Best of Ladakh (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Destinations: Delhi – Leh – Ulleyt o kpo – Delhi
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Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi- Leh
Following a warm welcome at the Kushok Bakula Airport in Leh, you’ll be transferred to the hotel pre-decided for your stay. Thereafter, rest for the day to get acclimatized to the high altitudes of Ladakh. In the evening, around 4.30 PM, visit Shanti Stupa, Chowkang monastery and local market. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Leh Indus Valley Tour
Post breakfast in the morning, proceed on a full day excursion to the Indus Valley monasteries. Visit Stok Palace, Thiksey, Hemis, Stagna & Changchubling monasteries. Thereafter, enjoy a picnic lunch. Stay overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 3: Leh Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers)
Post breakfast in the morning, around 8:00 AM, hit the road to Nubra Valley (125 kilometer) via the famous Khardongla Pass.Upon arrival, check in at the camp in Nubra. In the afternoon, visit Panamic Hot Springs and Samstanling. Stay overnight in Deluxe Camp.
Day 4: Nubra Valley
Today is your day to explore the Nubra Valley. Visit the silver sand dunes near Hunder village and enjoy a safari ride on the back of a double humped Camel and Diskit & Hunder villages. Enjoy picnic lunch during the day. Stay overnight in the camp.
Day 5 : Nubra Valley Leh
In the morning, excursion to the small Yarabtso Lake followed by a leisurely breakfast. Later, return back to Leh via Khardongla Pass. In the evening, stroll in the Leh market. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 6 : Leh Pangong
In the morning, set off for a full day excursion to Pangong Lake (135 kilometers east of Leh) via the Changla Pass and drive past Durbuk and Tangste villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. It is one of the most amazing lakes in Asia and changes its color 4 to 5 times in a day. Stay overnight in a camp or local guest house.
Day 7 : Pangong Stok
While returning back to Leh, visit Chemdey monastery & Indus river banks. On arrival, check in at the hotel in Stok. In the evening, visit the Stok village and meet a local family. Enjoy Ladakhi Butter tea and barley drink. Stay overnight at Skittsal Resort hotel in Stok.
Day 8: Stok Ulleytokpo
Post breakfast, hit the road to Ulley Resort. On the way, visit the Maitreya Buddha statue at Likir and the 1000 year old murals of Alchi monastery. Upon arrival in Ulley, check in at the resort for overnight stay.
Day 9: Ulleytokpo
In the morning, set off for an excursion to the Lamayuru Monastery, Rizong Nunnery and Lunar Landscapes. Enjoy picnic lunch during the day. Optionally, you can also trek to the Rizong village ( around 2 to 3 hours). Stay overnight in Ulley.
Day 10: Ulleytokpo – Leh
Today, drive back to Leh ( 70 kilometers). On the way, visit Spituk Monastery, Military Hall of Fame and Magnetic Hill. In the afternoon, indulge in a last minute shopping. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 11: Leh – Delhi
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board flight for Delhi.