Grand Ladakh

Day 1: Departure

Arrive Leh (By flight) (11,400 feet)-Uleytokpo (10,000 feet) (By surface approx. 70 Kms/2 Hrs)

On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh – 3500m above sea level, the crisp air of Leh, when you disembark from the airplane, welcomes you to this unpolluted Himalayan destination. You will be welcomed and escorted to the nearest hotel where all group gather and transfer to Uleytokpo and on arrival check in at the Resort.

Arrival time: 0930 hrs

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Note

• Tourists coming down from other cities on their own have to reach Leh latest by 09:30 hrs & Vehicle leaves from Nearest Point after breakfast by 10:30 hrs to Uleytokpo
• Anyone reaching after 10:00 hrs to drop at Uleytokpo private supplement is applicable INR 6500 per vehicle

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Day 2

Uleytokpo -Lamayuru- Uleytokpo (By surface approx. 50 Kms/01 Hrs)

After breakfast, proceed for excursion of Lamayuru, (Oldest Monastery on Central Ladakh Region).Lamayuru Monastery, belonging to the Ka-gyü-pa order has always been very active and powerful. In the 13th century, it was the main contender against the Sakya Monastery for supremacy throughout Tibet. The focal point of this monastery is a cave where the great Indian Saint Marpa is said to have meditated.

Enjoy the hot Lunch at Restaurant.

Post Lunch visit Fotu La at 13,479ft. (15 Km towards Kargil). The Peaks of the passes were no doubt beautiful but the ascent and descents were unbelievably gorgeous too.

After the visit of Lamayuru monastery, we will drive to Moon land. The place is known for landscape, which is called moon land among tourist and very spectacular for photography especially during full moon at night. Return back to Uleytokpo.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 3

Sham Valley to Leh

Day start with drive we drive and cross the river Indus and reach Alchi to visit Alchi monastery. Dwarfed by high mountains in the backdrop, the monasteries of Alchi are fine examples of traditional Tibetan architecture. Solid square and rectangular structures with flat roofs and with elaborate murals is a landmark of Buddhist art and architecture in the Himalayan region.

Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River; witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further, Kali Mata Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa – an 11th century structure, Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honors the visit of Guru Nanak Dev – the founder of the Sikh faith. Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars.

Afternoon drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass – 18,380 Ft/5550 Mtrs. (125 Kms / 6 hrs)

Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads leads you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel. Overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5

Nubra – Excursion to Turtuk – Nubra

Day 6

After breakfast at camp/hotel we drive to next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it’s a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayok River, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake. Overnight stay in camp at Pangong

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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