Formerly an important stopover for caravanners on the Silk Road, Ladakh is landlocked between the Karakoram mountain range and that of the Himalayas: it is isolated from the world for much of the year. After flying over the peaks of the Himalayas, from Delhi, you will land in Leh, the main city of Ladakh. This city, located in the Indus Valley, is surrounded by arid landscapes dotted with oases. The Chhorten, Buddhist architectural buildings that hold the sacred words of Buddhism, line the valley and protect the villages from evil spirits. You will probably attend a puja in a monastery, a ritual ceremony during which the monks sing Mantras for peace in the world. From this trip to Ladakh, country of sun and serenity, you will remember in addition to the grandiose landscapes the smiles and the hospitality of its inhabitants.
In order to acclimatize properly, we do an excurstion to Lamayuru, on the way we visit the famous Magnetic hill, Confluence of Zanskar river with Indus, Alchi Monastery, one of the oldest Monastery, and Lamayuru Monastery & its Moonland. Return back to Leh for the dinner and Stay.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today is exploration of Major attraction of Leh, You’ll be visiting Monasteries of Ladakh starting from Shey Monastery & Palace, containing a huge Sakyamuni Buddha Statue. Second we visit Thiksey Monastery belong to Gelug Sect, the Largest Monastery of Central Ladakh and has resemblance of Potala Palace in Lhasa. Monastery is famous for its 49ft tall Maitrey Buddha in Lotus Position.
Post lunch we drive further to visit Hemis Monastery that belong to Drukpa Lineage. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padmasambhava is held there in early June. Here you can visit its library of Tibetan books which has valuable collection of thangkas , Gold Statue and Stupas embeded in precious stones. While returning visit the War Memorial at Leh. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast we head on the highest motorable pass, The Kharadung-la which is at the elevation of (5359m). Take 5-10 minutes to click the photos at the top and immediately descend as recommended and enforced by the authority for the safety of tourists, we descend to shyok valley and enter the nubra valley. At first we visit the Diskit Monastery, known as oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley. Diskit monastery belongs Gelugpa sect. After visiting monastery we check-in to your tents in hundar and visit sand dunes in the evening where you can enjoy the sunset at Cold Desert dunes and witness the Bactrian or double humped camels. Take your time exploring the dunes and return back to your tents for dinner and the stay.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Wake up early and hit the road to visit one of the highest saline water lakes, The Pangong lake. Check in at your campsite and spend the evening strolling at the lake. The lake is at Indo- Tibet border and only 40% part of lake is in Ladakh India, 50% part is in Tibet and rest is in disputed. Spending leisure time at the lake, return back to your camps. Overnight at camps in Pangong
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today we return back to Leh, the journey takes around 6-7hrs over Chang-la. We arrive late in the noon and spend the evening at leisure or you can explore the mall road of Leh. Since it’s your last evening at Leh, explore the market for its Tibetain cuisine and buy some souvenir for your memories.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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| Sr. No. | Cancellation Period (Before the Tour Begins) | Refund% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 days | 100% |
| 2 | 15 days | 50% |
| 3 | 7 days | 15% |
| 4 | Less than 7 days | Nil |
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