Ladakh Tour Package with Kargil & Tosmorir lake

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

On arrival at Leh airport meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Leh. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel.

Remainder of the day will be for rest, to acclimatize.

Since you are reaching an altitude of 4000 mtrs approximately from 200 mtrs in just one hour’s time, you may be excited and would want to explore everything on your very first day. However, it is your body which needs to get acclimatized to such height and climate. We sincerely suggest that you rest on the first day for body acclimatization. Afternoon visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Local Market.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Leh to Kargil

In the morning have breakfast at your hotel in Leh. Thereafter, proceed for your journey to Kargil. On the way visit the lunar landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery- also known as Yuru Gompa, an ancient Tibetan Buddhist Monastery that is home to around 150 monks. Afterwards, proceed to Kargil. En-route visit the well-known monolithic rock -cut statue of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbekh village. This 8 m high statue dates back to 1st century B C. On arriving in Kargil by evening, check-in your hotel for staying overnight.

Day 3: Kargil to Leh (Approx. 234 Km)

After breakfast visit Vijay Smarak (war memorial of Drass-Kargil) at Drass and return to Leh. Enroute pass the confluence of Indus – Zanskar Rivers and the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity). Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Kali Mata temple and reach Leh in the evening. Rest for the day.

Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley Via Khardungla Pass: 140Km / 5 -6 Hours

Early morning proceeds to Nubra Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass.

Khardung la Pass (18,380ft above sea level): It is not very often that one gets to drive on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. It is the highest motorable road in the world as signs put up by the Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim.

Arrive Nubra Valley and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).

Nubra Valley: Popularly called the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes.

Thereafter, check in at comfortable Camp or Hotel.

Evening at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at the camp or hotel.

Day 5: Nubra – Turtuk – Nubra 80 Kms/2-3 hours, One way.

After breakfast drive towards Turtuk border village that sits on the crossroad of Himalayan and Karakoram ranges overlooking the Shyok river is home to the people of Balti tribe with its unique culture and tradition. Baltis are also known for their sumptuous cuisine. The village was used to be under Pakistani occupation until 1971 when India won it back in a fierce war fought against the Pakistani army. Atop the village you also get a view of Pakistani side of the border. Almost every family is divided and some of the relatives now reside on the other side of the border. You would get some of your best shots here in Turutk. The place is also known for quality apricots and sword dance which they perform on important occasions and marriages. As someone rightly said that “only smiles are sweeter than apricot in Turtuk.” Evening back to Nubra.

Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Via Shayok: 150 Km / 5 -6 Hours

Morning after Breakfast proceed for Diskit Monastery. Post the Diskit Monastery, proceed for backward journey to Pangong via Shayok.

Pangong Lake: The picturesque lake is one of the major draws of the Leh-Ladakh valley. a location of several film shootings and known for its pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and narrow lake lies in the neighbourhood of the famous Chushul Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake is a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In the evening check in to your camps at Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the camps. (Approx 4000/- for SUV & 7000/- for Traveler Extra for Warila Route – If Shayok route is closed)

Day 7: Pangong Lake to Leh (Approx. 140kms)

In the morning have breakfast at your camps in Pangong. Thereafter, proceed for your journey back to Leh.

On the way visit Hemis Monastery. Later visit Thiksey Monastery & Shey Palace. Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Leh to Tsomoriri (approx. 240kms)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Tso Moriri (230km). You along the Indus River up to Mahe Bridge. On the way you can see many beautiful villages of Changthang valley, Hot Sulphur Spring at Chumathang and many Nomadic Camps with their domestic animals like Pashmina Goats, Yaks and Sheeps. The Tsomoriri Lake is 23 km long and 10-15 km wide and the panoramic view of the Lake is amazing with Turquoise coloured water. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp in Tsomoriri

Day 9: Tsomoriri-Tsokar -Leh (17582 ft.)-Leh-approx 200 kms)

After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a Salt Lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wild life species. After sightseeing of the area proceed Leh. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Departure

Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.