Ladakh is a perfect choice for vacation if back-to-nature experience is your top choice. Up in the northwestern region of India is the paradise of Jammu and Kashmir. We start with an evening sightseeing in Leh on the day of your arrival and visit Leh Palace on Tsemo Hill. Located in a deserted area, this was the home of the former royal family in the 17th century. Then to the Shanti Stupa that’s 500-step up, a climb that’s worth the gorgeous view of Leh from above, before we visit Leh Market where you can get souvenirs in the form of unique carvings and artifacts. We’ll hop on a full-day excursion to monasteries of Indus Valley, starting with Hemis Monastery that was built in 1672 where the annual festival Hemis Tsechu is held. Thiksey Gompa on the other hand is a massive monastery with gorgeous architecture and an extensive collection of paintings, statues, stupas, and more. The Shey Palace that’s not far from Leh is a palace built in 1650 with a Chorten stupa whose top is made of pure gold. And connected to the palace is the Shey Monastery that was added later by King Deldan Namgyal. Tour the iconic 3 Idiots Rancho School before we leave for the Sindhu Ghat on the river bank. Visiting the Sindhu Ghat will earn you a view of the surreal landscape as you listen to the calm flow of the river that begins 10 km upstream the Indus River from Mansarovar Lake and Mount Kailash in Tibet. There’ll also be an excursion to the highest drivable road in the world, Khardung La, at 5,602m/18,390ft height, where you can see the horizon of Zanskar Range and the Saser Massif. Then we’ll go on another excursion to Pangong Lake, also known as Pangong Tso, the world’s highest saltwater lake, via Chang La Pass which is also one of the country’s highest drivable roads. Stop in the village of Tangtse for a warm cup of tea with the view sprawled before we continue to Pangong Lake. This blue brackish lake is made famous with the success of 3 Idiots and it remains as a natural wonder to this day. We’ll depart from Leh and have incredible memories of this place!
Leh 4 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
Inner Line Permit - Wildlife and Environment Fees
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
Arrival at Leh + Evening Sightseeing
NOTE: All entrance fees to Monastries and Monuments are on Direct Payment Basis, payable by the customer
DAY 2:
Full Day Excursion to Monasteries
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
NOTE: Not suggested unless 2 days are completed in Leh for Acclimatizing.
DAY 4:
Day Excursion to Pangong Lake
NOTE: Not suggested unless 2 days are completed in Leh for Acclimatizing.
DAY 5:
Departure from Leh
We thank you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination with a lifetime memory.
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Leh 4 nights
Stay for 4 nights at WH Lharisa Resort or similar
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