Overview

Delhi - Leh - Khardunngla - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake - Leh - Delhi

Ladakh in the Tibetan language means land of high passes and is often referred to as Little Tibet. This high altitude Himalayan desert is a region west of Tibet and falls in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India. This unique and beautifully landscaped land of Lamas and monasteries is sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south. The capital of the Ladakh region is Leh that happens to be the largest district of India and falls on the traditional silk route artery.

The rugged mountains of earthy colors, emerald blue high-altitude lakes, and the World's highest motorable passes make it one of the most preferred destinations among the adventure enthusiasts.

Leh city, Stok Palace, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Khardungla Pass, and a number of ancient monasteries make it a mystical and mythical destination - a must-do in everyone's bucket list who is looking at offbeat destinations!

8 Nights 9 Days Available on request
Highlights
What makes this tour special.
  • Visit Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries
  • Visit Stok Palace
  • Enjoy shopping at Markets of Leh
  • Visit Highest Motorable Pass - Khardung La Pass
  • See Oldest Alchi Monastery
  • Enjoy morning ride to the moon valley
  • Sightseeing of Lamayuru Monastery and Spituk Monastery
  • Visit one of the most stunning lakes in the world - Pangong lake 
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

  • Arrival in Delhi with the intercontinental flight. After customs formalities, baggage claim, and meeting with the representative of MoreIndia travels transfer to hotel (check-in at 1200).

Day 2: Delhi-Leh - Ht. 11309ft

  • You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. While the town has come a long way from the days when polo was played on its main street, Leh still retains a pleasant traditional quality. 
  • Rest of the day to rest and for high altitude acclimatization.
  • Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Leh – Thiksey – Shey & Shanti Stupa

  • After breakfast at the hotel drive to Thiksey Monestry, One of the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism.
  • Sherab Zangpo of Stod got the Thikse Monastery built for the first time, at Stakmo. However, later Spon Paldan Sherab, the nephew of Sherab Zangpo, reconstructed the monastery in the year 1430 AD. The new monastery was sighted on a hilltop, to the north of Indus River. Thiksey Gompa serves as the residence of approximately eighty monks. It has been served, for quite a long time, by the successive reincarnations of the Skyabsje Khanpo Rinpoche. After lunch, visit Shey Gompa. The main image inside the Shey Monastery is that of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is a huge image of the seated Buddha and is considered to be the biggest metal statue and the second largest Buddha statue in the Ladakh region. Copper sheets, gilded with gold, make up this amazing Buddha statue. Later visit of Shanti Stupa, the Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Shanti Stupa in the year 1985.
  • A magnificent white-domed structure, the Shanti Stupa of Leh Ladakh offers spectacular views of the sunset. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4: Leh-Uletopko - By Surface -65 Km, 3-4 Hr).

  • Morning drive to Uletopko. Enroute visit the Alchi monastery. There are great temples,
  • Caves and stupas built in Ladakh by Rinchen Zangpo. Alchi Choskar is the largest and
  • Most famous of all of them. Alchi Choskar was constructed by RinchenLhakhang.
  • Evening free to explore the surroundings. Dinner & overnight in Hotel.

Day 5: Uletopko-Lamayuru-Leh

  • After breakfast drive to visit the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery, one of the earliest seats of lamaistic learning and most picturesque monastery in Ladakh.Enroute visit Likir Monastery.
  • It was built during the 5th King of Ladakh Lhachen Gyalpo as the monastery was offered to Lama Duwang Chosjer.
  • Evening free to rest and relax.
  • Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Leh-Nubra

  • After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley crossing the Khardungla pass 18300ft (the highest motorable road of the world). Afternoon you can also see the double hump baterian camel and can try a short ride on them.
  • Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Nubra – Pangong Lake

  • Morning visit Diskit Monastery, drive to Pangong Lake 14435ft east of perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 – 5 times a day.
  • Dinner & Overnight at the Tents.

Day 8: Pangong - Leh

  • Drive back to Leh crossing through Chngla Pass (17500ft) and drive via the Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Afterwards there will be free time for last-minute shopping.
  • Dinner & overnight in Leh

Day 9: Leh-Delhi – By Air

  • In time transfer to the airport to board your flight for Delhi, upon arrival transfer to hotel & day on leisure for rest or shopping activities.
  • Transfer to Aiport or stay overnight (Depending upon flight booked)
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't.

What is included in the tour

  • Airport transfers at arrivals and departures.
  • Meet and greet the assistance of our representative at airports.
  • Welcome garlanding & a bottle of mineral water every day / per person
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in best possible hotels / Resorts & Tents
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner.
  • All transport services by AC Innova cars (4 pax in each car) with English speaking driver.
  • All permit charges
  • English Speaking tour escort/Guide.
  • All monument entrance.
  • All applicable taxes except Govt. Service tax. 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, drinks, etc.
  • International Airfare, visa fee.
  • Anything not mentioned in Include Column.
  • Govt. Service Tax @ 9.0%      
  • Personal expenses or other expenses incurred beyond our control such as bad weather, flight cancellation, road closure, landslides, political disturbances, etc.
Route Map