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Leh, sitting at an altitude of about 3,505 meters, is a delightful hub of Tibeto-Buddhist culture, beautifully showcased through its vibrant gompas and monasteries scattered across the region. Nestled on the snowy fringes of the majestic Himalayan Mountains, it offers visitors a chance to soak in the enchanting beauty of the Himalayas while exploring its rugged and unspoiled terrains. Ladakh, often called the cold desert, is a breathtaking masterpiece, stretching from one stunning peak to another with shades of brown, grey, and purple, accented by silver streaks and green oases along the Indus River. With countless attractions to discover and thrilling adventures like trekking, mountain climbing, and rafting, this magical land has something special for every traveler.
Nestled between the majestic Great Himalayas and the towering Karakoram ranges, Leh and Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir are truly magical destinations that attract travelers from all over the world every year. Imagine a paradise of breathtaking landscapes, lush green oases, stunning monasteries, and charming little villages. Let yourself be captivated by the crystal-clear blue skies, the serene solitude, and the beauty of snow-kissed peaks, colorful mountain flowers, gurgling streams, and deep, tranquil valleys. Whether its spotting monks in their maroon robes, watching shepherds guide their flocks, or being swept away by the soft melodies of the mountains, Leh and Ladakh promise an experience that feels like stepping into a dream.
Fly in to Leh and take a full day rest and acclimatise yourself to new weather. Overnight stay in Leh with breakfast.
Spend the day with leh palace, shanti stupa and in the evening enjoy local market overnight stay in leh.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh) via Khardungla pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. En route, admire the spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardungla Pass (18,390 feet) After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra. After Hotel check-in, enjoy Camel Safari in the evening. Overnight stay in Nubra
After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the onlyBalti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of muslims still resembles mini Pakistan. The village's inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have glimpse of K2 mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Though a muslim village, there are few gompas located on the plateau above Shyok River and there is a old royal house to see in village. Return to Hundar by the evening. Overnight stay in Nubra
We will start the day following the same route towards Leh till we reach Khalsar. From the Agyam bridge, we will take the left route which leads us to the villages of Shyok and Durbuk. The route is scarcely used for commuting so you will not find any heavy traffic on any day. Some patches are bad but the experience will be great. The road after Shyok is good but very steep. After Durbuk, take left towards Tangtse and follow the traditional route. Drive further to Pangong Lake one of the largest and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas. Situated at 14000 ft, more than half of the lake is within Chinese Territory and only one third part lies in India. Explore the lake area, might catch some rare wildlife.
After breakfast drive towards leh En route take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea. Visit Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace and return back to Leh and overnight at Leh.
Check out of the hotel and drive to the Leh airport for a flight back home