Amazing Leh with Nubra 7 Night 8 Days

A visit to the top of the world, Leh-Ladakh features most of the world’s highest motorable passes with the spectacular beauty of snow-capped mountains. Admired for its unparalleled scenic views, pristine icy lakes, and swirling roads, Ladakh is becoming the most instagrammable place in India and is on everyone’s bucket list. Adding to its exceptional beauty are the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are mostly nestled in the mountains and are thousands of years old

HIGHLIGHTS

Shanti Stupa, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib,Sangam Point and Magnetic Hill.
Leh Palace,
World Highest Motorable Pass( Khardungla Pass)
Highest Salt water Lake (Pangong Lake)
Cold Deset( Nubra Valley) and River Shyok.
Shey Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery.

Itinerary Overview:

4 Nights Leh – 2 Night Nubra (Turtuk Zero Point) – 1 Night Pangong

Day 01 – Airport Pick Up. Time for acclimatise. Visit Shanti Stupa.

Day 02 – Shyam Valley Excursion.

Day 03 – Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass.

Day 04 – Nubra to Turtuk Zero Point.

Day 05 – Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shyok.

Day 06 – Pangong to Leh Via Changla Pass.

Day 07 – Visit Shey Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery.

Day 08 – Airport Drop

ARRIVE LEH

On your arrival at Leh Airport, meet the local tour representative at specified area who will transfer you to the hotel. Take rest as you’ll need time to acclimatise in this climate. From low elevation at north or south reign of India, you’ve reached over 11000 feet and thus the weather is very different here. During afternoon, you can take a leisurely walk through the old town for a self-orientation with the lovely city. Evening visit toShanti Stupabuilt in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Shanti Stupa in Ladakh was built to promote world peace and a symbol of the ties between Japan and Ladakh. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh

SHYAM VALLEY EXCURSION

Have an early breakfast today morning and leave for the Shyam Valley Excursion. You will be be visiting the renowned Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. The biggest attraction of the day, is the visit to the Magnetic Hill, where you will see your car move uphill even when in neutral gear. Later visit the confluence or Sangam Point of Indus and Zanskar (Sangam), a colorful experience. Overnight in leh.

LEH –KHARDUNGLA PASS – NUBRA VALLEY (125 KM / 5-6 Hrs)

After morning breakfast, get ready for a thrill filled day. Check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via World’s Highest Motorable Pass. Drive through steep serpentine roads and reach Khardung La at a height of 5550 metres. Take a stop at the pass and enjoy bird’s eye view of Leh city. Capture the fantastic views in your camera before driving down to Nubra Valley. It is an enticing old caravan route at the confluence of Shyok and Nubra rivers. Arrive at the camp resort, freshen up and proceed to visit the charming valley of Diskit, the tiny capital of Nubra. Visit the famous Diskit Gompa, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery (gompa) in the Nubra Valley providing a breath taking view of the valley. After the visit, further drive to Hunder to see the cold desert and the world famous two humped camels. Enjoy a unique camel ride (on your own cost). After a super exciting time, it is time for some rest. We get back to the camps in late afternoon and relax. Take leisurely strolls in the evening, have dinner and retire for a relaxed sleep.

NUBRA – TURTUK (85 KM / 2 HRS)

After morning breakfast, drive towards Turtuk. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. The place is culturally, linguistically, and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples. Overnight in Nubra

NUBRA – PANGONG LAKE VIA SHYOK (275 KM / 6 – 7 HRS)

Have an early breakfast today morning and set out for a visit to the famous Pangong Lake via Shyok. Enjoy the spectacular journey with amazing sceneries of snow clad Himalayas. Situated along India/China border, Pangong Lake is an utter delight to eyes with its various water colours seen at a stretch. It is the highest salt-water lake in the world with a height of 4267 metres, 130 kms long and about 6 kms wide. The perfectly clear environment with beautiful sky and surrounding hills add to the magnificence. Have your dinner, spend some more time with nature and enjoy the crystal clear sky views with glittering stars at night. Overnight in Pangong.

PANGONG – LEH VIA CHANGLA PASS (230 KM / 5 -6 HRS)

Enjoy a beautiful morning in the camps, charge yourself with morning breakfast and create lifetime memories. Today, drive back to Leh driving on the same route crossing the Changla La (pass). Arrive at Leh around afternoon and check in at hotel. You can go for some shopping in nearby local markets or just relax. Have dinner and go for a relaxed sleep to recharge yourself for the upcoming day

LEH LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (105 KM / 5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and Thikse Monastery located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangka, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depictingBuddha’s teachings. Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and it houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects. Stay overnight in Leh.

DEPARTURE FROM LEH

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