Leh Ladakh

Code : T2N-JK-07
Duration : 09 Nights & 10 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Leh - Alchi - Uleytokpo - Khardungla - Pangong - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi Leh ( Flight )

Early Morning after breakfast , transfer to Airport to board the flight to Leh, The Land of
endless discovery. Upon arrival you are met by our representative & transferred to our
Hotel. Complete rest for the day & acclimatisation. Later in the afternoon walk around Leh
town & a visit to Leh Market.
Overnight in Leh hotel (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 02 : Leh Alchi Uleytokpo (75Kms.)

After breakfast leave for the famous Alchi monastery, which is the only monastery in Ladakh on flat ground. En route visit Likir
monastery perched on a hilltop & overlooking Likir village. Later drive to Uleytokpo campsite, which is one of the most beautiful campsites in
Ladakh region. Evening at leisure by the bank of river .
Overnight in Uleytokpo camp (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 03: Uleytokpo Lamayuru Leh (180Kms.)

After breakfast leave Uleytokpo for Lamayuru monastery. Enroute pass through Khaltsi , known for its famous apricots & apples. From here
another 22 Kms drive to Lamayuru . After climbing high mountain loops, visit the Lamayuru monastery, oldest & most spectacularly set
monastery in Ladakh & was founded in the 10th Century BC. Later in the afternoon drive back to Leh which will take about 5 hours drive.
Evening at leisure
Overnight in Leh Hotel ( Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 04: Leh Khardungla - Leh (85Kms.)

After breakfast take a full day excursion to Khardongla pass, highest motorable pass in
the World at 5602 mtrs & been recorded in Guinness Book of World Records. At the top
enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped
mountain. In the evening drive back to the Leh.
Overnight in Leh Hotel ( Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 05: Leh Pangong Lake - Leh (290Kms.)

Leave early morning with packed breakfast &
lunch to Pangong Lake, Ascend Changla Pass
(5486 m), enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of
the villages below the Pass. After crossing the Pass we reach Tsoltak, known for its yaks. Arrive
Durbuk , from there a short drive to the western shore of the Pangong lake. Enjoy the landscape in the
backdrop of the Lake. This famous Turqoise & blue Lake is 5-6 Km wide & over 144 Km long . One rarely
feels so close to nature & the scenery is unforgettable. Late afternoon drive back to Leh.
Overnight in Leh Hotel ( Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 06: Leh - Indus Valley Monasteries Visit

After breakfast proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. Start with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a
huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha, with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue. Then visit Thiksey Monastery , an impressive
complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the
Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa, founded in the year 1630 by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal
patronage of Sengge Namgyal. Hemis is one of the largest & richest monasteries of Ladakh. Later visit the Stok Palace, the Royal residence of
the King of Stok & the Museum that has a rich collection of Ancient Ladakhi artefacts including old Thangkas, precious stones, arms & armour ,
the Queens necklace & crown of the King of Ladakh among others.
The two-day festival of monastic dance in July/Augusthas raised the reputation of Hemis
particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second
Buddha & responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world .
Overnight in Leh Hotel ( Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 07: Leh Delhi (flight) Morning post breakfast transfer to Airport to catch the flight
for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi assistance to check in at our Hotel. We suggest a visit to
Akshardham Temple . Evening free for local sight seeing and shopping.