Arrival at Leh (3505 meters/11567 feet above sea level)

Upon arrival at Kushok Bakula Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel and checked in. After a half-day rest, you will visit the Shanti Stupa, a white-domed Buddhist stupa built in 1991 by Gyomyo Nakamura, part of the Peace Pagoda Mission. . . After walking around the local market, you will check in at the hotel.

Leh-Sham Valley-Leh

The tour begins with the Hall of Fame, built by the Indian Army to honor soldiers during the Indo-Pak wars. Another attraction is the Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, built in 1517 by the Leh Lama in honor of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith. The journey then takes you to Magnetic Hill, a metal road that defies gravity, and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. You will return to the hotel and spend the night.

Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass – 18,380 Ft. (125 Kms /0 5- 06hrs)

The morning drive takes you to the Nubra Valley, the highest road in the world that winds up to Khardungla Pass at 5550 meters. The valley is located on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and Nubra rivers. En route, you will visit Deskit, the capital of Nubra, and visit Deskit Gompa, a 106-foot tall Maitreya Buddha statue. In the Deskit Monastery you will see interesting pictures of various deities. From Deskit you will drive to Hunder where you will encounter the famous two-humped camels, a small population of shaggy two-humped animals used as pack animals on trade routes in Central Asia. You can ride camels on Hunder on a direct payment basis. In the evening you return to your campsite or hotel and spend the night.

Nubra - Excursion to Turtuk – Nubra

This trip takes you to a lesser-known destination in Ladakh, a region largely controlled by the Ladakh Scouts, the rear wing of the Indian Army. The region is a border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Local people depend on growing vegetables and apricots and provide mules and porters. A beautiful village with charming people, Baltistan is located in the northwest corner of Ladakh. On December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan and woke up in India. After a full day's challenging trip, you will return to the Nubra Valley and spend the night in a camp or hotel.

Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok – Leh (325 Kms 09 – 10 hrs)

The drive to Pangong Lake, located at 14,500 feet above sea level, involves a scenic drive through Shayok, Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). The route follows the Shayok River and climbs up a mountain before reaching Shayok Village. It is less than an hour to the picturesque village. After a few hours at Pangong Lake, the journey continues to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs., where guests can check in at a hotel.

Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil (220 Kms | 6-7 Kms approx)

Breakfast, departure to Kargil, visit to Lamayur, Mulbekh and Giant Maitreya. Arrive in the evening and then visit the Drasso War Memorial, the second coldest inhabited place in the world. Overnight at Hotel Kargil.

Kargil – Suru Valley – Kargil (6-7Hrs)

Located along the Zanskar range, the Suru Valley is a pristine region in Ladakh that offers stunning scenery and historical attractions. After breakfast, visitors can visit the historical village of Kartse Khar to witness the 7th century Maetriya Budhha statue. Other attractions include Trespone Imabara, Damsna and the Parkachik Glacier. Return to Kargil in the evening to rest.

Kargil – Batalik (Ayran Valley)- Leh (7-8 Hours)

The "Brokpa" tribe, believed to be the lost army of Alexander the Great, settled along the Indus River and recently opened to tourists. The hidden valleys of the Himalayas offer much to explore. After breakfast, go on a full day trip to Arya Valley, visit the 2nd Maetriya Buddha Statue at Apati Village, visit Shashi Lake and enjoy lunch at Arya Valley. Later proceed to Leh and check in at the hotel.

In Leh

After breakfast visit Thiksey Monastery and Rancho School, Sindhu Ghat and later after lunch visit local market. Overnight at hotel.

Departure

Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board the flight to homeward journey with lots of sweet memories.