Wonderland Ladakh Tour 6N|7D

Leh to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis,Shanti Stupa / Le Palace (11562 i.e. 3524 mts) 90 Km. (3 hrs including Sightseeing) After Breakfast visit the Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Shey it was the ancient capital of Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey, as their real home. The importance which was attached to Shey ‐ the seat of Ladakhʹs heartland ‐ is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of the road. Thiksey –is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two ‐ storied statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around its shoulder Hemis – which is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of scenes in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly colored brocade and sporting masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance and mime around the huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the plaintive melody of the Shawn. Later visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh palace. Later visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh palace Shanti Stupa : Located on the hilltop at Changspa. The Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the Stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. Leh Palace: Built in the 17th century, it was built as the residential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. Much smaller but resembling the Potala in Lhasa, Leh Palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys and has been deserted since the royal family shifted to the Stok Palace in 1830s. nine storey, but it is now dilapidated and deserted. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. Overnight stay in Leh

Leh to Nubra (10000 i.e. 3250 mts) 125 Km. (4 - 5 hrs one way Approx) After breakfast at hotel drive towards Nubra valley via Khardungla pass (18350 feet) by surface passing thru Horzey & Gangles Village. On arrival in Nubra Valley, drive to diskit, visit Deskit, the HQ town of Nubra Valley. Driving for 30 Kms takes to Khalsar Bridge. Visit desklit monastry. Further drive from Deskit to Hunder, you may see a few Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay in Nubra.

Nubra Pangong (14270 ft i.e. 4350 mts) 200 Km. (5 -6hrs one way) After breakfast drive to Pangong for 01 night. This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages of Shey and Thikse, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh rang is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple. Overnight stay in Pangong

Pangong Lake 125 Km. (4 hrs one way) After Breakfast transfer from Pangong to Leh. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight stay in Leh

Leh Alchi-Lakir - Rizong 66 Km. (1-2 hrs one way Approx) After breakfast full day trip to Alchi, Alchi the most beautiful Gompa of Ladakh also called Jewel among the central Ladakh's religious sites. It's known as Chos-Kor, or religious enclave. Likir Monastery. Likir was built during the reign of Lachen Gyalpo who installed 600 monks here, headed by Lhawang Chosje Rizong Monastery. It has a monastery and a nunnery, which accommodates lady monks or Nuns locally called as Chomos. Sangam ( Rafting Point): Sangam is the confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers in Ladakh. It is located 35km from Leh in Nimmu, The entire route is a very scenic one but the highlights are Indus-Zanskar Confluence, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Lunar Landscape than arrives at Leh & Check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.

Leh Airport After breakfast transfer from Leh to Airport to catch flight for onward destination with Sweet Holiday memories. Tour Ends

• All passengers have to report 02 hrs prior to the departure due to security checking at the airport.
• No hand baggage will be allowed to carry inside the aircraft due to security reasons. Only Jewellery and laptops will be allowed for cabin baggage.
• Our vehicle is not allowed to go for local sightseeing in Pahalgam & Gulmarg; either you can hire pones or local taxi from local taxi stand.
• Hotel accommodation is subject to availability