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Place covered: hall of fame, Spituk, Gurduwara , Magnetic hill, Sangam, Liker and Alchi Day 1 : Leh , hall of fame, Spituk Monastery, Gurduwara pattar Sahib, Magnetic hill, Indus-Zansker confluence ( sangam), Liker Monastery and Alchi Monastery Distance: 160 Km Permit: Inner line permit not required 

Day: 01 Leh to Nubra via Khardongla top Route: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) Road Condition:  Bad Around Khardung La for 15-20 Kms stretch  ( Rest smooth 2 lane, road widening is under process  )  Food Recommendation : Dhabas available at North Pullu /Khardung Village /Khalsar / Diskit  After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay Nubra Valley( Hunder) Day: 02 Nubra- Pangong – Leh Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms) – Agham (31 KMs) – Shyok Village (48KMs) – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(9 KMs)- Tangtse – (35 KMs)Chang la- (40KMs) Karu – Leh (45KMs) Night Stay: Leh /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 300 km (9-10 hrs Approx) Road Condition : Bad after Agyam ( Lot of slides , dry river bed , etc  Dhabas: Khaltsar, Tangtse, Pangong, Kharu Today you will drive via Shyok to reach the greatest lake of Ladakh .. if you like to maximise our experience of the Pangong lake then again it is recommended that you start latest by 9 AM. You can have a meal at Tangste main market. Simple meals are provided here. 3 Idiots crew stayed in Tangste . Along the way you can find tea / Maggi / some snacks… Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) .  Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake.    Explore Lake and back to Leh via Changla

Day:01 Route:  Airport –Leh(By Air) (11562 i.e. 3524 mts ) Night stay:  Leh, Hotel Distance/Time taken:5 – 6 km.(30 minutes Drive Approx) Arrival on Leh Airport you will be met our representative and drive towards. Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. We recommend you completely relax for the rest of the day to enable yourself to acclimatise to the rarefied air at the high altitude.  Evening visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa: Located on the hilltop at Changspa. The Stupa was Constructed by a Japanease Buddhist Organisation, 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 the17th century, it was built as the presidential Palace for the King Singee Namgyal. Leh palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys. It was the home of the royal family until them were exiled to Stok in 1830s.  Over Night stay in Leh. Day:02 Route: Sham valley sightseeing Place covered: Leh - Hall of fame ( 4 KMs) Gurudwara Pattar Sahib (21 Kms) – Magnetic hill (2 KMs) , Sangma ( 3 KMs) -Alchi (40 KMs) , Night stay: Leh,Hotel Altitute: (11562 i.e.3524mts) Distance/Time Taken: 70 km one way (6 to 7 hrs including Sightseeing) Road Condition: Excellent  Explore Leh  the city of Mountains  to visit as Hall of Fame ,Gurudwara pathar sahib ,Mag hill  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers  Alichi Monestry on a Full day Tour  The Hall of Fame, located near the Leh Airfiled, is a museum  constructed as well as maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It is also termed as a memorial for the  war heros Magnetic Hill-Then travel to  Magnet Hill is a "gravity hill" The layout of the area and surrounding slopes creates  an optical illusion that the downhill road is actually an uphill road  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers ( Sangam) is a 3 kilometer  drive from Magnetic Hill and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just  the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence Alchi Monastery -This is a beautiful learning centre just 68 km from Leh city. You can spot it on the southern banks of the Indus river via the Leh-Kargil road from Saspol. You shall be amazed by the murals which belong to the 11th century and all of the excellent paintings that are an inspiration derived from the Buddhist Kashmir, have lunch here and drive back to Leh overnight Hotel in Leh Day : 03 Leh to Nubra via Khardongla top Route: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) Road Condition:  Bad Around Khardung La for 15-20 Kms stretch  ( Rest smooth 2 lane, road widening is under process  )  Food Recommendation : Dhabas available at North Pullu /Khardung Village /Khalsar / Diskit  After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay Nubra Valley( Hunder) Day: 04 Nubra- Pangong – Leh Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms) – Agham (31 KMs) – Shyok Village (48KMs) – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(9 KMs)- Tangtse – (35 KMs)Chang la- (40KMs) Karu – Leh (45KMs) Night Stay: Leh /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 300 km (9-10 hrs Approx) Road Condition : Bad after Agyam ( Lot of slides , dry river bed , etc  Dhabas: Khaltsar, Tangtse, Pangong, Kharu Today you will drive via Shyok to reach the greatest lake of Ladakh .. if you like to maximise our experience of the Pangong lake then again it is recommended that you start latest by 9 AM. You can have a meal at Tangste main market. Simple meals are provided here. 3 Idiots crew stayed in Tangste . Along the way you can find tea / Maggi / some snacks… Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) .  Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake.    Explore Lake and back to Leh via Changla Day: 05 Route: Leh to Airport (Departure) After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour Concludes with some wonderful long-lasting memories. ———————-Tour concludes————————— Time to say good by to fellow friend who gonna be your friend for life.. Today you conquered mountains and yourself. Himalayan Shepherd travels & Group of Hotel Thank you for having trust on us and choosing us for your tour arrangement company in Leh Ladakh Note: AC doesn’t work in hilly areas however If you wish to use AC in plain area, there will be a charge of ₹ 7 per kilometre to be paid directly to the driver. Note note: AC is usually not needed.

Day : 01 Route: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay Nubra Valley( Hunder) Day:02 Route: Hunder - Turtuk – Hunder  Full day Local Sightseeing  (9846 i.e.3000mts) Place Covered: Hunder -Thoise ( airbase) 15 KMs - Changmar 33KMs –Bogdang 15 KMs - Turtuk 25KMs Distance/Time Taken: 90 km one way (7-8 hrs including Sightseeing) Today, you’ll travel to Turtuk. Located on the India-Pakistan border, it is a small village on the banks of the Shyok River with unparalleled natural beauty. The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples technically falls in Baltistan- the Balti region of Pakistan & was annexed by India during the 1971’ war. Spend the rest of the day walking around and interacting with the locals- the whole feel is like being in Pakistan but rest assured the locals are very friendly & patriotic towards India. Explore village and back to Nubra valley ( Hunder) overnight in Hunder Day: 03 Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms) – Agham (31 KMs) – Shyok Village (48KMs) – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(34KMs) Night Stay: Pangong, camp /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5-6 hrs one way Approx After having scrumptious breakfast, we check-out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Diskit along the sand dune where you can ride on a bactrian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for old Buddhist Monastery, situated magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can enjoy this amazing view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the "Indo China Border". Upon arrival we check-in at Camp near Pangong Lake. Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) . Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake. Over Night stay in Pangong Day:04 Route: Pangong Lake to Tsomoriri Place covered: Pangong Lake ( spangmik ) – 12 KMs- Maan Marak-28 KMs- Chushul – 53KMs -Tsaga village – 43KMs – Nyoma - -20Kms – Mahe- 60 Kms- ( Tsomoriri Korzok Night stay: Tsomoriri, Hotel/Guesthouse Altitute: (14,764 i.e. 4500 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 250 km (6 to 7 hrs including Sightseeing) After breakfast we will go the famous point (3 Idiot) at Pangong lake, enjoy the photo shoot at the lake, Be ready with your cameras to click memorable photos. The view in morning will take your breath away. After some fun at lake, start journey toward Hanle, Todays ride will be very challenging as its less travelled road and terrain is tough too with mix of good and bad roads. We will cross Maan, Merak and head toward Chushul (Get your permits checked and proceed further. This route will take you through places like Rezang La and Tsaga, sites where Indian Army battled with China. Traveling through Changthang Valley is that you get to explore more and this route is one of the most scenic places in all of Ladakh. Only Indian nationals get ILP (Permits) for this route, foreigners are strictly not allowed to stay in hanle . After crossing Mahe bridge Tso-Moriri- Mighty, endless, abundant, clear, beautiful and pure. Tso-Moriri is a high altitude mountain lake at a height of around 4500 m. Although its not as big as PangongTso, but beautiful enough to take your heart away. Halt for Tea in mid. Stay overnight with dinner at Hotel/camp. Day:05 Route: Tsomoriri to Leh Place covered: Tsomoriri – 50 KMs- Puga valley -36KMs – Tsokar – 54 KMs- Tanglang la- 61 KMs- Upshi – 49KMs- Leh Night stay: Leh, Hotel Altitute: (11562 ft i.e. 3524 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 250 km one way (6 to 7 hrs including Sightseeing) The day will start with a drive to Mahe village, a picturesque village with spurting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. From there, you will proceed towards Puga Valley, famous for Butan gas. Thereafter, you will continue towards Tsokar via Polokongka pass (at 13500 ft.). After visiting the Tsokar Lake, you can also see Thugke gomp. The place is quite known for wild Asses, seen grazing and moving in flocks. From here, you will drive towards Leh. On the way, you will stop to Tanglangla pass, the second highest motorable pass in the world at 5350 m. after, arriving in Leh; you will retire to your hotel.Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

Day: 01 Route: Airport –Leh(By Air) 5-7 KMs Place Covered: Shanti Stupa and Leh Place ( with 3 KMs radius) Night stay: Leh, Hotel Altitute : (11562 i.e. 3524 mts ) Distance/Time taken:5 – 6 km.(30 minutes Drive Approx) Arrival on Leh Airport you will be met our representative and drive towards. Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. We recommend you completely relax for the rest of the day to enable yourself to acclimatise to the rarefied air at the high altitude. Late afternoon visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa: Located on the hilltop at Changspa. The Stupa was Constructed by a Japanese Buddhist Organisation in year 1991, 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 the17th century, it was built as the residential Palace for the King Singee Namgyal. Leh palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys. It was the home of the royal family until them were exiled to Stok in 1830s. Over Night stay in Leh. Day:02 Route: Sham valley sightseeing Place covered: Leh - Hall of fame ( 4 KMs) Gurudwara Pattar Sahib (21 Kms) – Magnetic hill (2 KMs) , Sangma ( 3 KMs) -Alchi (40 KMs) , Night stay: Leh,Hotel Altitute: (11562 i.e.3524mts) Distance/Time Taken: 70 km one way (6 to 7 hrs including Sightseeing) Road condition: Excellent Hotel /Dhabas: Nimo, Saspol, Alchi Explore Leh  the city of Mountains  to visit as Hall of Fame ,Gurudwara pathar sahib ,Mag hill  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers  Alichi Monestry on a Full day Tour  The Hall of Fame, located near the Leh Airfiled, is a museum  constructed as well as maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It is also termed as a memorial for the  war heros Magnetic Hill-Then travel to  Magnet Hill is a "gravity hill" The layout of the area and surrounding slopes creates  an optical illusion that the downhill road is actually an uphill road  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers ( Sangam) is a 3 kilometer  drive from Magnetic Hill and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just  the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence Alchi Monastery -This is a beautiful learning centre just 68 km from Leh city. You can spot it on the southern banks of the Indus river via the Leh-Kargil road from Saspol. You shall be amazed by the murals which belong to the 11th century and all of the excellent paintings that are an inspiration derived from the Buddhist Kashmir, have lunch here and drive back to Leh overnight Hotel in Leh Day : 03 Route: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) Road Condition:  Bad Around Khardung La for 15-20 Kms stretch  ( Rest smooth 2 lane, road widening is under process  )  Food Recommendation : Dhabas available at North Pullu /Khardung Village /Khalsar / Diskit  After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay Nubra Valley( Hunder) Day: 04 Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms) – Agham (31 KMs) – Shyok Village (48KMs) – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(34KMs) Night Stay: Pangong, camp /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5-6 hrs one way Approx) Road Condition : Bad after Agyam ( Lot of slides , dry river bed , etc Dhabas: Khaltsar, Tangtse, Pangong. After having scrumptious breakfast, we check-out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Diskit along the sand dune where you can ride on a bactrian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for old Buddhist Monastery, situated magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can enjoy this amazing view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the "Indo China Border". Upon arrival we check-in at Camp near Pangong Lake. Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) . Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake. Over Night stay in Pangong Day: 05 Pangong to Leh Route: Pangong – Tangtse ( 35 KMs) –Changle ( 45 KMs) – Karu ( 45 KMs) – Thiksey(17KMs)- 3 Idiot school ( 4 KMs) – Shey Palace ( 2 KMs) Leh ( 12 KMs) Night Stay: Leh, Hotel (11562 i.e. 3524 mts Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5- 6hrs Approx) Road Condition: Bad around Chang La Dhabas available at Kharu , Food Recommendation: Have your meal at Cloud 9 or in Leh Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs enroute visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check-in at the Hotel for Overnight Stay. Day: 06 Route: Leh to Airport (Departure) After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour Concludes with some wonderful long-lasting memories. ———————-Tour concludes————————— Time to say good by to fellow friend who gonna be your friend for life.. Today you conquered mountains and yourself. Himalayan Shepherd travels & Group of Hotel Thank you for having trust on us and choosing us for your tour arrangement company in Leh Ladakh

Day:01 Route: Airport –Leh(By Air) 5-7 KMs Place Covered: Shanti Stupa and Leh Place ( with 3 KMs radius) Night stay: Leh, Hotel Altitute : (11562 i.e. 3524 mts ) Distance/Time taken:5 – 6 km.(30 minutes Drive Approx) Arrival on Leh Airport you will be met our representative and drive towards. Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. We recommend you completely relax for the rest of the day to enable yourself to acclimatise to the rarefied air at the high altitude. Late afternoon visit to Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa: Located on the hilltop at Changspa. The Stupa was Constructed by a Japanese Buddhist Organisation in year 1991, 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 the17th century, it was built as the residential Palace for the King Singee Namgyal. Leh palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys. It was the home of the royal family until them were exiled to Stok in 1830s. Over Night stay in Leh. Day:02 Route: Sham valley sightseeing Place covered: Leh - Hall of fame ( 4 KMs) Gurudwara Pattar Sahib (21 Kms) – Magnetic hill (2 KMs) , Sangma ( 3 KMs) -Alchi (40 KMs) , Night stay: Leh,Hotel Altitute: (11562 i.e.3524mts) Distance/Time Taken: 70 km one way (6 to 7 hrs including Sightseeing) Explore Leh  the city of Mountains  to visit as Hall of Fame ,Gurudwara pathar sahib ,Mag hill  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers  Alichi Monestry on a Full day Tour  The Hall of Fame, located near the Leh Airfiled, is a museum  constructed as well as maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It is also termed as a memorial for the  war heros Magnetic Hill-Then travel to  Magnet Hill is a "gravity hill" The layout of the area and surrounding slopes creates  an optical illusion that the downhill road is actually an uphill road  Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers ( Sangam) is a 3 kilometer  drive from Magnetic Hill and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just  the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence Alchi Monastery -This is a beautiful learning centre just 68 km from Leh city. You can spot it on the southern banks of the Indus river via the Leh-Kargil road from Saspol. You shall be amazed by the murals which belong to the 11th century and all of the excellent paintings that are an inspiration derived from the Buddhist Kashmir, have lunch here and drive back to Leh overnight Hotel in Leh Day : 03 Route: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay Nubra Valley( Hunder) Day:04 Route: Hunder - Turtuk – Hunder  Full day Local Sightseeing  (9846 i.e.3000mts) Place Covered: Hunder -Thoise ( airbase) 15 KMs - Changmar 33KMs –Bogdang 15 KMs - Turtuk 25KMs Distance/Time Taken: 90 km one way (7-8 hrs including Sightseeing) Today, you’ll travel to Turtuk. Located on the India-Pakistan border, it is a small village on the banks of the Shyok River with unparalleled natural beauty. The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples technically falls in Baltistan- the Balti region of Pakistan & was annexed by India during the 1971’ war. Spend the rest of the day walking around and interacting with the locals- the whole feel is like being in Pakistan but rest assured the locals are very friendly & patriotic towards India. Explore village and back to Nubra valley ( Hunder) overnight in Hunder Day: 05 Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms) – Agham (31 KMs) – Shyok Village (48KMs) – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(34KMs) Night Stay: Pangong, camp /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5-6 hrs one way Approx) After having scrumptious breakfast, we check-out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Diskit along the sand dune where you can ride on a bactrian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for old Buddhist Monastery, situated magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can enjoy this amazing view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the "Indo China Border". Upon arrival we check-in at Camp near Pangong Lake. Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) . Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake. Over Night stay in Pangong Day: 06 Route: Pangong – Tangtse ( 35 KMs) –Changle ( 45 KMs) – Karu ( 45 KMs) – Thiksey(17KMs)- 3 Idiot school ( 4 KMs) – Shey Palace ( 2 KMs) Leh ( 12 KMs) Night Stay: Leh, Hotel (11562 i.e. 3524 mts Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5- 6hrs Approx) Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs enroute visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check-in at the Hotel for Overnight Stay. Day: 07 Route: Leh to Airport (Departure) After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour Concludes with some wonderful long-lasting memories. ———————-Tour concludes————————— Time to say good by to fellow friend who gonna be your friend for life.. Today you conquered mountains and yourself. Himalayan Shepherd travels & Group of Hotel Thank you for having trust on us and choosing us for your tour arrangement company in Leh Ladakh

This 7-day Ladakh circuit combines iconic landmarks, high passes, and pristine lakes into one unforgettable journey. Begin with acclimatization in Leh, exploring Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and the cultural circuit of Sham Valley. Cross the mighty Khardung La Pass to reach the enchanting Nubra Valley, where sand dunes and double-humped camels await. Travel further to the turquoise expanse of Pangong Lake, world-famous for its ever-changing shades of blue. Continue your adventure across remote Changthang villages and war memorials en route to the serene beauty of Tso Moriri Lake, a high-altitude jewel surrounded by snow-clad peaks and nomadic settlements. The journey concludes with a scenic drive back to Leh via Puga Valley, Tsokar, and Tanglang La, leaving you with lasting memories of Ladakh’s wilderness, spirituality, and grandeur.

Day: 01:Srinagar Route: Srinagar airport - houseboat (5,200 i.e 1,585 Night stay: Houseboat/hotel Distance/Time: 57km( 1 hour) Road condition: Smooth Upon arrival at Srinagar airport you will be received by our representative, transfer to your hotels or house boat as per your hotel booking. Check in hotels an enjoy cool summer breeze of Srinagar , later in the late evening you will explore the below places Dal Lake:  Dal Lake is knowns as jewel crown of Srinagar for its beautiful houseboats and Shikaras spread over 26 sq. km. It is the second largest in the state, stretch from Dal gate to Nehru Park. Nishat Garden (Garden of Joy) -Built in the Mughal era (founded in 1633 by Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan) located eastern side of the Dal lake, its majestic architecture is making it one of the most popular attraction of Srinagar. its long stretches, believed to be   one of the largest Garden made during the Mughal era., cascading fountains make this a must see for every traveller. Shalimar Bagh :- One of a beautifully laid garden by Mughal emperor Jahangir. exemplary craftsmanship of Mughals in horticulture, the place is quite popular with tourists from all over the world. Shankar Acharya Temple: Shankaracharya Temple is situated about 1100 ft on the top of south -east of Srinagar on Shankaracharya Hill, which is equally sacred shrine for Hindus and Buddhist religion. The temple was probably established by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka at around 200 BC.   Day: 02: Srinagar - Kargil Route: Srinagar- Kargil via Zojila pass (5,200 i.e 1,585) Route: Srinagar – 80Kms- Sonamarg –26Kms-  Zorji La Pass-38 Kms  – Drass – 60Kms - Kargil war memorial- Kargil Night Stay: Kargil, Hotel Distance/Time Taken:  250 km (6-7 hrs  Approx) Road condition: Zojilla Pass can sometime time consuming due to traffic (Otherwise smooth roads all the way to Kargil After breakfast at Hotel/Houseboat. Our driver will pick up from your hotel to take you to Kargil the journey pass through the magnificent village Sonamarg (known as meadow of gold), take a break for a sip of tea and photograph and further continue to Kargil by crossing Zojila pass which is at the altitude of 11,575 ft. the road from Sonamargh to Drass is wet and rough. Drass “the second coldest inhibited places in the world) where you can explore Kargil war Memorial and spot the famous Tiger hill. Take a break for another cup of tea or Maggi. further drive along the Drass river till reach Kargil. check -in and over night stay at Kargil   Day: 03: Kargil - Leh  Route: Kargil –45 Kms - Mulbekh – 11 Kms -  Namik La – 45 Kms – Fotu La – 15Kms - Lamayuru 24 Kms – Khalsi  – 40 Kms-  Sangam – 5 Kms - Magnetic hill -3 Kms– Gurduwara- 30 Kms – Leh Night Stay:  Leh, Hotel Distance/Time Taken: 240 km (7-8 hrs one way Approx) Altitute: (11,562 i.e. 3,524 mts) Road Condition: Excellent smooth ride all the way to Leh Restaurent/ Dhabas: available at Lamayuru – Khalsi – Nimmu Today it’s advisable to leave Kargil for Leh as there is lots to see today, if you start early you will get good enough half to explore those interesting places, though you will be riding on smooth and beautiful road. After a short drive to Kargil you’ll pass an eight-century ancient rock cut Statue of Mulkekh Matriya Buddha statue. Take a break for tea/snacks.  now its time to cross Leh – Srinagar highest pass Namkila and Futola As you are decending from Futola you will witness the beautiful landscape view of Lamayuru, one of the oldest monastery in Ladakh. Take a half for lunch or tea/snake. soon after leaving Lamayuru, you’ll reach the Indus valley . From here drive along the Indus River (Sindhu -Hindu- Hindustan from where India got its name) and proceed to  Leh enroute visit  Indus & Zanskar river  confluence (Sangam), Gurdwara Pathar Sahiband Magnetic Hill further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day: 04:  Local sightseeing  Route:Excursion to Monastries -  Stok Palace, Stakna and Matho Monastries  (9846 i.e 3001 mts) Night Stay: Leh, Hotel Distance/Time Taken: 60 (4-5 hrs Approx) Road Condition: Very smooth Food recommendation: Cloud 9 Thiksey After leisurely breakfast in the hotel, will be followed by day trip to the Matho Monastery which is 26km towards the south-east of Leh city. Located other side of the Indus River, this sacred monastery dates back to the 16th century. its founded by Lama Dugpa Dorjay. Visiting this monastery on the 14th and 15th day of first Tibetan month; late March or early April, you can attend the annual Naghrang Matho Festival. After visiting Matho, the drive will continue to the Stakna Monastery. Stakna literally means ‘the nose of a tiger’. It gets the name from the shape of the hill on which Stakna monastery is located in a picturesque landscape and you can get spectacular views of the Indus River from the monastery. Following this, you will be driven to the Stok Monastery in Ladakh. Located in the Stok village, this sacred monastery is a part of the historic Stok Castle that was built by king Tsepal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. If your schedule falls somewhere between the 9th and 10th day of the first Tibetan month, you can participate and enjoy the Guru Tshechu Festival in Spituk Monastery in Ladakh. After visiting the Stok Monastery, you can also visit the Gurphu Monastery, which is a branch of the Spituk Monastery. With this, the day will come to an end, and you will be driven back to Leh for your overnight stay.   Day 05: Leh to Nubra via Khardong la top Place covered : Leh – Khardung La Pass (40 KMs) – Khardung Village (34 KMs) – Khalsar (23 KMs) – Diskit (19 KMs)- Hunder ( 7 KMs) = 123 KMs Night Stay: Nubra, Hotel/Camp (10,000 i.e. 3250mts) Distance/Time Taken: 125Km.(4-5hrs one way Approx) Road Condition:  Bad Around Khardung La for 15-20 Kms stretch  ( Rest smooth 2 lane, road  widening is under process  ) Food Recommendation : Dhabas available at North Pullu /Khardung Village /Khalsar / Diskit After breakfast, start driving towards Nubra Valley situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.  After crossing the Pass, you will see Khardung village, stop for lunch at Khardong or  Khalser and cross Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). Get engrossed in this colourful valley of flowers. Spend the night in hotel Eveing , you may see a Double Humped, Hairy and Bactrian Camels. Overnight stay  Nubra Valley( Hunder)   Day 06: Nubra to Pangong  Route / Place Covered : Hunder – Diskit Village  ( 7KMs) – Khalsar Village(26 Kms)  – Agham (31 KMs)  – Shyok Village (48KMs)  – Durbuk(18 KMs) – Tangtse (9KMs) – Pangong Tso(34KMs) Night Stay: Pangong, camp /Hotel (14270 i.e 4350 mts) Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5-6 hrs one way Approx) Road Condition : Bad after Agyam ( Lot of slides , dry river bed , etc Dhabas: Khaltsar,  Tangtse, Pangong.   After having scrumptious breakfast, we check-out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Diskit along the sand dune where you can ride on a bactrian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for old Buddhist Monastery, situated magnificently on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can enjoy this amazing view of the Pangong Lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the "Indo China Border". Upon arrival we check-in at Camp near Pangong Lake. Its magical to see the changing hues of Pangong Lake with the variation in the Sun intensity … Listen to the waves lapping the shores, watch the migratory birds and see the sun fade away at the horizon .. Whether it is a moon lit night or star studded night … The night sky is brilliant in Pangong .. One can spend hours looking at the sky …  ( Loose Fuel Available in the market ) .  Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the world, shared by two countries India (25%) and China (75%), enjoy the beauty of Lake on banks of the Lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude Lake.    Over Night stay in Pangong   Day 07: Pangong to Leh Route/ Place covererd: Pangong – Tangtse ( 35 KMs) –Changle ( 45 KMs) – Karu ( 45 KMs) – Thiksey(17KMs)- 3 Idiot school ( 4 KMs) –  Shey Palace ( 2 KMs) Leh ( 12 KMs) Night Stay: Leh, Hotel (11562 i.e. 3524 mts Distance/Time Taken: 150 km (5- 6hrs Approx) Road Condition: Bad around Chang La  Food Recommendation: Dhabas available at Kharu , Have your meal at Cloud 9 or in Leh Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs enroute visiting  Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check-in at the Hotel for Overnight Stay. Day 08: Leh to Airport (Departure) After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour  Concludes with some wonderful long-lasting memories. ———————-Tour concludes————————— Time to say good by to fellow friend who gonna be your friend for life.. Today you conquered mountains and yourself. Himalayan Shepherd travels & Group of Hotel Thank you for having trust on us and choosing us for your tour arrangement company in Leh Ladakh Himalayan Shepherd travels & Group of Hotel Thank you for having trust on us and choosing us for your tour arrangement company in Leh Ladakh

This 8-day Ladakh adventure takes you across some of the most breathtaking and remote landscapes of the Himalayas. Starting with acclimatization in Leh, you’ll explore the historic monasteries, palaces, and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. The journey then leads you over the mighty Khardung La Pass into the enchanting Nubra Valley, with its sand dunes and double-humped camels. A full-day excursion to Turtuk, India’s last village before the Pakistan border, offers a unique glimpse into Balti culture and stunning views of the Karakoram range. From Nubra, travel along the scenic Shyok River to the magical Pangong Lake, famous for its shifting shades of blue. The adventure deepens as you drive through remote routes along Maan, Merak, and Chushul, past war memorials and untouched Changthang landscapes, to reach Hanle—home to a 17th-century monastery and the world’s highest astronomical observatory. On the return, experience the charm of hot springs at Chumathang before concluding the journey in Leh. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking scenic drives, high-altitude lakes, border villages, and offbeat adventures while experiencing Ladakh’s culture, spirituality, and wilderness.