Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory, and constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. Ladakh became a Union Territory on 31st of October 2019. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and distinct culture.
The two roads into the area from outside are the Zoji-La Pass and Kargil route from Srinagar District in the Kashmir Valley, and the high altitude Manali-Leh Highway from Himachal Pradesh. The Manali-Leh road is open only from May or June to October or November when snow is cleared from several passes. The Srinagar-Leh road is open from April or May to November or December and is generally blocked by snow through the winter only at Zoji La Pass.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport at Leh has flights from Delhi year-round on Jet Airways, Vistara, GoAir, and Air India. Air India also operates weekly flights to Jammu and Srinagar.
Roads within Ladakh, except to Zangskar, are open all year round. Khardong-La Pass to Nubra can get closed by snow for several days in winter and spring. Chang-La pass to Pangong Lake rarely closes.
No special permit is required to visit most of Ladakh, including Leh and Kargil towns. Permits are required for all tourists to visit the “Inner Line” areas, i.e. Nubra Valley; Panggong Lake and the Durbuk Block that it lies in (i.e. north of the Changla Pass); Tso-Moriri and Tsokar Lakes and the area along the Indus River east of Upshi; and Dha-hanu and the area along the Indus River northwest of Khalatse.
Permits are not available for foreigners to go to the far reaches of each of the areas close to the borders (or Line of Control, etc.) with Pakistan and China. For example, foreigners can go to the edge of Panggong Lake and Maan and Merak villages, but not along the edge of it to Phobrang or Chushul villages; they cannot proceed east up the Indus from the Mahe Bridge; and in Nubra, they can only go as far as Panamik to the north and Turtuk to the west.
On arrival Leh airport, check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Take complete rest at hotel to acclimatize with the high altitude.
If everybody feels comfortable/fit, we will proceed to visit Shanti Stupa, Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. Magnificent Japanese built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sun set and the lights emerge over Leh town.
Evening free
Overnight at hotel in Leh
After breakfast proceed to Alchi Monastery (68km / 2-3 hrs drive). Before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your vehicle appears to move without power.
Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham lookout, where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers.
On the way back to leh, visit ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia.
Rest of the day explore the beautiful market of Leh on your own.
Evening free
Overnight at hotel in Leh
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards ‘Nubra Valley’ - popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area.
Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)!
On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot-tall Buddha statue.
Then, those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on the cold desert sand dunes, can climb aboarddouble humped camels in Hunder. (Optional cost – Camal ride in Hunder)
On arrival at accommodation, check-in and rest
Overnight at hotel in Nubra / Sumoor
Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh 155 kms/ 5-6 hrs via Khardongla pass.
Rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight at hotel in Leh
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards Pangong Lake. Pangong Lake has been made famous by the 'Three Idiots' movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China.
Check-in camp, on arrival at Pangong
Overnight at Camp in Pangong
Breakfast at camp and check-out
Proceed to Leh. Enroute visit ancient palace of Shey which is known for being the summer retreat place for the previous Kings of Ladakh.
After a short but scenic drive you will visit Thiksey Monastery which bears a striking resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet.
proceed to Hemis Gompa which is the largest, richest and most populous monastery in all of Ladakh - boasting over 1000 active monks in its many branches.
Check-in hotel, on arrival at Leh
Overnight at hotel in Leh
After breakfast check-out hotel
Get transferred to Leh airport for onward flight to Delhi.
On arrival Leh airport, check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Take complete rest at hotel to acclimatize with the high altitude.
If everybody feels comfortable/fit, we will proceed to visit Shanti Stupa, Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. Magnificent Japanese built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sun set and the lights emerge over Leh town.
Evening free
Overnight at hotel in Leh
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to sightseeing of ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia.
Next, continue on to the Sikh temple known as ‘Pathar Sahib’; before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your vehicle appears to move without power.
Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham lookout, where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers.
Rest of the day explore the beautiful market of Leh on your own.
Evening free
Overnight at hotel in Leh
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards ‘Nubra Valley’ - popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area.
Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)!
On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot-tall Buddha statue.
Then, those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on the cold desert sand dunes, can climb aboarddouble humped camels in Hunder. (Optional cost – Camal ride in Hunder)
On arrival at accommodation, check-in and rest
Overnight at hotel in Nubra / Sumoor
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards Pangong Lake. Pangong Lake has been made famous by the 'Three Idiots' movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China.
Check-in camp, on arrival at Pangong
Overnight at Camp in Pangong
Breakfast at camp and check-out
Proceed to Leh. Enroute visit ancient palace of Shey which is known for being the summer retreat place for the previous Kings of Ladakh.
After a short but scenic drive you will visit Thiksey Monastery which bears a striking resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet.
proceed to Hemis Gompa which is the largest, richest and most populous monastery in all of Ladakh - boasting over 1000 active monks in its many branches.
Check-in hotel, on arrival at Leh
Overnight at hotel in Leh
After breakfast check-out hotel
Get transferred to Leh airport for onward flight to Delhi.
On arrival Leh airport, check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Take complete rest at hotel to acclimatize with the high altitude.
If everybody feels comfortable/fit, we will proceed to visit Shanti Stupa, Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. Magnificent Japanese built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sun set and the lights emerge over Leh town.
Evening free
Overnight at hotel in Leh
After breakfast proceed toUleytokpo. Enroute visit Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your vehicle appears to move without power.Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham lookout, where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers.
Visit ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia.Next, continue on to the Sikh temple known as ‘Pathar Sahib’.
Afternoon proceed to visit Lamayuru Monastery and witness a beautiful mesmerizing moon landscapes.
Evening free
Overnight stay at Uleytokpo / Alchi / Lamayuru / Faryok.
After breakfast drive back to Lehenroute visit Basgo and Alchi Monastery.
Evening free
Overnight stay at Leh
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards ‘Nubra Valley’ - popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area.
Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)!
On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot-tall Buddha statue.
Then, those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on the cold desert sand dunes, can climb aboarddouble humped camels in Hunder. (Optional cost – Camal ride in Hunder)
On arrival at accommodation, check-in and rest
Overnight at hotel in Nubra / Sumoor
Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh 155 kms/ 5-6 hrs via Khardongla pass.
Rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight at hotel in Leh
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed towards Pangong Lake. Pangong Lake has been made famous by the 'Three Idiots' movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China.
Check-in camp, on arrival at Pangong
Overnight at Camp in Pangong
Breakfast at camp and check-out
Proceed to Leh. Enroute visit ancient palace of Shey which is known for being the summer retreat place for the previous Kings of Ladakh.
After a short but scenic drive you will visit Thiksey Monastery which bears a striking resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet.
proceed to Hemis Gompa which is the largest, richest and most populous monastery in all of Ladakh - boasting over 1000 active monks in its many branches.
Check-in hotel, on arrival at Leh
Overnight at hotel in Leh
After breakfast check-out hotel
Get transferred to Leh airport for onward flight to Delhi.
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