Valleys with Pangong Stay

Day 1 : Arrival Leh drive to Likir. (60 Kms / 1 ½ Hrs)

Arrival Leh, Wisdom representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in Likir. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening take a walk in the serene and calm Likir village and visit Likir Gompa. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Likir.
LIKIR GOMPA : Founded in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompa dated back to the 18th century.

Day 2 : Drive to Leh via Alchi

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Alchi village to see 1000 years old Alchi Dhammchakra Centre. Later drive to Leh, enroute visiting Confluence of Indus and Zanskar river, Basgo fort, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Spituk monastery. Evening free to stroll around Leh market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 3 : Drive to Pangong Lake (140 Km / 5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast drive to to Pangong Lake on the Indo China. On the way visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Evening check in Camps for dinner and overnight stay.
SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA : Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
THE PANGONG LAKE : This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages of Shey and Thikse, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall.

Day 4 : Pangong - Leh

After breakfast drive back to Leh taking the same route. On the way back visit Thiksey Monastery. Arrive Leh and relax at the hotel or free for individual activities.
THIKSEY GOMPA : 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.

Day 5: Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass (140 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs)

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the camp.
DESKIT GOMPA : Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE : Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).

Day 6 : Nubra - Leh

Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel.
JOKHANG : the Ladakh Buddhist Association in 1957 built the small Gonpa opposite to SBI and known as Jokhang in the main bazaar, which is open throughout the day for visitors. The Gonpa contains statue of Joyo Rinpoche (crowned Buddha).
LEH MOSQUE : The Jama Masjid of Leh was built in 1666-67 AD under an agreement between Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Ladakhi ruler Deldan Namgyal. Initialy, the architecture of the mosque bore Tibetan, Central Asian and Ladakhi style. In recent years it has been reconstructed and given a new look with minarets and domes.

Day 7 : Airport Departure

Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.

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