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Highlights
- Sham Valley
- Aryan Valley & Dah-Beema
- Lamayuru Monastery & Moonland
- Leh & Alchi Monastery
- Sangam & Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Magnetic Hill & Hall of Fame
- Shanti Stupa & Leh Market
- Nubra Valley & Khardungla Pass
- Hunder & Turtuk
- Tyakshi & Pangong Lake
- Thiksey Monastery & Shey Palace
Description
Conquer dramatic, wind-swept mountain passes and endless desert highways. Ride across towering, sun-scorched valleys and rugged alpine trails. Experience pulse-pounding high-altitude expeditions under vast, cobalt skies. Gaze at dazzling, star-strewn night skies over shimmering turquoise lakes. Marvel at the surreal, mirror-like waters of Pangong wrapped in golden peaks.
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Itinerary
Here is your curated, day-wise journey designed to guide you through the raw beauty of moonscapes, cobalt skies and starlit Himalayan valleys.
Upon your arrival at Leh airport, you will be promptly transferred to the enchanting Sham Valley, meandering through picturesque villages along the Indus River. Once you reach Sham Valley, check in to your pre-booked accommodation, where you can relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy an overnight stay in Sham.
After a hearty breakfast, embark on an intriguing journey to Aryan Valley via Khaltse. Depart from the Srinagar highway and follow the course of the Indus River until you reach Achinathang. From there, continue your drive to Beema village, where you will have the opportunity to explore monasteries and the unique villages of Dah-Beema, inhabited by the Drokpa people. Engage with the locals, gaining insights into their daily lives and the adaptations crucial to their seasonal lifestyle. The Drokpa people, with their pure Indo-Aryan descent, uphold their racial purity and distinct cultural characteristics. Return to Sham, making a enroute visit to Lamayuru Monastery and Moonland. Overnight stay at Sham.
After a delicious breakfast, embark on a scenic drive back to Leh, with stops at Alchi Monastery, Sangam (the confluence of rivers), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the Hall of Fame along the way. Arrive in Leh by afternoon. Later in the day, visit the serene Shanti Stupa and explore Leh Market. Enjoy an overnight stay in Leh.
After a hearty breakfast, set off on a mesmerizing journey to Nubra Valley via the world-famous Khardungla Pass, which stands as the second highest motorable road globally at 18,380 feet. Along the way, take short breaks at charming roadside cafes and scenic viewpoints for memorable photography opportunities. Upon reaching Hunder, check in to your hotel or camp. After a satisfying lunch, indulge in a camel safari, riding the unique double-humped camels found only in Ladakh and Mongolia. Spend the night in Nubra Valley, surrounded by its breath taking beauty.
Following breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Turtuk, a village that was first opened to tourists in 2010. This village has a rich history, as it was captured by the Indian Army during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. On the way, you can also visit Tyakshi, a border area that divides India and Pakistan. Return to Nubra Valley for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, continue your adventurous journey to the breath taking Pangong Lake, situated at an elevation of 14,500 feet. The drive will take approximately 6-7 hours. Upon reaching the campsite, you'll have leisure time to appreciate the ever-changing colors of the lake and witness a mesmerizing sunset by its banks. Spend the night at Pangong Lake, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature.
Begin your day with a picturesque sunrise over Pangong Lake. After breakfast, drive back to Leh, with stops to visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace en route. Enjoy an overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Leh airport for your flight back to your destination, marking the end of your remarkable journey at Leh & Ladakh.
