Day 1: Delhi - Leh by air
No
activity on the first day of arrival. Relax and undergo minimal exertion in
order to get acclimatized to rarefied oxygen level in this high-altitude
region. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 2: Shey Palace, Thiksey and Hemis monastery
Visit Shey Royal Palace built in 15 century by King Namgyal. Visit Thiksey
monastery which has lovely view of Indus valley, followed by visit to Hemis
monastery biggest and richest in Ladakh. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 3: Dah Hanu/ Lamayuru 120 km
Drive down to the Indus, between Khalatse and the Shayok-Indus confluence.
The special interest of this region is its Drok-pa inhabitants. A minuscule
community of perhaps no more than a couple of thousand, their features are
pure Indo-Aryan, and they appear to have preserved their racial purity downs
the centuries. They are Buddhists by faith, but racially and culturally
distinct from the rest of the Ladakhis. Overnight in Camps.
Day 4: Da Hanu Skurbuchan - Lamayuru Alchi Leh 5 hrs
Drive to Lamayuru with a wonderful view of moon
land. Later drive to Leh enroute visit the famous monastery of Alchi. Later,
drive to visit Bazgo Royal palace. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 5: Leh - Nubra Valley via Khardongla pass
Drive to the mystical Nubra Valley over the exhilarating Khardungla Pass,
highest point of the journey. The views from the top are spectacular.
Continue driving up to Hundar where you will Camp for the night.
Day 6: Diskit - Hunder
Hunder and Diskit is home to a small population of Bactrian camels; these
double humped animals, were once used as pack animals on the central Asian
trade routes. On camel back, we pass through this dramatic high altitude
desert, with its rolling sand dune and barren landscape, dotted with lush
green river valleys. Later visit Diskit monastery and the Palace of newly
constructed HH the Dalai Lama. Overnight in Camps.
Day 7: Tirith - Samur - Samstaling - Leh
Full
day of sightseeing to Samstaling monastery and the village of Samur. This is
part of the old silk route and was used by trade caravans on their way to
Panamik, the last village on this circuit. Panamik, now a sleepy village but
was once a major trade centre for merchants. Later drive back to Leh for
over night stay.
Day 8: Leh
Free in Leh small Market. Once it used to be centre of silk route traders.
Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 9: Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri (240 Km)
Drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for checkpoint. Chumathang is famous for
medical hot springs. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 Km drive
will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is breeding grounds for numerous
species of birds. Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Tsomoriri
Visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage.
The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the
world. In the afternoon stroll around the Lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: Tsomoriri - Korzok - Puga - Tsokar - Tanglangla - Leh
Drive to Mahe village. The village is famous for the scene of shooting
fountain and white clouds hanging upon. Drive to Puga Valley which is famous
for Butan gas. Continue drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass and visit Tsokar
(small lake) and one can also visit Thugke gompa. Continue drive towards to
Leh via Tanglangla pass. Arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel
in Leh.
Day 12: Visit to Oracle and Tibetan Medicine centre
Visit Saboo village and visit the home of oracle of Ladakh. Later you can
visit Tibetan Medicine center. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.
Day 13: Leh
Day at leisure - for independent activities.
Day 14: Delhi - Leh by air
Early morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
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