Romance With Ladakh And Lakes

Romance With Ladakh And Lakes

  • 10N / 11D
  • Family, Couples
It is no exaggeration to say that not even a month is enough to explore the beauty of Leh-Ladakh. But if you want to visit the best of this region, opt for Quick Glimpses of Ladakh. In a span of 3 nights and 4 days, you will get a chance to visit some of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the region. Another attraction will be a visit to the Khardungla pass. Moreover, this tour will give you regular opportunities to witness the picturesque views.

Day 1: Arrive at Leh :
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. Full day for complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 35 00 mtrs). Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 2 : Leh local sightseeing:
After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 3 : Leh - Lamayuru-Uleytoko.
In the morning drive down the Indus valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130 kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located ancient Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo (60 kms.) and check-in at a fixed camp / resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 : Uleytoko-Leh.
After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 5 : Leh –Nubra Valley.
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for dinner and overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.

Day 6 : Nubra Valley – Leh
In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 7 : Leh-Pangong Lake-Leh.
Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 8 : Leh
Free day for rest after the long journey to Pangong Lake. In the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & the markets. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 9 : Leh-Tsomoriri / Korzok (15070 ft. / 220 kms.)
Early departure for Tsomo-riri Lake (alt: 15,000 ft.) driving through Chumathang (hot springs), Mahe and Puga Sumdo. Tsomoriri Lake (28 km long & about 8 km wide) is the breeding ground of many migratory birds including the rare bar-headed geese. Dinner & overnight in fixed camp or Guest House.

Day 10 : Tsomoriri-Tsokar-Taglangla-Leh (17582 ft.)-Leh-approx 200 kms) :
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a salt lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wild life species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to Leh, crossing Taglang-la (alt: 17,585ft) en- route. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 11 : Departure Leh
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight back home