Ladakh 5 Nights 6 Days With Airfare

Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After the welcome drink, rest completely to acclimate to the altitude of Leh (3500 meters). Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, you will drive downstream along the River Indus on the Leh–Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with the Hall of Fame (museum constructed by Indian Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji nestled deep in the Himalayas. A drive of another 4 km takes us to Magnetic Hill, which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous confluence of two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and the Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). After visiting the confluence, we head to Alchi Gompa, followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Later, we will drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Leh.

Hall of Fame (Closed on Mondays) - An important stopover on the tourist circuit, the Hall of Fame encapsulates the essence of patriotism and displays exhibits relating the bravery of Indian soldiers and their courageous accomplishments. As you pass through the OP Vijay Gallery, which showcases weaponry that was used in the Kargil War, and see the elaborate display of the documents of the war, uniforms that were worn at the Siachen glacier, and others, you will be filled with a sense of pride.

The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs clicked during wars fought in the region, and a 30-minute documentary on the Kargil War are some of the highlights. On the second floor, guns and equipment that were detained by the Indian Army during its confrontations with the Pakistan army have been put up as exhibits. The museum also houses a souvenir shop. The hall has been built inside a museum that the Indian Army erected in the honour of soldiers who perished during the various wars that have been fought in this region.

Magnetic Hill - Perched at an altitude of 14,000 ft, Magnetic Hill is one of the most intriguing spots in the country. This tiny hillock is said to defy gravity as it tends to pull vehicles upwards. It is quite thrilling to defy the laws of science and be pulled in the opposite direction. The scientific theory states that there is a strong magnetic force emanating from the hills that defies gravity at this particular spot.

It is a good pitstop on the highway and serves as a break in between mundane road travel. Please note that it is best to visit between May to September, when the road is easily accessible. There is a board that marks the location of the magnetic hill, so it cannot be missed while driving down the highway. Local Ladakhi superstition believes that the road is a straight stairway to heaven.

Confluence of the Zanzskar - Indus River originates from the great Himalayan ranges, and the Zanskar River originates from Zanskar ranges. Zanskar River is shiny blue in colour; on the other hand, Indus looks a little green. Zanskar meets Indus in Nimmu valley from the north-east. This is a scenic view for the visitors, and they find it fascinating to mark both the rivers even after their confluence.

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib - It is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh town on the Kargil Leh Highway. Devoted to Guru Nanak Devi Ji, the founder of the Sikh Religion, the sacred place beautifully commemorates his visit to Ladakh. Dating back to 1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head, shoulders, and backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev.

Shanti Stupa - Shanti Stupa is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the North Indian state of Leh. Shanti Stupa is known as a Buddhist white-domed stupa. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Shanti stupa provides a beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. This has become a primary reason for Shanti Stupa to become a popular tourist attraction, apart from its religious significance.

Leh Palace - Leh Palace, also known as 'Lhachen Palkhar,' is a 17th-century former royal palace and one of the central attractions in Leh. Built under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal, it used to house his family. The nine-storey, dun-coloured palace now houses a museum and a prayer room, while the highlight is the sweeping view of Leh and the surrounding Zanskar mountain from the rooftop.

Post breakfast, we will drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (Second-Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 mtrs / 18,390 ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range and north to the giants of the Saser massif.

Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra, we will check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for an overnight stay. In the evening, you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight stay at the Camp or Hotel.

After an early breakfast, we check out from camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have an opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return, stop at Diskit, which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar, observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores.

Later, we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards the Nubra side) in terms of road conditions, but no doubt, the journey is very scenic. Later, after crossing this adventurous part, we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong. You pass through a few small villages of Changthang, and finally, you can have a sudden view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival, we will check in at our camp/hotel near Pangong Lake. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of the lake, and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Further to Thiksey, an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 km driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach Shey Palace, the ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

The tour concludes with a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward destination.