Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. Originally a stop for trading caravans, Leh is now known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. Massive 17th-century Leh Palace, modelled on the Dalai Lama’s former home (Tibet’s Potala Palace), overlooks the old town’s bazaar and mazelike lanes. Leh and Ladakh Tour will be a highlight of 2024 for you.
Leh and Ladakh Tour Itinerary
OVERVIEW: 6 DAYS /5 NIGHTS
Mountains, adventure, gravity-defying roads, turquoise lakes, the highest motorable road, breathtaking landscapes, people, food, gompas and culture all await you on the Travel Buddies Leh Ladakh Tour from 28-Aug-02-Sep. Your trip curators and leaders will ensure you have a memorable holiday to be cherished for life. With 4 or 4.5 rating hotels from Tripadvisor and succulent meals to give you the comforts you seek.
HIGHLIGHTS (Scroll for detailed itinerary)
Leh
Nubra Valley
Hall of Fame
Ice Stupa
Diskit Monastery
Khardung La Pass
Magnetic Hill
Indus-Zanskar Confluence
Pangong Lake
THE ITINERARY
DAY 01 (23-May): ARRIVAL AND ACCLIMATIZATION AT LEH
Arrive Leh in the morning and our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Evening short sightseeing of Shanti stupa, Leh palace and Leh local Market. Overnight at hotel in Leh. Leh and Ladakh Tour
A DAY TRIP TO PLACES NEARBY
After breakfast, drive to Sangam, a day excursion to Magnetic Hill & Sangam View where the Indus & Zanskar rivers meet and the River Rafting point. On the way to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Afternoon you will be driven back visit to the Hall of Fame and overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
DAY 02 (24-May): LEH-KHARDUNG LA-NUBRA VALLEY
Today after an early breakfast you would be driven to Nubra Valley. En route visit Khardung-la-pass, the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380ft. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the Valley of Flowers. It is situated to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Arrive at Hunder & check in at Hotel/Camps. Later visit Hunder sand dune & enjoy the Camel
ride on sand dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel/Camp.
Today after breakfast, explore Nubra Valley and Hunder otherwise, a small trip can be planned to Turtuk basis discussion within the group.
Day 3 (25-May) for optional Tutuk tour else we will explore Hunder.
Explore Sand Dunes and camel rides
Explore Hunder
OR
Travel to the Last village from the Indian side, Turtuk
DAY 04 (26-May): HUNDER-PANGONG LAKE
Today after breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Pangong Lake, driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which change its colour 4 – 5 times a day.
In the evening enjoy the breathtaking view of Pangong Lake. Overnight at the Camp at Pangong Lake.
Basic camp and stay facilities due to the govt. restrictions.
Wake up early in the morning to witness the mesmerizing beauty of Pangong Lake under the fresh
morning rays. Post breakfast set off for a drive back Leh. You will reach Leh by the afternoon you can
spend the rest of the time in the local markets of the city. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 (27-May): PANGONG LAKE-LEH
After morning breakfast we will start our journey back to Leh and on the way, we will be visiting the most important monasteries of Ladakh -Thiksey Gompa and Shey Palace. We will visit the superbly situated, 16th century, Thiksey Gompa, which is perched on a hilltop. The last stop is the ruined Shey Palace, once the summer palace of the pre-Tibetan kings. The palace
monastery houses a large, bronze, blue-haired Buddha statue. We will continue ahead to visit Hemis monastery and 3 Idiot’s Rancho school. Back to Leh Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 06 (28-May): LEH
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight back according to the flight schedule.
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