Ladakh (Leh to Leh)

Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (This must be 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 transfer to Hotel. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel In the evening go for a stroll to the Leh Market. Return back to the hotel for Overnight stay.

After breakfast, we explore places near Leh. We first visit the Sangam of the Rivers, we then head back towards Leh and experience a phenomenon of nature on the Magnetic Hills. We will also visit Hall of fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata Temple & Stok Monastery.

 We will also be visiting Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace today. In the evening we visit various cafes of Leh and explore the market. Back to the Hotel for some fun & games. Overnight at Leh.

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 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. Visit Dikshit Monastery on the way. 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. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Stay in Nubra. Later visit the white sand dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian camel ride. In the evening we can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world.

Wake up to wonderful Sunrise, today we head towards Turtuk, located on the banks of shyok river is the the penultimate village open to foreign tourist before POK. 

The landscape, culture, language, clothing, and even the physical features of people change quite drastically crossing over into Turtuk, technically entering Baltistan.

Here, we will go on a small hike towards the Turtuk Monastery from where you can spot the K2, the world’s second highest peak.

We also visit Thang village. It is the last village of India on Leh-Baltistan border. We can see our as well as Pakistani bunkers here. Here Shyok river enters in Pakistan.

We return to Nubra in the evening to Spend the night here.

Early Morning after breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake via Shayok Route. Pangong Lake, is situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable).

After an early breakfast  we will leave for Leh en-route we can take a short halt at Changla pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea. En route, we stop by at Hemis & Thiksey Monastery, Shey palace, rancho school & Sindhu ghat, we then proceed further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Spend your last evening roaming the Leh market and buying souvenirs for you friends or family.  

Trip concludes. Thanks you for your patronage. Transfer to Leh Airport to catch the morning flight to your back home and return with fond memories.