Leh-Ladakh Group Trip - 6 Nights & 7 Days

Arrive in Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After the welcome drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast full-day excursion to Thiksey Monastery (16 km), and Hemis Monastery (45 km) which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace (12 Kms). Later on the way to Leh, visit Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan, In the evening return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel.

After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful Nubra valley via Khardungla (The highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig-zag trail and drive to Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoys the beauty of the dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel. 

KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra Valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Km. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra Valley at a higher altitude than Deskit and other villages. 

DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarters in Nubra Valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500-year-old Gompa on the hilltop. A spectacular view of the valley can be seen from the monastery. 

DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on the 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar. 
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay in with a lot of trees and you will enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacteria camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through dunes for two hours is wonderful (on its own).

Today, we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have a wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck. Overnight at Camp.

Today after breakfast, check out from the Camp & drive to Leh via Changla Pass (17500ft). On the way visit Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Evening free for leisure & own activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we take you for a tour of the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Kali Temple, and Sangam. At Sangam, you can enjoy rafting on the Zanskar River. 

Hall of Fame is a must-visit for every patriotic Indian. It was built by the Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil war. Return to Leh in the afternoon. 

 

Gurdwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 km from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region. 

 

Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable. 

 

The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus Rivers merge. In the evening come back to Leh. Overnight Hotel.

After an early breakfast, depart to the airport for onward destination … fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.