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.
Leh, the erstwhile capital for many as well as the mecca of adventure enthusiasts. Leh, one of the coldest deserts in the world is located at a distance of 434km from Srinagar and 474km from Manali (Himachal Pradesh). Leh is a backpacker's haven, with numerous trekking trails, valleys and picturesque lakes. Renowned as the land of monks and monasteries, there is plenty to see in this amazing land.
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, drive to shyam valley and you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting Patthar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity) and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia). Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Hundar by Afternoon. Rest of the day free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hundar Village. One can go for camel rides (own cost). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Nubra Valley.
Have early breakfast and proceed to Pangong via Shayok, retrace the route down for Pangong Lake through Shayok 17,350 ft., it is the Third Highest Motorable Road in the world. Arrive Pangong and enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake. Overnight stay in Pangong.
After breakfast drive back to Leh via Changla pass en route 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.
Morning transfer to airport to board flight back to your destination.
| City | Hotel* |
|---|---|
| Leh Ladakh | Hotel Lumbini / Goji Villa |
| Nubra Valley | DE Nubra Camp / Summer Holiday Camp |
| Pangong Lake | Native Huts / 100 Sky Camps |
| City | Hotel* |
|---|---|
| Leh Ladakh | Royal Sheldan Ladakh / Hotel Bluestone |
| Nubra Valley | Organic Boutique Hunder / Hotel Caravan |
| Pangong Lake | High Lake Camp / Delight Camp |
| City | Hotel* |
|---|---|
| Leh Ladakh | The Maitreya Hotel / Hotel Trikaya |
| Nubra Valley | Wooden Resort / Hotel Nubra Delight and Camps |
| Pangong Lake | Polaris Cottage / Delight Cottage |
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