Monasteries of Ladakh
Monasteries of Ladakh
Explore the beautiful landscapes and rich Buddhist heritage of Ladakh on this 6 Nights / 7 Days journey through Leh, Sham Valley, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. The tour begins with a relaxed arrival in Leh, allowing you to rest and adapt to the high altitude before exploring the surrounding region. Your sightseeing includes Sham Valley, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam Point, Rafting Point and Spituk Monastery, offering a combination of scenic beauty, local culture and important landmarks of Ladakh.
The journey continues towards Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass, followed by a visit to Disket Monastery and the option of experiencing a camel safari at Hunder. From Nubra, travel towards the spectacular Pangong Lake and then return to Leh via Thiksey Monastery and Shey Monastery and Palace.
Day 1 – ARRIVAL - LEH
An early morning arrival at Leh airport where you will be greeted by our company representative/Driver and transferred directly to your Leh based accommodation. After check-in spend a full day taking rest and adapting to the high altitude of Ladakh. Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and take in the local gardens before dinner and overnight stay in your preferred Leh based accommodation.
Day 2 – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, have a full day city tour to sham valley, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Sangam point, Rafting point, Spituk Monastery.
Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war.
Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region.
Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable… In the evening come back to Leh.
The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus rivers merge At Sangam you can enjoy the view of confluence of two rivers (Indus& Zanskar River).
Sham Valley in Ladakh is one place that always comes highly recommended for local sightseeing around Leh. Also known as ‘Apricot valley’, it is home to some of the remotest villages in Ladakh
Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk village. Spituk Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue. The Spituk Monastery was built in the 11th century by
Overnight at Stay overnight at Leh.
Day 3 – LEH - DISKET - HUNDER - NUBRA (ONE WAY – 140 KMS, AROUND 5 HOURS TRAVELLING TIME PER WAY)
Depart Leh after breakfast and head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ – popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)! The journey to Nubra is a half-day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery and the experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot-tall Buddha statue and then those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on Nubras resident double humped camels can climb aboard a double-humped camel in Hunder for a ride around the cold desert sand dunes. Arrive to Nubra Valley accommodation in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – NUBRA - PANGONG LAKE (ONE WAY – 165 KMS, AROUND 6.30 HOURS)
Definitely a highlight of your tour, today involves an adventurous drive with a constantly scenic trip to the magnificent Pangong Lake. A must-see destination for your time in Ladakh, Pangong Lake has been made famous by the ‘Three Idiots’ movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China. The appearance of the water is said to change colour at every angle of the sun – which makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget your camera (and spare batteries!) Overnight stay in Pangong
Day 5 – PANGONG LAKE - THIKSEY - SHEY - LEH (ONE WAY – 140 KMS, AROUND 5 HOURS)
Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey monastery. Commonly referred to as ‘Little Lhasa’, Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey Monastery and Palace – both built in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King. Return to Leh for a well-earned rest with the evening free to roam in the market as per your leisure. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 6 – LEH – MONASTERY
After breakfast, drive towards to Indus valley side monastery tour. You will start with Hemis Monastery – is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery the Drukpa Lineage. The monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held in early June. After having visit, continue drive towards Stok Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Stok village,15 kilometers south of Leh. It was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus in the 14th Century. At the ending of the day, you will visit Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk village. Spituk Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue. The Spituk Monastery was built in the 11th century by
After having visit, return back to the hotel & Stay Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 – LEH - DEPARTURE
Our driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you directly to the airport in time for your early morning flight.
Tour Inclusion
- All detailed transportation requirements in preferred vehicle with an experienced Hindi speaking driver
- 6 nights’ accommodation as specified in your preferred package
- Meals- Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the Hotels
- Inner line permit required for restricted areas
- Wildlife fees and compulsory red cross donation
- Accommodation on Double sharing in 3 Star Standard Hotels included.
Tour Exclusions
- Room service, Telephone calls and/ or laundry
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any changes / cancellations / expenses borne due to delay in Flights / Trains / Buses.
- Any cost arising due to ‘Acts of God’ including landslides, Medical Reason /road blockages, terrorist activities, political disturbances (strikes), etc., will be borne by the client. This includes expenses for rerouting, cancellations, no-show, new accommodation bookings, or extra transportation costs. All additional payments are to be made directly on the spot.
- Services GST 5% on main Prices and additional activities.
- Oxygen Cylender
