Ladakh (meaning “land of high mountain passes”) is a mountainous region in North India. Leh, the main city is situated at 3500m above sea level nestled in the great Himalayan, Karakoram, Zanskar and Ladakh ranges. Ladakh is known for remote mountain beauty, studded with monasteries and stupas. Ladakh is often referred to as “Little Tibet” due to its geographical proximity and strong links to Tibetan culture.
ABOUT LADAKH: –
ACCLIMATIZATION: –
Leh is at 3500m above sea level so acclimatization can get difficult because of high altitude. It is advisable to spend at least two days acclimatizing before you set out for your adventures. Drink plenty of water or other fluids such as soup, tea and juice.
CLIMATE: –
Ladakh is a rain shadow region of the Himalayas, the annual average rainfall in Leh is 100 mm. In summer, temperature reaches 25°C and it drops down to -15°C in winter. The high passes are closed during winter due to heavy snowfall.
Arrive at the airport and check in to the hotel.
Visit Dal Lake and other local sightseeing.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast leave for Kargil.
En route visit Zojila Pass, Drass Village, Kargil war famous peaks and Kargil War Memorial. Reach Kargil by evening. Check in to the hotel. Overnight Stay at kargil. Kargil –
Kargil is a city in the Kargil district of Ladakh region, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh.
Drive to Leh. Enroute visit Mulbek (Giant Living Buddha sculpture on Rock Mountain), Lamayuru (One of the oldest monasteries of Ladakh), enjoy the view of Moon Landscape, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. Overnight stay at leh.
A Day to cover local sightseeing of leh. Visit shanti stupa, Sankar gompa, Spituk monastery, Kali mata mandir & Hall of fame. Evening free time to explore the mall road as on your own.
Overnight stay at Leh.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest motorable road in the world -18,380 ft). Enroute visit Deskit Monastery. Arrive at Hundur by afternoon.
The Rest of the day is free to explore Deskit, Hunder villages and Camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village.
Overnight stay at Camps.
After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake via Shyok River. Enjoy sunset at the color changing lake. Overnight stay at Camps.
Post breakfast checkout & proceed towards leh. Enroute sightseeing of Thiksey monastery & Hemis monastery. Visit Rancho school. Evening back to the hotel. Visit mall road for shopping & to collect local souvenirs from leh market. Overnight stay at leh hotel.
FUN FACT:
The Rancho school as we know it from the movie 3-Idiots is actually named as DRUK PADMA KARPO SCHOOL
Post breakfast checkout & transfer to Leh Airport.
“Tour Concludes”
A glimpse of where this journey will take you
