Gaurav Singh || LEH

Day 01: Arrive  Leh

Arrive Leh by early morning flight. On arrival met by our Representative and Transfer to your Hotel. On arrival in Leh, check in at the Hotel. Mysterious dust –covered Leh sits in a fertile side valley of the Indus, about 10 km from the river.  Encircled by stark awe-inspiring mountains with the cold desert beyond, it is the nearest experience of Tibet in India. Leh developed as a trading post and market, attracting a wide variety of merchants from Yarkand, Kashgar, Kashmir, Tibet and North India.  Tea, salt, household articles, wool and semi-precious stones were all traded in the market.  Buddhism traveled along the Silk Road and the Kashmir and Ladakh feeder, which has also seen the passage of soldiers, explorers and pilgrims, forerunners of the tourists who today contribute most to the urban economy. Rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.



Day 02: Leh – Local Sightseeing

In the morning after breakfast leave for local Sightseeing. Visit the Pathar Sahib. It is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak. After that visit to Magnetic Hill is another wonder and must visit location. The two colours of Indus and Zanskar rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence. It is an amazing place to sit, relax, and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. On the way back one can visit the Hall of Fame, A museum by the Indian army which is very educational. After that Visit Shanti stupa, it is a beautiful Stupa which holds the relics of Buddha, it’s a religious attraction. For those who are not religious, Shanti stupa which is located on a small hill offers a scenic view of Leh City The moaning of the eleven feet horns, the boom of drums and the clash of Cymbals. Hemis was founded in the 1630's by Tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Single Namgyal, Hemis is the largest and richest of the Ladakh Gompas. It nestles into the mountain side a little way up a glen in the mountains of Zanskar range Dinner and Overnight at hotel.. Dinner and Overnight at Leh.

Overnight stay in Hotel

 

Day 03: Monastery Tour                                                

Full day visiting Shey, Thiksey & Stok Palace. proceed to Shey – it was the ancient capital of Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey as their real home. The importance which was attached to Shey - the seat of Ladakh's heartland - is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of the road.  Thiksey – is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two - storied statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around its shoulder. proceed to Hemis – which is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of scenes in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly coloured brocade and sporting masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance and mime around the huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the plaintive melody of the Shawn. The moan of the eleven feet horns, the boom of drums and the clash of Cymbals. Hemis was founded in the 1630's by Tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Single Namgyal, Hemis is the largest and richest of the Ladakh Gompas. It nestles into the mountain side a little way up a glen in the mountains of Zanskar range Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.



Day 04: Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardung La

In the morning after breakfast Proceed to Nubra Valley, It is a tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley. You will go through the world's highest motorable pass, The Khardung La. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. i.e. 3048 metres above the sea level. The drive is along Shyok River and its river deserts and Oasis .Nubra has acquired fame for its sand dunes, the cold desert that surrounds it, also enjoy Bactrian camels and its breath-taking natural beauty

Dinner and Overnight at Nubra



Day 05:Nubra- Turtuk - Nubra
After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of muslims still resembles mini Pakistan. The village's inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of a beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have a glimpse of K2 mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Though a muslim village, there are few gompas located on the plateau above Shyok River and there is an old royal house to see in the village. Return to Nubra by the evening.
Dinner and Overnight at Nubra



Day 06: Nubra – Pangong 150 Kms

Leave early morning to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla passes 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. On arrival check in at Tents. Later Enjoy the landscape in the backdrop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER ''. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Pangong - Leh

After breakfast at Tents, take a little walk around the lake to enjoy the morning breeze & clear view of the lake. Later check out from there proceed to Shey – it was the ancient capital of Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey as their real home. The importance which was attached to Shey - the seat of Ladakh's heartland - is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of the road.  Thiksey – is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two - storied statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around its shoulder. proceed to Hemis – which is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of scenes in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly coloured brocade and sporting masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance and mime around the huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the plaintive melody of the Shawn.& drive back to Leh. On arrival, check in at Hotel. Rest day free for shopping or other activities.

Dinner & overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Leh Departure

After early Breakfast at the hotel. In time transfer to airport for flight