the valley then visit Leh Palace which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Drop market for shopping

Overnight stay in hotel at Leh.

Today, bid farewell to your tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward journey with wonderful memories of Leh-Ladakh.