Leh local sightseeing

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and the sightseeing of your Ladakh tour will begin. The first stop would be Hemis Festival at Hemis Monastery, one of the best monastic festivals in Ladakh. Hemis festival is a two-day festival, devoted to Buddhist guru Padmasambhava's birth anniversary. A fair is organized and there is an event of mask dancing and singing. Ladakh is popular for beautiful monasteries and it reflects their architecture and culture. Visit Thiksey Monastery, located 18 km away from Leh, has an eye-catching architecture with 10 shrines in its 12 storied monastery. Head towards Shey Monastery, which is famous for its ten meters high statue of Lord Buddha. Explore Stok Palace Museum, a Heritage Palace, which belongs to the royal family of Ladakh, showcasing artifacts, royal antiques, and costumes. In the evening, enjoy shopping in the local Leh market. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Leh to Nubra Valley (160 Kms/ approx. 5 Hrs)

After breakfast, you will be transferred towards Nubra Valley (10,000 ft.) via Khardongla pass (18360 ft.), which is regarded as the World’s Highest Motorable Pass. En route you will see mountains covered with sheets of snow and it makes the drive adventurous. Nubra valley is situated on the other side of the Khardung La Pass and is an isolated valley offering views of Ladakh valley and snow-clad Karakoram ranges. On arrival at Diskit, the administrative centre of Nubra valley, you can explore the Diskit village and enjoy Bactrian camel safari on the white desert between Hunder village and Diskit village at your own cost. Return to the camp for Dinner and overnight stay.

Nubra Valley to Leh (160 Kms/ approx. 5 Hrs)

After breakfast, you will be driven towards the Diskit Monastery, located above the flood plains of Shayok river. It is one of the oldest monasteries and you will find 100 ft. high Maitreya statue. After the short trip to the monastery, you will head back to Leh via Khardung La Pass. Relax in the hotel overnight.

Leh – Pangong – Leh (229 Kms/ approx. hrs.)

After breakfast, you will be driven towards the Pangong Lake (14,500 ft.) via the Chang La Pass (17350 ft.), known as the third motorable highest road in the world. Famous for changing its colors, Pangong Lake is a beautiful and charming stretch of brackish water, extending from India to China. Relax near the calm waters of the lake and capture the scenic views. You will be driven back towards your hotel in Leh for an overnight stay.

Leh departure

Early morning, you will be picked up from the hotel and dropped at the Leh Airport to board the scheduled flight for onward destination. Ladakh tour ends here.