Overview of Magical Ladakh Tour
Magical Ladakh Tour will get you acquainted with the spell-binding beauty of Ladakh
within a short time, and will also make you yearn for more. If you are planning for a
Leh Ladakh tour to explore its pristine and untouched beauty along with its most sought
after tourist destinations, this Ladakh tour package is the one for you! In addition to
all these, this Magical Ladakh tour also promises the service and guidance of highly
experienced and extremely friendly tour guides.
Tour Highlights
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Explore the historic Leh City with its ancient monasteries and bustling markets
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Visit renowned monasteries, immersing yourself in Ladakh's rich Buddhist
heritage
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Ascend to the breathtaking heights of Khardungla Pass, one of the world's
highest motorable roads
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Discover the serene beauty of Sham Valley, dotted with verdant landscapes and
ancient temples
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Conclude your journey with a visit to the iconic Pangong Lake, renowned for its
mesmerizing blue waters and majestic mountain backdrop
Itinerary for Magical Ladakh Tour
Arrive at Leh airport, received by our representative and transfer to Hotel.
Complete rest for the first half. After lunch if suitable visit Leh Palace built by
King Singgee Namgyal around the beginning of 17th century A.D. This deserted
nine-storied Palace is now taken under by ASI (Archaeological Survey on India) for
restoration. Namgyal Tsemo built by King Tashi Namgyal after the victory over Hor
(Central Asian Invaders), visit Shanti Stupa (a Japanese Pagoda built for world
peace by Indian based Japanese monks and was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama
in 1985). Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 02:Leh Local Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Alchi Monastery (70kms) is the most famous and oldest
of
all Gonpas built in around 11th century by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great
translator). Likir Monastery (55kms) founded in 1065 A.D by Lama Duwang Chosje
belongs to Gelugpa order, packed lunch will be provided (optional), on the way
visit
Hall of Fame (war museum), Spituk Monastery (7kms) founded by Od-Lde in 11th
century
A.D and was named by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great translator), Pathar Sahib
(Gurudwara), Magnetic Hill and Sangam (35kms) confluence of river Indus and
Zangskar. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp in Alchi.
Day 03:Leh - Lamayuru - Leh
After breakfast drive to visit Lamayuru Monastery (125kms) built on natural
pillar
like composition of sandstone belonging to Drigunpa order. Drive back to Leh
via
same route, packed lunch will be provided (optional). Dinner and overnight
at Hotel
in Leh.
Day 04:Leh - Nubra Valley - Overnight
After early breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla Pass
(18,380ft) the
world's highest motor able road and gateway to Siachen Glacier, the
views from the
top of the pass are amazing. Visit Deskit Monastery (118kms) founded by
Lama Sherab
Zangpo in 1420 A.D. Packed Lunch will be provided (optional), post lunch
visit
Hundar village (7kms from Deskit) and Double-Humped Bactrian Camel
Safari in sand
dunes between Hundar and Deskit villages. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel/Camp in
Nubra.
Day 05:Nubra Valley - Leh
After breakfast drive to Samstanling Monastery founded by Lama
Tsultims Nima and
belonging to Gelugpa order at Sumur village. Further away from Sumur
is the Panamik
village known for its natural hot springs comprises of medicinal
values. Packed
lunch will be provided (optional). Dinner and overnight at Hotel in
Leh.
Day 06:Leh - Pongong Lake - Overnight
After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500ft), 4-5 hrs
drive one way
through Changla Pass (17,350ft) third highest motor able road in
the world. This
famous blue brackish salt water lake is 5-6 kms in width and
around 134 kms in
length with 75 percent of its running the other side of the Indo
China Border. On
the way visit Shey Palace (15kms) Shey was the summer Palace of
Ladakhi Kings, where
you can see three storied statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, made of
copper and plated
with gold. Thiksay Monastery (17kms) the 12 storied Monastery of
Thiksay is the
principal Monastery of Gelugpa order situated in the most
prominent of positions
lies on an island mountain, packed lunch will be provided
(optional), dinner and
overnight at Camp in Pangong.
Day 07:Pongong Lake - Leh
After breakfast drive back to Leh via same route visiting
Hemis Monastery (45kms
from Leh) the largest and most famous Monastery in Ladakh,
packed lunch will be
provided (optional), and can visit Sindhu Ghat before
reaching Leh. Evening free to
explore the local markets of Leh. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel in Leh.
Early morning transfer to airport to catch your onward
flight back home with sweet
memories of Ladakh.
+ Package Inclusions
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Accommodation on twin sharing with Breakfast and Dinner
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Inner Line Permit
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Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel
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Airport Transfers
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All Sightseeing by Innova/Xylo
+ Package Exclusions
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Insurance
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Lunches
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Dinners
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Domestic airfares
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Local guides
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Entrances
Private &
Custom Tours: These
tours can be customized for you to suit your
needs.
