Ladakh is high mountain land, consisting of many mountain peaks and ridges, twisted and bent by forces deep within the earth. The three main river Valley- INDUS, ZANSKAR & NUBRA (SHYOOK) which are so green in the time of summer yet so white and sterile in winter. The two beautiful Lake Pangong Tso and Tsomo-Riri also cut through this landscape of white or yellow, flashes of blue and green on otherwise colorless canvas. Ladakh is another world beyond the wilderness dream for the rest of the people who have not had a chance to experience its wonderful and agonizing grandeur.
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After a wonderful view of the Glacier on the way to Ladakh you will be arrived at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your Guest House (3-4 kilometers from the airport). Our representative will hand over all your tour-related documents and will give you a brief about the tour. During the day, acclimatize yourself with the weather and high pressure of Ladakh, After Lunch, if health permits you, you will be taken to Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh Palace, and Leh Main Market.
The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus rivers merge At Sangam you can enjoy the view of the confluence of two rivers (Indus& Zanskar River).
The Hall of Fame is a must-visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by the Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil war.
Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 km from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region.
Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable. In the evening come back to Leh.
Early morning, leave on road to Nubra Valley via Khardongla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and considered as the highest motorable pass of the world and it is the perfect spot to capture Mother Nature. In the afternoon, after having your lunch at some restaurant in Nubra Valley and Check-in Guest House. Nubra has
acquired fame for its sand dunes, the cold desert that surrounds it, Bactrian camels and its breath-taking natural beauty.
Bactrian camels are another attraction. Native to the steppes of central Asia, the Bactrian camel has two humps, in contrast to the single-humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The Bactrian camels were the main mode of transport when Ladakh was an important stopover on the ancient trade routes with Central Asia. Evening enjoys the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel.
Stay overnight at Camps.
Today morning after breakfast we drive to turtuk village. Turtuk is a village of in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir It is located in the Nubra valley, 80km from the Hunder, on the banks of the Shyok River. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. Geographically, Turtuk lies in the Baltistan Region and is one among four such villages in India, the other three being Tyakshi, Chalunkha, and Thang. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi, and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. In the evening After visiting turtuk village, we are driving back to Hunder village (Nubra).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Today after your breakfast you will visit the Disket Monastery. After that start, your day tour of Pangong Lake via Shayok is scheduled for the itinerary.
A huge statue of Buddha on top of it, the Diskit monastery is situated in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the Buddhist center is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Leh Ladakh. The Diskit monastery was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo in the 14th century, and at present stands atop a hill above
the plains of Shayok river. The prime attraction of the Diskit monastery is 100 foot high Maitreya Buddha statue, which was inaugurated by the holy Dalai Lama. From the top of the Gompa, where the divine statue is settled, one can have a panoramic view of the Nubra valley.
The Pangong Lake is around 135 kilometers away from Leh and is situated at an elevation of 4,400 meters. En route, cross Chang la pass and drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. In the afternoon, explore the lake and its surroundings. Experience the Hypnotic & Picturesque Beauty of Pangong Tso Lake.
Overnight in Hotel/camps
Today you will drive back to Leh via Changla Pass. On the way, we can visit: (Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace & Rancho School on a way back to Leh Shey Palace –
Shay Palace is situated approx. 15 km south upstream from Leh and was built in 1650. It has the largest Changchup Chorten – Victory Stupa in Ladakh. The top of it is made of pure gold. The stupa is a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine and they are seen all over.
Thiksey Monastery - One of the main attractions inside the Thiksey Monastery is the Maitreya Buddha. The statue is almost two stories tall and is a splendid piece of architecture.
Overnight at Hotel.
In the morning, you'll be escorted to Kushok Bakula airport to catch a flight for onward destination with sweet memories of Ladakh & Kashmir to cherish throughout life.