Ladakh with Flight May 2021

Welcome all, we will gather at the Delhi airport and start our journey to LEH an HQ Union Territory of Ladakh. On arrival at the airport in Leh, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Leh is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh, depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of the mighty Himalayas.

The rest of the day is at leisure for acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh. Overnight in Relaunch at  3:30, we will proceed to visit Shanti Stupa, built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This large hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere (smoking is prohibited here). Then, visit the eye-catching Sankar Gompa, also known as the Sankar Monastery, which is situated at a distance of 3 km from Leh and is renowned for its traditional architectural style. Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet exciting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city—overnight in Leh.

Post breakfast visits Alchi, (3500 m / 11500 ft) a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 km west of Leh. Abandoned centuries ago, the gompa or monastery was known as Chos-kor or a religious enclave and comprised five temples. En route, view the majestic Sangam – Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river formed from the junction of two streams, Lungnak means “dark gorge” and Stod, which carries the meltwater of the great Drang-drung glacier. Also, view the marvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude to escape magnetic interference. Then, visit the Military Hall of Fame, a glorious museum constructed by the Indian army. You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images, and weapons used during the Kargil war, Siachen and its heroes, and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in Guru Nanak’s memory, about 25 miles away from Leh and Spituk Monastery, famous for its vast and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms, and numerous Thangkas. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Leh.

This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or “the valley of flowers” via Khardungla Pass – the world’s one of the highest motorable roads. On arrival, check in to the camp. Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and Maitreya Buddha’s giant statue, the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. After that, visit the white dunes at Hunder, where you can enjoy the double-humped Bactrian camel ride (ride on a direct payment basis).Overnight in Nubra Valley.

Post breakfast drive to Turtuk on arrival Turtuk explore the amazing Baltistan Turtuk local Cultural and village offers Beautiful Valley views, Turtuk was part of the Silk Route, Don’t forget to click this unique mammal, found in cold Desert. It was once used to carry the trade material on the silk route. Overnight stay at Hunder

This morning after breakfast proceeds to Pangong Tso – a lake that is 140 km long and extends from India to Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. On arrival, check in to the camp. The rest of the day is at leisure for various activities. Overnight in Pangong.

This morning after breakfast, drive around Pangong Lake, and don’t forget to click photos!! Continue your drive to Leh. En route, visit Shey Palace, the 15th-century summer palace and monastery of Leh’s Royal family. Then, visit the 800-year-old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop and modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, a high mountain pass and the world’s 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name means “Pass towards the South” or “Pass in the South” (Chang = south, La = Pass).

On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city—overnight in Leh.

Today, bid farewell to your ‘Ladakh Delight with Air – Ex Delhi’ tour as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions.