This adventure will take you from the scorching heat of the North India plains to the interior regions of the Mighty Himalayan Deserts of Ladakh. We will pass through the highest motor able Passes of the world with snow walls, picturesque locations, scattered and remote villages. Where one encounter incredible, gentle, easy to interact, outgoing, and helpful, hard-working, God-fearing, people of this region. Savor legendary hospitality of the natives of this region.
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The excellent uniformity of the three primary colors of the topography of the Ladakh are brown earth, chocolaty mountains, and white snow topping. The sight of a flock of sheep and mountain goats in the background of glacial streams coming down from the gigantic mountains is a treat to the eyes. Spirituality in ancient monasteries, fantastic sunrise, and colorful sunsets, starry nights for stargazing, light and shadow dance on the mountains are photographers delight. A symphony of crashing waves of the mighty rivers with crystal clear aqua blue water, against the imposing backdrop of grand Himalayan Ranges, unique Tibetan oriented culture are the highlights of this unique region. Abundant wildlife, heaven for ornithologist, unique, colorful festivals, pristine, shimmering high altitude lakes, double hump Bactrian camel safari in dunes, traditional music, and dance forms, local cuisine can be a thrilling experience for anybody.. This adventure has got something for everyone, whether an ardent traveler or a honeymooner.
Departure from Lehand the Trip Calls off at Leh.
As per schedule
Arrival a Leh. You will be received at the Airport and transferred to Hotel. Full day rest for acclimatization and in the evening visit to the market area, to get the first hand feel of the city. After dinner overnight stay will be in hotel.
Visit local sights of Leh like Paathar Saheb Gurudwara, confluence of Zanksar and Sindhu rivers, Magnetic Hill and Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay will be in Leh.
In two days you will be completely acclimatized and the risk of AMS eliminated after breakfast, proceed for Nubra valley crossing the highest motor able pass of the world, Khardung La (18380 feet). Halt at North Pullu, the base camp for Siachin Glacier for breathtaking landscape and photographic sessions. Visit Hundar, famous for the Bactrian camels with a double hump. Enjoy the ride at an extra cost. Visit Diskit Monastery and be amazed at its location. Then proceed to the camping site for an overnight stay.
Nubra Valley:/b> It was part of the ancient silk trade route between India and China. The flat plateau, dunes, gigantic mountains backdrop of blue sky in the company of greenish waters of Shyok River the unique setting of this place is difficult to describe in words. Nubra Valley’s rugged mountains, stark slopes, and Shyok Rivers flowing beside is heavenly bliss for all adventurers and is a paradise for photographers.
Diskit Monastery or Gompa: It is a hilltop monastery facing Shyok River towards Pakistan. It has a Giant Buddha statue called Maitrye Buddha. Tibetan Buddhists believe in reincarnation. Hence this statue is of Future Buddha or Maitreya Buddha. The reason for its creation was to promote world peace and the protection of Nubra Valley.
The statue of Buddha is quite colorful and is a treat to the eyes and soul. Still, the sights from the top offer stunning views of mighty mountains, deep valleys, and especially the living rooms of the monks behind the statue cut out like steps from the mountain.
Overnight stay will be in Nubra Valley.
On this day we will move to Pangong –Tso. The high altitude lake at 4350 meters is a saline lake that completely freezes in winters. It is 134 meters long, and sixty percent of the same lies in Tibet. The waters of Pangong-Tso do not flow into an outer water body like a river or ocean. It is a self-contained lake with crystal clear water.
It is famous for its changing colors from blue, green, and red at different times. The sunrise and sunset are mesmerizing. In the morning, the color of the snow-capped mountains changes from white to blood red. In the evenings, the water of the lake sparkles like pearls and is a sight to behold.
The reflection of the brownish mountains with white snow on the top reflects in the blue waters of the lake. It is out of a world experience. Overnight stay will be at Pangong-Tso.
On this day, after breakfast and witnessing one of nature’s wonders, the sunrise, we will move for Leh. On the way, we will visit Hemis Monastery.
Chang La Pass: It is a high-altitude pass that we have to cross to reach Leh. It is 5360 meters high. It is snow-covered most of the time of the year.
One should not stay at the top for more than 20 minutes due to a lack of oxygen and can experience breathlessness. We will halt at this place just for a moment to take pictures for our memory and move to our next destination.
Hemis Monastery: It is on the hilltop at the Gateway town of Hemis Wild Life Sanctuary. It dominates the surrounding area. The priest of Nalanda Monastery in Bihar escaped the plundering army of the Turkish to this serene location in ancient times. It is the wealthiest monastery with a copper statue of Lord Buddha and Guru Rinpoche (The reincarnate of Lord Buddha) and stupas made up of gold and silver. It is a very well-maintained monastery that houses a museum. One can have a sight of rare Tankas with artifacts and ancient manuscripts. The top portions are the residence for the Buddhist Nuns, Chomaling, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
It is without any doubt a fantastic combination of spiritual experience and an exciting natural landscape, which leaves an unforgettable mark on every visitor.
Overnight stay will be in Leh.
Tour concludes. If informed in advance, we at Adventure Delight will be more than happy to make your further travel arrangements.
Ans. It is the union territory in India bordering Tibet, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir.
Ans. There are regular flights to Leh from Delhi. By road, one can reach Ladakh via Manali-Leh (The capital town of Ladakh) and the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh route.
Ans. Nubra Valley is in the Union Territory of Ladakh in India. It is 150 km away from the capital city of Leh across the highest motorable pass of the world, Khardung-La.
Ans. Nubra valley is famous for Bactrian camels, Diskit monastery, dunes, colorful Shyok River, and gigantic mountains with light and shadow play. It is a paradise for photography enthusiasts and all tourists with myriad tastes.
Ans. The Pangong Lake lies around 220 km from Leh across Changla Pass on India China border. It takes about six hours to reach Pangong Lake from Leh. It is approximately 160 km long, and one-third of the Pangong Lake is in India, and the rest is in China. The altitude of Pangong lake is 4350 meters.
Ans. It is famous for its quality of changing colors at different times of the day. In the morning it looks blue, in the afternoon it looks grey, and in the evening it appears red. It is one of the highest saline water lakes in the world. During the evolution process of the Himalayas, saline seawater got trapped and without an outlet. It took the shape of a lake. Pangong Lake has no aquatic life because it freezes totally during winters and is a brackish water lake.
Ans. In comparison to Ladakh, Spiti Valley is small, but it bundles lakes, monasteries, wildlife, and spirituality in an immersive experience. In contrast, Ladakh is vast, and the villages are far apart. It is easy to interact with people in Spiti Valley. Due to the distant location of Ladakh villages, it is a little bit difficult to gain knowledge about their cultural way of life. But from the tourism point of view, both these destinations offer numerous attractions and have charm of their own.