Enchanting Ladakh Tour

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lotus or Mahey

Arrive at Leh airport by morning flight from Delhi. This flight is one of the most sensational flights in the world. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.
 

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. You would take a little time to settle in and acclimatize since you have gone from a relatively low elevation in New Delhi to over 11,000 feet! During the afternoon, you can walk through the old town, beneath the Leh Palace, to allow you to get oriented to this fascinating city. Overnight stay.

Note - Should you wish to change the pick up point, do let us know

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lotus or Mahey

Proceed for a full day sightseeing of Shay Palace, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries and the Stok Palace. Thiksey is an imposing monastery and one of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture. This Gompa is situated on the top of the hill and forms part of Gelukpa order. The 12-storey monastery complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas, wall paintings, swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings, there are sacred shrines and a many precious objects to be seen. The successive reincarnation of the Skyabje Khampo Ringpoche acts as in-charge of the monastery. The main prayer hall has a 15 mt high-seated Buddha figure. Overnight stay

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on you fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Namgail Villa or Mystic Meadows

The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 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. The Shayok and Saichen Rivers drain Nubra. The flat part of the river is sandy & occupied by green farms & myricaria. The villages look pretty with greenery, willow & poplar trees. Till partition Nubra Valley was one of the trade centres, the ancient famous Silk Route passed through this area. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, stop to visit Diskit Monastery perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream, which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area. The monastery is rich, full of thangkas, magnificent giant statues, effigies of the Buddha and old mural paintings in which can be noted a multitude of influences. It was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod around 1420 A.D. Diskit is the main village or headquarters of Nubra Valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops.
 

After your visit to the monastery and shortly after leaving Diskit you will comes across sand dunes on the right of the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. 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. Overnight in your Hotel

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on you fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lotus or Mahey

You will get the unique 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. Drive back to Leh (161 km / 5 hr.) overnight stay.

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on you fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Yak Camp

Head towards Pangong Lake (223 km / 6 hr.) in morning. En route visit Thiksay monastery. Spend time at lake with birds like Bar Headed Geese, Brahmani Duck are common birds. This lake is a major attraction in Pangong lake tour and a must visit in your travel to Leh Ladakh. Camp at Pangong Deluxe Camp

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on you fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 
Accommodation: Hotel Pangong

Late morning drive to Leh (223 km / 6 hr.) after taking photos of lakes and birds. En route visit Hemis monastery. Overnight stay in Leh

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on you fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

Transfer to airport to connect flight back to Delhi. Tour Ends.

Note - Inform driver by what time you will leave