Itinerary
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete
rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive
to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh
palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast full day excursion to Thiksey Monastery (16 Kms), Hemis Monastery (45
Kms) which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace (12
Kms). Later on the way to Leh, visit to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan, In the evening
return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast ,drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able
road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village.
On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double
hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass
(The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There
are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra
valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a
small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop.
Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about
1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa,
which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on
20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will
really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village.
The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through
sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).
Today , we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of
Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic
lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck .
Overnight at Camp.
After a late breakfast , we stroll in and around lake and watch the mother nature soothes you
.Later drive back to Leh .Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we take you for a tour of Hall of Fame, Gurudwara
Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Kali Temple and Sangam. At Sangam you can enjoy rafting on
Zangskar river.
Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by Indian army in
memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war. Return to Leh in the afternoon.
Gurdwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms 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.
The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskarriver and Indus rivers merge. In the
evening come back to Leh. Overnight Hotel.
After an early breakfast ,depart to airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories
of Ladakh.