EXPLORE LEH
Places covered: Leh.
Khardong - La Pass
Trip duration:05 Night/06 Days
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome
drink take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh
(3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk
in the markets followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa - Leh palace. Dinner and
overnight in hotel.
DAY 02: LEH EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES (50 KMS - 02 HRS ONE WAY)
Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Starting with Hemis
Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan
Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a
hill above the village - Shey Palace, - The ancient capital of Ladakh, 3 Idiots
Rancho School & Sindhu Ghat. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03: LEH - EXCURSION TO KHARDUNGLA TOP - 18,390 FT. (40 KMS / 02 HRS
ONE WAY)
After breakfast drive to Khardong-la (80 Kms round trip) highest motorable
pass in the world (alt. 18380 ft) and recorded in the Guinness Book of world
records. On the way back from the pass - you will be rewarded with spectacular
views of the Indus valley and the endless peak of the Zanskar range. Rest of the
day free explore the market. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
DAY 04: EXCURSION TO PANGONG LAKE - 14000 FT (140 KMS & 4 - 5 HRS ONE WAY)
After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass
5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding
roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick
photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse - where you can
relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small
villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong
Lake situated at 14000 feet (4267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong
is 5-6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of
the INDO CHINA BORDER. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and
the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots - this beautiful
natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. After
spending some time at Pangong we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
DAY 05: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)
Tour concludes- We thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual
transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.