Ladakh Sham Valley with Khardungla, Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong Lake Tours

Itinerary

Day 1: Leh Arrival

Stop At: Ladakh, Raku Complex, Fort Road, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101
Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Check in to the hotel for a Complete day of rest wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Leh Shyam Valley & Lamayuru ( 235 kms / 6-7 hours ) - Back Leh

Stop At: Lamayuru Monastery (Yuru Gompa), Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Road Near Fotu La, Kargil India
After breakfast visit to Lamayuru monastery
Enroute Indus, visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic
Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara ) after driver to Lamayuru "Moonland" hills

Lamayuru is a small village in Ladakh, midway between Kargil and Leh on NH1-D, the Srinagar-Leh highway. Moonlike landscapes carved into the Greater Himalayas are its claim to fame.

Lamayuru Monastery was founded in the 10th century which is located at a scenic spot at a distance around 125 kms. away in the west of Leh. Bewitching beauty of its spot has subjected this monastery to a legend.

After sightseeing Back to Leh.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Magnetic Hill, Leh-Kargil-Srinagar national highway, Leh 194101 India
The Magnetic Hill is a near Leh City, and located on the Leh Kargil national highway, about 30 km from Leh, at a height of 14,000 feet above sea level. On its eastern side, flows the Sindhu, which originates in Tibet and goes to Pakistan The hill is located on the Leh-Kargil-Batalik national highway, and is bordered by the Sindhu river.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Leh-Kargil Road Ropar, Leh 194101 India
Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, is a beautiful Gurdwara Sahib constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, Located 25 km from Leh, Srinagar-Leh road, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib was constructed in memory of first Sikh guru Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to Ladakh , the founder of the Sikh faith. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located in Buddhist Ladakh and is adored and worshipped by the people here.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers, Leh India
SANGAM - (Confluence of river Zanskar and Indus point) is located at 6KM from Nimo valley towards the Leh city on Kargil, Leh highway
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shanti Stupa Road 500 steps from Changspa Road, Leh 194101 India
Shanti Stupa Temple
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Leh Royal Palace, Leh India
Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the town of Leh, Ladakh, in the Indian Himalaya
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 3: Leh - Nubra Hunder Valley via Khardungla Pass. (4- 5 Hrs)

Stop At: Khardungla Pass, Khardung La Rd, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101
Khardung La Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Diskit Gompa (Diskit Monastery), 34°32′28″N 77°33′37″E, Diskit India
Diskit Monastery also known as Diskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India.
Diskit monastery is situated in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the Buddhist center is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Leh Ladak
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hunder Sand Dunes, Hunder 194401 India
Hundar is famous for Sand dune, Bactrian camel. It is located in the Nubra tehsil, on the bank of Shayok River
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Camp or Guest House Stay

Day 4: Nubra Hunder - Turtuk Village (3 - 4 hrs)

Stop At: Balti Heritage House and Museum, H/N 169,Near old Polo ground, Turtuk 194401 India
After breakfast drive to turtuk Village sightseeing turtuk valley and village after
Evening back to Hunder and Overnight stay at Hunder , Nubra Camps/ Guest House.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Turtuk Emperor's Museum, Turtuk
Sightseeing
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Deluxe Camp or Guest House Stay

Day 5: Nubra Valley - Pangong (4 - 5 hrs)

Stop At: Pangong Tso, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Ladakh, , India;, Leh 194101 India
Early Morning After Breakfast check out leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) via Nubra Valley via Shyok River . Pangong is the highest salt water lake in the world, shared by India and China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Later at free time one can leisurely enjoy the color changing lake of blue and green on a rusty background while the setting sun teases you with awesome vistas which is simply breathtaking.
Check in Camp , Overnight stay.
Duration: 20 hours

Stop At: Pangong Tso, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Ladakh, , India;, Leh 194101 India
Pangong Lake, one of the most famous high altitude lakes in Leh Ladakh. This scenic wonder derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. You could spend hours in contemplation here, and still not have enough of its beauty. Pangong Tso is also known to change colors, appearing blue, green and red at different times of a day. If you have decided to go on a trip to Ladakh anytime soon, don’t forget to visit Pangong Lake. The beauty which awaits you there cannot be described in words.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Deluxe Camp

Day 6: Pangong Lake - Leh (6 hrs) - Monastery Sightseeing.

Stop At: Changla Pass, India
After Breakfast check out camp and back to Leh, via Changla Pass 17,350 ft, this is the third highest motorable world .
Enroute visit Hemis Monastery ,Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace, , Rancho , 3 Idiot School. Evening Visit to Santi Stupa .
After back to Market. Overnight stay in Hotel.

The Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh, It is claimed to be the second highest motor-able road in the world. Chang La is approached from Leh via Kharu and Sakti village by an asphalt road
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hemis Monastery, Hemis India
Hemis monastery is one of the popular tourist destinations in Ladakh. This monastery is stationed on the west bank of the peaceful river Indus. The location lies 45 km from Leh city. This is the largest as well as amost favored monastery in Ladakh was constructed in 1672 AD under the reign of King Singge Namgyal. Hemis monastery host an annual festival called Hemis Tsechu attracts plenty of tourists across the globe. During this colourful day-long festival the local resident lamas glorify the victory of good over bad and perform dance wearing holy masks.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Thiksay monastry, Leh Manali Hwy, Thiksey, Jammu and Kashmir 194201
Thikse Gompa or Thiksay Monastery is a gompa affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksay approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh in Ladakh.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shey Monastery, Indus River, Leh India
Shey Monastery or Gompa and the Shey Palace complex are structures located on a hillock in Shey, 15 kilometres to the south of Leh in Ladakh
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Druk Padma Karpo School, Keylong Leh Road, Shey 194201 India
The great Indian Films! They make places a popular tourist spot out of nowhere!! Amir Khan Starrer "3 idiots" is one of such Indian Boolywood movie. Some parts of the film were shot at Pangaong Lake, Ladakh and some in a school near Leh named "The Druk White Lotus School" . The school is located 15 km from Leh town on the Leh-Manali highway in the village Shey. This school became a popular tourist spot after huge success of the movie and after damage of its building by cloudburst that struck Leh on August 2010. The actor Amir Khan visited the school after the incident and helped to raise funds for rebuilding damage structure of the school.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 7: Leh Airport Drop

Stop At: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh 194104
After Breakfast check out hotel and drop to the airport
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.