Ladakh Calling Special – 6 nights / 7 days
Ladakh is majorly popular amongst the adventurers who feel welcomed by the number of adrenaline rushing activities offered here. The union territory is amongst the top trekking destinations in India with amazing and unmatched treks like the popular Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek. Ladakh also has opportunities for mountaineering, motor biking, mountain biking, white water rafting and more.
Itinerary
Day 01: Leh
Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel, Check in to the hotel for a complete day of rest wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Post lunch visit Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. O/N Leh
Day 02: Leh – Sham region – Leh 124 Kms / 5-6 hrs
After breakfast drive for full day sightseeing to the Likir, Alchi Monastery, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of Fame museum and Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar & Indus River). Back to Leh by evening, O/N Leh
Day 03: Leh - Nubra Valley
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motor able road in the World, 18,380ft) the winding mountain road leading up to Khardung La is spectacular and is a treat in itself. Once at the top of the pass, spend 15-20 minutes exploring the surroundings without exerting your body too much. It is important to remember that at such high altitude, there is very little oxygen available to breathe, so take it easy and enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountains. Arrive at Hundur by afternoon, rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. O/N Nubra Valley
Day 04: Hunder - Tyakshi – Hunder
After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place captured by Indians in the war of 1972 with Pakistan, en route visit Tyakshi (the border which divides India and Pakistan), reach Hunder by evening. O/N Nubra Valley
Day 05: Hunder - Pangong Lake
Check out from your hotel in Nubra Valley this morning and head back to the dunes once again if you want to see it in daylight. The difference is stark and worth another visit. Alternatively, you can directly head to Diskit Monastery in Nubra Valley before starting the drive towards Pangong Lake.
The Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley. The iconic statue of the Maitreya Buddha stands tall here at a height of 32 meters and overlooks the vast plains of the Shyok River flowing nearby.
After a tour of the monastery, it’s time to get on your way to Pangong Lake. The drive is roughly 6 hours long and takes you through picturesque mountain roads. Flanked by the Shyok River on one side for most of the journey, this drive takes you from an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3048 meters) to 14,270 feet (4350 meters), where Pangong Lake is located. Pangong Tso (Tso is the Ladakhi word for lake) is a saline water lake that spreads across India and Tibet. In fact, 60% of the lake lies in Tibet. But given its massive length and width, it would take roughly 3 hours to drive along its coast only on the Indian side. Popular for its stunning turquoise blue water, O/N Pangong
Day 06: Pangong Lake – Leh
Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sun rise on lake the journey from Pangong Lake back to Leh takes close to 6 hours and will take you via Chang La, a mountain pass situated at an altitude of 17,590 feet (5360 meters).
On the way from Chang La to Leh, make another stop at the famous Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, Rencho School, Sindhu Ghat. O/N Leh.
Day 07: Leh - Delhi
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey ends with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.