Day 1
Delhi - Leh arrival
Arrive
at the Kushok Bakula Airport of Leh. Transfer to Hotel/guest house in
Leh. Complete rest for acclimatization for the rest of the day. O/N at
guesthouse/hotel.
Day 2
Leh - Shanti Stupa - Namgial Tsemo - Leh Palace
Late morning the vehicle will be there at the hotel/guest house to take
you for a half day sightseeing around Leh to Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace
and the Tsemo Gonpa, a view point. Rest of the day left to yourselves
to explore the nukes and corners of the market of Leh. O/N at
hotel/guest house.
Day 3
Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
Early
in the morning drive on the Leh-Manali Highway to visit the Shey Palace
, Thiksey and the Hemis monasteries. Thiksey monastery, famous for its
architectural similarities with the Potala palace of Lhasa . The
monastery covers an entire mountain ridge. The Hemis monastery is the
biggest and the most important of its type. O/N at hotel/guest house.
Sham valley 3 days trek begins. Physical Challenge: Easy
Day: 4
Leh – Likir – Yangthang (4-5hrs)
We
start the day early in the morning from the Leh. It is 2 hours drive
from Leh to Likir following the Indus River . After visiting the famous
Likir monastery we begin our trek below a mountain nearby the
monastery. The trail goes steadily upwards till you get to
Chagatse La (3630m). Across the pass is the village of Yangthang where
you spend the night camping next to the stream.
Day: 5
Yangthang – Hemis Shukpachan Via Rizong (6-7 hrs)
Today
our trek is pretty long. We walk alongside the river and trees amidst
the gorge to the Rizong monastery. It is worth visiting Rizong
Monastery, which is an isolated at the back of a natural amphitheatre
and has three main rooms to visit, two with large Buddhas and third
with a large stupa. After visiting the gompa, we ascend gradually to
the Shushut pass 4000 m. From the pass we have a view of Hemis
Shukpachan as well as surrounding peaks. An easy descent towards our
camp at Hemis Shukpachan takes a couple of hours. It is one of the
major villages of Sham, and the name of the village is derived from the
conifers (shukpa= cedar or juniper). Camp overnight at the village.
Day: 6
Hemis Shukpachan – Tingmosgam (4 hrs)
From
Hemis Shukpachan we go onto a flat ground as far as ill-defined pass
alongside the Chortens (stupas). A steep descent will lead us to the
right side of the mountains and climb steadily on the slope towards the
Mebtak La 3720 m. After taking short rest and enjoying the view from
the pass, we head down to the village of Ang. From Ang, we head towards
the south on the dusty jeep road to the village of Tingmosgam .
Tingmosgam is well famed for its monastery, and is perhaps the most
affluent village in the sham valley for its apricots, apples, nuts and
beautiful houses. Camp overnight at the village.
Day: 7
Tingmosgam – Lamayuru (3 hrs)
After
a night at Temisgam, we drive to Lamayuru. The famous monastery of
Lamayuru(one of the oldest monasteries of Ladakh). Visit the Yurdung
Gonpa(another name for the Lamayuru monastery), and enjoy the scenic
view of the moon-land (landscape similar to that on moon). O/N at
hotel/ guesthouse.
Day 8
Lamayuru - Alchi - Likir - Phyang - Leh
Early
morning drive on Leh-Srinagar highway to Alchi Choskor(religious
monument, oldest of its type in Ladakh). Visit the famous Alchi
Choskor, built in the 11th century by Lama Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo, has
fabulous paintings and architecture. Alchi monastery, the only
monastery in Ladakh built on flat ground, well known for its peerless
wall paintings Take a village walk and get down to the river Indus to
spend some quiet time here. Enroute visit the Likir Monastery, a
beautifully located monastery. After this drive on towards Leh, enroute
visit the Phyang Monastery a Red Hat Sect monastery with a great
history and perched on a hilltop. Reach Leh by evening and rest as you
are going to start early in the morning for the world’s highest
motorable road to the Nubra Valley. O/N at guesthouse/hotel.
Nubra Valley (2 nights -3 days) In this tour you will be able to see
the world highest road (Khardong la 18,380 ft), beautiful monasteries,
villages, sand dunes of Hunder village, water falls, the hot springs of
Panamik village and the famous double humped Camels, Which are only
found in Central Asia and Nubra Valley.
Day 9
Leh - Diskit - Hunder (118 km / total time 7-8 hrs)
Early in the morning leave for Diskit, the capital of Nubra via the
world highest motorable road. A steep drive to the Khardong La (
Khardong Pass ). On reaching the top, a spectacular view of the
mountain ranges on either sides welcome you. Lunch stop at the first
village after the pass, called Khardong village. A quiet and a scenic
village. Lunch with the Karakoram Range ! Drive on to reach Diskit town
and then to Hunder village (6-7 km). Visit the small monastery here and
spend time at the glorious sand dunes of Hunder. Interested ones can
ride the double humped camels too. O/N hotel/Camp/Guesthouse at Hunder.
Day 10
Hunder - Diskit - Sumoor
An easy day for a change! Late in the morning drive towards
Diskit and visit the Diskit monastery (the oldest, and the prominent
monastery of Nubra) and then drive through the Nubra valley to get a
feel of the new area, towards Sumoor Village on the other side of the
river Shayok and Nubra . Drive on to reach the hot water springs at
Panamik Village . Interested ones can opt for a bath here. Drive back
towards Sumoor village to reach the camp/guesthouse. This village is
perfect for an evening quiet walk. O/N at camp/guesthouse/hotel at
Sumoor.
Day 11
Sumoor - Leh
Early morning visit the famous Samstangling monastery, (132 year old,
founded by Lama Tsultim Nima). Later trace back the road that you came
from, to reach Leh, by late afternoon. Rest for the day, and do sleep
early as you are going to start early in the morning the next day. O/N
hotel/guesthouse/camp.
Pangong Lake (1 night 2 days)
The Pangong Lake is 160 km from Leh, with spectacular views, colorful
mountains and the Changla pass. The scenic view of colourful mountains
throughout the journey makes your trip memorable.
The drive begins with the spectacular view of Thiksey monastery, famous
for its architectural similarities with the Potala palace of Lhasa .
The monastery covers an entire hill. Beyond this village, you will
drive towards the Changla pass, leaving the Leh Manali road on your
right hand side. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through
it's 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 lake. The Pangong Lake view is
dramatic, surrounded by colorful mountains and its reflection makes the
lake beautiful. The color of the lake changes into different color
throughout the day. The division of lake between India and China makes
it different than the other Lake . Therefore you are not allowed to go
beyond a certain point.
Day 12
Leh - Pangong Lake
Early
morning drive towards the Pangong Lake . Enjoy pack lunch beside the
lake and move towards the Pangong Resort. Spend time besides the
beautiful lake and take walks near it. O/N at Pangong Resort.
Day 13
Pangong Lake - Leh
Late
in the morning drive back to Leh by the same road you traveled
yesterday. Reach Leh and spend the rest of the day shopping and for
relaxing with the sweet memories of Ladakh, calling you and your family
again and again. O/N at guest house/hotel.
Day 14
Leh - Delhi departure
Early morning the vehicle will transfer you to the airport.
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