Ladakh tour package 2015
LADAKH ….. a journey of a lifetime
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GLIMPSES OF LADAKH – 3N/4D
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Highlights :Shey/Thiksey/Hemis/Stok /Khardongla/Shanti Stupa/Leh Palace
Day 01:Delhi – Leh
Early morning flight to Leh 11800 ft the capital of Ladakh. On arrival at Kushok Bakula Airport transfer to Hotel and full day at rest for high altitude acclimatization. Evening brisk walk to market. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:Leh
After an early breakfast, proceed for a fullday Indus Valley tour includes visit to Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis and Stok Monasteries which are the among the historically most important and magnificent Buddhist Monasteries in Ladakh. Box lunch for the day. Evening free at the market in Leh. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Leh
Morning excursion trip to Khardongla Pass 5600m –supposedly the world highest motorable pass. Back to Hotel by noon. Afternoon around 3:00 pm visit Shanti Stupa & the 16th century formidable Leh Palace. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 04: Depart Leh
Early morning transfer to airport on time to board flight for onward destination.
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Neighbour Karakuram - 4 N / 5 D
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Highlights: Likir, Sangam, Khardongla, Pangong Lake, Thiksey, Stok Palace
Day 1 : Delhi Leh
Early morning flight to Leh 11800 ft the capital of Ladakh. On arrival at Kushok Bakula Airport transfer to Hotel and full day at rest for high altitude acclimatization. Evening brisk walk to market. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 : Leh
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Highlights: (Hemis, Nubra Valley, Sand Dunes, Khardongla Pass, Leh Palace, Stok, Thiksey)
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Early morning flight to Leh 3500m. On arrival transfer to Hotel and full day at rest for high altitude acclimatization. After lunch visit military Hall of Fame, 16th century Leh Palace & the Japanese built world peace pagoda called the Shanti Stupa. Evening free at Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 : Leh
Fullday tour of some of the most fabulous monasteries and palaces in the Indus Valley belt of Ladakh which shall include visit to 1834 built Stok Palace, 16th century Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monastery. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Leh – Nubra Valley
Morning drive to Nubra Valley 125km crossing Khardongla Pass 18360 ft, the world highest motorable pass. Afternoon visit Diskit & Hunder Monasteries and the white sand dunes with perhaps a Camel Safari on the double humped camles which are found only in Nubra as far as India is concerned. Overnight at the Deluxe Camp / Hotel.
Day 4 : Nubra Valley – Leh
Morning visit Samstanling Monastery and then drive back to Leh via Khardongla pass. Evening free in Leh bazaars for last minute shooping, in Leh items like pure Pashmina shawls, good pearls, Chinese cutleries and beautiful Ladakhi wooden handicrafts can be purchased. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Leh – Delhi
Early morning transfer Bakula Airport to board flight for your onward destination.
Delighted Moon land – 5 N / 6 D
Highlights: (Lamayuru, Lunar Landscapes, Alchi, Thiksey, Hemis, Khardongla, Pangong Lake)
Day 1 : Arrive – Leh
Feel the cool breeze as you arrive at Kushok Bakula Airport Leh 3500m. Our arepresentative shall receive you at the airport and then transferred to hotel. Full day at rest at your hotel room to acclimatize to the altitude of Ladakh which is must. Evening you can go for a brisk walk to stretch your body. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Leh – Lamayuru – Ulleytokpo
Proceed to Lamayuru Monastery 125km. Enroute visit Basgo Castle and the Lunar Like landscapes near Lamayuru village. Box lunch for the day and then drive to Ulleytokpo for overnight at Ulley Resort.
Day 3 : Ulley / Alchi to Leh
Drive back to Leh enroute visit Rizong Nunnery which is one of the largest nunneries in Ladakh, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam the two great rivers of Ladakh and military Hall of Fame. Checkin at the hotel in Leh on returning back from Ulleytokpo or Alchi and after some rest around 4:00 pm visit the 16th century built 9 story high Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Leh to Khardongla Pass to Leh
Drive on the Nubra Valley highway to visit Khardongla pass 40km at 18380 ft-the world highest motorable pass. Back to your Hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon visit Moti market where you can shop for for some of the most interesting local jewelleries and curios and local apricot bazaars etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Leh to Pangong Lake & Back
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Evening free in the market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Leh – Departure
Early morning transfer to airport at around 6:00 am, to board flight for onward destination.
ESSENCE OF LADAKH - 5 N / 6 D
Highlights: Spituk, Khardongla, Hall of Fame,Pangong Lake, Nubra valley, Shanti Stupa
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive at Kushok Bakula airport Leh situated at 3500m altitude, met by our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Leh city 3 to 4 km. On arrival at the hotel welcome drink and then procced to your rooms and take fullday at rest to acclimatize yourself completely to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is must. Evening easy walk to Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Leh
Fullday excursion to visit Spituk Monastery which is 5 km down Leh near the airport and one of the most important monasteries in central Ladakh and which also has one of the most beautiful views of Indus Valley, military Hall of Fame, Sangam of Indus & Zanskar rivers. At your Hotel for lunch and later in the afternoon visit Shanti stupa which offers the best aerial views of Leh town and the 16th century built former palace of the Kings of Ladakh i.e. Lehchen Palkhar or Leh Palace.
Day 3: Leh – Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra valley 125km via Khardongla pass-world highest motorable pass. Afternoon visit the white Sand Dunes, Double Humped Camels & Diskit Monastery. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 4: Nubra - Leh
Morning after breakfast at leisure or if desired you can visit Samstanling Monastery.in Keygar village. Later drive back to Leh and arrive by late noon. Evening free and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5: Leh to Pangong Lake & back
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Evening free in the market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Leh – Delhi (Flight)
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Wonders of OF LADAKH - 6 N / 7 D
Highlights: Alchi, Ulleytokpo, Rizong,Nubra valley, Khardongla, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive Kushok Bakula airport Leh & transfer to hotel. Fullday at rest for acclimatization. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Leh – Ullleytokpo
Drive to Ulleytokpo 70km, enroute visit the Magnetic point, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam and the 1000 year old paintings of Alchi monastery. Afternoon relax and free at the Ulley Resort. Overnight at the Ulley Resort.
Day 3: Ulleytokpo – Leh
Morning drive back to Leh, enroute visit Rizong Nunnery & Spituk monastery. Afternoon visit military Hall of Fame, 16th century built Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa world peace pagoda. Overnight in Leh.
Day 4 : Leh – Nubra Valley
Morning drive to Nubra Valley 125km crossing Khardongla Pass 18360 ft, the world highest motorable pass. Afternoon visit Diskit & Hunder Monasteries and the white sand dunes with perhaps a Camel Safari on the double humped camles which are found only in Nubra as far as India is concerned. Overnight at the Deluxe Camp / Hotel.
Day 5 : Nubra Valley – Leh
Morning visit Samstanling Monastery and then drive back to Leh via Khardongla pass. Evening free in Leh bazaars for last minute shooping, in Leh items like pure Pashmina shawls, good pearls, Chinese cutleries and beautiful Ladakhi wooden handicrafts can be purchased. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Leh to Pangong Lake & back
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Evening free in the market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Leh – Delhi (Flight)
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
BEAUTY OF GREATER LAKE- 6 N / 7 D
Highlights: Hemis, Thiksey, Khardongla Pass, Tso Moriri Lake,Hot Springs, Shanti Stupa
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive at Kushok Bakula airport Leh situated at 3500m altitude, met by our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Leh city 3 to 4 km. On arrival at the hotel welcome drink and then procced to your rooms and take fullday at rest to acclimatize yourself completely to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is must. Evening easy walk to Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 : Leh - Indus Valley Tour
Today we shall take you for a Fullday tour of some of the most important and beautiful Monasteries and Palaces on the Indus Valley along driving along River Indus. You shall visit the former summer Palace of the kings of Ladakh i.e. Shey Palace, mini potala like Monastery in Ladakh i.e. Thiksey Monastery which also enshrines the most beautiful statue of Maitrey Buddha and later the largest and the richest monastery in Ladakh i.e. Hemis Monastery. Back to Leh by evening and free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Leh
Drive on the Nubra Valley highway to visit Khardongla pass 40km at 18380 ft-the world highest motorable pass. Back to your Hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon visit Moti market where you can shop for for some of the most interesting local jewellerie and curios and local apricot bazaars etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Leh – Tsomoriri Lake
Early morning drive along Indus River into Rupshu Valley. A nice wilderness drive upto Tso-Moriri Lake 4200m / 220km east of Leh, box lunch for the day. Arrive Tsomoriri by late noon and checkin the camp. Evening relax and overnight at the tented Camp at Korzok village by Lake side, Korzok is the only village and one of the most high altitude settlements in Ladakh.
Day 5 : Tso Moriri Lake
Today you shall explore the Lake area and we suggest you to take a nice walk along the lake shores. Back to Camp for Lunch and later visit the nomadic village of Korzok and its small monastery. Tso Moriri Lake is a famous Bird watching sanctuary so carry your Binocular which shall be very helpful. Overnight at the Camp.
Day 6 : Tso Moriri – Leh
Morning drive back to Leh, enroute visit Chumathang Hot sulphur springs and Thiksey Monastery. Evening free in Leh bazaar. .
Day 7: Leh Delhi (Flight)
Early morning transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination
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DISCOVER LADAKH - 7 N / 8 D
Highlights: Rizong Nunnery, Alchi Murals, Lamayuru Lunar Landscapes, Pangong Lake, Khardongla Pass, Nubra Valley, Stok Palace Museum)
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive at Kushok Bakula airport Leh situated at 3500m altitude, met by our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Leh city 3 to 4 km. On arrival at the hotel welcome drink and then procced to your rooms and take fullday at rest to acclimatize yourself completely to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is must. Evening easy walk to Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 : Leh - Indus Valley Tour
Today we shall take you for a Fullday tour of some of the most important and beautiful Monasteries and Palaces on the Indus Valley along driving along River Indus. You shall visit the former summer Palace of the kings of Ladakh i.e. Shey Palace, mini potala like Monastery in Ladakh i.e. Thiksey Monastery which also enshrines the most beautiful statue of Maitrey Buddha and later the largest and the richest monastery in Ladakh i.e. Hemis Monastery. Back to Leh by evening and free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Leh – Alchi
Morning drive to Alchi 68km enroute visit the magnificent Basgo Castle and the sangam of Indus & Zanskar Rivers which are the two largest rivers in Ladakh. Afternoon on arrival in Alchi village checkin at the Hotel and later visit the 1000 year old mufrals/paintings of Alchi monastery. Evening relax and stroll around the village. Overnight at the Hotel..
Day 4: Ulley – Lamayuru – Stok
Morning pack-up and drive to visit to Lamayuru Monastery 60km & the Lunar like landscapes near Lamayurur village. By later afternoon arrive at Stok Village and checkin at Skittsal Resorts. Later in the afternoon visit the Royal Stok Palace Museum followed by visit to Ladakhi Family Home for local butter tea , Barley drink etc. Overnight at the hotel in Stok.
Day 5: Stok to Pangong & back
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Evening free in the market. Overnight at the hotel
Day 6 : To Nubra Valley
After breakfast pack-up and rive to Nubra valley 142km from Stok via Khardongla Pass 5600m which is the world highest motorabble pass. On arrival in Nubra visit the white Sand Dunes near Hunder and Diskit Monastery. Overnight in Deluxe Camp.
Day 7 : Nubra - Leh
Morning after breakfast at leisure and later drive back to Leh via the same route. Evening free in Leh Bazaars for shopping etc.
Day 8: Leh – Delhi.
Early morning transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
ACROSS KASHMIR TO LADKAH - 7 N / 8 D
Highlights: Sonamarg, Drass, Kargil, Ulleytokpo, Pangong Lake, Khardongla , Lamayuru, Nubra Valley, Sand Dunes,
Day 1 : Srinagar via Sonamarg to Kargil:
Morning pickup Srinagar & drive to Kargil 205km, enroute stop at Sonamarg 94km, a nice picturesque meadow for lunch and then crossover the Zojila pass 3900m . You will then reach Drass village which has the distinction of being the 2nd coldest place in the world after Siberia in Russia. Arrive Kargil town by evening and check-in at the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Kargil to Ulley Camp
After breakfast drive to Ulleytokpo Leh 160km enroute visit the ancient Rock-cut Statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh village and later on stop for photo at the Lunar Like Landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. Arrive Ulley Resort by evening stop for overnight this lovely resort.
Day 3: Ulley to Leh
Further to Leh 70km en-route visit Likir monastery, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam and Hall of Fame. Arrive Leh – the capital of Ladakh region by afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Rest for sometime and fresher up. Later around 4:00 pm visit Shanti Stupa and Leh local bazaars. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Leh:
Fullday Indus Valley tour includes visit to Shey Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries, and Stok Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Leh – Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla Pass. Afternoon visit the white Sand Dunes, Camels, Hunder & Diskit Monasteries. Overnight at Deluxe Camp.
Day 6 : Nubra - Leh
Morning visit Samstanling Monastery/ free. Aafternoon drive back to Leh. Evening free. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7 : Leh to Pangong Lake & back
Fullday excursion to Pangong Lake one of the amazing Blue Lakes in Ladakh. Back to Leh by evening.
Day 8: Leh – Departure
Early morning transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
TRANS-HIMALAYAN JEEP SAFARI - 7 N / 8 D
Highlights: Hemis, Pangong Lake, Khardongla , Nubra Valley, Keylong, Manali
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive at Kushok Bakula Airport Leh 3500m in the morning and transfer to hotel. Complete rest to acclimatize yourself for the day. Evening go for a brisk walk to the market. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 : Leh
After an early breakfast, proceed for a full day tour of Indus Valley tour includes visit to Phiyang & Spituk Monasteries. Picnic Lunch for the day. Afternoon visit Sangam of Indus & Zanskar Rivers & Hall of Fame. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Leh - Pangong
Early at 0630 hrs drive 140km to Pangong Lake. Arrive at the Camp and enjoy hot lunch. Afternoon explore the Pangong lake area, might catch some rare wildlife. Overnight at the Camp.
Day 4: Pangong – Leh
Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh via Hemis & Thiksey Monasteris. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Leh – Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra valley 125 km via Khardongla 18360 ft - world Highest motorable pass. Arrive Nubra by noon and checkin at the Camp/ Hotel. Later proceed to visit the white Sand Dunes, Camels & Diskit Monastery. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 6 : Nubra - Leh
Morning after breakfast visit Samstanling Monastery. Later drive back to Leh, packed lunch for the day. Arrive Leh by 4 pm and free for shopping in Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7 : Leh – Sarchu
After breakfast pack your bags and get ready for a terrific Himalayan jeep safari towards Manali 474 kms. The two days safari is considered one of the most amazing mountain journeys in the Himalayas. The first night halt will be at Sarchu 222 kms crossing over Tanglangla & Lachung la passes. Arrive at Sarchu plains and overnight in tented Camp.
Day 8 : Sarchu – Manali
After a leisure breakfast drive 255 kms via Baralacha pass and along Jispa and Keylong town Manali. One will notice the beautiful transition from barren landscapes of Ladakh into more fertile valleys of upper Himachal. Cross Rohtang Pass 3980 Mt and drop your hotel in Manali.
HONEYMOON SPECIAL – 8 N / 9 D
Highlights: (Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Saboo, Stok, Exclusive meals, Bon-Fire etc )
Day 1: Delhi – Leh
Special welcome at the Kushok Bakula terminal & transfer to hotel. Traditional welcome for the newly married on arrival at the quietly located Lha-Ri-Sa Resorts in Leh. Tea/snacks and rest for acclimatization at the hotel until evening which is must. Evening easy walk to Leh bazaar. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Leh
After leisure breakfast, proceed for tour of Indus Valley includes visit to Hemis & Thiksey Monasteries. Followed by special Chinese hot lunch on the banks of River Indus. Later visit Shey Palace & back to Leh. Free for leisure at the market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Leh – Nubra Valley
After an early breakfast at 8:00 am, drive to Nubra Valley via the world famous Khardongla Pass 18360 ft. Arrive and chekcin at the specially set up tented camp near the famous white silvery Sand Dunes of Nubra. Special Kashmiri Hot Lunch on arrival. Rest and relax at the camp. Afternoon visit Dsikit & Hunder Monasteries. Dinner & overnight at the exclusive Camp.
Day 4: Nubra Valley
Leisure breakfast which shall be followed by an exciting Camel Safari on double Humped Camels through the white Sand Dunes of Nubra. Thereafter freshen up and enjoy a nice Indian Lunch at the camp. Afternoon drive to the secluded Yarabtso Lake and visit Panamic Hot Springs. Back to Sand Dune Camp by evening. Special dinner with Camp fire.
Day 5: Nubra Valley – Saboo
Morning leisure breakfast and then drive back to Leh via Khardongla pass. Enjoy your lunch on top of the world highest pass, an experience in itself. Arrive Leh and checkin at the sprawling Ladakh Sarai Yurts at Saboo. Relax till evening. Around 7:00 pm proceed for a special Tibetan Dinner at the famous “Tibetan Kitchen Restaurant” in Leh (Reserved table). Overnight at Saboo.
Day 6: Saboo – Stok
Morning relax and around 11 am proceed for a special Ladakhi Lunch with a Ladakhi family at “Gyabthago Heritage Home” in Stok village. Experience Ladakhi traditional life & delicacies over a cup of butter tea & barley drinks. Learn making butter tea. After lunch visit the Royal Museum at Stok Palace and overnight stay at hotel Skittsal Resorts in Stok village.
Day 7 : Stok – Pangong
Morning drive 135 kms to Pangong Lake one of the most beautiful and romantic lakes in Asia. Absolutely quite, isolated and crystal blue. Checkin at the exclusively arranged Camp on the banks Pangong Lake at Spangmik. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon explore the lake and enjoy a romantic walk along the lake. Evening visit the tiny nomadic village located at a distance. A special Bar-be-cue Dinner on the banks of the Lake under twinkling stars and perhaps a bright moonlight is the highlight of the trip. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 8: Pangong – Leh
Leisure breakfast and then drive back to Leh, driving along Indus river and chekcin at the hotel on arrival back to Leh. Rest of the day at leisure for last minute shopping etc. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 9: Leh – Delhi.
Morning after a light snacks transfer to airport at 6:00 am to board flight for Delhi.
Highlights: Ulleytokpo, Lamayuru, Lunar Landscapes, Tingmogang Fort, Rizong Nunnery, Drokpa Tribes, Pangong Lake, Khardongla Pass
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
Arrive at Kushok Bakula airport & transfer to hotel. Fullday at rest for acclimatization which is must. Evening easy walk to Leh bazaar. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Leh
After an early breakfast, proceed for a halfday tour of Indus Valley tour includes visit to Stok Palace Museum, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Leh – Ulleytokpo
After a leisure breakfast drive to Ulleytokpo 70km on the way visit Sangam, Alchi & Likir Monastery. Packed Lunch for the day. Afternoon excursion to Lamayuru Monastery & Lunar landscapes. overnight at Ulley.
Day 4 : Ulleytokpo – Beima
Morning drive to Drokpa Valley 85 km, the drokpa tribes of Ladakh are considered one of the pure descendents of Aryan race with different culture & a unique language. Checkin at the camp in Beima village. Packed Lunch and afternoon visit Dha & Beima villages which are among the two important Drokpa Tribes and which are among the few opened for tourists.
Day 5 : Beima – Tingmogang
Morning after breakfast drive 95 kms to Tingmogang village. Enroute stop at Khalatsi village for tea. Arrive Tingmogang by afternoon and chekcin at the Hotel. Lunch and later visit Nunnery school, the great fortified Tingmogang Palace and the Chamba monastery. It was once the capital of western Ladakh. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Tingmogang – Leh
Morning after b/fast visit Vipassana Valley which is an exclusive meditation valley in the village and then drive back to Leh 92 km. Checkin at the hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Leh to Khardongla pass
After an early breakfast, proceed for excursion trip to Khardongla Pass 5600 meters, supposedly the world highest motorable pass. Back to Hotel by noon. Later in the evening around 4:30 pm visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Evening free.
Day 8: Leh to Pangong & back
Fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 kms one of the biggest natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas, back by Leh by evening. Picnic packed lunch in Pangong. Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 9: Leh – Delhi (flight)
Morning after a light snacks, transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Highlights: Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Drass , Kargil, Pangong Lake, Lamayuru Khardongla Pass
Day 1 : Delhi – Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat at Dal Lake / Nagin Lake. Lunch at the Houseboat. Afternoon proceed for Shikara boat ride at the Lake and then drive to visit the famous Mughal Garden tour includes visit to Nishat & Shalimar Gardens.
Day 2: Srinagar
Fullday excursion to Gulmarg 45 kms from Srinagar. Enjoy Gondola Cable car ride, Snow Skiing etc. Lunch in Gulmarg. Back to Srinagar by evening and overnight at the Houseboat.
Day 3: Srinagar - Pahalgam
Early breakfast then proceed the beautiful Pahalgam valley situated on the banks of River Lidder. Enroute visit the Avantipur Ruins & Cricket Bat Factory. Arrive Pahalgam by afternoon and free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 4: Pahalgam – Srinagar
Morning enjoy relaxation walks along Lidder River. Afternoon drive back to Srinagar and checkin at the Hotel. Evening free to visit the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Srinagar to Sonamarg to Kargil
Drive to Kargil 205 kms. Enroute drive through Sonamarg, Zojila Pass & Drass valleys. Arrive Kargil by evening and checkin at the Hotel for Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 6: Kargil – Alchi
Onwards to Alchi. 145 kms. Enroute visit Mulbekh Rock cut statue of Maitreya Budhha, and Lamayuru Lunar landscapes. Arrive Alchi by late afternoon and checkin at the Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7: Alchi – Leh
Morning after Breakfast visit the 1000 year old Alchi paintings & drive towards Leh 68 kms enroute visit Likir Monastery, Sangam of Indus & Zanskar Rivers and Hall of Fame. Arrive Leh & checkin at the Hotel. At leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Leh
After breakfast visit Khardongla Pass at 18360 ft. The world highest motorable road. You can also do shopping for souvenirs at the pass. Back to Leh by afternoon, lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa & then free at shopping & leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Leh
Fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 kms one of the biggest natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas, back by Leh by evening. Picnic packed lunch in Pangong. Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 10: Leh - Delhi (Flight)
Morning transfer to Kushok Bakula Terminal to board flight to Delhi.
BEST OF LADAKH - 10 N / 11 D
Highlights: Hemis, Pangong Lake, Khardongla , Nubra Valley,Sand Dunes, Ulleytokpo, Lamyuru,Lunar Landscapes, Magnetic Hill, Stok Palace Museum
Day 1 : Delhi – Leh
A warm welcome awaits you at Kushok Bakula Airport Leh 11700ft and then transfer to hotel in the city 3 / 4 km. Fullday at rest to acclimatize to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is must and necessary. Evening around 4:30pm visit to Shanti Stupa and the central Chowkhang monastery & local market. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Leh – Indus Valley Tour
After Breakfast proceed for fullday tour of Indus Valley Monasteries Visit the Royal Museum at Stok Palace, Thiksey , Stagna & Changchubling Hemis Monasteries. Picnic Lunch for the day. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 3: Leh – Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers)
After an early breakfast at 8:00 am, drive to Nubra Valley 125km via the world famous Khardongla Pass 18360 ft. Arrive and chekcin at the Camp in Nubra. Afternoon visit Samstanling & Panamic Hot springs. Overnight at Deluxe Camp.
Day 4: Nubra Valley
Day to explore the flat Nubra valley, visit silver sand dunes near Hunder village and enjoy a double humped Camel safari followed by visit to Diskit & Hunder villages. Overnight at the camp. Picnic Lunch for the day.
Day 5: Nubra Valley – Leh
Early morning visit the small Yarabtso Lake, leisure breakfast and drive back to Leh via Khrdongla pass. Evening free in Leh market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Leh – Pangong
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Overnight in Camp or in Local Guest House.
Day 7: Pangong – Stok
Back to Leh enroute visit Chemdey Monastery & Indus river banks. Checkin at the Hotel in Stok. Later in the evening visit a local family in Stok Village to experience special Ladakhi Butter tea and barley drink. Overnight at Skittsal Resort hotel in Stok overlooking the Indus valley.
Day 8: Stok – Ulleytokpo
After breakfast drive to Ulley Resort 65 kms from Leh, enroute visit the great statue of Maitreya Buddha at Likir and the 1000 year old murals of Alchi monastery. Arrive Ulley and checkin at the Resort. Relax and cool environs.
Day 9: Ulleytokpo
Day Excursion to visit Lunar landscapes, Lamayuru Monastery & Rizong Nunnery. Picnic Lunch for the day. If desired you can also enjoy a nice day hike to Rizong village 2/3 hrs. Overnight at Ulley.
Day 10: Ulleytokpo - Leh
Drive back to Leh 70km , enroute visit Spituk Monastery, Magnetic Hill and the Military Hall of Fame. Afternoon free at leisure in Leh for last minute shopping , some of the best markets are Moti market, Nowshare market, Balkhang chowk apricot vendors and Super Market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Leh – Delhi.
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
THE GREAT HIMALAYAN TRAVERSE – 10 N / 11 D
(Manali to Kashmir via Ladakh )
Highlights: Manali, Nubra Valley, Sarchu, Khardongla pass, Pangong Lake, Lamayuru, Kargil
Day 1: Manali – Keylong
Morning drive to Keylong 115 kms via Rohtang Pass 3980 mt. Drive through Marhi, Koksar, Sissu and Tandi villages. Arrive Keylong and checkin at the hotel. Visit Keylong town and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Keylong - Sarchu
After b/fast drive 137 kms Sarchu via Baralacha pass 4900 mt. This day is going to be a wonderful Himalayan safari with stunning views on the way. Arrive Sarchu plains and checkin at the tented camps for overnight stay.
Day 3: Sarchu – Leh
Early breakfast and drive 222 kms to Leh via Tanglangla pass 5300 mt, and driving past the great plains of Moree. Arrive Leh and checkin at the Hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Day 4: Leh
Morning free at rest & leisure. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Monastery, Leh Palace & local Market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Leh – Nubra
Drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla pass at 18360 ft. To be at this height is a test of your physical endurance and you can boasts of being at the base of Mt Everest, which is at the same altitude. Arrive Nubra by noon and chekcin at the Camp/hotel. Later visit Sand Dunes and Diksit Monastery. Overnight at the Camp/Hotel.
Day 6: Nubra – Leh
Drive back to Leh, and afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Leh
Morning visit Phiyang & Spituk Monasteries. Lunch at the hotel, afternoon visit Hall of Fame, Tibetan Handicrafts center and Leh Market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Leh to Pangong & back
Early at 0600 hrs proceed for day excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km, one of the largest and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas. Lunch at Pangong and explore the lake area. Back to Leh by evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Leh – Lamayuru
Pack up in the morning and head for the next drive towards Kashmir valley. First halt will be at Lamayuru 125 kms, enroute visit Sangam of Indus & Zanskar river, Alchi Murals and Basgo Castle. Arrive Lamayuru and checkin at the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Lamayuru – Kargil
Morning visit Lunar landscapes and Lamayuru monastery, thereafter drive to Kargil 110 kms, on the way visit the famous Rock cut statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh village. Arrive Kargil by evening and checkin at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Kargil – Srinagar
Eearly morning drive to Srinagar 205 kms. On the way visit Drass-the 2nd coldest place on earth. After driving past Zojila pass and Sonamarg arrive in Srinagar . Drop at the hotel.