TOURS, TREKS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
We are pleased to arrange tours for our guests to the popular sights in and around Leh, including many famous monasteries and scenic spots.
We are also happy to arrange a trek for you should you wish. Treks are available ranging from those suitable for beginners to ones for advanced parties they can extend from 2 to 3 days, to more than 2 weeks.
On request, cultural evenings can also be arranged, with displays of traditional dance, song and music to entertain you before dinner in our comfortable dining room.
On request, White water rafting in Indus/Zanskar river.
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Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Places Covered : Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs)
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 15 th 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 (Rafting). 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 15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in
practice with Gelukpa order.
Day 2nd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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).
Day 3rd :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3 rd highest
motorable pass in the world)
Day 4th :-
Fly back drop airport
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 22375/- | 3 Night/4 Days |
04 pax | INR 15850/- | 3 Night/4 Days |
06 pax | INR 14245/- | 3 Night/4 Days |
Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs)
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 15 th 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 (Rafting). 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 15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in
practice with Gelukpa order.
Day 2nd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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).
Day 3rd :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3 rd highest
motorable pass in the world)
Day 4th :- Pangong Lake To Leh / 150 Kms /one Way / 5-6 Hours.
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486
meters - 3 rd 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 - 17 th century.
Day 4th :-
Fly back drop airport
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 27100/- | 4 Night/5 Days |
04 pax | INR 19600/- | 4 Night/5 Days |
06 pax | INR 17800/- | 4 Night/5 Days |
Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra-Pangong-Leh
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
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 Ladakh Himalayan Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs)
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 15 th 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 (Rafting). 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 15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in
practice with Gelukpa order.
Day 3rd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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).
Day 4th :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 5th :- Pangong Lake To Leh / 150 Kms /one Way / 5-6 Hours.
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486
meters - 3 rd 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 - 17 th century.
Day 6th :-
Fly back drop airport
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 30545/- | 5 Night/6 Days |
04 pax | INR 22750/- | 5 Night/6 Days |
06 pax | INR 20150/- | 5 Night/6 Days |
Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra- Pangong-Leh local
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra- Pangong-Leh local
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
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 Ladakh Himalayan
Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs)
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 15 th 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
15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in practice with Gelukpa
order.
Day 3rd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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).
Day 4th :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 5th :- Pangong To Leh
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to
Leh via Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3 rd 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 - 17 th century.
Day 6th :- Leh
After drive to visit the Stok Palace (Circa 1825 AD), present residence of former royal
family of Ladakh. The main attraction here is the museum displaying the priceless collections
of art & artefacts of the royal family and the 17 th 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 17 th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan
architecture. Drop market for shopping
Day 7th :-Depart Leh (Fly Out)
Today, bid farewell to your tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 34600/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
04 pax | INR 26200/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
06 pax | INR 23400/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
Leh-sham Valley-nubra- Pangong-leh Local
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered :Leh-sham Valley-nubra- Pangong-leh Local
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
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 Ladakh Himalayan Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs
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 is worth a visit for
every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib founded in 15 th 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
15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in practice with Gelukpa order.
Overnight at LHR.
Day 3rd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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.
Day 4th :- Nubra Valley-samstanling Monastery – Panamik Hot Sprinhg
After breakfast drive
to visit Panamik a beautiful scenic village in the nubra valley and famous for its hot springs.
The Panamik is the last destination for tourists travelling across Ladakh. The hot water springs
of Panamik are enriched with a high amount of Sulphur. A dip in these Sulphur hot springs is
believed to cure various health ailments. Owing to tha health benefits of these hot springs, the
Panamik village is visited daily by the people from neighbouring villages. Enroute visit the
Samstanling monastery
Day 5th :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 6th :- Pangong To Leh
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via
Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3 rd 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 - 17 th century.
Day 7th :- Depart Leh (Fly Out).
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.
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 37100/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
04 pax | INR 27450/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
06 pax | INR 24300/- | 6 Night/7 Days |
Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra- Pangong-Hemis National Park
Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Sham Valley-Nubra- Pangong-Hemis National Park
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation
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 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 in Zanskar valley. 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 Ladakh Himalayan Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (35- 40 KMS One Way 4-5HRS)
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 is worth a visit for
every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib founded in 15 th 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 15 th century where Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in practice with
Gelukpa order. Overnight at LHR.
Day 3rd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours
AfterAfter 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).
Day 4th :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 5th :-Pangong To Leh.
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via
Chang-la, (alt: 17370 ft./5486 meters - 3 rd 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 - 17 th century.
Day 6th :- Leh
After b/fast drive to visit the Stok Palace (Circa 1825 AD), present residence of former royal
family of Ladakh. The main attraction here is the museum displaying the priceless collections of art &
artefacts of the royal family and Later drive back to Leh & visit Shanti Stupa & Leh market
Day 7th :-Hemis National Park.
Post breakfast, we will drive to Zingchen from Leh. Take a quick break at Zingchen and get ready to
trek to Rumbak. Through gradual ascends, we will make our way up to Rumbak. While trekking to
Rumbak, we will also continue to look for the Snow Leopard. Our guides will help you understand the
signs.
Day 8th :- Leh Local
Today, bid farewell to your tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward journey.
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 39280/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
04 pax | INR 29970/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
06 pax | INR 26850/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
Leh-Lamayuru-Nubra- Pangong-Tsomoriri-Leh
Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Lamayuru-Nubra- Pangong-Tsomoriri-Leh
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
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 Ladakh Himalayan Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- Leh-lamayuru-uleytokpo (Approx. 130 Kms.).
After early breakfast drive down the Indus Valley on a tour of the Lamayuru circuit, famous for the
dramatically located Lamayuru monastery one of the oldest monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’
features. The main sanctum of the monastery has a cave where Mahasiddha Naropa meditated for
years. After sightseeing and lunch there, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo (60 kms.) and check into
Camp at Uley .
Day 3rd :- Uleytokpo–leh
After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving
monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of
Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata temple (Temple of
Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame.
Day 4th :-Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
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).
Day 5th :-Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 6th :- Pangong To Tsmoriri.
After breakfast drive towards Tsmoriri Lake via Tsaga-La. Tso-moriri also known
as ‘Mountain Lake’ (28km long & about 8km wide) is the breeding ground of many
migratory birds including the rare bar-headed geese.
Day 7th :- Tsomoriri-tsokar-taglangla (17582 Ft.) – Leh. Approx 200 Kms.
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road
across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a salt lake system in
the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changpa nomads and support many rare
wild life species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to
Leh, crossing Taglang-la (alt: 17,585ft).
Day 8th :- Depart Leh (Fly Out).
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.
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 45760/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
04 pax | INR 33200/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
06 pax | INR 29200/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
Leh-Nubra- Pangong-Hanlay-Leh
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered :Leh-Nubra- Pangong-Hanlay-Leh
Day 1st :- Arrival Leh (Alt: 11500 / 3505 M) - Acclimatization/ Orientation.
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 Ladakh Himalayan Retreat (LHR).
Day 2nd :- Leh - Excursion To Sham Valley (35- 40 Kms One Way 4-5hrs)
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 is
worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further
to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib founded in 15 th 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 15 th century where
Gelukpa school of buddhism was started and still in practice
with Gelukpa order. Overnight at LHR. Afternoon drive to visit
Stok Palace mesuem, Hemis monastery later 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 17 th century in
the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Drop market
Day 3rd :- Leh- Khardongla - Nubra Valley / 125 Kms / 4-5 Hours.
EarlyMorning 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). After Reaching Nubra
leave for Turtuk Turtuk is located on the banks of the Shayok River.
Geographically, the village is in the Baltistan region, which has been under,
Pakistani administration except for five villages of the Turtuk block which are
part of India. These villages form the only region in India populated byBalti
people. Turtuk is known for its varieties of fruits, especially apricots
Turtuk was under Pakistan control until thewar of 1971. when the India
captured the village. It s the last outpost of India's Ladakh. It is also one of the
gateways to the Siachen Glacier. Explore the village & later drive back to
Hunder
Day 4th :- Nubra Valley – Shayok- Pangong / 125 Kms / 4 - 5 Hours.
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.
Day 5th :- Pangong To Hanlay.
After breakfast drive towards HANLAY via Tsaga la pass
“The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is a high-altitude astronomy
station located in Hanle, India and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Situated in the Western Himalayas at an
elevation of 4,500 meters (14,764 ft), the IAO is one of the world's highest located
sitesfor optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes. [1] It is currently the tenth (see
List of highest astronomical observatories) highest optical telescope in the world.
It is India's first dark-sky preserve. [2]
The Indian Astronomical Observatory stands on Mt. Saraswati, Digpa-ratsa Ri,
Hanle in south-eastern Ladakh union territory of India. [3] Accessing the observatory,
located near the Chinese border (Line of Actual Control), requires a 250 km long
ten- hour drive from Leh city, the headquarter of Leh
district. [4] Nyoma, 75 km northwest from Hanle, has an Indian military airbase. [5]
Day 6th :-Hanlay To Leh:
After breakfast retrace the route down to Sumda via Loma
bridge reaching Leh in the afternoon.
Day 7th :- Depart Leh (Fly Out).
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.
Per pax cost on MAPAI Basis
MINIMUM Paying Pax | Deluxe | |
02 pax | INR 41000/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
04 pax | INR 29450/- | 7 Night/8 Days |
06 pax | INR 25550/- | 7 Night/8 Days |