DAY 01: ARRIVE AT LEH.

Arrive in Leh by landing at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, one of the highest operating airports in the world at 3500 mtr. above sea level. On a clear day one can see the distant peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, while on the other side, the peaks of Nun Kun in Zanskar valley. On arrival, you will be received by our representative who will accompany you to the hotel and assist in the check-in. The day is dedicated to rest and leisure so as to ensure that the body acclimatizes. Evening will include visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 02: LEH TO SHAM VALLEY (80 KMS / 4-6 HRS)

After breakfast you 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 will take us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further. Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached 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 will greet you which is one of the most impressive sights in Ladakh. After visiting the Monastery you continue your drive along the River Indus to Uletokpo or Tingmosgang enroute visiting Ridzong Monastery, where 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. After visiting above places we drive further and check in at our camp / hotel for overnight stay in Sham Valley.

DAY 03: SHAM VALLEY TO LEH VIA LAMAYURU (180 KMS / 05 – 06 HRS)

Post breakfast, you drive to the 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes. Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides. On your return 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 we drive back to Leh. Finally, you arrive back at Leh for an overnight stay at your Hotel.

DAY 04: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,380 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)

After breakfast, we drive to Nubra Valley. The journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,380 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 to the north, 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. 

On arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel. 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 05: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)

After an early breakfast, we 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. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes by the side of the road. On 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 it’s tallest statue of Maitriya Buddha in Ladakh, situated magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley.
Later we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel. In the afternoon you can rest and relax. In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

DAY 06: LEH TO PANGONG LAKE – 13,930 FT. (160 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS – ONE WAY)

Full day trip. After early morning breakfast, we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla (17,586 ft), world third highest motorable road in the world. After 2 hrs of drive you reach to Changla, where we stop for a short period for photography. We the drive on and reach Tangtse where you can relax for a cup of tea/ coffee. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong, you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you the first view of the Pangong lake situated at 13,930 feet. This famous high altitude Lake of Pangong is 5- 8 Kms wide and over 140 Kms long with 30 % in India and 70% in China. This large, serene lake forms a brilliant color variation including deep blue, dark green, turquoise, etc. Overnight at camp /hotel.

DAY 07: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (180 KMS / 5-7 HRS)

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of the lake and later we drive back to Leh, enroute visiting Hemis Monastery, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyut Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight stay. In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

DAY 08: LEH – CHUMATHANG – TSOMORIRI (240 KMS / 06 – 07 HRS)

In the morning leave for Tsomoriri Lake enroute visiting Shey Palace, the ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School & further 5 Kms of driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. After visiting the above two monasteries we drive further towards Chumathang, which is famous for medicinal hot spring and people visit to this place for medicinal bath. 
From here a short drive will take you to Mahey bridge, the main checking point to enter to this new area. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri.
The Tsomoriri Lake is located at 14,000 ft. near a small village of Korzok. Recently opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese boarder, Tsomoriri Lake is also the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomoriri Lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. Upon arrival we check in at our camp for overnight.

DAY 09: TSOMORIRI – TSOKAR – TANGLANGLA (17,586 ft)– LEH (240 KMS / 8 HRS)

After an early breakfast, we check out from our camp and visit Korzok village with its houses and its Gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. Later we drive to Tsokar, The nomadic people, Changpas are most outstanding feature of this area. They can be seen moving from one place to other grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Changpas pass their days with their animals and move with their flocks, their only wealth from pasture to pasture according to changing season. These people have been completely beyond the pale of all civilizing influences.
Even towards the fag end of the twenty first century, they belong to a primitive pre-historic age. And after spending some time we proceed further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

DAY 10: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT).

After early morning breakfast transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward destination. Fly back with the sweet memories of Ladakh.