This adventure trip will take you through some of the most beautiful & sought-after tourist attractions of the Himalayas, like Leh, Pangong Lake & Nubra Valley. You will travel through one of the toughest roads in the world to one of the most inaccessible places in the world. The road journey itself is going to surge your adrenaline high enough. On one side of the road, you will see barren rocks & cliffs standing upright, and another side you will see a deep & steep gorge with a fast-flowing violent river at the bottom. This tour delivers what you are expecting of it - THRILL to keep you on the VERGE! The Himalayas are truly unparalleled in their majestic beauty. It promises to enthrall those looking for adrenalin rush.
Start Date | Finish Date | Seats Available | Cost Per Person | Book Now! |
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Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | 3 | $800 | Book |
Arrive at Leh.
Arrive at Leh by flight. Welcome to Leh! Few places in India are at once so traveller-friendly and yet so enchanting and hassle-free as mountain-framed Leh. Dotted with stupas and crumbling mudbrick houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort.
You will be picked up from the airport (shared transportation). Check-in to the hotel on arrival. In the evening visit Shanti Stupa a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh market.
Dinner & overnight stay is at the hotel in Leh.
After breakfast head out for local sightseeing of Leh; visit Leh Palace built in the 17th century and the roof top of the palace provides spectacular views of the mountain of Stok Kangri and the Ladakh mountain range. Then visit Hall of fame (a famed museum constructed by the Indian Army), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (a beautiful Sikh Temple built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith), Magnetic hill & Alchi Monastery (the artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhism and the Hindu kings of that time in Kashmir are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery complex. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and lavish wood carvings and art-work — almost baroque in style). On the way also visit Sangam (the confluence of Zanskar & Indus rivers), a very picturesque site. Reach back Leh by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Leh.
After breakfast drive from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass (18380ft) – one of the world's highest motorable roads. The valley is located around 159 km from Leh. The route will be Leh – Phyang – Khardung La – Khardung – Khalsar – Diskit – Nubra Valley. You will also see (two-humped) Bactrian camels here and meet with locals. This valley is a virgin destination for people who seek peace and interaction with the tribal community of Ladakh. The Sasser Pass and the famous Karakoram Pass of the silk route fame lie to the northwest of the valley and connect Nubra with Xinjiang (China). You will also see the goats that give you the famous Pashmina shawls. Reach Nubra Valley by early evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Nubra Valley.
After breakfast head out for the Nubra Valley sightseeing tour. Visit Diskit Monastery, the largest and oldest surviving monastery in Nubra Valley. The prime attraction of the Diskit monastery is 100 feet high Maitreya Buddha statue, which was inaugurated by the holy Dalai Lama. Afterward visit the Hunder Sand dunes. Beyond the cultural and monastic side of Ladakh, there are picturesque silver sand dunes of Hunder in the Nubra Valley. Located at an altitude of 4,000 meters, Hunder Sand Dunes are beautiful beyond imagination. The desert is cut across by a serene meandering stream and the beautiful countryside. Try a ride over the rare Bactrian Camel (double-humped camel), which should not be missed. Then visit Panamic hot springs. The hot spring water contains high amounts of sulfur and is believed to possess a lot of medicinal properties. Reach back at the hotel by the evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Nubra Valley.
After breakfast drive from Nubra to Pangong Lake. This endorheic Himalayan Lake lies at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Check-in to the camps which offer unparallel views of the surrounding mountain ranges and a wonderful view of Pangong Lake. Its water is salty, crystal clear, and has a lovely shade of blue. It looks its best when the sun is shining bright. The evening is at your leisure. You can also indulge in a Yak Safari. Dinner & night stay at camps near Pangong Lake.
After breakfast drive from Pangong Lake to Leh. On the way visit Thiksey Monastery, Thiksey Monastery (also Thikse, Tiksey, Thiksay) is a beautiful Gompa that is perched atop a hill at 11,800 feet in Thiksey village near Leh. The views from various points in the monastery will take your breath away. Reach Leh in the evening and check in at the hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Leh.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Leh airport. Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing fun-filled 07 days trip through The Heavenly Ladakh worth remembering for a lifetime!
Depart from Leh.
Start: Leh
Finish: Leh
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Moods: Adrenaline Rush