Ladakh – Classic Tour – Travel Castle

Tour overview

Included

03 nights stay at Leh
01 night stay at Nubra
01 night stay at Pangong
Daily Breakfast
Daily Dinner
Return Airport transfers
Local sightseeing without entrance fees
All relevant permits

Not Included

Airfare / Train Fare
Meals other than specified
Travel Insurance
Other personal expenses
GST

Note:
Cost based on Min 2 adults traveling together
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Certain Peak Season dates may attract extra surcharge
Rates valid till 30 September, 2020
The Hotel check-in time 14:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM

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Day 1 - Welcome to Leh

Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World). On a clear day from one side of the aircraft, can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif. Upon arrival you will met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel for check in. Complete day free for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by welcome tea or coffee at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 - Leh - Excursion to Sham Valley

After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji nestled deep in the Himalayas. A drive of another 4 kms takes us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous confluence of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Zanskar River is known for its famous Chadar Trek. Later we drive back to Leh. Evening visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 - Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardung La 18,390 Feet

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. 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. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the Valley of Flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp OR Hotel. Evening we drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. 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 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive back Camp OR Hotel for Dinner & Overnight.

Day 4 - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake

Post breakfast 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 after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden 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 its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

Day 5 - Pangong Lake - Leh Via Changla

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 our hotel for overnight.