Recommended for Age Group of 14 - 60 Years
This Ex - Leh itinerary is specially recommended to those, who have relatively less time available for exploring these high altitude cold deserts as well as looking for premium experience as far as all the arrangements are concerned !
Ladakh - known as the rooftop of the world has been mystifying travelers with its stark beauty and great culture. This short yet well crafted itinerary covers all the important and “must see” places in Ladakh, viz. the Magnetic Hill, Lamayuru Moonscapes, monasteries at Thiksey, Diskit, Stok Palace, Sindhu Ghat, Shanti Stupa, a drive through world’s highest motorable road at Khardung La, exploring beautiful sand dunes at Nubra Valley and a stay at ever enchanting Pangong Tso !!!
Staying in Premium Resorts at all the process is itself a wonderful experience.
Let's get ready to experience Ladakh in Premium way and gather memories for a lifetime.
- The worth experiencing luxurious stays in Leh, Nubra & Pangong
- Visit to popular monasteries & monuments showcasing the Buddhist culture of the region
- Drive thru Khardung-la (Pass), the highest motorable road
- Explore sand dunes - Stay at Nubra Valley
- Witness changing moods of Pangong as you stay at Pangong
- A day visit to Lamayuru
- Chance to view rare Himalayan wildlife
Day 1: Arrive at Leh by Flight | Overnight at Leh
Altitude during night halt: 11200 feet (approx.)
Assemble at Leh airport at 10 am. Proceed to the resort for breakfast. The full day will be at leisure and participants are expected to take maximum rest for acclimatization. Evening we will go for a small walk in the nearby local market.
Overnight at Leh.
Meals: Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 2: Explore in and around in Leh | Overnight at Leh
Altitude during night halt: 11200 feet (approx.)
Today post breakfast we will leave for local sightseeing to the places like Hall of Fame, Thiksey Monastery, Stok Palace, Sunset from Shanti stupa.
Overnight at Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 3: Leh - Khardung La - Nubra Valley | Overnight at Hunder
Approximate distance / travel time: 126 kms / 5-6 hrs drive
Altitude during night halt: 10300 feet (approx.)
Today we have an early breakfast and leave for Nubra valley. En route we will be stopping at the famous Khardung-la pass (highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft). We will proceed for Diskit where some delicious hot lunch awaits us at our hotel. Post evening tea & snacks we head for the famous sand dunes of Ladakh in Hunder & enjoy camel safari in the sand dunes.
Overnight at Hunder.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong | Overnight at Pangong
Approximate distance / travel time: 180 kms / 6-7 hrs drive
Altitude during night halt: 14000 feet (approx.)
After an early breakfast and drive along the shyok river towards Pangong Lake.
The drive is probably one of the most scenic drives and it leaves everyone awestruck!!! Evening we will explore the area near by Pangong lake to get some wonderful pictures of the lake and the surrounding landscapes.
Overnight at Pangong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 5: Pangong Lake to Hanle | Overnight at Hanle
Altitude during night halt: 14,800 feet (approx.) Approximate distance / travel time: 311 kms / 6-7 hrs drive
After breakfast, we drive to Hanle with lunch en route. Evening Birding around Hanle village.
Overnight at Hanle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 6: Hanle to Leh
Altitude during night halt: 11200 feet (approx.) Approximate distance / travel time: 254 kms / 5-6 hrs drive
Post breakfast transfer to Leh with lunch en-route. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 7: Leh - Lamayuru - Leh | Overnight at Leh
Approximate distance / travel time: 240 kms / 6-7 hrs drive
Altitude during night halt: 11200 feet (approx.)
After breakfast, we drive towards Lamayuru on a beautiful road along the Indus River. After capturing the moonscapes & having lunch at Lamayuru, on the way back to Leh we take a photo break at Nimmu Confluence.
Overnight at Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Leh Airport
Post Breakfast transfer to Leh airport (Suggested post 11 am flights).
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Ends.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis
4 N accommodation at Leh in a Premium Resort
1 N accommodation at Diskit in a Premium Resort
1 N accommodation at Pangong Tso in a Premium Resort - Complimentary Tea / Coffee / Ginger lemon honey with seabuckthorn (a signature Ladakh Sarai drinks ), at all time in the dining area (Your room is also provided with tea /coffee maker)
- All meals Ex-Leh
- One litre mineral water per day per person
- Transport by Non AC Innova as per the itinerary
- All Monument Entry Fees
- Inner line permit & Environment fees
- Services of a tour leader from Foliage Outdoors
What is NOT included in the tour
- Air fare up to and from Leh
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) OR Extra Meals purchased during journey or at the resort
- Camel & ATV ride charges
- Telephone, Laundry, Room service and other personal expenses
- Any medical expenses, if incurred
- Expenses incurred due to delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of organizers
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Any charges not mentioned in "Charges Include"
- GST
