As you arrive at Leh airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel in Leh. Spend the rest of the day acclimatising to the high altitude of Ladakh. It is recommended that you take complete rest on your first day. Overnight in Leh.
After Breakfast, Start with a tour of the Hall of Fame, constructed by the Indian army to honour the sacrifice of the Indo-Pak war soldiers. Next, visit the Mahakali Temple and then the Spituk Gompa, an 11th-century edifice. You will also get a chance to visit the Patthar Sahib Gurudwara which was constructed by the Lamas to honour the visit of Guru Nanak,the founder of Sikhism. The drive will take you to the Magnetic Hill, an optical illusion. Drive to the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Overnight in Leh. The return journey will be taken via the same route. After the excursion, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Market. Overnight in Leh.
Drive to Leh via Khardungla Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world! On your way, visit the Desert Himalaya Adventure Park to have lunch and enjoy adventure activities like ATV ride at Khalsar dunes (optional), the world’s highest dunes! Lunch and activities can be availed on a direct there. Before reaching camp or hotel visit the 108 ft high Maitreya Buddha Statue at Diskit monastery (Diskit Gompa). Once you reach the Nubra valley, check into the hotel or camp. Then visit the coldest desert in India, Hunder Sand Dunes, to enjoy riding on the double-humped camels on a direct payment basis. Overnight in Nubra.
After breakfast, drive through the Shyok River Valley to Pangong Lake. You can explore the 3 Idiots shooting point or try local food at any of the small restaurants around the shore. Enjoy the changing colours of the lake at sunset!. Overnight in Pangong.
Today return back to Leh by driving on the mighty Changla Pass that lies at 17,000 ft. After descending from the pass, visit Hemis Monastery & Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, 3 idiot School and Sindhu Ghat. Overnight in Leh.
It’s time now to say goodbye. We will drop to Leh airport as per your scheduled flight and start your return journey back.