Explore Best of Ladakh

Today we visit Shey Palace – used to be the summer retreat of the royal family of Ladakh, Rancho School - also known as Druk White Lotus school, Hemis Gompa – a Himalayan Buddhist monastery which is believed to be the wealthiest and the biggest monastery in Leh, followed by a photo stop at Thiksey monastery. Further we visit Sindhu Ghat to view the Sindhu River - one of the longest rivers in Asia, Hall of Fame War Museum – a museum constructed by the Indian Army in memory of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives defending the motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. Later we have free time for shopping.

Today we proceed to Nubra Valley via Khardung La – one of the world’s highest motorable pass. Nubra valley - the Shyok River meets the Siachen River to form this large valley separating the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Upon arrival we visit the Maitreya Buddha – perched on top of a monastery, it is the statue of Jampa Buddha, noted for its intricate carvings, brilliant craftsmanship and vivid colours. Later we visit Hunder Village and Cold desert - the only place in India where twin humped camels are found.

Today we proceed to Turtuk village which was first opened for the tourists in the year 2010, while visiting Turtuk we pass by Thoise Airport (Military Airfield), then we visit Turtuk wooden bridge and Shyok war memorial. Later we walk through the Baltic village. Further we visit Thang village (Subject to operation)- the Northern most and the last village at LOC. Here we take a photo stop at LOC point.

Today we proceed to Pangong Tso, also known as Pangong Lake - one of the world's highest saltwater lakes. The most notable feature of this lake are its ever-changing hues. The lake acts as an important breeding ground for a large variety of migratory birds like Brahmani Ducks, Rare black necked cranes and Seagulls.

Today we proceed to Leh via Changla pass, one of the highest motorable road in the world. The name Changla pass literally means "Northern Pass" (Chang means North and La means Pass). In the evening, we enjoy the Folk dance show.

Today we proceed to Kargil via Fotu La Pass and Namki La Pass. Kargil is known as the location of the Indo-Pakistani border war of 1999. En route we visit the Patthar Sahib Gurudwara - a beautiful Gurudwara sahib constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, Magnetic Hill – also known as Gravity Hill where vehicles defy the force of gravity, Sangam of the rivers Indus & Zanskar - two of Himalaya's great rivers; Zanskar and Indus merge to form a spectacular view, Shanti Stupa – built by the Japanese monks to promote world peace, Alchi Gompa - known for its magnificent and well preserved 11th & 12th century wall paintings, Moon land - a place that resembles the surface of the moon, Lamayuru Monastery - one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh. In the evening we arrive at Kargil.

Today we proceed to Drass, here we visit Drass War Memorial, also known as Vijay Memorial – built in the memory of the martyr soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War. Then we visit Mulbekh Monastery. In the evening we arrive at Leh.

It’s time now to say goodbye—Phir Milenge!