Day 1 - Leh (Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in Evening):
Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalaya, you’ll see the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Greater Himalayas. Key peaks like Stok Kangri and Nun-Kun Massif might be visible.As the plane descends, you'll see Leh town with its monasteries, stupas, and the iconic Leh Palace. On arrival,you will be receive by Kailash expeditions representative and transfer to hotel. After welcome tea and coffee, rest for whole day & and let your body take complete acclimatization. Late afternoon, if health permits, drive to Shanti Stupa & stay back. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2 - Hall Of Fame / Magnetic Hill / Gurudwara/ Sangam Point:
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we take you for a tour of Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Kali Temple and Sangam. At Sangam you can enjoy rafting on Zangskar River.
Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic Indian. It has been built by Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war. Return to Leh in the afternoon.
GurdwaraPatthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region.
Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable.
The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskarriver and Indus rivers merge. In the evening come back to Leh. Overnight Hotel.
Day 3 - Leh /Nubra Valley via Khardongla. 125km:
After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).
Day 4 - Turtuk excursion (Former Baltistan):
Early morning drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village. Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from Nubra valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000 and follow islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people. Later come back to Hunder villag. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.
Day 5 - Disket/ Hunder/ Pangong Lake (Via Shayok):
Today, we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck. Overnight at Camp.
Day 6 - Pangong-Tsomoriri Lake:
After breakfast leave for Tsomoriri Lake (14,000 ft), 3-4 hrs one way drive on the way visiting Nyoma-Mahe Bridge. Tsomoriri Lake is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds and other wildlife, chief among them are the bar headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull, Wild ass , Tibetan mastiff , and many more .The Lake is 8 Kms. Wide and 28 Kms long with colors and shades of nature overwhelming you .Overnight in tents.
Day 7 - Tsomoriri/ Korzok/ Tsokar/ TanglangLa/ leh:
After breakfast drive back to Leh visiting PugaSulphur Mine, Tsokar Lake and through Taklang La Pass (17585 ft) second highest motorable road in the world.Evening free to explore the local markets of Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 8 - Day 8: Departure: Leh :
After an early breakfast, depart to airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.
