Beautiful Ladakh
Ladakh Tour:
Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory, and constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. Ladakh is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east, the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh to the south, both the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the Pakistan-administered Gailgit-Baltistan to the west, and the southwest corner of Xinijang across the Karakoram Pass in the far north. It extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south. The eastern end, consisting of the uninhabited Aksai Chin plains, is claimed by the Indian Government as part of Ladakh, and has been under Chinese control since 1962.
Tourism is one of an economic contributor to the Union Territory of Ladakh in Northern India. The union territory is sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south and is situated at the height of 11,400 ft. Ladakh is composed of the Leh and Kargil districts. The region contains prominent Buddhist sites and has an ecotourism industry.
Major places
Among the places of tourist interest include Leh, Drass valley, Razi khar (Chiktan Khar), Suru Valley, Kargil, Zanskar, Zangla, Rangdum, Padum, Phukthal, Sani Monastery, Stongdey, Shyok Valley, Sankoo, Salt Valley, Markha Valley, Ladakh monastery trek, South Zangskar, Trans-Zangskar Expedition, Spiti to Ladakh, Spiti to Pitok to Hemis, Rupshu, the Great Salt lakes, Chadar Ice trek
Leh
The Doda river to Zanskar River.
The Leh Palace, which is situated behind the main market has eight stories and is similar to the Potala Palace of Lhasa and still belongs to the royal family of Ladakh. Just ahead of the palace is the Chamba Temple, which is a one roomed shrine that has a large icon of Maitreya, the Buddha to come. Also in the bazaar, at the top of the street, one can see the Jama Masjid. This has been painted in green and white colour. Another place to visit is the Sankar Gompa, which is situated in the city and is one of the oldest structures here. At one time, this monastery only welcomes a maximum of twenty monks.
DAY 01: LEH (ACCLIMATIZATION DAY)
On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh (3500m) airport meet with our representative waiting for you and you will be transferred to Hotel. Evening enjoy the beautiful market of Leh Ladakh. Have shopping of Traditional clothes and jewelry Later come back to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Leh.
DAY 02: LEH LOCAL SIGHT SEEING
LEH PALACE: The Palace overlooks Leh town and is modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace was built by King SenggeNamgyal in the 17th century, but was later abandoned when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh in the mid-19th century. The royal family moved to Stok Palace. Leh Palace is nine stories high; the upper floors accommodated the royal family, the stables and store rooms were in the lower floors. The palace, a ruin, is currently being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. The palace is open to the public and the roof provides panoramic views of Leh and the surrounding areas. The richest collection of jewellery, ornaments, Thangkas, ceremonial dresses, crowns, and centuries-old pieces of jewellery are kept here for public display. There are Chinese Thangka or sooth paintings which are more than 450 years old but still look new.
SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda): Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is built by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Leh. Evening enjoy the beautiful market of Leh Ladakh. Have shopping of Traditional clothes and jewelry Later come back to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Leh.
DAY 03: LEH- NUBRA VIA KHARDUNG LA TOP (116KMS/3 HRSAPPROX)
Today after breakfast drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable road in the world) AT 5,602 M / 18,390 FT, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra check in at our Camp.In the evening, walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.
DAY 04: NUBRA - PANGONG
After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake (4267 m) above Wari La Pass( 5312 mts). The journey takes you through spectacular scenery, with breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains. The lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world and is located along the India / China border. It is about 130 km long and 5-6 km wide. The Chang-Chenmo Mountain range, which includes the lake from the north, providing a spectacular backdrop for the blue and green expanse of his salty water. Overnight in camp at Pangonglake.
DAY 05: PANGONG- LEH VIA SHEY THISKEY
Today after breakfast drive to Leh above (5360 mts). On the way visit Shey Thiskey. Thiksay Gompa or Thiksay Monastery is a gompa affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksey village, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh in Ladakh, India. After that arrive at Leh and check into hotel. In evening have leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 06: LEH DEPARTURE
Today after breakfast your journey towards Airport. On arrival at Airport take your flight to way back home..!!!
