Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalayas. On arrival, you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel. After welcome tea and coffee, rest for the whole day & and let your body take complete acclimatization. If possible stay the entire day at the hotel and let your body acclimatize for the entire 24 hours so that one can enjoy traveling without bearing AMS ( acute mountain sickness ). Overnight Hotel

Leh ? Lamayuru - (enroute Magnetic Hill/Pathar Sahib/Sangam.) Uleytokpo to Leh Route Alchi monastery Basgo Fort ( UNESCO ? world heritage site )

After a sumptuous breakfast, we drive to visit Spituk Monastery, located 2-3 km away from Leh town, and continue further to Lamayuru monastery. En-route visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, magical Magnetic Hill, the Sangam ( confluence ) of Zanskar, and the Indus river. One can also experience white water river rafting in the Zanskar river.

En route we also start visiting, Alchi, a small village situated on low land, is about 70 km to the west of Leh district and is located on the banks of the River Indus. Alchi village is very fertile and it is all green with apricot trees on both sides of the road. This region had the influence of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism because it falls on the route to Turkestan of China but its isolation helped the village and gompas to keep their cultural traditions safe from the outer influences.

The Alchi village is famous for the existence of one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh known as Alchi Monastery, which is Ladakh?s most valuable heritage. Alchi monastery is a Buddhist worshipping place and study center and is managed by the monks of Likir. The monastery was built, according to local tradition, by the great translator Guru Rinchen Zangpo between 958AD and 1055AD. The building is said to have been built during the 11th century and the architecture of the place is also excellent.

In Alchi, one can visit the Sum Trek Temple, Vairocana Temple, LoTsawa Temple, Manjushree Temple, Kangyur Temple with Stupas, Monk Cells, etc. Beautiful wood carving arts, huge Tibetan Styled models of Buddha, Manjushree, historic wall paintings of Buddhas teachings within a very calm, quiet, pristine ambiance made Alchi more valuable.

There are five shrines in the Choskor temple complex which has some splendid wall paintings. One of its walls features thousands of miniature-sized pictures of the Buddha. It is a perfect place to relax and experience the quintessential Buddhist monastery.

later drive to Lamayuru village to experience the Moonland like Landscape, Known as the Moonland. Also, visit Lamayuru Monastery in the evening if not one can visit the very next day. Overnight at Lamayuru

The villages of Dha (also called Dah) and Hanu are amongst the only few villages that are home to the Drogpa (Brokpa) tribe of Leh. These are located 163 km northwest of Leh in the Kargil region. The tribe, which is different from the Ladakhi tribe found in the rest of the area are quite hospitable people. Dah Hanu villages are a must-visit for those who are interested in cultural diversity.

The Drogpa tribes are known for their distinct ornaments and headgears. They are culturally, racially, and linguistically different from the rest and are said to be the only living descendants of the original Aryan (Indo European) race Overnight at camp

The Trail continues with the villages of Darchik, Gharkhon, Bheema and later reaches Kargil Via Sanjak and Chiktan.

These Villages are the cultural intersection of Austro Tibetan people, Balti and many other races hence we can lot of amalgamation of many cultures, costumes, and traditions. Overnight at Kargil.

Today after a sumptuous meal drive to Drass which is considered to be the second coldest inhabited place on earth. Also, visit the Great War memorial. Drive back to the city of Leh via NH1 ( Leh Srinagar highway ).
En route, the world heritage site of Basgo fort. Overnight at Leg

After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig-zag trail and drive to Hundar village. On arrival, check-in Natures nest North camp. Afternoon enjoys the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel. Overnight at Camp.

Visit the area of Panamik, located in the Nubra Valley, which is famous for energy sources like geothermal energy. It is referred to as the ?Hot Spring Village? as it is the highest region in India to contain naturally occurring Sulphur Hot Springs.

The Nubra Valley is referred toas the ?Valley of Flowers? in the Tibetan culture. The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges.

One of the most exciting aspects of the journey; drive to the base camp on the Siachen Road, the farthest point of the Northern geographical boundary of India and the highest battlefield of the world. Arrive at the Indian Army Base Camp and witness the lives of the brave Indian soldiers who continue to protect the border in the coldest region of the country. During the winters, the temperature here drops down to as low as -60 degrees.

TODAY?S EXPERIENCE - Stunning drive over stunning Changla pass. Meetings with the monks at Chemdrey and Trakthok monasteries

After a timely breakfast, we start our journey towards Pangong Lake. We will drive along the Shyok river for most part today, the view will be rewarding.,Enjoy a picnic lunch at a lovely location of a pristine gurgling stream.
After 4 hours of driving we will be at the magnificently beautiful Pangong Lake. We will drive another hour or more along the lake to reach our camp.
Post settling down, we go for a gentle walk along the lake, sit quietly in a secluded location and meditate to the glory of sunset.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel after a great drive.

Today we travel via changla. En-route visit Hemis Monastery,thiksey Monastery and then to SheyPalace. Shey monastery and palace is located 15 kilometers from Leh town on the Leh - Manali road. Shey palace and the monastery were built in the 16th Century AD. The monastery enshrines the Du-Khang with an almost 10-meter high copper statue of Lord Buddha.
King Deldan Namgyal built the Shey palace and Shey Palace boasts of the largest victory stupa in Leh, the top of which is made of pure gold. The Shey Palace was the abode of the royal family till 1834 AD when they moved to the Stok Palace. The Shey Palace has been taken over by ASI for conservation

Thiksey monastery, which is one of the most vibrant and active monasteries in the region. It dates back to the 16th century and is part of the Gelug-pa Sect. It is headed by successive reincarnations of the Khanpo Rimpoche. The monastery is 12 storied and painted in deep shades of red, ochre and white. It has evolved around a central courtyard with buildings surrounding it from three sides. At one extreme lies the main dukhang, which houses numerous racks containing religious texts. Behind the main altar lies a small chamber that contains images of revered deities.


Continue your drive on a well mettled broad road traveling upstream along the Indus River to HEMIS GOMPA, crossing over the Indus at the village of Karu. The most famous of Ladakhs monasteries, Hemis or Changchub Samstanling(The love palace of the compassionate person), dates back to the 17th century and were built over a period of 40 years (1602 - 1642 A.D.). Today Hemis is well known for its festival or Hemis Tsechu commemorating the birthday of Guru Padmasambhava.

In the year of the Monkey (every 12 years) a giant thangka depicting Guru Padmasambhava is inferred from the terrace draping the five-story facade. Delicately wrought in pearls and appliqu?, it is one of the most famous art treasures of Ladakh. The central courtyard forms the focus for the masked dances held every year in summer. In the dukhang, remnants of the original 17th-century murals can be seen. Later return back to Leh

Early Morning transfer to airport and fly for onward destination. Leave footprints with taking sweet memories of Ladakh!