Arrive in Delhi by flight and transfer to Domestic Airport to board the early morning flight to Leh, perhaps the most fascinating flight over Himalayas. Upon arrival in Leh, traditional welcome by our representative and transfer to a Ladakhi style hotel. Morning, free to take a complete rest for acclimatization due to the high altitude of Leh (3505 m)
In the afternoon visit the Leh Palace. It has nine storey's and was built by King Singe Namgyal in the 16th century. From here you enjoy the amazing & breathtaking view of whole Leh city. Later visit Sankar Monastery contains a formidable collection of miniature statues of pure gold and ancient paintings. Overnight in Leh.
Morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to the Indus valley, visiting Shey Palace - a ruined Castle, after that visit the 14th century Thikse monastery, it is an outstanding specimen of Ladakhi architecture. It is a glorious
Buddhist monastery & a marvelous Buddha statue in the seated position is adorning the main prayer hall. Later visit the Hemis monastery - the richest monastery in Ladakh. In the last, visit the Royal Stok Palace & museum (Residence of the royal family of Ladakh). Later back to Hotel. Overnight in Leh.
After breakfast, drive (125km / 5 hrs) to Nubra Valley Known as Ldumra (the valley of flowers). There is only one road to Nubra valley, journey to Nubra valley leads through the world highest motorable road, Khardungla Pass which is at a height of 5606m / 18380 ft above sea level and around 39 kms from Leh. The views from the top are spectacular. After crossing the pass, you see the main villages of Nubra Valley like Khardung village, Khalsar and Deskit. On arrival in Deskit Village, check into the camp & relax. Overnight in Deskit.
After breakfast start excursion of the valley, to visit Deskit & Hundar gompa, passing through the white Sand Dunes, where you see double humped Bactrian camel once used by the local traders on the famous silk route. Later visit the Hundar, here you can see all the elements of nature - desert, snow, greenery and water. Evening back to Camp & relax or you can do leisure walks around the campsite.
After breakfast, drive to visit the Panamik hot-springs, the holy lake and Samstanling gompa & its school. Later drive back to Leh, overcrossing Khardung la pass. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Late afternoon visit Shanti Stupa (Japanese Pagoda) a magnificent white-domed structure, offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. Overnight in Leh.
Morning after breakfast, drive to famous blue brackish Pangong Lake by crossing the worlds 3rd highest motorable road Changla Pass at height of 5320 Mtr. Enroute you see the many eye catching views of villages below the pass. On arrival at Pangong Lake, check into the camp & relax. Later explore the Pangong Lake, where you feel close to nature and its beauty. Overnight at camp near to Pangong Lake.
Day 06: Pangong Lake - Leh (150 Km / 5 Hours Drive)
This route consist mostly of Grade II or III easy rapids is that it passes through beautiful mountains, many of them with tiny hamlets and imposing olg nestling among the valleys. Starting from Hormoche Village, about 12 Kms from 45 and ends Indus-Zanskar confluence at Nimo, about 36 kms from Leh.
Morning assistance transfer to Leh airport to board once again most fascinating flight to Delhi over the heights of the great Himalayas, mid night transfer to Delhi et national Airport.
Le Prix comprends
Les hôtels
Le transport
Petit déjeuner
le dîner
Les visites dans les monuments
Le prix ne comprends pas
Vols internationaux et domestiques
déjeuner
Les boissons
Les pourboires
Les visites qui ne marque pas dans le circuit
