Panoramic Ladakh Tour

Arrive Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drinks / breakfast at the hotel, take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the late afternoon visit the city centre and walk through the markets for general orientation. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, proceed on sightseeing tour of Shey Palace (with its associated Gompa housing the gigantic copper-gilt statue of the Buddha), the 12-storied Thiksey Monastery dating from the 16th century, and then the 17th century Hemis Monastery, biggest and richest monastery in Ladakh. On the way back to Leh, take a detour across the Indus to visit the Stok Palace Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Lamayuru (127 kms.), which is believed to be the oldest site where a monastery was founded during the 11th century AD. Presently a major Brigung-Kargyut-pa monastic foundation, Lamayuru monastery is famous for its spectacular setting with the ‘Moonland’ hills forming its backdrop. After sightseeing / lunch here, drive back towards Leh till Uleytokpo or Alchi. Overnight in fixed camp at Uletokpo or hotel at Alchi.

After breakfast, visit the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex of Ladakh and famous for its ancient wall frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter drive back to Leh, enroute visiting the 15th century Likir Monastery, followed by visiting Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (temple of the Guardians in Spituk monastery) and Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage). Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft.), highest motorable pass in the world. The pass offers spectacular views of the Zanskar range across the Indus Valley in the south, and the Saser massif in the north. Reach Deskit / Hunder in the afternoon and check-in at your camp / hotel. Rest of the at leisure to explore Hundar and the white Sand Dunes where you can also go on camel Safari on the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional, on direct payment). Overnight in camp / hotel at Hunder / Deskit.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Day-6: Nubra Valley - Khardongla - Leh -120 kms
After breakfast, explore Deskit (headquarters of Nubra valley) and then visit the dramatically located, 15th century Deskit Monastery, perched high on a rock overhang above the village. Thereafter drive back to Leh via Khardongla, reaching in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft./ 5486 meters), 3rd highest motorable pass in the world. Pangong Lake (alt:14,500 ft.), largest brackish water lake of Asia, is 4-5 kms wide and about 135 kms long of which about two-third portion lies on the other side of the Indo-China border. After sightseeing at the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching by the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Leisurely day at Leh for rest & relaxation. In the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & then drop in the city centre for exploring the markets at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.

Rafting Option:
On this day, you can also opt for an exciting half-day Rafting trip on the Indus River between Phey and Nimu (if water level is adequate) OR on the Zanskar River between Chiling & Nimo (optional- extra payment).

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys