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Leh is the largest city in Ladakh and is the perfect place to explore this area. We start the trip once you’ve arrived with a visit to the Tsemo Hill for Leh Palace, the royal home from the 17th century. Up above 4,200m from sea level is Shanti Stupa, a place that gives the unmatched panoramic view of Leh with the snow capped mountains in the horizon. As we head back down to your hotel, we’ll stop at Leh Market to get your needs or souvenirs you want to bring home. We proceed on the second day with a full-day excursion to monasteries, starting with the Hemis Gompa where the popular local festival, Hemis Tsechu is annually held. The Thiksey Monastery , one of the largest monasteries in central Ladakh, has architecture that reminds us of Potala Palace in Tibet and has the largest Lord Buddha statue in the region at 49 ft tall. We’ll also visit Shey Palace that houses a large statue of Lord Buddha in its monastery, and to the iconic 3 Idiots Rancho School where you can tour inside the campus. Then to Sindhu Ghat that’s located near the monastery on the river bank of the Indus river. For half a day, we’ll ride up the Khardung La, the highest drivable road in the world, to enjoy the incredible views of Zanskar Range and Saser Massif that can’t be matched elsewhere. The next day, we’ll ride through another one of the highest roads, Changla Pass, through Sakti Village, to Pangong Lake. Also known as Pangong Tso, it is the highest saltwater lake in the world and famous for the incredible view thanks to the success of 3 Idiots. We’ll also enjoy a full-day excursion to Sham Valley and start with a visit to the Hall of Fame where we’ll learn about the Indo-Pak wars and the sacrifices that were made. We’ll also stop at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib that was believed to be where the founder of Sikh, Guru Nanak, vanquished a demon. Drive through the Magnetic Hill where cars roll up instead of down the hill before we enter the Nimmu Valley to see the Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. We’ll visit the Spituk Monastery next which has the best view of Indus and the oldest building can be dated back to the 11th century. The Alchi Monastery is actually a home to several Buddhist shrines, many of them ancient as this is the place that was said to be established by the legendary translator Rinchen Zangpo. We’ll also visit Likir Monastery in Saspol and then the gorgeous Lamayuru Monastery where over 150 monks live. Head home with some of the best memories from Leh!

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Leh 5 Nights

Handpicked Accommodation in Leh

Daily Breakfast and Dinner

Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and Leh Market

Hemis & Thiksey Monasteries

3 Idiots Rancho School

Khardung La Top

Pangong Lake

Sham Valley Excursion to Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River

Lamayuru Monastery

Inner Line Permit - Wildlife and Environment Fees

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ITINERARY

DAY 1:

Arrival at Leh + Evening Sightseeing
  • Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif).
  • Upon arrival, you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for check-in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize to the higher altitude. In the evening, visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.
  • Leh Palace: Located on the top of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh palace is also known as Lhachen Palkhar. The former palace of the royal family of Leh, it was erected in the 17th century. The place was one of the tallest structures with 9 storyes during its heydays. Today, it is one of the most popular attractions in Leh.
  • Shanti Stupa: Shanti Stupa is situated at a height of 4267 meters overlooking the Leh city, it gives a panaoromic view of surrounding snow capped mountains. Situated at a distance of about 5 km drive able road from the Leh city or one can reach here by climbing 500 steps . The location of Shanti Stupa is such that it is visible from all over Leh city. It is built as a two level structure, a flight of stairs leads to the first level where a Dharmchakra (as in white strip of Indian national flag) with two deer on each side, features a central image of Lord Buddha in golden colour sitting on a platform turning the Dharmchakra wheel, the second level depicting the birth of Buddha, defeating of devils in meditation and death of Buddha along with many small images of meditating Buddha, all embossed in vibrant colours.
  • Leh Market: The main market of Leh is a Street market with many lanes and bylanes, all of which have small shops selling a variety of products. One can find everything here from shoes to clothes and woolen wear as well as jewelry. Also, carpets, shawls, and souvenirs are available here. The Tibetan Refugee Market is also set up here which sells locks with unique carvings, artifacts, and souvenirs. The market also sells sonorous bowls prepared by a combination of nine metals like cymbals, decorative brass and copper trumpets. It's hard to communicate with local shopkeepers since they sometimes do not understand your language. However, bargaining is essential in a market like this. Otherwise, one may end up paying more for products sold here.
  • Overnight stay at the Hotel.
    • NOTE: All entrance fees to Monastries and Monuments are on Direct Payment Basis, payable by the customer

DAY 2:

Full Day Excursion to Monasteries
  • After breakfast, we proceed to visit Indus Valley Monasteries starting with Hemis Gompa, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Sindhu Ghat.
  • Hemis Gompa: Hemis Monastery, 40 kms towards the south-east of the main city of Leh, is the largest as well as the most well-known monastery (Gompa) in Ladakh. This monastery was built by under the reigns of the King Singge Namgyal, in 1672 AD. This monastery plays host to an annual festival that is held in the month of June, which is also a major tourist attraction. This colorful day-long festival is called Hemis Tsechu which is also a state holiday. The monastery has beautiful paintings and a statue of Lord Buddha, which are the highlights too.
  • Thiksey Monastery: Thikse Gompa is around 19 kms to the East of the main city of Leh. The architecture of the largest monastery in central region of Ladakh, is similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This 12-storey building complex consists of a number of things related to Buddhist art such as Thangka paintings, statues, stupas, swords, and so on. The building also has a nunnery. A major tourist attraction is the Maitreya temple installed in 1970. The statue of future Lord Buddha in this temple of 49 feet high, which is also the largest in the region.
  • Shey Palace: Shey palace is located near Leh city. The palace is comes under archaeological survey of India and mostly ruins now. It was constructed in 1650 by the king Deldan Namgyal of Ladakh which was used as a summer retreat. The palace has the largest CHANGCHUP (Chorten stupa) in Ladakh, the top of which is made of pure gold. Later on, king also constructed Shey monastery in the memory of his father. The Royal palace and monastery built in sixteenth centrury A.D. enshrines the DU-KHANG with the copper gilded statue of Lord Buddha rising to a height of three storeys. Later on the royal family of Ladakh shifted to Stok Palace in 1834. The three storeyed palace has 7.5 meters statue of seated Sakyamuni Buddha made of from copper and brass plated with gold silver and studded with gems and precious stones.
  • 3 Idiots Rancho School: This school became famous after the Aamir Khan's movie Three Idiots. The name of this school is Druk Padma Karpo School , this is also known as Druk White Lotus school. The clean and eco friendly structures of the school are designed to withstand seismic disturbances. This school was conferred one of the most beautiful schools in the world by BBC London in the year 2016. On arrival here you will be taken inside the campus with a guide and can visit different parts of the school. You are not allowed to disturb students or take any photographs of them. There is a café and one souvenir shop available inside the campus. Minimum time required is 15 to 20 minutes to visit this beautiful school campus.
  • Sindhu Ghat: Sindhu Ghat is a river bank near Shey Monastery in Leh. Located 10 Km upstream the Indus river, it originates from the Mansarovar Lake and Mount Kailash in Tibet. The scenic landscape of this attraction near Leh seems surreal. The barren mountains, rocky terrain, and river traversing the region is a sight to behold. Visit this ghat during the Sindhu Darshan Festival in June to experience the cultural extravaganza that Leh has to offer.
  • After visiting the above places we drive back to Leh. Evening is at Leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight at the Hotel.
    • NOTE: All entrance fees to Monastries and Monuments are on Direct Payment Basis, payable by the customer

DAY 3:

Half Day Excursion to Khardungla Top
  • After breakfast, we drive to 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. The views from the top of the pass are amazing.
  • Later return to the hotel on time for lunch. In the afternoon, you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
  • Overnight at hotel in Leh.
    • NOTE: Not suggested unless 2 days are completed in Leh for Acclimatizing.

DAY 4:

Day Excursion to Pangong Lake
  • After an early breakfast, we leave for Pangong Lake through 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.
  • The Chang La (also known as Changla) is one of the highest mountain roads of the country. The pass, guarded and maintained by the Indian Army (due its proximity to Chinese border), is covered with snow throughout the year. This road is usually open all year, but it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. The Changla Pass is the main gateway for the Changthang Plateau situated in the Himalayas. The pass is located on the 134 km-long (83 mi) road between the Pangong Lake and Leh. Road closures can be frequent.
  • Later, we 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 it's running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world.
  • After spending some time at Pangong, we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
    • NOTE: Not suggested unless 2 days are completed in Leh for Acclimatizing.

DAY 5:

Day Excursion to Sham Valley
  • After breakfast we proceed for Sham Valley by visiting:
  • Hall of Fame: The Hall of Fame, located near the Leh Airfield, is a museum constructed as well as maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It is also termed as a memorial for the war heros. This building consists of two floors. While on the ground floor, there is information about the brave soldiers and a souvenir shop but on the first floor, there are artifacts of various wars (mainly Kargil war) such as the weapons used during the war and some important documents, related to the same. There is another section dedicated to the Siachen glacier.
  • Gurudwara Patthar Sahib: Situated 25 miles from Leh in Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at the place where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru, is believed to have vanquished a demon. Though the region is predominantly Buddhist, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is also worshiped and venerated by Buddhists. Tibetan Buddhists venerate Guru Nanak as Guru Gompka Maharaj and as Nanak Lama.
  • Magnetic Hill: The popular Magnetic Hill of Ladakh is said to be a gravity hill where vehicles defy the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. The hill lies at a distance of 30 km from the town of Leh, at an elevation of around 14,000 feet above sea level. To the eastern side of the hill flows the Sindhu River, originating in Tibet and is an almost essential stopover for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that draw tourists from across the globe.
  • Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River: Nimmu is a beautiful valley that marks the confluence of the Indus River and Zanskar River. The Indus River drains the dry and deserted terrains of Ladakh's landlocked valley and serves as its lifeline. Zanskar, on the other hand, is a tributary of this river and merges into it from the north-eastern direction. On its way to the meeting point, the river passes through the spectacular Zanskar Gorge, which is a dream destination for trekkers.
  • Spituk Monastery: Spituk is an interesting monastery, on the hill top near Indus about 18 kms from Leh on Srinagar road. The Spituk monastery offers a commanding view of Indus. It has a totally new Gompa within the monastery as well as the old Gompa has also been restored meanwhile. It is constructed in a series of tiers with courtyards and steps. Higher up in the hill is a chamber which houses the enormous statue of goddess. Its face is covered and uncovered only once in a year during the festival time. The Spituk Gompa was founded in 11th century by Od-De, the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub-od. The Gompa was named Spituk (exemplary) by Rinchen Zangpo, a translator came to that place and said that exemplary religious community would rise. Initially the Gompa was run according to the Kadampa school then during the reign of king Gragspa Bumide he converted it to Gayluk Pa order. Many icons of Buddha and 5 thangkas can be visited in this 15th century monastery. The Dukhang Hall is the largest building and has two rows of seats running the length of the walls to a throne at the far end. Sculptures and miniature chortens are displayed on the altar. There is also a collection of ancient masks, antique arms and fine thangkas. Higher up the hill is the Mahakal Temple, containing the shrine of Vajrabhairava. The terrifying face of Vajrabhairva is unveiled only at the annual festival in January.
  • Alchi Monastry: Alchi Monastery is a group of ancient Buddhist shrines that together form one of the most important religious centres in Ladakh. This gompa attributes its establishment to the legendary translator Rinchen Zangpo, who built it in AD 1000 by bringing 32 wood carvers and sculptors from Kashmir. The monastic complex consists of several temples and chortens, which belong to different time periods. Some of the oldest existing wall paintings of Ladakh are preserved in this monastery. The mural of 1000 Buddhas forms the highlight of the ancient artworks displayed here. Imposing statues of Lord Buddha and other deities are present in this shrine. These idols have beautiful wooden carvings and artworks, which can be compared to the artistic style of the Baroque period.
  • Likir Monastry: Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa, is located in a village named Saspol , approximately 52 km (32 miles)west of Leh. This is a monastery of Gelugpa monastic order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built by Lama Duwang Chosje, under the command of the fifth King of Ladakh, Lhachen Gyalpo. The complex of the monastery houses a number of shrines. Presently, there are 120 Buddhist monks.
  • Lamayuru Monastry: Located at Lamayuru Leh district, this is the famous Buddhist monastery at a height of 11520 ft. This splendid monastery is considered as one of the fascinating places that one must visit. Lamayuru monastery is a place where many legends were associated with. In the earlier days, this huge construction was a collection of five gigantic building out of which only one survives now. But still, this remains the largest monastery and houses near about 150 Buddhist monks permanently, in earlier days the number was 400.
  • Customers can also go for rafting at Sangam (on direct payment basis).
  • Later, we drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at the Leh hotel.
    • NOTE: All entrance fees to Monastries and Monuments are on Direct Payment Basis, payable by the customer

INCLUSIONS:

Leh 4 nights

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  • 1 x DELUXE ROOM (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • Inner Line Permit - Wildlife & Environment Fees
  • Transfer from Airport to Hotel + Evening Sightseeing - Non A/C Xylo / Scorpio
  • Full Day Sightseeing (Hemis Gompa, Thikshey Monastry, Shey Palace, Sindhu Ghat, 3 Idiots Rancho School) - Non A/C Xylo / Scorpio
  • Half Day Excursion to Khardungla Top - Non A/C Xylo / Scorpio
  • Full Day Excursion to Pangong Lake - Non A/C Xylo / Scorpio
  • Transfer from Hotel to Airport - Non A/C Xylo / Scorpio
  • Daily Breakfast& Dinner

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