Leh Ladakh (Land of Discovery) 7Days/6nights (Delhi/Leh/Pangong Lake/Kahrdung La Pass)
Day 1 :- Delhi: Arrive Delhi. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 :- Leh: : Early morning, Proceed for airport to board your flight to Leh. On arrival, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel where you will rest, and give yourself time to get acclimatized to the higher altitude. Overnight in Leh.
Day 3 :- Leh: Proceed for a tour of Hemis Monastery (one way 43 kms / 2 hrs approx), which was constructed in 1630, and is the largest monastery in the region. It is managed by the Drukpa sect of Buddhists. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June. Later, visit the Sindhu Ghat, a peaceful riverbank nestled in the surreal landscape. The barren mountains, the river skipping over stones, make for a perfect picture postcard. Overnight in Leh.
Day 4 :- Leh: : Proceed for a full day excursion of Pangong Lake (one way 145 kms / 4.5 hrs approx). Driving to Pangong Lake is perhaps the most scenic journey in the Himalayas. The lake itself is situated at an altitude of 14,000 feet. The lake bisects the international border of India and China. Afterwards you will visit the village of Tanchang, where in you can enjoy walking around the quaint little lanes. Return to Leh. Overnight in Leh.
Day 5 :- Leh: Proceed a full-day excursion Kahrdung La Pass (one way 39 kms / 2 hrs approx). At 18380ft, it is considered the world’s highest motorable road. This pass on the Ladakh Range lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The Siachen Glacier lies partway up the latter valley. Khardong La is historically important as it lies on the major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar in Chinese Central Asia. Overnight in Leh.
Day 6 :- Leh: Proceed for a full-day tour of Leh. Visit the Shanti Stupa. Constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization for world peace, the stupa is a magnificent white-domed structure. Thereafter, explore the Matho Monastery- the only monastery under the Saskya monastic Establishment in Leh. The monastery houses a marvelous collection of ancient thankas. Proceed to the Leh Palace- an excellent example of the medieval Tibetan architecture. It features colossal inclined buttressed walls and protruding wooden balconies. Explore the Museum Hall of Fame, which houses information related to Leh culture, way of life, history, vegetation and animals found in this part of the world. Visit the Stok Gompa… it dates back to the 14th century and was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus. Return to Leh in the evening.
Day 7 :- Onwards: Proceed to the airport to board the flight for Delhi.