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Type:
Adventure
Price from:
9999 INR /person
Phone:
919818329254,919816046102
Fax:
95120-6456552
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
5 days
Location Start:
Leh
Location Finish:
Leh
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 10/17/2007

The trip promises an exhilarating experience of traversing the World's Highest Pass - Khardung La & experiencing the mystique that is Leh, replete in its culture, traditions, landscapes, monasteries..

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Itinerary

Day 1

DAY 01: Arrival Leh
Arrive at Leh airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Situated at the height of about 3,505 meters above sea level, Leh is the most common entry point to the Ladakh region. The mountains, snow peaks and fortress-like monasteries for an awesome backdrop to Leh, which is an ideal base for short trips. Rest of the day free for acclimatization to the low oxygen levels at this altitude. All meals. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Day 2 : Sightseeing of Leh
After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas. 15 km from Leh lies the Shey Gompa, situated on the top of a hill. It houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. Two temples inside contain beautiful old paintings. Nearby is the Thiksey Gompa, with well preserved murals and a huge Buddha statue. A beautiful view of the Indus Valley and the Stok Range can be had here. 20 minutes away is Hemis Gompa, the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh housing beautiful paintings and stupas. Return to hotel for dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

After breakfast, visit Shanti Stupa built with Japanese assistance and inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1985. Sankar Gompa is associated with the Spituk Gompa and serves as the residence of the Head Lama. The monastery is a most impressive representative figure of Avalokiteshvara complete with 1000 arms and 1000 heads. The paintings on the walls are worth seeing. Climb up to Leh Palace which was built by Sengge Namgyal. It is a 9-storey palace, in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Dinner Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. This morning enjoy an excursion to Khardung-la (18,380 ft.), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. It was the ancient trade route between India and Central Asia. Khardung-la is the gateway to Nubra Valley. Enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains enroute which include Parcha Khangri, Stok Khangri etc. The road running parallel to Nubra River ends at Siachen base camp. Return to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Departure post breakfast

Extra Information

Inclusions -
Accommodation in grade A hotel with all meals & taxes , all excursions as per itinerary by a private car
Exclusions -
Any other items not mentioned above

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