Day 1:
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the
hotel. After welcome tea/ coffee/ breakfast on arrival, take complete
rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500
mtrs). In the late afternoon drive to the city centre for an orientation
walk in the markets, followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa. Dinner &
overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 :
After leisurely breakfast visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery &
Stok Palace Museum. After lunch at the hotel, visit and Hall of Fame,
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and the ‘Temple of Guardians’
(Gon-khang in Spituk monastery, revered by Hindu devotees as
Kali-Mandir,. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 3 :
Early departure (6 AM) for Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip) via
Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.) is 4-5
kms wide and over 135 kms long, about two-third of which lies on the
other side of the Indo-China Border. After sightseeing and lunch at the
lakeside, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 4 :
After breakfast drive to Khardong-La (80 kms round trip), highest
motorable pass in the world (alt: 18,380 ft.) and recorded in the
Guinness Book of World Records. On the drive back from the pass, you
will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Indus Valley and the
endless peaks of the Zanskar range. Rest of the day free to explore the
markets. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 5 :
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.
