Best season to visit: 15th April to End of September
Monasteries are like paradise for travelers looking for soul satisfaction and peace. Whether you are fond of heritage and culture or spirituality, the monasteries of Ladakh are the right place for you. These are ancient, vibrant, and beautiful structures giving you the experience of fascinating Buddhist architecture and spirituality. Every monastery gives you a unique experience for its architecture and historical value.
Received by our representative and transfer to hotel. Complete rest for the first half. After lunch if suitable visit sun set famous Shanti Stupa, Leh palace and Leh local Market. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast, drive to a full day excursion to Sangam View where Indus & Zanskar river meets. You may opt for a river rafting (own cost), Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Drive back to visit Spituk Monastery – home for the wish fulfilling Kali Mata and Hall of fame – a war memorial Museum. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh.
After a leisurely morning breakfast drive to Nubra valley (The valley of flowers) via Khardung la, (18300feet) considered as one of the highest motor able road in the World. The view from top of the passes is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks. After explores we drive toward the down Hunder past an area of rolling sand dunes, one can see double hump Camel and visitors can take a camel safari (Own cost) here. Dinner and overnight in nubra valley.
After breakfast at the hotel we drive to the next destination, Pangong lake via Shyok and onto Tangtse and Spangmik (Pangong). Just a few Kms drive from Hunder, visit Disket Monastery and later continue your drive towards Pangong, the road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at pangong lake and observe the majestic Lake. Overnight stay in Cottages/camps.
During early morning, you can enjoy a photo-session around the lake. Post breakfast drive to Leh via Changla pass you will reach leh by noon. Relax and Stay overnight at the hotel.
After morning breakfast visiting the most important monasteries of Ladakh –Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Gompa and Shey Palace. We visit the superbly situated, 16th century, Thiksey Gompa, which is perched on a hill top. Last stop is the ruined Shey Palace, once the summer palace of the pre-Tibetan kings. The palace monastery houses a large, bronze, blue haired Buddha statue. Back to Leh hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Airport for return journey with sweet memories of Ladakh Tour