Splendors of Ladakh

Once you reach the Kushok Bakula airport of Leh, get transferred to your hotel. Complete the check-in formalities. Spend the rest of the day getting acclimatized, which is extremely important. The evening is free to take a walk at the Leh bazaar. Then, stay overnight in the hotel.

Post breakfast, hit the road to go to Ulleytokpo, around 70 km. On the way, stop at Magnetic point, Sangam (meeting point) of rivers Indus and Zanskar. Afternoon arrival at Uleytokpo. Relax for some time. Later, go to Alchi to visit the famous Alchi monastery, although a monastic complex but a popular monastery. It is almost 1000 years old and is extremely well-maintained. Finally, return to Uleytokpo for an overnight stay.

Have your breakfast and hit the road back to Leh. On the way, you will visit Rizong and Spituk monasteries. Have lunch in Leh. Post lunch, you will visit Leh Palace- abode of the royal family now in ruins and the Hall of Fame- a museum maintained by the Indian army. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa- a Buddhist white-domed stupa situated on a hilltop in Chanspa, famous as a point to enjoy the sunset. Stay overnight in Leh.

After breakfast, leave by road for Nubra valley, driving past the Khardongla pass, at an altitude of 18360 feet, famous as the highest motorable road in the world. Afternoon arrival in Nubra Valley. Check-in at the Hotel/Camp. Afterward, visit the White Sand Dunes, where you can enjoy a camel ride. Later go to Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the valley. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit Samstanling Monastery, 140 years old monastery, the residence of around 50 monks. Carry packed lunch and leave for the back. Evening arrival in Leh. Complete the check-in formalities. If you want, you can explore the surroundings on foot. The evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner and night stay.

The 6th day of the tour is booked for an excursion to Pangong Lake, one of Asia’s most significant natural brackish lakes. The lake is situated at 14 270 feet and is 143 km long. Enjoy a picnic lunch alongside the lake. Treat your eyes with the surrounding beauty. Evening return to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay.

Get transferred to the airport to board a flight for your onward journey in the morning.