Awesome Ladakh 08N / 09D

A 9-day ex-Delhi high-altitude expedition covering Ladakh’s most iconic landscapes at a safe pace. Start with 1 night in Delhi for flight connection to Leh, then 2 nights in Leh for acclimatization, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame, and Magnetic Hill. Cross Khardung La for 2 nights in Nubra Valley: Hunder sand dunes + double-hump camel rides, Diskit Monastery, and a day trip to Turtuk, India’s northernmost village at the Pakistan border. Head to Pangong Lake for 1 night of turquoise waters with Himalayan peaks. Return via Alchi Monastery for 1000-year-old murals and Sham Valley for 1 night covering Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Sangam confluence, and Hall of Fame. Finish with 1 final night in Leh before flying back to Delhi. Includes 8N stays/camps with breakfast + dinner, ILP permits, private cab with oxygen, sightseeing, and guide. Perfect for adventure travelers wanting Leh + Nubra + Turtuk + Pangong + Sham Valley with proper acclimatization.

• Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Airport transfer to hotel ( No Meal)

  Scheduled arrive Delhi Airport, meet our representative who will warmly welcome and proceedsforguided city tour of Delhi which is the capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi.
  
  After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildings, National Museum (closed on Monday) and Lotus Temple etc. Rest of time for shopping. Evening check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Delhi /Leh ( By Flight)

  This morning take breakfast at hotel and transfer to Airport to board the flight for Leh. After arrival at Leh Airport, you would be transferred to hotel for check-in. Today you are free for leisure & acclimatization. After some rest, proceed for sightseeing of Leh including Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & Sankar Gompa etc followed by local market visit. Later back to hotel.
  Dinner & overnight at Hotel.

• Day 03 : Leh – Full Day Sightseeing)

  Post breakfast at hotel whole day engaged in visit to the monasteries (104 Kms). Visit the Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries and Sindhu Ghat & 03-Idiot School. Back to hotel.
  Dinner & Overnight at Leh Hotel.

• Day 04 : Leh to Khardongla Pass - Nubra Valley

  After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley, also known as Valley of flowers via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the World, (18,380 ft). On your arrival in Nubra Valley check in to camp. After enjoying lunch at your own cost proceed to enjoy walk on the banks of Shayok River. You can also enjoy a ride (at your own cost) on double humped camel on the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. In the evening visit to diskit monastery.
  Dinner & Overnight at Hotel / Camp.

• Day 05 : Nubra Valley to Turtuk & Hunder

  After an early breakfast we drive to Turtuk, and a lot of other small villages, were brought under Indian control after the 1971 war, when the Indian army pushed the Pakistani soldiers past the mountains towering the Nubra Valley. Turtuk lies at the extreme corner of the Indian border, and hence its accessibility is a challenge. Due to treacherous roads and sensitive army base camps, permits were not issued to Indian civilians until late 2010. Although the roads are marred by landslides and shooting stones, the 3 hour drive from Hunder to Turtuk is nothing less than exceptional. Throughout the journey, one has the company of Shyok, as well as the vistas, that define the barrenness which is characteristic to Ladakh.
   After visiting we drive back to our camp or Hotel in Nubra Valley for Overnight stay.

• Day 06 : Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake (B,D)

  Post breakfast check out and depart to Pangong Lake via Shayok River. Shayok River originates from the high altitudes of Rimo Glacier. The water of the river is crystal clear and its scenery feels like a beautiful painting that has come to life. You must visit this river to feel relaxed and away from your daily routine. After a visit to the river, you will head to Pangong Lake. Once you reach your campsite, get settled in and take some rest. In the evening, spend some leisure time at the lake and enjoy some quiet time with your family and loved ones. End your day with some steaming hot dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.
  Night Stay in Tented Accommodation.

• Day 07 : Pangong Lake –Alchi (240 Kms, 7/8 Hrs drive) (B,D)

  Take breakfast at hotel and check out to depart for Alchi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 08 : Alchi – Sightseeing / Sham Valley Tours / Leh (B,D)

  After breakfast visit Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist Monastery. Later enjoy sightseeing with excursion to Shyam Valley sightseeing including Hall of Fame, Gurudwara PatharShahib, Magnetic Hill followed by Sangam Area (Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River). By Evening arrive Leh and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel

• Day 09 : Leh Airport Departure/ Delhi (By Flight)( B/f Only)

  After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Leh Airport. On reaching proceed for Delhi sightseeing including Qutab Minar followed Janpath markets and Connaught Place etc.
  
  Later in the evening scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour ends with happy memories.