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DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH
Arrival Leh
by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a
complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters).
In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets‚
followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and overnight in
hotel.
SHANTI STUPA is situated on a
hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Leh.
Shanti Stupa as know Buddhist white-domed stupa. It was built in 1991 by
Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura .The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of
the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Shanti stupa
has provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. This
has become a primary reason for Shanti Stupa to become a popular tourist
attraction, apart from its religious.
THE LEH PALACE, also known as
'Lhachen Palkhar,' is a 17th-century former royal palace and one of the central
attractions in Leh. Built under the patronage of by King Sengge Namgyal, it
used to house his family. The nine-storey dun-coloured palace now houses a
museum and a prayer room, while the highlight is the sweeping view of Leh and
the surrounding Zanskar mountain from the rooftop.
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DAY 02: LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM
VALLEY 30 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE
WAY
After
breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway.
And start our sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India
Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara
Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was
constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A
drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of
gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village,
there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from
Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Later
we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
HALL
OF FAME An important stopover on the tourist circuit, the Hall of Fame
encapsulates the essence of patriotism and displays exhibits relating the
bravery of Indian soldiers and their courageous accomplishments. As you pass
through the OP Vijay Gallery, which showcases weaponry that was used in the
Kargil War, and see the elaborate display of the documents of the war, uniforms
that are worn at the Siachen glacier and others, you will be filled with a
sense of pride. The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs
clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30-minute documentary on the
Kargil War, are some of the highlights. On the second floor, guns and equipment
that were detained by the Indian Army during its confrontations with the
Pakistan army have been put up as exhibits. The museum also houses a souvenir
shop. The hall has been built inside a museum that was erected by the Indian
Army in honour of soldiers who perished during the various wars that have been
fought in this region.
MAGNETIC HILL Perched at an altitude of 14,000
ft, Magnetic Hill is one of the most intriguing spots in the country. This tiny
hillock is said to defy gravity as it tends to pull vehicles upwards. It is
quite thrilling to defy the laws of science and be pulled in the opposite
direction. The scientific theory states that there is a strong magnetic force
emanating from the hills that defies gravity at this particular spot. It is a
good pitstop on the highway and serves as a break in between mundane road
travel. Do note that it is best to visit between May to September, when the
road is easily accessible. There is a board that marks the location of magnetic
hill, so it cannot be missed while driving down the highway. Local Ladakhi
superstition believes that the road is a straight stairway to heaven.
CONFLENCE
OF THE ZANSKAR: indus river is originated from the great Himalayan
ranges and Zanskar river originates from Zanskar ranges. Zanskar river is shiny
blue in colour, on the other hand Indus looks a little green. Zanskar meets
Indus in Nimmu valley from the north-east. This is a scenic view for the
visitors and they find it fascinating to mark both the rivers even after their
confluence
GURUDWARA
PATHAR SAHIB is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh
town on Kargil Leh Highway. Devoted to Guru Nanak Devi Ji, the founder of Sikh
Religion, the sacred place beautifully commemorate his visit to Ladakh. Dating
back to 1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head,
shoulders and backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev.
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DAY 03: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA
18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)
Post
breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra
Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World)
at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see
all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges
of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley
is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the
north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The
average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.
Upon arrival
in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay.
In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live
in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Overnight
Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
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DAY
04: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (150 KMS / 5 HRS)
After an
early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder
where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst
the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the
horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra
Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going
about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via
Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely
tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey
is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive
further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through
few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view
of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in
at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake (Spangmik Village). Dinner &
Overnight at the Hotel
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DAY
05: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA (140 KMS / 6 HRS)
Morning at
leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla
Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic
foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey
an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and
another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey
Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
SHEY – It was the ancient capital of
Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the
kings continued to regard Shey, as their real home. The importance which was
attached to Shey – the seat of Ladakh’s heartland – is attested by the enormous
number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and
barren plain to the north of the road.
THIKSEY – Is
one of the largest and most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in
this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses
a two – storied statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around its
shoulder
HEMIS – Which
is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of scenes
in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly colored brocade and sporting
masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance and mime around the
huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the plaintive melody of the
Shawn.
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DAY
06: LEH – NO TRANSPORT
Complete day at leisure to explore the destination on your own
and In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute
souvenir shopping
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DAY
07: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)
Tour concludes. thanks you for your patronage
and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for
your onward Destination.
