Incredible Ladakh

Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Arrive in Leh and check in at the hotel. Rest for the entire day to acclimatise to the altitude. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa and Leh market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive towards Kargil road and start the sightseeing tour with the Hall of Fame. It is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian army. Visit the Kali Mata Temple and Spituk Gompa of Ladakh which dates back to the 11th century. It owes its inception to Od-de, the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub Od. Od-de led to the establishment of a monastic community at this place. A three-chapel monastery, Spituk is located at a distance of approximately 8 km from the town of Leh. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, nestled deep in the Himalayas, was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. A drive of another 4 km takes us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked in neutral gear on this metallic road, the vehicle slides up. Drive across the picturesque landscape to visit the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers 4 km before Nimmu village. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Drive from Leh to Nubra Valley (125 km/approx. 6 hours)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After an early breakfast, we drive to Nubra Valley through Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world at more than 18,000 feet. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the 'valley of flowers'. It is situated to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, visit Hunder Monastery. Hunder is a remote village in the Ladakh district of India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. With proximity to the border between India and Pakistan in the north-western part of Ladakh, the village of Hunder comprises of settlers that include Ladakhis and Tibetans. Visit the sand dunes to enjoy a camel safari (optional, on direct payment basis). Overnight stay at Nubra.

Day 4: Return from Nubra Valley to Leh (with sightseeing on the way)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast at the camp, visit Diskit Monastery en route to Leh. The Diskit Gompa of Leh-Ladakh dates back to the 14th century and owes its inception to Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong-kha-pa. At the heart of Diskit Monastery is an elevated cupola, which stands adorned with a beautiful fresco that illustrates the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Tibet. There are a number of shrines inside the monastery's complex, like Kangyu-lang, Tsangyu-lang, etc. Also, hundreds of Mongolian and Tibetan texts have found their storehouse inside these temples. Diskit Gompa has quite an interesting legend attached to it. It is believed that a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. Rest and relax in the afternoon or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Trip to Pangong Lake
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After an early breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake. Drive through Chang La Pass. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet, is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years ago, the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surroundings are under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape around the lake. Return to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Sightseeing around Leh
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After an early breakfast, visit Shey Palace (the ancient capital of Ladakh) and Thiksey (an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village). Also visit Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Depart from Leh
Meals: No Meals
Early in the morning, go to the airport. Depart from Leh to Delhi by flight. Upon arrival in Delhi, board a connecting flight to your city.
Tour Ends.