Discover Leh Ladakh Tour 8N 9D 8 Nights / 9 Days

  • Flights
  • Hotel Stay
  • Meals
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise
Overview

Located in the Northeastern region of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh is the land of jagged peaks and barren landscape which is truly heaven on Earth. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, it lays diagonally two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. Largely influenced by Buddhism, Ladakh is home to numerous ornate monasteries. From beautiful landscapes to snow clad mountains, Ladakh is a famous tourist destination that is gaining popularity among the Globetrotters.

Itinerary
Day 1 : (Leh)Leh Arrival

Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport. Upon arrival, you will meet our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check-in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Evening visit Shanti Stupa. Later visit the market and explore the city. Return back to the hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 2 : (Leh)Leh-Excursion to Sham Valley-Leh

After breakfast, you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took 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. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh enroute visiting Spituk Monastery, Built in the 15th century during the reign of Grags ‘bum-lde, this new Gelug-pa monastery was built like a fortress on the summit of crags. Evening at leisure and Overnight at Hotel in Leh

Day 3 : (Nubra Valley)Leh-Nbra Valley via Khardung La (120 KMS / 5 – 6 HRS)

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 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 north to 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.

Upon arrival in Nubra, we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. 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 4 : (Leh)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 the 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 beside the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

On the 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 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley.

Later we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh, you will check in to your Hotel. In the afternoon you can rest and relax. Rest of the day free on own.

Day 5 : (Leh)Leh-Pangong Lake (140 KMS / 4 - 5 HRS )

After an early breakfast, we leave for Pangong Lake, we drive towards Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally, you can have a sudden view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Upon arrival, we check in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

Day 6 : (Tsomoriri)Pangong Lake-Leh (140 KMS / 6 HRS)

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of the lake and later we drive back to Leh. On arrival check in at our hotel for Overnight stay. In the evening you can stroll around the market place(on your own) for some last minute souvenir shopping.

Day 7 : (Leh)

In the morning leave for Tsomoriri Lake, drive further towards Chumathang, which is famous for medical hot spring and people visit this place for medical 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 km 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 border, the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes, 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 Tsomorir Lake is 8 km wide and 28 km long. Upon arrival check in at your camp for overnight.

Day 8 : (Leh)Tsomorir-Tsokar-Tanglangla-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. Their flocks, their yaks, and goat's hair furnish the raw material of which they make their ropes, their clothes and shoes.

The Drive is scenic and Tsokar lake is one of the best. And after spending some time we proceed further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 9 : (Pangong)Departure

Your Discover Leh Ladakh Tour will come to an end where our representative will drop you at the airport. From there you can board for your onward destination.

Hotel Detail
Hotel Type Hotel Name
Standard Hotel Pangong Holiday Cottage
Deluxe Hotel Pangong Resort
Hotel Type Hotel Name
Standard Hotel Norling Camp
Deluxe Hotel Nomadic Camp
Hotel Type Hotel Name
Standard Hotel Dimbir Regency
Deluxe Hotel City Palace
Hotel Type Hotel Name
Standard Hotel Nubra Eco Village
Deluxe Hotel Nubra Eco Village
Price Summary
Hotel Type 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax 8 Pax Extra Adult
Standard Hotel 41679 28488 24062 23270 -
Deluxe Hotel 46585 33374 28974 28182 -
Other Info

• International airfares.

• Entrance Fees to the monuments/sightseeing places.

• Personal expenses such as laundry.

• Heater Charge

• Oxygen Can/ Cylinder

• Travel insurance.

• Communication charges.

• The cost of obtaining passport or visas.

• Gratuities to your escort.

• Cancellation prior to departure/check-in date Cancellation Charges

• At least 21 days prior-25% of booking value

• Between 8-20 days prior-50% of booking value

• Cancelled 7 or lesser days prior-100% of booking value

• Rooms will be subject to availability.

• In the case of above hotels are not available, we will book similar/suggestive hotels.

• Hotel check-in and check-out time at 12:00 noon.

• Base category room in all the hotels.

• Rates are valid till 30th September 2018 except 20th December till 10th January (high peak dates).

• Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary or similar.

• Daily Buffet Breakfast and dinner at the hotels.

• Arrival and departure transfers.

• Permit charges - (wildlife fee, red cross fee, inner line permits to Nubra valley & Pangong lake, Ladakh entry fee )

• All sightseeing as shown using Private Vehicle

• Services of professional chauffeur

• All transfers, sightseeing & overland journey by non-air-condition Mahindra Scorpio, Xylo, Innova or tempo traveler(as per the option selected ) as per the programme, point to point basis , not at disposal (pick up from Leh airport till Leh airport drop) Airport Transfer at Leh in Van/Eeco/Tavera/Inova (as per availability)

Be it the magnificent snow-clad mountains or the gorgeous lakes and the valleys, Ladakh will always touch your chord. Experiencing the sights of vast and desolate expanse of hills and valleys combined with the thrilling experience of enduring the harsh climate is one of its kind adventure and a lifetime experience for the travellers.

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