Leh & Ladakh

The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour Highest Altitude: 18,000 ft Duration: 09 Nights and 10 Days  The Nubra Valley means Ldumra (the valley of flowers), situated in the north of Leh. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. above the sea level. The main attraction in this area is Bactarian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes, Deskit & Samstanling monasteries and Khardung la Pass (18,380 feet.) above sea level.  The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardongla (the highest motor able road in the world) 18380 ft. around 50 kms. away from Leh. After crossing the pass, you can have a view of Khardong village, Khalser and Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). The Deskit village offers Guest Houses and lower budget hotels. The Camel safari can be organized from Deskit to Hunder village for 2 hours. Hundar village has small monastery and it is located on ancient Silk Route. The lands north of Leh were off limits to tourists till 1994, and had been unexplored by outsiders since the 19th century. Now, the Nubra Valley, unfolding beyond the world's highest stretch of motorable road as it crosses the Khardung La (5,578m), can be visited with a seven day permit, which gives one enough time to explore the stark terrain and trek out to one or two Gompas. Itinerary: Day 01): Arrival at Delhi  Up on arrival at Delhi airport transfer to hotel for overnight stay.  Day 02): Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation) Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatised. Overnight at the guesthouse. Day 03): Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area. Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa. Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house. Day 04): Leh - Sabu Village (3480 mts/11415 ft) In the morning drive to Sabu village. Day 05): Sabu Village - Digar La Pass  After an early breakfast trek to cross Digar La (6000 mts). Then descend down to Digar Village. Overnight stay in village. Day 06): Digar Village - Agyam Village  In the morning trek to Agyam. The treks go through along the river Shyok. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay at Agyam village. Dinner and overnight stay at village. Day 07): Agyam village - Khalsar Village In the morning we will trek up to khalsar village. Dinner and overnight stay in village. Day 08): Khalsar Village - Diskit  After breakfast trek to Sumur. Visit to Samtenling Gompa and continue trek to Diskit. Visit to 350 year old Diskit Gompa. Dinner and overnight stay at Diskit.  Day 09): Diskit - Leh In the morning drive back to Leh. On arrival check in to guest house. Evening free to explore the local market. Overnight stay. Day 10): Leh - Delhi  Transfer to the airport for the spectacular flight across the main chain of the Himalaya to Delhi. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leh & Ladakh Holiday Tour- Thiksey, Hemis, Shey, Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill ,Hall of Fame, Khardungla & Pangong Lake Detail Itinerary: 5 Nights/ 6 Days Highlights: Thiksey, Hemis, Shey, Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill ,Hall of Fame, Khardungla & Pangong Lake Day 01 : Delhi to Leh (1.5 Hrs Flight) Arrival at Leh, Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. relax for the rest of the day to acclimatize to the rarefied air of high Himalayan Plateau. In the evening take a walk to Leh Market for shopping, Overnight at the hotel. Day 02 : Leh (Full day monastery tour) After breakfast full day excursion to Thiksey Monastery (16 Kms), Hemis Monastery (45 Kms) which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace (12 Kms). Later on the way to Leh, visit to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan, In the evening return to the hotel for dinner, overnight at the hotel. Day 03 : Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame After breakfast full day excursion tour to famous Gurudwara Patthar Sahib (25 Kms) on the confulence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers, the Magnetic Hill (30 kms on Leh-Kargil Road) where you will find your vehicle slide uphill even in neutral and thus defying the law of gravity & Hall of Fame (war museum). In the evening return to the hotel for dinner & overnight at the hotel. Day 04 : KhardungLa After breakfast drive to Khardung La (45 Kms), the highest motorable road in the world at 5600 meters ASL. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. This road carries on to the Nubra Valley (optional), Post lunch enjoy a tour to Shanti Stupa for beautiful sunset over the LehValley.Return to the hotel, Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Day 05 : Pangong Lake Leave 0500 Hrs to Pangong Lake (140 Kms, 5 Hrs drive one way) through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel. Day 06 : Leh to Delhi After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to the home destination. Inclusions:- ·  5 Nights accommodation at chosen hotel. ·  Daily bed tea, breakfast and dinner. ·  Assistance at the Airport. ·  Airport – hotel – airport transfers. ·  Inner-line permit for Khardungla. ·  Half day excursion of Khardungla Pass. ·  Full day excursion to Hemis, Thiksey,Shey monasteries  & Sindhu Ghat. ·  Full day excursion to Pangong Lake. ·  Full day excursion to Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill & Hall of Fame. ·  All transportation by Non A/c vehicle. ·  All Applicable taxes. Terms & Conditions:- ·  Child (5 to 12 Years): Rs. 4777/- ·  Extra Adult (Above 12 Years): Rs. 6777/- ·  Any extra expense due to natural calamities has to be paid extra.