09 Nights / 10 Days
Leh – Alchi – Kargil – Drass – Leh – Nubra Valley – Hunder – Turtuk – Pangong Lake – Leh
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09 Nights / 10 Days
Leh – Alchi – Kargil – Drass – Leh – Nubra Valley – Hunder – Turtuk – Pangong Lake – Leh
Experience Ladakh’s breathtaking beauty and rich culture on this 9-day journey. Explore Alchi Monastery, Magnetic Hill, and more. Journey to Leh via scenic spots. Discover Nubra Valley and enjoy a camel safari. Explore Turtuk’s border village. Venture to Pangong Lake via Shyok route. Witness sunrise at Pangong Lake, return to Leh via Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Departure from Leh, concluding an unforgettable adventure in Ladakh.
On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your hotel (2-3 kilometres from airport). During the day, full day rest to acclimatize yourself with the weather and high pressure of Ladakh. (Stay O/N at hotel Dekiling Leh / Meal plan (B,D)
In the morning, drive towards west of Leh and explore the miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery. The foundation stone of Alchi Monastery was laid sometime back in 990 A.D. En route, drive past Magnetic Hall, Military Hall of Fame and confluence of Indus and Zanskar River at Nimu. (Stay O/N at hotel Dekiling Leh / Meal plan (B,D)
In Morning after breakfast around 8 am drive towards Leh 3500m / 230 km / 7-8 hrs, the capital of Ladakh region. Enroute after 40-45 km we stop at Mulbekh to visit the giant rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha. Later on we cross the fotula pass and stop at the lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru village. Later on the way to Leh we stop for photo at the confluence of Indus and Zanskar River. Arrive Leh by evening and (Stay O/N at hotel Dekiling Leh / Meal plan (B,D)
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Post-lunch, enjoy the camel safari at Sand Dunes between Diskit & Hundur Village. (Stay O/N at hotel Hunder Lodge & camp / Meal plan (B,D)
It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.
It is one of the most fascinating journeys in Ladakh. This is a less popular destination recently opened for tourists,This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts, a rear department of the India Army. A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming of vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan a beautiful village with charming people “On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next morning, they woke up in India.” We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in PoK You will come back to Nubra Valley by the evening. (Stay O/N at hotel Hunder Lodge & camp / Meal plan (B,D)
After breakfast visit Diskit Monastery (Big Buddha), where you can have a magnificent view of Nubra Valley and later drive to Pangong via Shyok river with amazing landscape and adventure. Stop for lunch at Durbuk and 1hrs continue drive to Pangong lake. Enjoy the Pangong lake stargazing. And overnight (O/N at hotel Merak Lodge & camp / Meal plan (B,D)
In the early morning, enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on the lake. After Breakfast, drive back to Leh, en-route visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Our driver will drop you at Leh market where you can explore yourself. Later, a car will leave you at the service station. (Stay O/N at hotel Dekiling Leh / Meal plan (B,D)
Today, your departure from Leh will end your trip with hotel check-out time. If you need the transfer services, please call our executive to do the transfer arrangement 3 hrs prior.
