Leh or Ladakh was known in the past by different names. It was called Maryul or low land by some Kha- chumpa by others. Fa- Hein referred to it as Kia-Chha and Hiuen Tsang as Ma-Lo-Pho. It is said that the first Immigrants to this land appears to have been the Brokpas from Dadarstan who inhabited the lower reaches of the Indus Valley popularly known as Sham. Another wave of Immigrants who came from karja (Kulu) were the Monsan Aryan type who first settled in Gya and spread to Rong, Shayok, Sakti Tangtse and Durbuk, the area extending from Martselang to Khaltsi. Gia was the seat of government of the first Mon ruler having been elected by the whole tribe. His kingdom included the villages mentioned above, all of which was inhabited by the Mons people He was known by the title Gyapacho, derived from his being the master of Gia.
Leh is famous for its rich cultural heritage and Honesty. It is popularly known as land of monks and monasteries. People of all the communities live here with complete harmony, free from any prejudice. Buddhist is the dominant religion in the district followed by Muslim. District has also thin population of Christian and Hindus. Ladakhi language is spoken by the majority of the inhabitants of the district, except the minor tribal community of Aryan race living in the valley of Dha- Hanu. Jabro, Shondol, Marriage Dance and Kampa Sumsak are some of the well-known traditional dance and Zunglu, Tallu, Marriage songs and Alley Yato are well known folk songs of Ladakh. Leh with an area of 45110 Sq. Km; which probably makes it largest district in the country in terms of area is one of the coldest and most elevated inhabited region of the world having 112 inhabited and 1 uninhabited villages.
Arrive Leh and transfer to the hotel. Full day for complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh. Evening visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast visit Hemis Monastery situated 45 km west of Leh, Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, drive back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace, the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Later visit 3 Idiots School Campus and have Sindhu Darshan. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Leh.
Post Breakfast we drive to Khardung La (The Highest Motor able 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. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Morning transfer to airport to board flight back to your destination.
| City | Hotel* |
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| Leh Ladakh | Hotel Nature's Land / Hotel Layul Palace |
| City | Hotel* |
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| Leh Ladakh | Hotel The Grand Yasmin |
| City | Hotel* |
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| Leh Ladakh | Hotel Spic N Span |
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