Day 01: Arrive Leh. Reception and assistance on arrival. Transfer to hotel. Day to acclimitise. After lunch walk around Leh town. Overnight Leh.Day 02: Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of Leh palace, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries and the Stok Palace.Thiksey is an imposing monastery and one of the finest example of Ladakhi architecture. This Gompa is situated on the top of the hill and forms part of Gelukpa order. The 12 storey monastery complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas, wall paintings, swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings,there are sacred shrines and a many precious objects to be seen. The successive reincarnation of the Skyabje Khampo Ringpoche acts as incharge of the monastery.. The main prayer hall has a 15 mt high seated Buddha figure. Overnight Leh. Day 03: Drive to Khardungla pass, the highest mountain pass in the world. Enjoy spectacular views of the Himalyas. Return by the afternoon. Afternoon free to explore the local markets on your own. Overnight Leh. Day 04: Breakfast. Drive to Pangong Lake via Chang La pass.The drive takes you through specatular scenery, with breathtaking views of the Himalayas.The Lake is the highest salt water lake in the world, situated along the India / China border. Overnight Camp. Day 05: Breakfast. Spend the morning exploring the area. Return to Leh by the evening. Overnight Leh. Day 06: Morning flight to Delhi. Depart. |