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Glimpses of Ladakh

4 Days Trip

Destination Covered :

Leh - Indus Valley - Khardung La - Leh

Overview

Glimpses of Ladakh is the ideal opportunity for those looking to discover Ladakh’s cultural and topographical treasures – its scenic highway passes, monasteries, scenic countryside – in as little time as possible. This 3 nights and 4 days package will let you explore some of the most remarkable Buddhist Monasteries in Leh Ladakh which includes Shey Monatery, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok. While in Leh, you'll also visit Shanti Stupa which offers panoramic view of the Leh Town and one of the best photo ops of the town along with Leh Palace where the former monarch of Ladakh resided. And that is not all as you will be taken on topof Khardung La, the highest motorable pass in the world.

Trip Highlights

Full day Indus Valley tour
Sacred Buddhist monasteries in Leh
Drive to Khardung - La pass
Visit to Shanti Stupa

Itinerary Detail

Day 01 Leh

After your early morning flight has brought you to the beautiful city of Leh, our representatives will escort you out of the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport transfer to your hotel. Once you have checked into your room you have the remainder of the day at your own leisure. We recommend you use this time to get acclimatized to the high altitude and low air pressure in Ladakh. Evening can be utilized for a short walk to local markets. Return back to your rooms for overnight stay.

Day 02 Leh - Indus Valley - Leh

After a delicious, early breakfast, proceed to a full day Indus Valley tour, which includes visits to the Shey Palace and Thiksey, Hemis and Stok Monasteries – the most beautiful Buddhist Monasteries of great historical significance in Ladakh. Box lunch is provided to all guests. Evening can be a good time to hit the local markets and try some local cuisine. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Leh - Khardung La – Magnetic Hill - Leh

On the 3rd day of the tour, you will kickstart with a 48 km morning drive to Khardungla Pass which, at 5600 meters, is supposedly the world’s highest motorable pass. You are then driven back to the hotel for lunch and a short afternoon nap. Around 2:00 pm, drive towards the way of Magnetic hill, a confluence of Zanskar River and Indus River. Magnetic Hill is a place that defies gravity and the vehicle started to roll uphill. En route Leh, you will visit Shanti Stupa, a beautiful spot to enjoy a typical Ladakh evening offering a panoramic view of the Leh town. Later, visit the 16th-century Lehchen Palkhar or Leh Palace. Evenings are again kept free at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 04 Depart Leh

Early morning transfer to Kushok Bakula Airport, Leh for your onward destination.