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Domestic Tours, North
Ladakh as a place is located amidst snowcapped mountains and valleys running beneath; it is an ideal place for an adventurer to explore the scenic landscape and monasteries. The best of its cultural heritage lies imbued within the walls and murals of monasteries. Once you visit these beautiful monasteries, you will not only be experiencing the history of it but it will also give you a sense of relief and peace. Interacting with locals and monks will help you in grasping the architectural and historical understanding of the place. On the third day, you’ll be visiting the famous Pangong lake located at the Indo-China border. This lake gained its popularity after the famous film, “3 Idiots “was shot here.
On the final day of your adventure, you’ll be driving to the world’s highest motorable road, the Khardung la i.e.18000ft above the sea level.
Arrive at Leh airport, meet our representative and drive to your reserved accommodation. Check In to the hotel and get proper rest to acclimatize. Later, in the evening visit the Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. O/N Leh.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Shey Palace and Thiksey monastery, situated 17kms south of Leh, it is one of the most beautiful of all the monasteries in Leh. Thiksey monastery dates back to the 15th century while Shey monastery (it is a palace turned monastery) dates back to the 16th century and the royals used to reside here before the Dogra invasion in the 1830s. The next venue for your visit will be Sindhu Ghat; the bank of river Indus. After this, you can also pay a visit to the “Hall of Fame Museum”, this was built by the Indian Army as an honor to all the martyrs of Kargil war in 1999 and if time remains, you can continue on the same route towards Pather Sahib and Magnetic Hill. Pather Sahib is a recently recognised as holy shrine of the Sikh community and the magnetic hill offers an optical illusion of being pulled towards the hill. O/N : Leh.
After early Breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3rd highest motorable road in Ladakh. Enjoy the beauty of the high altitude Lake, surrounded by grey and brown mountains. Later, drive back to Leh by the same route. O/N : Leh.
After breakfast,drive towards Khardungla Pass, the World’s highest motorable road at 18380 feet. Savour the moment on the top, get some quick clicks and return to Leh. On arrival in Leh, enjoy some hot tea/ coffee/ lunch and rest for a while. Rest of the day is at your disposal to explore the local market at one’s leisure. O/N: Leh
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination.
Leh | Gawaling / Gyalpo Residency |