LADAKH MONASTERY TOUR

Destinations :  Leh - Shanti Stupa - Leh Palace - Alchi - Lamayuru - Magnetic Hill - Sangam - Leh - Hemis - Thiksay - Stok palace -  - Leh - Khardungla Pass - Nubra - Hunder  - Leh .

Duration: 6 Nights /  7 Days

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Leh
Arrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight in hotel.

Day 2 : Leh - Spituk - Alchi- Uleytokop (80 KM, 3 HOURS)
After breakfast in the morning leave for Uletokpo camping which is one of the most beautiful camping in the Ladakh region. En-route visit Spituk Monastery. Continue drive to visit Alchi monastery. It is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. By the lunch time, you will reach Uletokpo. In the Evening, enjoy sitting on the bank of river coming down from the Ridzong side. Overnight stay at camp.

DAY 3 : Uletokpo - Lamayuru - Leh (180 KM, 6 HOURS)
Leave Uletokpo and drive towards Lamayuru via Khaltsi. Which is the oldest monasteries of ladakh region. This monastery was founded in the 10th Century. Late afternoon drive back to leh in the afternoon visit Sindhu Gaht where the two Rivers meet Zanskar River & Indus River, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Shahib , Hall of Fame , After Sightseeing, back to the Hotel and Overnight stay.

Day 4 : Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey + Hemis + Sindhu Ghat + Matho Village
After breakfast drive to visit the Hemis Monastery, Shey Palace, Thiksey monasteries and Stok Palace Museum, 3Idiot School, Hall of Fame , and visit to Leh Market
Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 5 : Leh to Nubra Valley - via Khardungla - Hunder (120 Km / 4 - 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley, also known as Valley of flowers via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the World, (18,380 ft). On your arrival in Nubra Valley check in the hotel / camp. Lunch will be provided by hotel/camp at Nubra. After enjoying lunch proceed to enjoy walk on the banks of Shayok river, you can also enjoy a ride on double humped camel on the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. Overnight stay in Hunder.

Day 6 :- Nubra Valley - Leh (4- 5 Hrs)
In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 :- Departure - Leh Airport
Early morning check out Hotel and transfer to the leh airport and fly back.
 

HIGHLIGHTS

Shanti Stupa : Around 5 km from Leh, Shanti Stupa is a white-domed Chorten, located on a hilltop in Chanspa, which was built between 1983 and 1991. Overlooking the Leh town, it is one of the best attractions in Leh. For celebrating the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace, this stupas was commissioned by Japanese monks. The walls have gilt panels that depict the life of Lord Buddha.

Leh Palace : Constructed way back in 1553 AD, located on the top of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh Palace is the former residence of the erstwhile royal family of Leh. The palace shares a resemblance to Potala Palace of Lhasa.

Magnetic Hill : Located on the Leh-Kargil-Baltik national highway, around 30 km from Leh, Magnetic Hill is basically a gravity hill, which is renowned for possessing magnetic properties.

Sangam : Sangam Valley is a 48 kilometre drive from Leh and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy.

Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib : While driving to Sham Valley from Leh, Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib will appear on the way in the middle of nowhere and is worth a short stop. If you’re in time, you might get to relish delicious food from the langar served by military personnel.

Hemis Monastery : Hemis Gompa is the largest, the wealthiest and the most popular monastery of Ladakh. Hemis Gompa makes for a majestic ascent and renders amazing views of the surrounding valleys. The monastery has a museum and a shop selling curios at a price less than what you’ll find in the Leh Market.

Khardung La Pass : Known as the ‘Gateway to Nubra and Shryok Valleys’, Khardung La is one of the highest motorable roads in the world, at an elevation of 5359 m above the sea level. One of the 12 best places to visit in Leh Ladakh, it is around 40 km from Leh.

Nubra Valley : One of the most popular places to visit in Ladakh, the paradisiacal Nubra valley is a tri-armed valley, which lies 150 km north-eastwards of Leh. Perched an altitude of 3048 m above the sea level, this valley has confluence of Shyok and Siachen Rivers, white sand deserts, double-humped camels, rich lush villages, shining streams, and craggy mountain peaks. The valley has scenic beauty in abundance as it lies peacefully on the slopes of Karakoram mountain range

Pangong Lake : Pangong Lake is one of the most popular attractions in Ladakh. Also known as the Hollow Lake or Pangong Tso, this is one of Asia’s largest salt water lakes. It covers an area of approximately 100 km. While two-third of this lake is in Tibet (Chinese territory), one-third of it lies in eastern Ladakh


The Above Cost Includes:

• Accommodation on double sharing basis

• Daily breakfast

• Ac vehicle for all transfers & intercity travel

• English speaking guide during the city tour

• All the arrival and departure transfer with company representative

• Complete transportation with an English speaking chauffer

• Driver Allowance

• Toll Taxes and Parking

• State taxes

All the currently applicable taxes

• Nubra, Pangong & Tsomorori Lake Permit Monument fees

• Monument Fee

• Meals except then breakfast

• Tips, Laundry, Phone calls

• Any other expenses not mentioned above.