Ladakh is one of the three provinces in Jammu and Kashmir with its capital at Leh. Situated at an average altitude of more than 3000 m above sea level, Ladakh is India's highest plateau and most elusive as well. The name Ladakh means 'land of passes' and it is located in between Karakoram mountains in north and Himalayas in south. Some even refer to Ladakh as 'Little Tibet'. Ladakh comprises of two districts, Kargil and the capital of Leh.
Day 1 : Arrival at Leh airport. Received by our representative and transferred to Hotel. Complete rest for acclimatization must. Welcome tea/coffee will be served. After lunch in evening one can explore the town & visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2 : Day tour to the monasteries around (104 Kms). After breakfast drive to visit Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis & Spituk monasteries and Stok Palace Museum. Lunch you can take at Hemis / Thiksey, there are restaurants with basic facilities. Start around 9AM & return to Leh by evening. Over night Hotel.
Day 3 : Leh to Pangong Lake to Leh (280 Kms) After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft.,it is the third highest motorable road. Pangong, is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake and appreciate the changing colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Drive back to Leh by the same route. Overnight Hotel.
Day 4 : Rafting at ZANSKAR river. Leave around 8:30 AM for Chilling were the rafting starts from. Chilling is around 54kms from Leh. Rafting duration is of around 03hrs. and is of rapid 03+ and one does not require any past experience. You finish at confluence of Indus & Zanskar river at NIMU. Hot lunch will be served. Over night Hotel.
Day 5 : : Leh to Khardong-La to Leh (78 Kms) 0800 Hrs. Drive for Khardongla Pass, which is the World's highest motorable road ranging at 18380 feet/ 5600m. Start by 08 AM & Return to Leh in the afternoon. After Lunch one is free to explore the local market at one's disposal. Overnight Hotel.
Day 6 : 06:00 hrs. Transfer to the airport and fly back to Delhi with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.
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