Package Category : Group, Adventure, Without flight
Destinations Covered : 3N Leh, 2N Nubra Valley, 1N Pangong, 1N Kargil, 1N Srinagar
This delightful journey takes you through stunning landscapes of Leh, Kargil and Srinagar. Marvel at Buddhist architecture at Spituk Monastery, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace, Lamayuru and Thiksey. Ride two-humped Bactrian camels across sand dunes of high-altitude desert at Hunder. See lunar landscapes at Moonland. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers of Kargil War at Vijay Smarak. Discover the heritage and culture of Leh and Srinagar in this amazing tour.
Arrive Leh & take transfer to the hotel for check-in. After welcome drinks and completion of check-in formalities, you must take complete rest to acclimatize with the high altitude.
Leh is located at 3500 m above sea level and some people can feel discomfort due to rarefied air at this high altitude. This is why it is mandatory to acclimatise fully before beginning any sightseeing or exploration in Leh. This magnificent destination is framed by the Himalayan ranges and offer stunning vistas of barren landscapes that are a photographer’s delight. The stark land is dotted with beautiful monasteries and stupas. Bustling old towns with their markets, souvenir shops and cafes are delightful to explore.
Late in the afternoon, you will drive to the city for a short orientation walk through the busy market. You will also visit the Leh Palace and the Shanti Stupa. Overlooking the town of Leh, the majestic Leh Palace is a sight to behold. Its majestic setting at the edge of Namgyal Hill gives it a formidable fortress-like appearance and is also reminiscent of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. This was the former royal residence before the family moved to Stok Palace. The abandoned palace complex now houses a museum which has a rich collection of arts and artefacts including Chinese thangkas (paintings), crowns, jewellery, ceremonials dresses, and some restored bits of murals and interior décor. The Shanti Stupa was built by a Japanese Buddhist in 1991 as a part of the Peace Pagoda mission. This stunning white stupa holds the holy relics of the Buddha and is a great place to meditate and soak in the beauty of the surrounding.
Return to the hotel after the visit for dinner and overnight stay.