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 LADAKH
! A remote mountain kingdom where time seems to
stand still, a lunar landscape so poignantly beautiful that
adjectives fail to do it justice! Situated in the far north
of India in the eastern half of Jammu and Kashmir, the region
has long been a favorite among trekkers but with the rest
of Kashmir closed to tourism it gains popularity with those
who seek the offbeat….
A fascinating place for a vacation
be it hiking, biking or maybe just visiting the monasteries
that dot the length and breadth of Ladakh. What we also highly
recommend to ALL is a visit to the high-altitude brackish
water lakes of Pangong-Tso and Tso Moriri and a couple of
days across the world's highest motorable pass Khardungla
to Nubra Valley. The Nubra Valley is steeped in stories at
once fantastic and gory. Once the valley provided the link
between India and Afghanistan a part of the erstwhile 'Silk
Route' and many a traveller perished, so punishing is the
terrain.
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Duration:
06 Nights / 07 Days
Places to Visit: Leh
- Leh - Alchi - Uletokpo - Lamayuru - Khardongla Pass
- Leh - Delhi
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Day 01: Leh
On arrival at leh airport, you will be met by our representative
at the airport and escort you toHotel. Complete day for the
acclimatization which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening
short walk around Leh bazaar Overnight at Hotel.
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02: Leh - Monasteries
Morning half day tour of Spituk and Phyang Monastery by Jeep.
At the time of lunch return back to Hotel. Afternoon visit
by foot to Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, and Leh Bazar.
In the evening return back to hotel. 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 theway 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 willtake 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 - Khardongla Pass - Leh 85 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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