Glimpses of Ladakh

Tour Route: Around Leh - Indus Valley - Pangong Lake - Khardongla.
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days

Day-1:   Arrive in Leh (Alt: 11500 ft. / 3505 M) - Acclimatisation / Orientation

Arrive at Leh Airport and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drinks/breakfast, take complete rest for acclimatisation to the high altitude. If you are looking for well-planned Leh Ladakh tour packages itinerary, this is the perfect way to begin your journey. In the late afternoon, visit the city centre and take a leisurely walk through the main market for general orientation. Later return to your hotel. Overnight at Leh.

Day-2: In Leh: Glimpses of the Indus Valley / Approx. 80 km round trip / 3-4 hours

After breakfast drive up the Indus Valley to visit the dramatically located Thiksey Monastery, a major Gelukpa foundation dating from the 16th century. Returning from Thiksey, you may walk up the hill at Shey to visit Shey Palace, where the main attractions are two gigantic copper-gilt statues of the Buddha installed during the 17th century. This cultural exploration is often

included in Leh Ladakh tour packages for couple seeking both adventure and history. Thereafter, proceed to visit the Druk Padma School, which was featured as the Rancho School in the popular Bollywood film called “Three Idiots.”

In the afternoon, drive down the Indus Valley to visit Sangam (the dramatic confluence of the Indus & Zanskar Rivers). On the way back from Sangam, stop at Magnetic Point on the highway to check its unique magnetic effect on the vehicles, then proceed to visit the famous Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, followed by a visit to the beautiful Spituk Monastery. Finally, on this route you may explore the Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage) & the Leh War Memorial. Overnight at Leh.

Day-3:   In Leh: Excursion to Pangong Lake / 150 km / 5-6 hours one way

After an early breakfast, drive to Pangong . Lake via Chang-la Pass (alt: 17370 ft. / 5486 meters). Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.), the largest brackish water lake in Asia, is 4-5 km wide and about 135 km long, of which about two-thirdslies on the other side of the Indo-China border. After sightseeing & lunch at the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching by the evening. Overnight at Leh.This unforgettable visit is often part of the cheapest Ladakh tour package for budget travellers and nature lovers.

Day-4:   In Leh: Excursion to Khardongla (39 kms) / visit Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa

After breakfast proceed to drive up to explore Khardong-La (alt: 18,390 ft. / 5602 m), famous as the highest motorable pass in the world. The pass offers spectacular views of the Zanskar range across the Indus Valley in the south and the Saser massif in the north. Returning from the pass, you may take a detour to visit the 9-story Leh Palace (dating from 1600 AD), a historic landmark that renders a unique heritage character to Leh. Thereafter, drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a prominent landmark located on a great vantage point overlooking Leh & the valley beyond. This part of the trip completes most Leh Ladakh tour packages itinerary by combining nature, heritage, and spirituality. Overnight at Leh.

Day-5:   Depart Leh: Transfer to Airport

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home. This concludes one of the best Leh Ladakh tour packages for couple, offering memories to cherish for a lifetime.