Suggested Itinerary 1
DURATION : 20 Days
Day 01:
Delhi to Srinagar, Overnight stay
Day 02:
Stay at Srinagar in a Houseboat
Day 03 :
Tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Return to houseboat/hotel for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with and often compared to Venice. Overnight at Srinagar.
Day 04 :
Early morning departure Srinagar and drive to Kargil.The road passes through the panoramic village called Sonmarg (2740 Mtrs). After Sonmarg further drive to 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 and totally covering a distance of 205 kms from Srinagar
arrival Kargil (2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening of Ladakh for tourists in 1974. Overnight at Hotel in Kargil.
Day 05 :
Early morning departure Kargil and drive to Padum covering a distance of 240 km. Padum is the district headquarters of Zanskar valley.The entire stretch which passes via Panikkar, would take around 14 hours along a rough road On the way visit Sunny Gompha and Pensilungula glacier, the source of Suru river.. If time permits visit to some other monastries. Overnight at Padum.
Day 06 :
Transfer from Padum to Kargil and overnight.
Day 07 :
Early morning departure Kargil and start the journey to cover a total distance of 235 kms. to reach Leh.Today we have to ascend three passes and the journey will be a bit tiresome but panoramic too. First Buddhist village will be Mulbek. We have to cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749 ft.) on Srinagar Leh route. At lunch time we will be at Lamayuru oldest Monastery. Continue drive to next village Nimu where from you get the glimpses of Zanskar river following into Indus. Finally we reach Leh 3500 Mtrs. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 08 :
Full day leisure at Leh and overnight.
Day 10 :
Visit to Nilam Tse Palace, Thiksey Gompha, Hemis Gompha, Stok Palace Museum;overnight at leh.
Day 09 :
Transfer from Leh to visit to Pangong Tso and stay at Tangse Village.Overnight.
Day 10 :
Transfer from Tangse to Nubra Valley via Khardungla and on arrival at Deskit check into hotel Afternoon visit to Hundar Gompha; on the way back visit to Deskit Gompha. Overnight at deskit
Day 11:
Camel Safari at Deskit ( Optional) or leisure and stay at Deskit.
Day 12:
Visit to Sumur and Panamic Village via Khalsar.(stay at Sumur village.)
Day 13:
Visit to Samstaling Gompha, and back to Leh and overnight.
Day 14:
Visit to Somoriri Lake and stay at Korjok Village .
Day 15 :
Transfer to Keylong via Sumdo & Tsokar Lake.Overnight at Keylong.
Day 16 :
Transfer from Keylong to Manali and overnight.
Day 17 :
Lleisure at Manali.
Day 20 :
Transfer from Manali to Kullu /Delhi /Chandigarh
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Suggested Itinerary 2
DESTINATIONS : Ladakh with Pangong Lake
DURATION : 7 Days
Day 01: Leh
On arrival at leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escort you to Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02:Leh – Monasteries
Day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous monastery of the Ladakh region. On the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 :Leh- Alchi – Uletokpo 75 Kms
Leave for Uletokpo camping which is one of the most beautiful camping in the Ladakh region on the way visit Spituk monastery which is just 5 kms from Leh town. Continue drive to Alchi monastery is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. By the lunch time you will reach Uletokpo. Evening enjoy to sit on the bank of river coming down from the Ridzong side. Overnight at Camp.
Day 04 : Uletokpo – Lamayuru – Leh 180 Kms
Leave Uletokpo and continue drive to Lamayuru via Khaltsi . From here another 22 Kms drive will take you to Lamayuru. The oldest and spectacularly set Lamayuru monastery founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh which will take about 4/5 hours drive, on the way back we stop at magnetic hill. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Leh – Khardongla Pass – Leh 85 Kms
After breakfast full day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of world records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountain. In the evening back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Leh – Pangong Lake - Leh (290 Kms)
Leave early morning at 5AM to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic 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. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Leh – Delhi
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
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Suggested Itinerary 3
DESTINATIONS : Ladakh with Tsomoriri Lake
DURATION : 8 Days
Day 01 : Leh
On arrival at leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escort you to Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Leh – Monasteries
Day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous monastery of the Ladakh region. On the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Leh – Chumathang – Tsomoriri (240 Kms)
Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for check point. From here the road turns towards left and reach Karu. Chumathang is famous for medical hot spring & people visit to this place for medical bath. From here a short drive upto Maha bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area. From here the road is rough. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them are the bar headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull. The Lake is 8 Kms. Wide and 28 Kms long. Overnight in tents.
Day 04 : Tsomoriri
In the morning visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. In the afternoon visit around the Lake. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 05 : Tsomoriri -Korzok - Puga – Tsokar – Tanglangla – Leh
Drive to Mahe village and the road turns left from here towards Puga Valley. The village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. This is Butan gas which Puga valley is famous. Continue drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass (13500 ft.) and visit Tsokar (small Lake) and one can visit Thugke gomp. The place is famous for wild asses are generally seen here grazing and they seem moving in flocks. From here short drive and reach on National Highway route (Leh – Manali). Continue drive towards to Leh via Tanglangla pass (5350 Mtrs.) which is the second highest motorable pass in the world. Arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Leh
Day for Rafting in Indus river which starts from Phe to Nimu. Hot Lnch at back of Indus. In the later afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Leh–Khardongla pass–Leh 85Kms
Day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motor able pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Leh – Delhi
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
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