Jewels of Ladakh

6 Days Trip
Destination Covered :

Leh - Alchi - Khardung La - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake - Leh


Overview

The "Jewels of Ladakh" tour is a 6-day itinerary that takes you across the picturesque locations of Leh, Alchi, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, and Pangong Lake. The journey begins in Leh with visits to Shanti Stupa and the opportunity to shop at the local bazaar. Further, the key elements of the 6-day Leh Ladakh trip include exploring Alchi village and its ancient monastery, the Magnetic Hill, and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Besides this, the Ladakh itinerary includes a camel safari in Nubra Valley and a stay at Pangong Lake, with Khardung La and Chang La pass crossings.

You will also visit the Diskit, Hemis, Thiksey monasteries, and Shey Palace. The package ensures comfortable accommodations, meals, and seamless transportation. To make this even better, you can customize the package according to your needs.

Trip Highlights

  • Highlight Tick Fascinating Nimu valley at Indus and Zanskar river confluence
  • Highlight Tick Visit the world’s highest Khardungla pass
  • Highlight Tick Thrill yourself with the camel safari at the dunes
  • Highlight Tick Enjoy camping at Nubra Valley
  • Highlight Tick Mesmerize at the Pangong Lake
  • Highlight Tick Visit Durbuk Village en-route
  • Highlight Tick Enjoy at the Shyok Village
  • Highlight Tick Stay for some time at Tangtse village
  • Highlight Tick Visit the magnificent Chang La Pass
  • Highlight Tick Visit the statue of Maitreya Buddha at the Likir monastery
  • Highlight Tick Enjoy at the Alchi, Thiksey & Hemis Monastery
  • Highlight Tick Go shopping at Leh local market

Itinerary Detail

Day 1 Delhi - Leh

Upon arrival at the Kushok Bakula airport in Leh, situated at 3500m altitude, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Leh City, just about 3 to 4 km away.

Upon arrival at the hotel, a welcome drink will be served, and you will proceed to your room. You can take a full day's rest so that your body gets acclimatized to the high altitudes of Ladakh. Adjusting to the reduced atmospheric pressure and oxygen level is a must.

In the evening, visit the Shanti Stupa, one of the best attractions of Leh. You can enjoy the beautiful view and a short hike offered by the attraction. It also provides the best aerial views of the entire town of Leh. After having a good time here, you can proceed to your next attraction, the popular Leh bazaar.

After an eventful evening, return to the hotel. Dinner will be served there. After that, you can tuck yourself into your comfortable bed to sleep.

Day 2 Leh - Alchi - Leh (131 km/ 2 hours 47 minutes)

After having a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, you must leave for an exciting day. You will be visiting the Alchi village today. In this excursion, you will see the 1000-year-old paintings of the Alchi Monastery. En route, you will also visit the great statue of Maitreya Buddha at the Likir monastery. This place is also popular because it is the Sangam of the Indus & Zanskar rivers, the two major rivers in Ladakh.

Apart from these places, you will also ride the gravity-defying hill Magnetic Hill, which lies on the route to Alchi. After that, you will enjoy the military Hall of Fame, one of Ladakh's prime locations. After a beautiful exploring session, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3 Leh – Nubra Valley (159 km/ 4 hours 44 minutes)

Today, after an early breakfast, you must check out the hotel. From here, you will have to head towards Nubra Valley. Enjoy the morning drive to the valley. En route, you will cross one of the highest motorable roads in the world—Khardung La Pass. It is located at an altitude of 18360 ft. You can stay here for a few minutes and get yourself clicked. Enjoy the serenity and the thrill at this point.

In the afternoon, you will reach Diskit Village. This is another destination on your trip and a wonderful place to be. It is one of the prime highlights of the Nubra Valley and Ladakh. Visit the Diskit Monastery and enjoy a camel safari in the white dunes. Here, you will not enjoy the safari with the double-humped camel, a rare species found in Nubra. Also called Bactrian Camel, this will be a wonderful safari for you.

After enjoying the entire day and traveling to such an amazing place filled with mesmerizing places, you will check into your deluxe camp. Complete all the formalities and enjoy a night under the sky.

Day 4 Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake ( 274 km/ 6 hours 55 minutes)

After having an early breakfast and enjoying the sunrise, you must check out of your camp after completing all the formalities. Now, you will head towards the next gem of Ladakh, a high-altitude lake- Pangong Tso. This will be a great trip to this attraction because Pangong is one of the best places in India. While reaching there, you will cross Chang La Pass, approximately 17500 ft above sea level. Also, you will cross some of the best places, including Durbuk, Shyok, and Tangtse villages. All of these fall in the Changthang region of majestic Ladakh. Pangong Lake is beautiful because it changes color approximately 5 times a day, making it a mesmerizing place for travelers.

You will be reaching the destination by noon. You must check in at the camp and relax for some time. After that, you are free to take a stroll, click some pictures, and enjoy the jaw-dropping beauty of the lake. If you visit here with your partner, enjoy a romantic walk around the lake.

There are tented camps around the lake where you can stay. Enjoy your stay and dinner in a peaceful environment.

Day 5 Pangong Lake - Leh (225 km/5 hours)

After having a scrumptious breakfast at the campsite, you can go for a quick walk again. Enjoy the early-morning photo shoot at the lake, and keep that as your memory. After the meal, you must check out the camp and return to Leh. En route, you will visit a few other attractions located on the other side of the circuit. You will visit the magnificent Shey Palace, which was built in the 16th century, Hemis Monastery, and Thiksey Monastery.

You can stay at these places for some time, enjoy and have a great time. Click some pictures at these places. On your arrival at Leh, you will have to check in to your hotel and complete all the formalities. Visit the local shops, buy something you like, get the Buddhist bike and car flags, and enjoy the Ladakhi meals.

After having such an eventful day, return to your hotel. Take your dinner and go to sleep.

Day 6 Leh – Delhi (Flight) ( 617 km / 2 hrs approx.)

Your 6-day trip to Leh, Ladakh, ends today. After breakfast, you will complete all your check-out processes and then be transferred to the airport. Upon reaching the airport, board your flight for the onward destination, along with the cherished memories from your Ladakh holiday.

₹ 20500 Per Person
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