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After Breakfast, proceed to the Sham Valley. Visit the 1000-year-old Alchi Monastery, the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Next, proceed to the Likir Monastery and visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Admire the massive Buddha statues and the confluence of the holy Indus and Zanskar rivers. Visit the Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity) and Basgo Palace. Then, visit the Hall of Fame Museum which was constructed by the Indian Army. Return to Leh. Have your dinner and spend a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.
After Breakfast, check-out and drive to Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers) via the World Highest Motorable road at 5602 meter, the Khardungla pass (now second to Mana Pass in Uttarakhand). Experience a beautiful drive on a road located at an altitude of 18,380 feet amidst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges. After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra valley. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (the camel ride is on direct payment basis). Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
After Breakfast, check-out and visit Diskit monastery, 500 years old Gompa located at an altitude of 3142 meters on the hilltop and witness impressive 106 feet long statue of the Jampa (Maitreya) Buddha facing the Shyok River. Afterwards, proceed to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. Take a stroll around the place to see the lifestyle of people living at the northernmost region of India. Drive back to Leh via Khardungla pass and visit Shanti Stupa and Leh market in the evening. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.
After an early Breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Catch a glimpse of Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Then, proceed to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass, the third highest pass of the world. Pangong Lake is a salt water body of 120 km in length. It intersects the international border between India and China. Check-in to your camp and enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see different colour formations in the crystal clear saltwater lake. After dinner, spend a comfortable overnight stay at the camp.
After Breakfast, check-out of the camp. Drive to Leh via Hemis Monastery. Hemis Monastery is of the Drukpa Lineage and hosts the popular Hemis Festival in June. In the evening, you are free to indulge in some shopping. Check-in to your hotel. After dinner, spend a comfortable overnight stay in Leh.
After Breakfast transfer to airport to return back to the home or onward journey. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions.
Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. Barren mountains with brightly painted gompas (or monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, rocky ridges, tiny settlements and the Indus River add to the overall charm of the region.
Once the capital of the Himalayan kingdom Ladakh, Leh is still dominated by the Leh Palace. The former palace of the royal family of Ladakh, Leh Palace is built in the same style as the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Buddhist monasteries and study centers like Shanti stupa and Sankar Gompa also attract a lot of travelers.
From high-altitude treks to river rafting in the Indus and Zanskar River, Leh has developed as a highly preferred destination for adventure sports. Leh is also a major trading center and offers a great shopping experience with impressive Tibetan handicrafts, jewelry, woolen clothes and exquisite carpets. Leh comprises New Town and Old Town. The Old Town has been included in World Monuments Fund’s list of 100 most endangered sites.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LEH
Suiting every budget, it is easy to find accommodation in Leh. During the peak season between July and September, there are many family run establishments in Leh offering personalized services. Budget lodging is available in three main areas: the old town, the newer areas along the Fort Road, and Changspa village. Accommodation options include guesthouses, tourist complexes, hikers’ huts and local paying guest facilities. There are also government run tourist bungalows mainly located along the Srinagar-Leh road.
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN LEH
Though Leh has restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, Kashmiri dishes are the most popular in Leh. Tibetan as well as western cuisines are easily available. Tibetan dishes that include momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables and thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal are a rage among tourists. Home-grown potatoes, pumpkins, and beans are cooked in a variety of ways and accompany meat dishes. There are also several bakeries that sell fresh cakes, pastries, cookies and breads.
Nubra Valley Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. Barren mountains with brightly painted gompas (or monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, rocky ridges, tiny settlements and the Indus River add to the overall charm of the region.
Once the capital of the Himalayan kingdom Ladakh, Leh is still dominated by the Leh Palace. The former palace of the royal family of Ladakh, Leh Palace is built in the same style as the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Buddhist monasteries and study centers like Shanti stupa and Sankar Gompa also attract a lot of travelers.
From high-altitude treks to river rafting in the Indus and Zanskar River, Leh has developed as a highly preferred destination for adventure sports. Leh is also a major trading center and offers a great shopping experience with impressive Tibetan handicrafts, jewelry, woolen clothes and exquisite carpets. Leh comprises New Town and Old Town. The Old Town has been included in World Monuments Fund’s list of 100 most endangered sites.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LEH
Suiting every budget, it is easy to find accommodation in Leh. During the peak season between July and September, there are many family run establishments in Leh offering personalized services. Budget lodging is available in three main areas: the old town, the newer areas along the Fort Road, and Changspa village. Accommodation options include guesthouses, tourist complexes, hikers’ huts and local paying guest facilities. There are also government run tourist bungalows mainly located along the Srinagar-Leh road.
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN LEH
Though Leh has restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, Kashmiri dishes are the most popular in Leh. Tibetan as well as western cuisines are easily available. Tibetan dishes that include momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables and thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal are a rage among tourists. Home-grown potatoes, pumpkins, and beans are cooked in a variety of ways and accompany meat dishes. There are also several bakeries that sell fresh cakes, pastries, cookies and breads.
After Breakfast, proceed to the Sham Valley. Visit the 1000-year-old Alchi Monastery, the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Next, proceed to the Likir Monastery and visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Admire the massive Buddha statues and the confluence of the holy Indus and Zanskar rivers. Visit the Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity) and Basgo Palace. Then, visit the Hall of Fame Museum which was constructed by the Indian Army. Return to Leh. Have your dinner and spend a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.
After Breakfast, check-out and drive to Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers) via the World Highest Motorable road at 5602 meter, the Khardungla pass (now second to Mana Pass in Uttarakhand). Experience a beautiful drive on a road located at an altitude of 18,380 feet amidst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges. After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra valley. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (the camel ride is on direct payment basis). Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
After Breakfast, check-out and visit Diskit monastery, 500 years old Gompa located at an altitude of 3142 meters on the hilltop and witness impressive 106 feet long statue of the Jampa (Maitreya) Buddha facing the Shyok River. Afterwards, proceed to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. Take a stroll around the place to see the lifestyle of people living at the northernmost region of India. Drive back to Leh via Khardungla pass and visit Shanti Stupa and Leh market in the evening. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.
After an early Breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Catch a glimpse of Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Then, proceed to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass, the third highest pass of the world. Pangong Lake is a salt water body of 120 km in length. It intersects the international border between India and China. Check-in to your camp and enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see different colour formations in the crystal clear saltwater lake. After dinner, spend a comfortable overnight stay at the camp.
After Breakfast, check-out of the camp. Drive to Leh via Hemis Monastery. Hemis Monastery is of the Drukpa Lineage and hosts the popular Hemis Festival in June. In the evening, you are free to indulge in some shopping. Check-in to your hotel. After dinner, spend a comfortable overnight stay in Leh.
After Breakfast transfer to airport to return back to the home or onward journey. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions.
Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. Barren mountains with brightly painted gompas (or monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, rocky ridges, tiny settlements and the Indus River add to the overall charm of the region.
Once the capital of the Himalayan kingdom Ladakh, Leh is still dominated by the Leh Palace. The former palace of the royal family of Ladakh, Leh Palace is built in the same style as the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Buddhist monasteries and study centers like Shanti stupa and Sankar Gompa also attract a lot of travelers.
From high-altitude treks to river rafting in the Indus and Zanskar River, Leh has developed as a highly preferred destination for adventure sports. Leh is also a major trading center and offers a great shopping experience with impressive Tibetan handicrafts, jewelry, woolen clothes and exquisite carpets. Leh comprises New Town and Old Town. The Old Town has been included in World Monuments Fund’s list of 100 most endangered sites.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LEH
Suiting every budget, it is easy to find accommodation in Leh. During the peak season between July and September, there are many family run establishments in Leh offering personalized services. Budget lodging is available in three main areas: the old town, the newer areas along the Fort Road, and Changspa village. Accommodation options include guesthouses, tourist complexes, hikers’ huts and local paying guest facilities. There are also government run tourist bungalows mainly located along the Srinagar-Leh road.
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN LEH
Though Leh has restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, Kashmiri dishes are the most popular in Leh. Tibetan as well as western cuisines are easily available. Tibetan dishes that include momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables and thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal are a rage among tourists. Home-grown potatoes, pumpkins, and beans are cooked in a variety of ways and accompany meat dishes. There are also several bakeries that sell fresh cakes, pastries, cookies and breads.
Nubra Valley Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. Barren mountains with brightly painted gompas (or monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, rocky ridges, tiny settlements and the Indus River add to the overall charm of the region.
Once the capital of the Himalayan kingdom Ladakh, Leh is still dominated by the Leh Palace. The former palace of the royal family of Ladakh, Leh Palace is built in the same style as the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Buddhist monasteries and study centers like Shanti stupa and Sankar Gompa also attract a lot of travelers.
From high-altitude treks to river rafting in the Indus and Zanskar River, Leh has developed as a highly preferred destination for adventure sports. Leh is also a major trading center and offers a great shopping experience with impressive Tibetan handicrafts, jewelry, woolen clothes and exquisite carpets. Leh comprises New Town and Old Town. The Old Town has been included in World Monuments Fund’s list of 100 most endangered sites.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LEH
Suiting every budget, it is easy to find accommodation in Leh. During the peak season between July and September, there are many family run establishments in Leh offering personalized services. Budget lodging is available in three main areas: the old town, the newer areas along the Fort Road, and Changspa village. Accommodation options include guesthouses, tourist complexes, hikers’ huts and local paying guest facilities. There are also government run tourist bungalows mainly located along the Srinagar-Leh road.
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN LEH
Though Leh has restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, Kashmiri dishes are the most popular in Leh. Tibetan as well as western cuisines are easily available. Tibetan dishes that include momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables and thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal are a rage among tourists. Home-grown potatoes, pumpkins, and beans are cooked in a variety of ways and accompany meat dishes. There are also several bakeries that sell fresh cakes, pastries, cookies and breads.
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