A land that until recently was virtually a lost world; this privately guided Ladakh tour will reveal a stunning former Himalayan kingdom also known as the ‘Little Tibet’, where an ancient Buddhist culture is deeply ingrained and the striking landscapes once played host to the cloak and dagger diplomacy of the Great Game. Located high up in the Himalaya, Ladakh is a spectacular land of jagged mountains, shimmering lakes, arid plains, picturesque Buddhist monasteries, and fluttering prayers flags. This serene Himalayan region is cut off by snowfall for much of the year and was once on an important branch on the ancient Silk Road. A summer holiday in Ladakh is an incredible and almost matchless Himalayan experience.
DAY 01: Leh arrival After an exciting flight from Delhi to Leh, we receive you at Kushok Bakula Rinpochey airport-Leh and transfer to hotel. Take complete rest for the day for acclimatization. Overnight at hotel, Leh.
DAY 02: Shey - Thiksey - Hemis – Leh (50 kms / 02 – 05 hrs) After breakfast leave by car to the ancient capital of Ladakh, 17th century copper gilted statue of historical Buddha Sakyamuni. Thiksey, the most beautiful Gelukpa monastery where the monastery boasts a 45ft Maiterya Buddha statue as one of its attractions. Hemis, The Drukpa monastery located on the other side of the river Indus is the biggest Drukpa Monastery and is well known for the world famous Hemis Festival and the auspicious Thanka Painting, opened to public once in 12 years attracting world over tourists. After pack / hot lunch at Hemis drive back to Leh. Overnight at hotel, Leh.
DAY 03: Leh – Magnetic hill – Sangam ALCHI- Leh (60 kms) Drive to western part of Ladakh and follow the Indus river and stop at the magnetic hill where you can see the vehicle pulled up hill, even after engine switched off. 10 minutes from there will lead you to the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Later return back by the same route towards Leh. Overnight at hotel, Leh.
DAY 04: Nubra Valley- Khardong - Khalsar - Disket – Hunder (130 kms / 05 – 06 hrs) Early morning drive to Nubra Valley, Of all the valleys in Ladakh, Nubra is the most luxuriant and fertile lays North of Leh with the mighty Karakoram Range forming its northern boundary and the Ladakh range on its south. The valley is lush green as far as the eye can see with glaciated peaks all round it. The route from Leh takes the travel far over the Khardongla pass (5,600 m) the highest motorable road in the world. The view from the top is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range. Diskit is the main village of Nubra division with Diskit monastery on a sheer rock cliff, built in 16th century. 7 km from Diskit is Hunder village where the shaggy double humped Bactrian camel is found. Camel riding in the sand dune between Diskit and under village could be really fun and more interesting in this region. Overnight at hotel / deluxe camping in Hundar village.
DAY 05: Hundar - Leh After breakfast drie to back Leh. Overnight at hotel, Leh.
DAY 06: Leh - Pangong Lake (160 kms) Early morning drive to Pangong Lake. The Pangong Lake is 160 km from Leh, with spectacular views, colourful mountains and the Changla pass. The scenic view of colourful mountains throughout the journey makes your trip memorable.
DAY 07: Leh - Delhi departure Early morning drive to Kushok Bakula airport to catch the flight to Delhi.