Arrive in Leh
On arrival at Leh Airport, Meet the group around 12.00 PM and transferred to Hotel and take rest. In the evening, visit to Shanti stupa and Leh Main Market. Return to hotel in evening, Enjoy dinner at hotel. Overnight stay in Leh hotel.
• The Shanti Stupa is white-colored domed-shaped structure, located in Chandspa which looks extremely beautiful during night when it is illuminated. This peace pillar was built a ‘peace sect’ of Japanese Buddhist organization to celebrate the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and for the promotion of world peace. The Stupa that offers beautiful sunrise and sunset views.
Leh Local Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, proceed towards a full day Tour to Leh Palace, Hall of Fame, Sangam, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill.
The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus rivers merge. At Sangam you can enjoy the view of confluence of two river (Indus& Zanskar River).
Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war.
Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms 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. In the evening come back to Leh. Enjoy dinner at Leh hotel. Overnight stay in Leh hotel
Leh to Nubra valley (4-4.5 Hrs 135km Approx)
Early morning, after breakfast leave on road to Nubra Valley via Khardongla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and considered as the highest motorable pass of the world and it is the perfect spot to capture the Mother Nature. In the afternoon, after having your lunch at some restaurant in Nubra Valley and Check in into Nubra Camp. Nubra has acquired fame for its sand dunes, the cold desert that surrounds it, Bactrian camels and its breath-taking natural beauty.
• Bactrian camels are another attraction. Native to the steppes of central Asia, the Bactrian camel has two humps, in contrast to the single-humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The Bactrian camels were the main mode of transport when Ladakh was an important stopover on the Ancient trade routes with Central Asia. Evening enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel.Overnight stay at Nubra Camps.
Nubra valley to Pangong Lake
After breakfast you will visit the Diskit Monastery. After that start your day tour of Pangong Lake via Shayok is scheduled for the itinerary.
A huge statue of Buddha on top of it, the Diskit monastery is situated in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the Buddhist center is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Leh Ladakh.The Diskit monastery was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo in the 14th century, and at present stands atop a hill above the plains of Shayok river. The prime attraction of the Diskit monastery is 100 foot high Maitreya Buddha statue, which was inaugurated by the holy Dalai Lama. From the top of the Gompa,where the divine statue is settled, one can have a panoramic view of the Nubra valley.
The Pangong Lake is around 135 kilometers away from Leh and situated at an elevation of 4,400 meters.En route, cross Chang la pass and drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh.In the afternoon, explore the lake and its surroundings. Experience the Hypnotic & Picturesque Beauty of Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy dinner in Pangong camp. Overnight stay in Pangong camp.
Pangong to Leh
After breakfast, we will visit: Thiksey Monastery & Rancho School on a way back to leh.
• Thiksey Monastery - One of the main attractions inside the Thiksey Monastery is the Maitreya Buddha. The statue is almost two stories tall and is a splendid piece of architecture. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
• Rancho School: The school was started at the request of the people of Ladakh who wanted a school that would help maintain their rich cultural traditions, based on Tibetan Buddhism, while equipping their children for a life in the 21st century. The master plan and school buildings, designed by architects and engineers from Arup Associates and Over Arup & Partners, combine local building techniques and materials with leading edge environmental design to make them effective in the extreme climate.
Leh Departure
In the morning, you'll be escorted to Kushok Bakula airport to catch flight for onward destination with sweet memories of Ladakh trip with HoorayGirls to cherish throughout life.