PLACES IN LADAKH
LEH >> NUBRA VALLEY >> PANGONG LAKE >> ALCHI
Best Time To Travel
The Best time to visit Ladakh is during the summer season from the month of April to July during this time temperature is between 15 to 30 Degree Celsius. Ladakh is known for its extremely low temperatures almost all through the year. While it is quite pleasant in the summer time, the winters are exceedingly cold unforgiving. Well, in that case, naturally the best time to visit Ladakh is during the summers.
Do You Know?
Ladakh festivals reinstate the fact that all bad things must come to an end. The festivals play the role of affirming faith, reinforcing tradition, and carrying on the vivid culture of this pristine land.
Home to the Buddhists and Hindus, Ladakh celebrates many enticing festivals. Its location in the Himalayas is another added tribute to celebrate many wonders of nature and it becomes the abode of many vibrant festivities in the mountains. One of the most popular festivals of Ladakh is Losar - a medley of cultural events, rituals, and performances.
Through this festival, the natives pay tribute to the Indus River as they believe that the river plays a key role in maintaining harmony and unity among various ethnic groups and communities of India.
Things you could do in Ladakh
With Techniques of ecological awareness, peace, and harmony. Ladakh is blessed with supernatural landscapes that offer the most fascinating adventures. Come witness the magic of mountains in all its glory.
Biking - The trails here are considered the holy trails of all biking trails.
Cycling - The KhardungLa Pass is considered one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Located at 5,633mts, this route is the gateway o the beautiful Nubra Valley, and cycling in this route is pure joy when on a trip to Ladakh.
Trekking - The Markha Valley I a remote stretch of land cocooned by Gigantic Mountains. This terrain offers trekking enthusiasts spectacular scenery terrain of sightseeing of Blue sheep and Ibex along the way.
The trek to Stok Kangri, the highest mountain range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region, makes this one a very popular and challenging trek.
Visit Magnetic Hill - Also known as the gravity hill, this region has magnetic properties. Many people believe that there is indeed an invisible force pervading the Magnetic hill.
Pangong Lake - This beautiful water reservoir is about 134 km long at an altitude of 14,270 ft making it one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
Monasteries - Visit the Hemis, Thiksey, Likir, Dikshit, and Shey monastery for a truly divine experience.
Wildlife - Meet the star attraction of Hemis park the Snow Leopard on your Trip to Ladakh.
Day 1 Arrive at Leh
On arrival at Leh airport, our representative will be there to greet you and take you to the hotel. Post lunch you will proceed for short local sightseeing of the main bazaar exploring several cafes and handicraft shops Later visits Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist religious monument built by Indian based Japanese monk whose purpose was to spread Buddhism by building such Stupa. Further that you will visit Leh Palace. It was built in the 17th century by King Senge Namgyal, Leh palace is a former royal palace in Leh its nine-story building. By the evening you will reach the hotel, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 2 Local Sightseeing (90 Kms approx 3 - 4 hours)
Today after breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Leh. Today you will visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak it was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to Ladakh. Later you will reach Magnetic hill is also known as “Gravity Hill”. Further that Sangam confluence of Zanskar and Indus River. You can enjoy river rafting here (at your own cost) By the evening back to the hotel, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 3 - Leh to Nubra Valley (125 km approx 4 - 5 hours one way)
Early morning proceeds to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries.
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 both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at a 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. A spectacular view of the valley can be seen from 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 the 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with a 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). Overnight stay in Nubra.
Day 4 Nubra Valley to Pangong (145 km approx 4 – 5 hours one way )
After having breakfast at the camp, start your journey towards Pangong via Shyok road. Pangong Lake in Ladakh is the largest salted lake in the world which is 134km long 6km wide located at a height of 14256 ft. and after that, you will cross Changla pass (17370 ft) which is 3rd highest Motorable road in the world and further reach Tangste village where passport and inner line permits are checked. After one hour's reach at Pangong Lake, this lake acts as an important breeding ground for a variety of birds such as bar-headed goose, Brahmini ducks. . The lake also supports a number of species of wildlife including Kiang and Marmot. You will also visit the famous shooting point at Spangmik. By the evening reach at Pangong, Overnight stay at camp.
Day 5 - Pangong to Leh (145 km approx 5 - 6 hours)
In the morning watch the mesmerizing view of sunrise over the lake and the barren mountains which appear golden due to sun rays. After that having breakfast at the campsite, leave for Leh via Changla pass. On the way back visit Hemis monastery it is one of the most famous and largest monasteries in Ladakh. This beautiful monastery belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17th century. Visit Thiksey monastery this monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelugpa order. You can also visit 3 idiots school at Shey village is also known as Druk Padma Karpo School, the school shot popularity after it was featured in Bollywood 3 idiots. 3 idiots school shows the rich culture of Ladakh. By the evening you will reach Leh, Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 6 - Depart to Leh
Morning breakfast at hotel, transfer to Leh airport to board your flight towards your home, and enjoy yet again a beautiful flight over the great Himalayas.
.... Return back home with beautiful memories ...
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Accommodation for 05 Nights in the Hotels Selected.
Meal Plan as selected - ( Breakfast, Luch & Dinner) - Depending on which plan you have selected at the time of booking the Package.
Airport / Railway station Transfers.
All Sightseeing, Toll, Tax & Parking.
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Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Flight Bookings/ Railway bookings.
Entry fees to all Sightseeing places.
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