DAY 1:  ARRIVE LEH

Upon arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula Airport you will met by our representative and transferred to Hotel for Check in.

Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel.

Evening Visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: LEH TO SHAM VALLEY

After breakfast drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas.

 A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a picturesque landscape reach the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region. As you drive up to the monastery a recently installed colossal gilded image of the Maitreya out in the open is one of the most impressive sights in Ladakh.

After visiting the Monastery you continue your drive along the River Indus enroute visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic.

Following this you will be transferred to your hotel/camp for check-in. Overnight at Sham Valley.

DAY 3: SHAM VALLEY TO LEH VIA LAMAYURU

Post breakfast you drive to the 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon). Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides.

On your return drive to Leh you first visit the Alchi Gompa. The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century.

After visiting Alchi drive back to Leh.

On arrival at Leh, Check-in at the Hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 4:  LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. 

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh.

From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.

Upon arrival in Nubra check-in at your Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay.

In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged.

Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

DAY 5: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH

After an early breakfast check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon.

On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley.

Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley.

Later drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top.

On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel.

Overnight at Leh.

DAY 6: LEH TO PANGONG LAKE

After an early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake enroute visiting Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School& further 5 Kms Driving through a picturesque landscape reach Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village.

After visiting above two monasteries drive further towards Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea.

Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border".

Upon arrival we check in at the Camp Near Pangong lake.

Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

DAY 7: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later drive back to leh enroute visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism.

Drive further to Leh and check in at the hotel for Overnight.

In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

DAY 8: DEPART LEH

Today you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.