Silk Route Program Ladakh

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Leh was once the beautiful capital city if the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. Today, it is a district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh trip is filled with the ruins of the historic palace of yester years and is thus very rich in heritage. This beautiful fertile valley was an important halting place for the ancient traders trading in silk in Tibet, China and India. Thereby, this came to be called the silk route.

There are two main rivers through the valley namely the Shyok River and Nubra River. The double humped camel can be spotted on the banks of the River Shyok. Enchanting century old monasteries can be spotted all over Leh Ladakh tour adding to the natural beauty of this historic town.

120 km away from Leh is the Numbra Valley which houses the pictersque villages of Hunder and Deskit. The highest motorable pass called the Khardungla sitting tall at 18,380 ft. has to be crossed in order to reach the Numbra Valley.

Around 150 km away from Leh is the sparkling Pangong Tso Lake which freezes completely during winter. In order to get to this spectacular lake, the Changla Pass has to be crossed. Elevated at a height of 17,350 ft. this pass is the third highest motorable road in the world.

Join in as we make our way through this exciting silk route and absorb some lasting memories of this land of beauty and dreams.

Day 01: Delhi to Leh

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. Lunch will be served at 2.00 PM, after lunch visit Leh Market, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and Shanti Stupa. Overnight Hotel.

Day 02: Leh to Lamayuru to Ule (160 Kms)

After breakfast drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Check in Camp at Alchi or Ule and enjoy your hot Lunch. After Lunch drive to visit the mesmerising Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh). Overnight Camp or Hotel.

Day 03:  Alchi to Leh (70 Kms)

After the Breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery, Basgo Palace and Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Hot Lunch at Hotel. After the free at your leisure. Overnight Hotel.

Day 04:  Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms)

After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by Afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Hotel.

Day 05:  Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms)

After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight Hotel.

Day 06:  Leh to Pangong Lake (160 Kms)

After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world.) Overnight Camp.

Day 07: Pangong Lake to Leh (160 Kms)

After Breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis, Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight Hotel.

Day 08: In Leh

A spare day to relax in Leh. Rafting from Chilling to Nimo is also an option

Day 09: Leh to Delhi

06,00 hrs. Transfer to airport and fly back to Delhi with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.

Package Includes:

- Accommodation on double sharing in A class Hotels.

- All Meals (Bed Tea, Breakfast, Hot / Pack Lunch, Dinner).

- To & Fro Airport Transfers.

- All Transportation by 01 Toyota Qualis / Scorpio/ Innova / Sumo Grand.

- Innerline Permit.

Package Excludes:

- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered

- Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.

- Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.

- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.

- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)

- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Hotel Used:

Leh:- Grand Dragon

Ule:- Ule ethnic cottage and similar (With attach bath)

Nubra:- Yarab tso and similar

Pangong:- Martsemik camp and similar