Ladakh Sightseeing Tour with Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake

This sightseeing tour including visit to monasteries and old forts around Indus Valley, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. 

Day 1 : Arrives Leh – acclimatization

Our driver will pick you up from Bakula Rinpoche Airport and drive to hotel. It is important for you to have full day (24hours) acclimatisation. Overnight stay at Leh hotel (of your choice).

Day 2 : Acclimatisation – Leh sightseeing

In order to acclimatise, you have to slowdown your activities. Today will be use for sightseeing near Leh. First, you will visit the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) campus. You can see and learn some basic solution to minimise global climate change. Tourists can visit the campus from Monday to Friday before lunch time. They will have students and/or a staff member ready to show you around at that time. After lunch, you will visit Shanti Stupa (Japanese Peace Pagoda), Leh Palace and Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. You may catch the sunset at the hilltop nearby Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh (of your choice).

Day 3 : Leh – Thiksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Hemis Monastery – Leh

Early drive to Thiksey Monastery to witness the morning prayers. Thiksey Monastery is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is the largest gompa in central Ladakh, notably containing a separate set of buildings for female renunciation. Later on, visit Shey Palace which was once the summer residence of Ladak Kings. After lunch, visit Hemis Monastery to see an impressive array of thangka’s and frescoes dating back to the 17th century. Overnight stay at Leh hotel (of your choice).

Day 4 : Leh – Basgo – Likir – Rizong – Alchi – Leh

After early breakfast, drive towards the west of Ladakh exploring Basgo Monastery. Basgo Monastery was built atop a mountain overlooking the ruins of Basgo town. Later on, visit majestic Likir Monastery. After lunch, visit the rocky fortress, Rizong Monastery which has one of the only nunneries in Ladakh. End your day at Alchi Monastery on the banks of the Indus river. The monastery is one of the oldest Buddhist learning centers in Northern India. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh (of your choice).

Day 5 : Leh – Nubra Valley (Hunder)

Travel by road to Nubra Valley crossing Khardung La. At 5602 m (18,380 ft), Khardung La is situated along the ancient caravan route of Central Asia. After crossing Khardung La, you may visit Diskit Monastery. It is one of the oldest monastery in Ladakh. After arriving Nubra Valley, you will visit Hunder Sand Dunes in the afternoon. If possible, enjoy riding a double hump camel. Overnight stay at Hunder Village.

Day 6 : Nubra Valley (Turtuk Village)

After breakfast drive further down to Turtuk Village. Turtuk Village is near to the border with Pakistan. You will walk around for half a day to see village life and enjoy the surrounding. Overnight stay at Hunder Village.

Day 7 : Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake

Drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok Valley. You will get the beautiful scenic view of Shayok gorge along the way. Later on, you will have a picnic at Shayok Village. Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m. It is 134 km long and extends from Ladakh to Tibet. Overnight stay at campsite beside Pangong Lake.

Day 8 : Pangong Lake – Leh

Finally, we will drive back to Leh after breakfast. This is the last day of your trip, hence, you could enjoy shopping for souvenirs at the markets in Leh. Overnight stay at Leh hotel (of your choice).

Day 9 : Departs Leh

Morning drop off to Bakula Rinpoche Airport.