Best of Leh – 6 Days
An enchanting 6 days tour covering the Best of the Mountain Kingdom of Leh with an overnight stay at Nubra and excursion to Pangong Lake included.
Itinerary
Day 01: Leh
Altitude – 11,500 feet
Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh our representative will meet you at exit gate &
transfer to your Hotel. After Breakfast complete Day rest to ACCLIMATIZE yourself to High Altitude.
Evening walk with slow pace in Leh Bazaar, Overnight stay at the hotel O/N Leh
Day 02: Leh – Sangam – Hall of Fame – Leh
Distance covered 35Kms. | Travel Time 1Hr. | Max. Altitude – 11,500 feet
After Breakfast leave for day excursion to Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill & Sangam View where Indus & Zanskar river meet. Evening visit the peace structure built on small hill –
Shanti Stupa O/N Leh
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame near Leh is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defence personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during Kargil war.
Shanti Stupa
Shanti Stupa is located at about 1km from Leh. It was built by a Japanese order and has wonderful views over Leh and the Indus valley especially at sunset. The stupa was built in 1980s and is a beautiful monument decorated with colourful paintings and enshrines large statues of Buddha.
Day 03: Leh – Nubra Valley
Distance covered – 125 Kms | Journey Time – 5Hrs | Max. Altitude – 17,800 feet
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung la pass the highest motorable road in the world (17,800 feet). Keep driving through Shyok River, have a thrilling experience of ATV Bikes (optional) at Deskit and reach Hundur by late afternoon after Lunch visit Deskit Monastery then enjoy Double Hump Camel Safari (optional) & Sand Dunes O/N Nubra Valley
Day 04: Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake
Distance covered – 150 Kms. | Journey Time – 7Hrs. | Max. Altitude – 14,500 feet
After Breakfast drive to Pangong Lake via the beautiful and recently opened Shyok route. Reach
Pangong and enjoy the beauty of this serene lake at an altitude of 14,500ft. This lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms wide and over 144 kms long and is shared by two countries (25% India and 75% China). O/N
Pangong Lake
Day 05: Pangong Lake – Leh (Shey – Thiksey – 3 Idiots school)
Distance covered – 150 km | Travel Time – 4 Hrs. | Max. Altitude – 17,590 feet
After breakfast drive to Leh, Enroute visit famous Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & 3 Idiots school
O/N Leh
Shey Palace & Monastery
This summer palace of the erstwhile King of Leh is set upon a hill. The monastery itself has a 7.5 meter high, copper statue of a sitting Buddha, wrought in gold. This is the largest of it’s kind in the world.
Thiksey Monastery
19 Kms from Leh, Thiksey is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas of Ladakh. The Thiksey monastery provides a panoramic view of the green Indus Valley from its vantage point atop a hill. It has chambers full of statues, Stupas and colorful Tankhas.
Idiots school – the school made famous by the movie 3 Idiots (entrance to school will
depend on school authorities)
Day 06: Leh – Back to Destination
Early morning transfer to Airport and fly back to Destination
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at Leh
- Traditional Welcome in the hotel
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the selected category of packages
- MAP Meal Plan (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Inner line permit for protected area
- All airport transfers & sightseeing tours by Non A.C. Scorpio / Tavera / Xylo / Innova / Tempo Traveller
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from Leh or any other destination
- Monument & Museum Entrance Fees to be paid directly.
- GST Not Included
- Any kind of personal expenses, extra meals, starters & Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated etc)
- Any kind of optional tours
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls, Guide Fee & Camera Fee
- Services of vehicle on leisure days and after finishing the sightseeing tour
- Adventure activity costs (Pony Ride, Camel Safari, Rafting, paragliding etc)
- Medical & Travel insurance
- Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Road blocks, natural calamities and nature’s fury
- Anything not mentioned under the category “PACKAGE INCLUSIONS”
Additional Information
An enchanting 6 days tour covering the Best of the Mountain Kingdom of Leh with an overnight stay at Nubra and Excursion to Pangong Lake included.
Make sure you carry along: A windcheater or raincoat/ warm sweater/ jacket as per weather requirement Comfortable pair of walking/trekking shoes with additional pairs of socks
Hand Towels
Cap/ Sunglasses/ sunscreen lotion/ balm
Personal medication as required