Day 1: Leh Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drinks / tea / coffee, take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). After lunch in the late afternoon, drive to the City Centre for an orientation walk, followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa. Overnight in hotel
Day 2 : Leh - Monasteries After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Leh - Pangong lake - Leh Early departure (6 AM) for Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip) via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.) is 4-5 kms wide and over 135 kms long, about two-third of which lies on the other side of the Indo-China Border. After sightseeing and lunch at the lakeside, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Leh - Alchi / Likir - Magnetic - Leh Full-day tour of the Alchi-Likir circuit; visiting the 15th century Likir Monastery and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh. On the drive back to Leh, visit Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Kali Mandir (Temple of Guardians or Gonkhang) in Spituk monastery. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5 : Leh - Khardongla Pass - Leh After breakfast drive to Khardong-La (80 kms round trip), highest motorable pass in the world (alt: 18,380 ft.) and recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. On the drive back from the pass, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Indus Valley and the endless peaks of the Zanskar range. Rest of the day free to explore the markets. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Leh Departure Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.
Package Includes : - 05 Nights at Hotel Caravan Centre, Leh
- All meals during the tour (lunch is packed during excursions)
- Inner Line Permit fee
- Transfers and sightseeing tours by Non A/C Tata Sumo/Qualis/Scorpio
- Applicable hotel taxes
Package Excludes :
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