Leh - Ladakh
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
TOUR CODE - DHT0034
Day 1 : Srinagar Sonamarg Kargil 7/8 Hrs drive 250 Kms
Arrival at Srinagar Airport at 1.30 p.m. Depart from Srinagar to Kargil. The drive to Sonamarg is another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir in Sindh Valley. The Sindhu Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. Drive to Kargil the road passes through the panoramic village reach Sonamarg (2740 Mtrs). After Sonamarg most rough road and wet Zojila pass 3527 Mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the world). Another two and half hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening the Ladakh for tourists in 1974. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2 : Kargil to Uleytokpo 5 / 6 Hrs drive
Depart from Kargil after early Breakfast, en-route visiting the monastery of Mulbekh & Lamayuru & Moonlandscape passing through Namkila & Fatula Passes, The highest pass on the Srinagar- Leh road and proceed to Ulleytokpo. Overnight stay at the camp
Day 3 : Drive Sham Valley & Alchi
After breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day. Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monasterythe only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues., Indus & Zanskar river Sangam,drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo PalaceHiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Overnight stay at the camp
Day 4 : Alchi – Chilling Village - Leh
After Breakfast proceed to Leh, after visit to Chilling one of the famous villages in Ladakh, Known for craftsmanship especially metal works. Drive back to Leh, Overnight stay at Ladakh Sarai Resort.
Day 5 : Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes
After early morning check out from Hotel, Half day site seeing of Leh drive 120 Kms 4/5hrs to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the camp
Day 6 : After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old
After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to explore Leh market. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7 : Tour of Pangong Lake- It is the highest land locked lake (155 Kms One way)
After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong Lake it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8 : Drive back to Leh, evening is Free for market
After Early Breakfast, drive back to Leh, Half day site seeing of Leh. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 9 : Leh – Kargil
After breakfast drive to Kargil, Overnight stay at Kargil.
Day 10 : Kargil – Srinagar