Stupa in Hemis

Highlights: As the name suggests this 11 day tour showcases the best of Ladakh. Hemis, Pangong Lake, Khardongla, Nubra Valley, Sand Dunes, Ulleytokpo, Lamyuru, Lunar Landscapes, Magnetic Hill,  Stok Palace Museum are the main highlights of this tour.

ITINERARY:
Tour Code: LD13

Day 1 : Delhi - Leh
A warm welcome awaits you at Kushok Bakula Airport Leh 11700ft and then transfer to the hotel in the city 3 / 4 km. Fullday at rest to acclimatize to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is a must and necessary. Evening around 4:30pm visit to Shanti Stupa and the central Chowkhang monastery & local market. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2: Leh - Indus Valley Tour  
After Breakfast proceed for fullday tour of Indus Valley Monasteries, visit the Royal Museum at Stok Palace, Thiksey  , Stagna & Changchubling Hemis Monasteries. Picnic Lunch for the day. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.  

Day  3: Leh - Nubra Valley (Valley of Flowers)
After an early breakfast at 8:00 am, drive to Nubra Valley 125km via the world famous Khardongla Pass 18360 ft. Arrive and check in at the Camp in Nubra. Afternoon visit  Samstanling & Panamic Hot springs. Overnight at Deluxe Camp.

Day 4: Nubra Valley
Day to explore the flat Nubra valley, visit silver sand dunes near Hunder village and enjoy a double humped Camel safari followed by a visit to Diskit & Hunder villages. Overnight at the camp. Picnic Lunch for the day.

Day 5: Nubra Valley - Leh
Early morning visit the small Yarabtso Lake, breakfast at leisure and drive back to Leh via Khardongla pass. Evening free in Leh market. Overnight at the hotel. 
 
Day 6 : Leh - Pangong
Early morning fullday excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Chngla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh and perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia which changes its color 4 - 5 times a day. Overnight in Camp or in Local Guest House.

Day 7: Pangong - Stok  
Back to Leh enroute visit Chemdey Monastery & Indus river banks. Check in at the Hotel in Stok. Later in the evening visit a local family in Stok Village to experience special Ladakhi Butter tea and barley drink. Overnight at Skittsal Resort hotel in Stok overlooking the Indus valley.

Day 8: Stok - Ulleytokpo
After breakfast drive to Ulley Resort 65 kms from Leh, enroute visit the great statue of Maitreya Buddha at Likir and the 1000 year old murals of Alchi monastery. Arrive Ulley and check in at the Resort. Relax in the cool environs. 

Lunar Landscape, Lamayuru 

Day 9: Ulleytokpo
Day Excursion to visit Lunar landscapes, Lamayuru Monastery & Rizong Nunnery. Picnic Lunch for the day. If desired you can also enjoy a nice day hike to Rizong village 2/3 hrs. Overnight at Ulley.

Day 10: Ulleytokpo - Leh
Drive back to Leh 70km , enroute visit Spituk Monastery, Magnetic Hill and the Military Hall of Fame. Afternoon free at leisure in Leh for last minute shopping , some of the best markets are Moti market, Nowshare market, Balkhang chowk apricot vendors and Super Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Leh - Delhi.
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.