Early morning flight to Leh 11800 ft the capital of Ladakh. On arrival at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport transfer to Hotel 3 kms/ 10 min and full day at rest for high altitude acclimatisation which is must to settle yourself to the high altitudes of Ladakh Overnight at the hotel.
This morning after breakfast, 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). Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet interesting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Visit Leh Market. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. 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 road (5602 mts). On arrival, check in to the camp. Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Thereafter, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder, where you can enjoy the double humped bactrian camel ride (ride on direct payment basis). Overnight in Nubra Valley.
Early morning full day excursion to Pangong Lake 150 km / 4400m east of Leh 17500ft and driving via Shayok river and Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day. Afternoon explore the lake and enjoy a romantic walk along the lake. Overnight at Pangong.
Members can enjoy early morning photo-shoots of the lake which looks great, breakfast and then drive back to Leh. Afternoon free at leisure for last minute shopping etc. En route visit Hemis and Thiksey monastery. Overnight at the Hotel.
After breakfast excursion to visit tSangam of Indus & Zanskar rivers which are the two major rivers in Ladakh, Magnetic Hill and military Hall of Fame. Overnight in Leh.
Morning transfer to KBR airport to board flight for Delhi & onwards to your Hometown with the wonderful memories of Leh-Ladakh.