Leh - Ladakh Tour "Last Shangrila"

Best Time: April - October
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Places Covered: Leh – Monsteries – Nubra Valley – Panong Lake – Lamayuru & Alchi

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Leh
Upon arrival at Leh airport, met & greet by our representative, later transfer to hotel. On arrival at hotel traditional welcome, meal while serve tea, coffee, breakfast, we suggest to you take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). After lunch you can start slowly walking tour in the market or visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (B/D)

Day 2

Leh Sightseeing
After breakfast commence full day sightseeing Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis Monasteries and Stok Palace Museum. Drive back to hotel, en route visit Sindhu Ghat, drop at market, and rest of the time at local market. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. (B/D)

Day 3

Leh - Nubra Valley (120 Km)
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la Pass (alt:18,380 ft) – The highest motorable pass in the world. After descending from the pass, drive on to Tirith, Tigar and check into a fixed camp. Post lunch, you can go on a sightseeing around Sumoor village including Samstaling monastery. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B/D)

Day 4

Nubra Valley – Leh
In the morning, drive to Deskit (headquarters of Nubra) for sightseeing of Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes. Later drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon. Rest of the day free to explore the local markets & visit Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel. (B/D)

Day 5

Leh – Pangong Tso – Leh
Early departure (6 AM) for Pangong Lake (approx. 315 kms round trip) via Chang-la Pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Pangong Lake (alt. 14,500 ft.) is 4-5 kms wide and over 135 kms long, about two-third of which lies on the other side of the Indo-China Border. After sightseeing and lunch at the lakeside, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 6

Leh – Lamayuru - Alchi –Pather Saheb Gurdwar - Leh
Full-day tour of the Lamayuru, Rizong, Pather Saheb Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, Confluence Indus and Zanskar River (Nimmu), Lamayuru monastery, & Rizong Nunnery and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex of Ladakh and famous for its paintings and architecture. After sightseeing and lunch here, drive back to Leh, en-route visiting Likir Gompa. On arrival at Leh check in hotel, Rest of the time free for individual activities. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (B/D)

Day 7

Leh Departure
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.


Included

  • 5 Nights' accommodation on Half board basis (Room + Breakfast & Dinner) in Leh
  • 1 Night's accommodation in fix tent at Nubra Valley on Half Board
  • Transportation by Non Ac Innova, Xylo or Scorpio Car
  • All in – out transfer, local sightseeing and sector drive, as per program
  • Transport on points to points basis (not for disposal)
  • Inner line Permit
  • Ladakh Autonomous Fee
  • Welcome Drinks

Excluded

  • Any Airfare
  • Guide, any entrance fees to monuments, monasteries, etc.
  • Camel Ride at Nubra Valley
  • Any optional services specified in the detailed program
  • Beverages like soft drinks, mineral water etc.
  • Government Services Tax (3.625%)
  • Medical & Travel insurance
  • Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.