Exotic Ladakh

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT LEH (3505 METERS/11567 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL)

On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level you will be transferred to the hotel and check-in. Half-day at rest for acclimatization. Evening drive to Visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around the local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.

DAY 02: SHAM VALLEY

The day starts with the Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars, Kali Mata Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa - an 11th-century structure, Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honor the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith. Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. Proceed back to Hotel via the same route. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.

DAY 03: LEH TO NUBRA VIA KHARDUNGLA PASS – 18,380 FT/5550 MTRS. (125 KMS /0 5-0 6 HRS)

Today in the morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads leads you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Diskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Diskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Diskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, the statue of Maitreya Buddha atop the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From Diskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, a small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at Hunder on a direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel. Dinner and overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra.

DAY 04: NUBRA - EXCURSION TO TURTUK - NUBRA

One of the most fascinating journeys in Ladakh, this is a less popular destination recently opened for tourists, if you have a thirst for a beautiful location this is the place. En-route spectacular mountain ranges and Villages like. This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts a rear department of the India Army. A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan a beautiful village with charming people "On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next morning, they woke up in India." We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in PoK. A full day rough excursion and evening back to Nubra Valley. Overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra.

DAY 05: NUBRA TO PANGONG LAKE VIA SHAYOK (165 KMS/05 – 06 HRS)

After breakfast at camp/hotel, we drive to the next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayok river and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

DAY 06: PANGONG TO LEH VIA CHANGLA PASS - 5486 MTRS. (160 KMS/05 – 06 HRS)

Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake. Enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive Leh and check-in at the hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 07: DEPART FROM LEH

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight towards your further journey.