Day 1

Arrival in Leh

• Activities:
  • Arrive at Leh Airport and transfer to your hotel.
  • Full day rest for acclimatization to adjust to the high altitude of Leh (3,524 meters or 11,562 feet above sea level).
  • Evening at leisure to explore local markets (optional).
• Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 2

Leh to Sham Valley (West Indus Valley) Sightseeing

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, depart for a full-day sightseeing tour of Sham Valley:
    • Lamayuru Monastery – One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, known for its unique architecture and location.
    • Moonland – A region with landscapes resembling the surface of the moon.
    • Sangam (Zanskar-Indus Confluence) – The confluence of the Zanskar and Indus rivers, offering stunning views.
    • Magnetic Hill – A gravity-defying hill where vehicles appear to move uphill on their own.
    • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – A Sikh temple built in memory of Guru Nanak, who is believed to have visited the region.
  • Return to Leh in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 3

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (18,380 feet), one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
  • En route, enjoy stunning views of the Karakoram Range.
  • In Nubra Valley, participate in various activities:
    • ATV Ride and Zip Line Activity – Adventure sports for thrill-seekers.
    • Camel Safari at Hunder Sand Dunes – Ride double-humped Bactrian camels across the dunes.
    • Visit Diskit Monastery – The oldest and largest monastery in the Nubra Valley, known for its large Maitreya Buddha statue.
• Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Day 4

Nubra Valley to Turtuk & Thang; Return to Nubra Valley

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, drive to Turtuk, the northernmost village in India, located near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.
  • Explore Turtuk, known for its unique Balti culture, apricot orchards, and stunning landscapes.
  • Visit Thang, the last village on the India-Pakistan border, offering a unique experience.
  • Return to Nubra Valley by evening.
• Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Day 5

Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, depart for Pangong Lake via the Shyok River Route.
  • Enjoy the scenic drive through rugged mountains and alongside the Shyok River.
  • Arrive at Pangong Lake, a high-altitude lake at 4,350 meters (14,270 feet), famous for its changing hues of blue.
  • Evening at leisure by the lake, capturing the mesmerizing sunset views.
• Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.

Day 6

Pangong Lake to Leh

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, return to Leh with sightseeing en route:
    • Thiksey Monastery – A beautiful monastery located on a hilltop, known for its architecture and a large statue of Maitreya Buddha.
    • Shey Palace – The former summer palace of the Ladakhi kings, with a monastery housing a giant copper and gold Buddha statue.
    • Rancho’s School (Druk Padma Karpo School) – Also known as the “3 Idiots School,” made famous by the Bollywood film “3 Idiots.”
    • Shanti Stupa – A Buddhist white-domed stupa offering panoramic views of Leh and the surrounding mountains.
• Arrive in Leh and check into your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 7

Departure from Leh

• Activities:
  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
  • Transfer to Leh Airport for your onward flight, carrying sweet memories of the Leh-Ladakh trip.

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