Mesmerizing Leh Ladakh Tour Package
Destination Cover : Leh Ladakh
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Day 1
Leh Airport – Leh Hotel.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER ONLYArrival transfer by our driver at Leh airport to hotel by our driver. Upon arrival at hotel after check-in & fresh-n-up rest of the day free for your own to acclimatization due to high altitude region @ 3500 m. Overnight at Leh.
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Day 2
In Leh – Sham Valley Visit
After breakfast drive to visit sham valley including: Sangam, Indus and Zanskar River Confluence: What really makes the Confluence of Indus (right) and Zaskar (left) a truly wonderful sight is the color of the water as well as the flow it changes all year long you will notice that the color of Indus is light green while Zanskar is crystal blue. In the second picture, you will see how the color of the Indus has become dark green whereas Zanskar has turned completely muddy.
The Hall of Fame: on the Leh-Kargil road about 4km away from Leh is a museum that is constructed and maintained by the Indian army. Hall of fame is located near the Leh Airfiled. This museum is built in memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives through the Indo-Pak wars. The building comprises of 2 floors and in the ground floor there is information about the courageous soldiers. The Hall of Fame Museum also owns objects of various wars consist of weapons and documents. Another segment is devoted to Siachen glacier. The top floor has guns and equipment that have been detained by the Indian Army during its battles with Pakistan Army. The museum owns the information that is related to Leh culture, way of life, history, vegetation and animals originate in this part of the world. In room no 15 will display clothes that were worn by soldiers at -50ºC. The hall of fame museum also includes a 30-minute film that comprises of 1999 'Kargil War'.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib: As you drive back towards Leh after visiting the Magnetic Hill stop by at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak to Leh. A sense of peace pervades this Gurudwara which also offers a bewitching view of the majestic mountains that border it from all sides.
Magnetic Hill: Located about 30 kms away from Leh as you head towards Kargil along the Manali highway, the Magnetic Hill continues to baffle tourists till today. So called because of the strong magnetic force that pulls cars up even when the ignition is turned off, a car drive up the magnetic hill is well worth the gravity defying experience.
Shanti Stupa: Climb down the hill to reach the main bazaar where you can indulge your taste buds in some local eateries. Leave the bazaar behind to turn off towards Changspa to reach Shanti Stupa built to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism by “The Japanese for World Peace” organization, Shanti Stupa is a structure dedicated to promoting world peace. An all-white structure with domes, Shanti Stupa offers a breathtaking imagery silhouetted against the rising and setting sun. That apart doesn’t forget to capture the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and valleys from all sides of Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Leh -
Day 3
Leh – Khardung La Pass (5400 m) – Nubra Valley (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs drive)
Today we proceed to Nubra valley is a part of the old Silk Road to Central Asia. The valley connected eastern Tibet with Turkistan through the Karakoram Pass. Nubra valley is known for its centuries-old gompas, hot sulphur springs, high-altitude sand dunes, double- humped Bactrian camels and a unique amalgamation of mountains, rivers and deserts. The Karakoram mountain range and the valley combine to create a fantastic desert landscape and fertile fields. Nubra is known as Ldumra, meaning “valley of flowers” in Ladakhi language. Nubra is also the gateway to Siachen glacier, the highest and coldest battlefield in the world at an altitude of almost 6,000 metres where the temperature falls below minus 60 degrees in the winter. Tourists need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nubra. Overnight at Nubra Valley.
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Day 4
Nubra Valley – Shyok – Pangong Lake (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs drive)
Morning after early breakfast drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong via Shayok. Pangong Lake, one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. You could spend some time here in contemplation here, and still not have enough of its beauty. Pangong Lake is also known to change colors, appearing blue, green and red at different times. Overnight at Pangong Lake.
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Day 5
Pangong Lake – Chang La Pass Pass (5360 m) – Leh (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs drive)
Morning after early breakfast drive from Pangong Lake to Leh over Changla Pass. Upon arrival at Leh check in hotel. Evening free for your own to explore local market without any transportation. Overnight at Leh.
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Day 6
Leh Hotel – Leh Airport Drop. DEPARTURE TRANSFER ONLY
Leave after breakfast from hotel to Leh airport drop for your onward journey.
