Leh Ladakh Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi - Arrival
On arrival at the Delhi airport, meet our representative, who’ll escort you to one of our enlisted hotels in the city. Check-in at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in your room. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast, embark on the sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, covering major hotspots like Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Parliament House, and Indian President’s House. Post lunch, explore historical monuments like the Humayun‘s Tomb and Qutub Minar for their impressive architecture. In the evening, explore the local markets of Delhi and drive back to the hotel to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Kalka - Manali
Early morning, transfer to the Delhi railway station to board the train to Kalka. Upon reaching Kalka, settle down in the car that awaits you outside the station and commence your drive to Manali. On arrival at Manali, check in at your hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 : Manali
After breakfast, early in the morning, set out on a sightseeing tour to Manali. After exploring the beautiful flora and fauna of Manali, head straight to Rohtang Pass and drive through majestic, barren mountain landscapes.
On the way, stop briefly at Naggar, the former capital of the king of Kullu. While in Naggar, visit the 400-year-old castle built of weathered wood & stone that has been converted into a tourist hotel for its exemplary architecture and intricate design. Later in the day, take a leisurely walk to the Roerich art Gallery to feast your eyes with beautiful paintings. Drive down to Manali after visiting Naggar. Stop mid-way from visiting the village of Jagatsukh. The latter part of the day is spent exploring the peaceful surroundings of the attractive villages of old Manali. Also, visit the Hadimba Devi temple - a somber, wooden shrine set in a cedar grove with a four-tier pagoda-shaped roof. Finally, relish dinner and retire to your rooms for the night.
Day 5 : Manali - Keylong - Jispa
Post breakfast, drive straight to Keylong, the capital village of this valley. On reaching Keylong, take a stroll in its market. Next, walk around Keylong to visit the most celebrated monastery of Lahaul called Khardung. Late afternoon drive to Jispa for overnight camp.
Day 6 : Jispa - Palamo
Wake up early to enjoy the trek that starts from the Himachal region and ends in the Ladakh region. During the 3-hour trek to Palermo, cross through the two villages of Chikka and Rareek. Reach Palamo, passing by a spectacular gorge. Having checked in, enjoy lip-smacking dinner and spend the night in the camp.
Day 7 : Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo
After trekking for 5 to 6 hours, reach the beautiful Zanskar Sumdo, the place that marks the meeting point of two rivers. Earlier it was very difficult to cross the Zanskar river, but the construction of the modern suspension bridge has made it convenient to cross the river. This bridge is the gateway to entering the Zanskar valley. Ascend a little further to reach Zanskar Sumdo, where you retire to your camps for an overnight stay.
Day 8 : Zanskar Sumdo To Chhumiknakpo
Next morning, after having breakfast, start your trek along the stream flowing from the Shingo La Pass to reach Chhumiknakpo. Streams in the Himalayas should be crossed very carefully, even if they look small, as the trail here is steep and at high altitudes. While trekking to the Chhumiknakpo, many streams have to be crossed. These streams should be crossed slowly and cautiously since they are extremely cold. Overnight to be spent at a camp at Chhumiknakpo.
Day 9 : Chhumiknakpo - Lakong
In the morning, start to ascend along the stream and, later, across the snow-filled path that leads to the Shingo La Pass. Enjoy alluring views of Ladakh peaks while standing at the Shingo La Pass. Upon enjoying the magnificent view standing at the top of Shingo La Pass, descent down to the meadows of Lakong. Dinner and overnight stay at a camp in Lakong valley
Day 10 : Lakong - Kargyak
On the 10th day of the tour, trail down along the wide Kargyak River, which seems difficult to cross when the snow melts during the day, increasing the depth of the water. After crossing the river, trek down the valley along the side, capturing the sight of a beautiful sheer-sided mountain called Gumburanjon. Finally, reach Kargyak - the highest village in this valley. Enjoy a night stay in camp.
Day 11 : Kargyak - Kuru - Testa - Purne
Today you will follow a descending trek that runs along with the little hamlets, which are simple in build compared to the elaborate architecture found in other parts of the Zanskar valley. The houses in this portion of the valley are built below the ground level, which helps to keep them insulated during the cold winter months. While trekking down, pass by Teta and Kuru villages and then follow the Kargyak River down the valley until you reach the Purne village. Enjoy an overnight stay in the camps.
Day 12 : Purne - Phuktal Gompa - Purne
After enjoying the delicious breakfast, head towards an excursion to the most famous and vivid monastery of Phuktal. This monastery is visited by a large number of visitors for its impressive Gompas. Also, visit the vivacious Gelukpa monastery, which is situated around a sacred spring that has its origin in a deep cave. Later in the day, trek back to Purne after visiting the monastery to camp for lunch. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
Day 13 : Purne - Reru - Mune
On the 13th day of the tour, descend this Buddhist region en-route visiting the beautiful Chortens. While visiting Chortens, always go from the left side, stone walls, and have religious inscriptions. Upon driving to Reru village, we will cross through the motorable road leading to Reru village. While driving along the river we will reach the village and monastery of Mune. The friendly monks will help you explore the monastery to the fullest. Overnight stay at camp.
Day 14 : Mune - Padum
On the 14th day of the tour, embark on an excursion to Bardan Gompa- the oldest Gompa in the region. Trek along the riverside to reach the Bardan Gompa. While exploring the monastery, take a note of the ancient festival masks and the old handmade copper prayer wheel that is over three meters high. Later in the day, trek down to Padum for an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 15 : Padum
On the 15th day of the Ladakh tour, wake up early for the full-day guided tour to Zangla and Karsha Gompa. After visiting these Gompa, walk leisurely to explore the local villages around Padum. Finally, rejoice in the comfortable stay in camp for the night.
Day 16 : Padum - Rangdum :
Post breakfast, drive to Rangdum by road. Situated midway between Padum and Kargil, the place is surrounded by colorful hills on one side and glacier encrusted rocky mountains on the other. Upon reaching Rangdum, visit the beautiful Rangdum monastery. Rangdum offers itself as a perfect stoppage to break their grueling long journey for an overnight stay.
Day 17 : Rangdum - Suru Valley - Kargil
In the morning, after breakfast, leave for Kargil by surface. Stop midway to visit the Shepherd houses and Nomadic camps. Moving forward, enter the Suru Valley-the most beautiful region of Ladakh. The beauty of this region is further enhanced by the sheer contrast provided by the towering peaks of Kun and Nun, which loom over the skyline in their crystalline majesty. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 18 : Kargil - Leh
Post breakfast, head straight to Leh by surface. On the way, stop to visit the historical site of Mulbekh. Visit the Mulbekh Monastery, which houses a 9 m long statue of the Maitreya Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha or the ‘Buddha of the future’. Later in the day, visit Lamayuru Monastery. After the visit, resume your drive towards Leh. Upon reaching Leh, check-in at one of the listed hotels for an overnight stay.
Day 19 : Leh
After breakfast, start for a sightseeing tour of Leh, covering famous hot spots like Phyang, Spituk, and Shanker Monasteries in the morning. In the evening, pay a visit to the Shanti Stupa and take a leisurely walk in the market for shopping. Finally, overnight to be spent in your hotel in Leh.
Day 20 : Leh :
On the 20th day, after breakfast, head for a full-day excursion to the important monasteries of the Indus valley. First, pay a visit to Hemis, the Ladakh region's largest monastery. Then, stop midway from exploring Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Thiksey monastery is situated on the top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it. In the afternoon, return to Leh and have lunch at the hotel. In the evening, proceed to shop in the local market of Leh city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 21 : Leh - Delhi
Wake up early, get transferred to the Leh airport to board a flight to Delhi in the morning. On reaching Delhi, check in at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your hotel. Later in the evening, move out to explore the market of Chandni Chowk to experience great shopping and taste the delicious street food of the city. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 22 : Delhi :
After breakfast, you may explore the city. Late evening transfer to the airport to board the flight to onward destination.
