Himalayan Dreams: Leh–Ladakh
About This Tour
Tour Insight
Destination Leh-Ladakh
Duration 8 Days
Live Tour Guide All Languages
Pickup Pickup & Drop off optional
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Leh
I arrived in Leh in the morning and transferred to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatisation to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 meters). Later, in the evening, by walking visit Shanti Stupa or Leh Local Market O/N Leh
Day 02 Leh to Lamayuru
After breakfast drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery, proceed further and experience the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity wherein a vehicle starts climbing up the hill when put in a neutral position) and Gurudwara Patthar Sahib (A Gurudwara constructed & maintained by the Indian Army). Lunch enroute, Post lunch drive to visit the mesmerizing Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery Overnight stay at Sham.
Day 03 Sham to Leh (72 Kms/ 3-4 Hrs)
After the Breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery and Hall of Fame Museum (A Museum developed by the Indian Army). Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 04 Leh to Nubra Valley (128 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx)
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley, also known as the Valley of Flowers, via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the World (18,380 ft). On your arrival in Nubra Valley, check into the hotel/camp. After a sumptuous lunch, take a walk on the banks of the Shayok River. You can also enjoy a ride on a double-humped camel on the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village (Own Cost) O/N Nubra Valley
Day 05: Nubra - Pangong Lake via Shyok river road (150 Kms | 6-7 Hrs approx)
After breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake, 14,500 ft, a drive of 6 – 7 Hrs. Arrival at Camp, later free time at Leisure, and enjoy the colour-changing lake and the sunset on the banks of the lake. O/N Pangong Lake.
Day 6: Pangong Lake – Leh (140 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx)
Early morning, enjoy the picturesque view of the sunrise on the lake. After breakfast, drive back to Leh, en route visit Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, and Shey Palace. O/N Leh
Day 07 Free day
Vehicle available for leh market only market only
Day 08: Leh Departure
Morning transfer to the airport to take the flight back home. Tour ends