8 Nights 9 Days Andamans
Probably the best road trip across Ladakh you can experience. Covering Nubra, Pangong & Tso Moriri together with local excurions in and around Leh,
DAYWISE ITINERARY
ARRIVAL-LEH
Day 1
Pick up from Leh Airport and transfer to hotel. Complete rest for acclimatization is must for rest of the day to avoid high altitude sickness. You will feel the elevation as it is a big jump from sea-level to 3500 meters, and it will take your body a few days to adjust to this altitude. It is very important to drink plenty of water, and to not over-exert yourself while wandering around Leh. Even walking up the stairs of the hotel will make you breathless for the first day or two. Overnight stay at Leh.
LEH - LOCAL SIGHTSEEING & MONASTERIES
Day 2
After breakfast, full-day excursion to various Monasteries/Gompas in and around Leh. Visit Shey Monastery (13 Kms) and from there, drive to Thiksey Monastery (19 Kms). After that, drive further to visit Hemis Monastery (40 km from Leh) which is one of the best known, wealthiest, and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. In the evening visit the Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Leh.
LEH - NUBRA VALLEY
Day 3
After breakfast, proceed for Nubra valley via Khardung La, which is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. En-route visit the Diskit Monastery. In the evening visit the famous Nubra valley desert, enjoy the ride on the famous double hump bacteria camel. Spend the night at the desert camp. Overnight in Nubra.
NUBRA VALLEY - TURTUK
Day 4
After breakfast, proceed to visit Turtuk. Turtuk is one of the northernmost villages of India, second only to Murgo Village, the northernmost village of India. After visiting Turtuk return to Nubra. Overnight stay in Nubra.
NUBRA VALLEY - PANGONG LAKE
Day 5
After breakfast, proceed for Pangong lake. A mosaic of myriad shades of blue, the pristine Pangong Lake is perched at a height of 14,270 ft above sea level and is said to be one of the highest brackish water lakes in the world. Lying almost on the Indo-Chinese border, a part of it falls in India, while the other is in China. The beauty of the lake is such that it has been a cinematic backdrop for the popular movie, 3 Idiots. Overnight stay at the camp near the lake.
PANGONG LAKE - TSO MORIRI
Day 6
The journey from Pangong Lake back to Tso Moriri takes you from very scenic landscapes. The route runs along the shoreline of Pangong Tso lake and then goes deep towards Tsaga la pass, further to Loma - Nyoma, and meets at Mahe bridge. Witness the changing hues of the lake and fall in love with nature all over again with a trip to Tso Moriri. Enjoy a delicious dinner around the bonfire under the open sky. Overnight stay at Karzok village.
TSO MORIRI - LEH
Day 7
After a delicious breakfast, head back to Leh. Drive through the picturesque landscape around that gives this place extremely romantic and breathtaking vibes. Experience the unique adventure bathing experience aside from the Indus River in Chumathang's hot water spring.
Take a stopover at traditional attractions and reach Leh. Visit Leh market to shop for some goods and enjoy Ladakhi cuisine. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh
LEH - INDUS VALLEY TOUR
Day 8
After breakfast, we will drive alongside the bank of the Indus river till Sangam, to witness the conflicts of the Zanskar river and Indus River. En route, we will be visiting the Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia), Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), and Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. Later in the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Return to your hotel & relax for the day. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
LEH - DEPARTURE
Day 9
This is the last day of the tour. After breakfast proceed for the onward journey.