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Day 1: Arrival in Leh
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On arrival at Leh airport
meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Leh. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel.
Remainder of the day will be for rest, to acclimatize.
Since you are reaching an altitude of 4000 mtrs
approximately from 200 mtrs in just one hour’s
time, you may be excited and would want to explore everything on your very
first day. However, it is your body which needs to get acclimatized to such
height and climate. We sincerely suggest that you rest on the first day for
body acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Visit Sangam, Gurudwara pathar sahib, Hall of
Fame, Magnetic hill
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In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Sangam
(Confluence). En route visit Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara
Patthar Sahib. Visit Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River.
The Sangam (Confluence): Confluence of
the Indus and Zanskar Rivers lies in Ladakh at Nimu. The Indus
runs through Ladakh all along by your side
serving as a constant companion and you feel a sense of respect for this ifeline of the people of Ladakh,
especially since Ladakh experiences
rainfall of only 2 to 3 inches throughout the year. Both Indus and Zanskar Rivers merge with each other as if they had flown
all along just for that purpose. From this point on, beyond this Confluence
of the two, the waters are regarded as the Indus River.
Magnetic Hill: Can anyone ever imagine the movement of a vehicle
up a steep mountain with its engines off? Reach Magnetic Hill to experience
this phenomenon which sounds unbelievable.
Gurudwara Pathhar
Sahib: Gurudwara Pathar
Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the
memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh,
on the Leh-Kargil road, 12000 ft above sea level. The Gurudwara
was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region
of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh
faith. On your way back, visit Ladakh Hall
of fame.
Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame in Leh is a
must visit for every individual of India. This is constructed by the Indian
Army. You will find memorabilia, eminent defence personalities’ biographies,
images and weapons used during Kargil war and
belongings of enemy soldiers found at war site.
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Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley Via Khardungla
Pass: 140Km / 5 -6 Hours
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Early morning proceed to Nubra
Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602
Mts) Khardungla
pass. Khardung la Pass (18,380ft
above sea level): It is not very often that one gets to drive on a
road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla
Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley
in Ladakh. It is the highest motorable road in the world as signs put up by the Border
Roads Organization proudly proclaim.
Arrive Nubra Valley and proceed for a visit to the
White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a
camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).
Nubra Valley: Popularly called
the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra
valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a
carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be
overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand
dunes. Thereafter, check in at comfortable Camp or Hotel.
Evening at leisure. Dinner overnight stay at the camp or hotel.
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Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong Via Shayok/Warila: 150 Km / 5 -6 Hours
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Morning after Breakfast proceed for Diskit
Monastery. Post the Diskit Monastery, proceed for
backward journey to Pangong via Shayok/Warila.
Pangong Lake: The picturesque
lake is one of the major draws of the Leh-Ladakh valley.
a location of several film shootings and known for
its pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and
narrow lake lies in the neighbourhood of the famous Chushul
Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake
is a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In the evening check in to your
camps at Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at
the camps.
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Day 5: Pangong Lake
to Leh (Approx. 140kms)
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In the morning have breakfast at your camps in Pangong. Thereafter, proceed for your journey back
to Leh. On the way visit Hemis Monastery. Later visit Thiksey Monastery & Shey
Palace. Upon your arrival in Leh, you
may enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 6: Leh Palace,
Shanti Stupa & Market
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Today morning is free for leisure. After Lunch visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Local Market.
Shanti Stupa (Japanese Peace Pagoda): Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace
pagoda is built by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk
Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated
at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird
eye view of the Leh town and the
surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with
small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at
the entrance.
Leh Palace: The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak)
was built by King Tashi Namgyal
after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and
victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under
an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop
further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace
known as 'Lechen Palkhar'
was built by Singay Namgyal
around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now
deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey of
India) has taken up the renovation work.
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Day 7: Departure
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Leave on time for Leh airport
to board your flight
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