Overview
Tour Name:- A Taste of Ladakh
Duration: 09 Nights & 10 Days
10 Days from Delhi to Leh
Destination Covered: Delhi, Leh, Alchi, Leh, Nubra Valley, Leh
Package Details
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Tour Highlights:- |
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Delhi |
Explore Delhi on your own |
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Leh |
Central Asian Museum, Stok Village, Khardungla Pass En-route - Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Spituk Gompa |
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Alchi
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En-route Likir Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery |
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Nubra Valley |
White Sand Dunes at Hunder, Camel ride from Hunder to Deskit |
Package Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. After your check-in, take the rest of your day at leisure or explore the city on your own.
Day 02 - Delhi - Leh
Today we fly to Leh (1hr 15 mins appx), capital of Ladakh, a Union Territory of India. Check into your hotel, and spend the day acclimatizing to your new altitude of 11,562 feet.
Overnight Hotel – Leh (B)
Day 03 - Leh
After a peaceful night’s sleep, explore your new surroundings by starting with a heritage walking tour of the city, taking in Leh’s well-preserved Old Town and historic buildings. Stop by the Central Asian Museum, home to a collection of historical artifacts from around the area, as well as a library and garden restaurant. Finish your day off with a visit to the charming Stok Village, where you can visit a monastery to witness monks young and old chanting and praying.
Overnight Hotel – Leh (B)
Day 04 - Leh – Alchi
After breakfast get ready to drive to Alchi (Distance 59.5 kms appx). On the way we visit Likir village to see the Likir Monastery, it is believed to be among the oldest villages of India. Likir monastery has a 23 meters (75 ft.) gold-covered Buddha statue. We then drive to Lamayuru Monastery; one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Ladakh region. The monastery is famous for its rich wall paintings, scriptures and statues of different forms of Buddha and other deities. Afternoon we drive to Alchi, reach there and check in into hotel. In the evening, relax in the hotel or you can explore Alchi on your own .
Overnight Hotel – Alchi (B)
Day 05 - Alchi
After breakfast, visit the Alchi monastery. Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex of temples in Alchi village in the Leh District. The history of the monuments in the Alchi complex is not precise, in spite of many inscriptions and texts displayed on the walls. The monastery complex has three major shrines: the Dukhang (Assembly hall), the Sumtseg and the Temple of Manjushri, all dating from between the early 12th and early 13th centuries. Chortens are also an important part of the complex. In addition, the Alchi complex has two other important temples, the translator's temple called the 'Lotsabha Lakhang' and a new temple called the 'Lakhang Soma'. This collection of four small shrines in the Alchi village has been described by The Hindu as a jewel of colours and forms that is so utterly beautiful that the normal state of breathlessness in this high altitude becomes a deep gasp.
Overnight Hotel – Alchi (B)
Day 06 - Alchi – Leh
Today we drive back to Leh, en-route visit- Gurudwara Patthar Sahib: Built in the memory of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit during the year 1517. Visit Spituk Gompa : Situated 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal.
Reach Leh around lunch time. Post lunch, day free to stroll around Leh market.
Overnight Hotel – Leh (B)
Day 07 - Leh – Nubra Valley
Morning you will be driven to Nubra Valley. The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La Pass (The highest motorable road in the world 18,390 ft.) around 39 kms away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
On arrival in Nubra, you will check in at hotel / camp. Evening you will be at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Nubra Valley (B)
Day 08 - Nubra Valley
Today you will visit, the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. Also visit Hundar and Deskit.
You can enjoy the camel ride from Hunder to Deskit (on own).
Hundar Village : Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or camel safari (Double Hump Bactrian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).
Overnight Hotel – Nubra Valley (B)
Day 09 - Nubra Valley – Leh
Today we drive back to Leh. On arrival check-in at the hotel and take the rest of your evening to relax and enjoy on your own.
Overnight Hotel – Leh (B)
Day 10 - Leh
After breakfast get ready to check out for your flight to Delhi International airport, then taking you to your onward destination.
