A trip to Ladakh offers a unique blend of awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and thrilling adventures.
Welcome to your ‘Ladakh Delight Ex-Delhi’ Group Tour. On arrival, you will be met by our representative. The rest of the day is for rest and acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight stay in Leh. (Meals: Hi-tea with Cookies and Dinner)
Post breakfast we drive towards Kargil Road and start our sightseeing with the Hall of Fame near Leh. It is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian army. Further on we proceed to Kali Mata Temple, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. A drive of another 4 km takes us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers 4 km before Nimmu village. .After visiting the above places we drive back to Hotel for Overnight Stay. The rest of the evening is at leisure for Independent activities. Overnight in Leh. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or “the valley of flowers” via Khardungla Pass - the world’s highest motorable road (5602 mts). On arrival, check in to the camp. Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Thereafter, visit the white dunes at Hunder, where you can enjoy the double-humped bacteria camel ride (ride on a direct payment basis). The rest of the evening is at leisure for Independent activities. Overnight in Nubra Valley. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Turtuk Village - A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan is a beautiful village with charming people “On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next morning, they woke up in India.” We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in POK You will come back to Nubra Valley by the evening. Overnight stay in Nubra. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner).
This morning after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso - a lake which is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet, 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. En route, visit Shyok River & Durbuk. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, a high mountain pass, and the world’s 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name means "Pass towards the South" or "Pass in the South" (Chang = south, La = Pass). On arrival, check in to the camp. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Pangong. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner).
In the early morning, enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on the lake. After Breakfast, drive back to Leh, en-route visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Our driver will drop you at Leh Market where you can explore yourself. Overnight stay in Leh. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Ladakh Delight Ex-Delhi’ Group Tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward journey.
