Leh - Alchi - Sangam - Lamayuru - Nubra - Hemis - Pangong 08 Days / 07 Nights

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Leh - Alchi - Sangam - Lamayuru - Nubra - Hemis - Pangong 08 Days / 07 Nights Leh - Alchi - Sangam - Lamayuru - Nubra - Hemis - Pangong 08 Days / 07 Nights Day 01 Arrival at Leh Arrive at Leh airport, received by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Complete rest for the first half. After lunch if suitable visit Leh Palace built by King Singgee Namgyal around the beginning of 17th century A.D. This deserted nine-storied Palace is now taken under by ASI (Archaeological Survey on India) for restoration. Namgyal Tsemo built by King Tashi Namgyal after the victory over Hor (Central Asian Invaders), visit Shanti Stupa (a Japanese Pagoda built for world peace by Indian based Japanese monks and was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama in 1985). Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Day 02 Leh – Local Sightseeing After breakfast drive to Alchi Monastery (70kms) is the most famous and oldest of all Gonpas built in around 11th century by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great translator). Likir Monastery (55kms) founded in 1065 A.D by Lama Duwang Chosje belongs to Gelugpa order, packed lunch will be provided (optional), on the way visit Hall of Fame (war museum), Spituk Monastery (7kms) founded by Od-Lde in 11th century A.D and was named by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo (the great translator), Pathar Sahib (Gurudwara), Magnetic Hill and Sangam (35kms) confluence of river Indus and Zangskar. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Day 03 Leh – Lamayuru - Leh After breakfast drive to visit Lamayuru Monastery (125kms) built on natural pillar like composition of sandstone belonging to Drigunpa order. Drive back to Leh via same route, packed lunch will be provided (optional). Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Day 04 Leh – Nubra Valley – Overnight After early breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla Pass (18,380ft) the world’s highest motor able road and gateway to Siachen Glacier, the views from the top of the pass are amazing. Visit Deskit Monastery (118kms) founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo in 1420 A.D. Packed Lunch will be provided (optional), post lunch visit Hundar village (7kms from Deskit) and Double-Humped Bactrian Camel Safari in sand dunes between Hundar and Deskit villages. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp in Nubra. Day 05 Nubra Valley - Leh After breakfast drive to Samstanling Monastery founded by Lama Tsultims Nima and belonging to Gelugpa order at Sumur village. Further away from Sumur is the Panamik village known for its natural hot springs comprises of medicinal values. Packed lunch will be provided (optional). Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Day 06 Leh – Pongong Lake – Overnight After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500ft), 4-5 hrs drive one way through Changla Pass (17,350ft) third highest motor able road in the world. This famous blue brackish salt water lake is 5-6 kms in width and around 134 kms in length with 75 percent of its running the other side of the Indo China Border. On the way visit Shey Palace (15kms) Shey was the summer Palace of Ladakhi Kings, where you can see three storied statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, made of copper and plated with gold. Thiksay Monastery (17kms) the 12 storied Monastery of Thiksay is the principal Monastery of Gelugpa order situated in the most prominent of positions lies on an island mountain, packed lunch will be provided (optional), dinner and overnight at Camp in Pangong. Day 07 Pongong Lake - Leh After breakfast drive back to Leh via same route visiting Hemis Monastery (45kms from Leh) the largest and most famous Monastery in Ladakh, packed lunch will be provided (optional), and can visit Sindhu Ghat before reaching Leh. Evening free to explore the local markets of Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Day 08 Leh Drop Early morning transfer to airport to catch your onward flight back home with sweet memories of Ladakh. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS Accommodation in deluxe room on twin sharing. Transfer and sightseeing as per the above tour Itinerary by A/c car. Accommodation on Breakfast. Transport by Indica, Indigo, Tavera, Xylo & Innova. All toll taxes, drivers allowances, Fuel charges, interstate permit if necessary, all taxes. All currently applicable Hotel taxes. .
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