Trip Overview
Located in the heart of the great Himalaya in the Indian controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh “the land of high passes” is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. Historically a Buddhist kingdom, Ladakh is often called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture and the region has been found to have been inhabited from Neolithic times. Due to its exceptional scenic beauty, Buddhist monasteries, thrilling adventure sports and unique culture, the Indian government has successfully been encouraging tourism in Ladakh since 1974.
Leh – the administrative capital of Ladakh is particularly noted for its scenic beauty, monasteries and amazing trekking routes and travel to this awesomely beautiful destination would definitely be an exciting and thrilling experience for any visitors wishing to venture into this region. Makalu Adventure brings you here one of the most Luxurious Ladakh Tour Itineraries among the many we have on offer. Please feel free to contact us for further information and assistance if you wish to join in any of our Ladakh Luxury tour programs.
ITINERARY FOR SPIRIT OF LADAKH TOUR
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Day - 1 : Arrival Leh - (Situated at a height of 12,500 FT /3.500 Meter above The Sea Level)
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and will set off to hotel in the heart of the Leh Town , settling in a Hotel and rest of the day free acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening you will take a walk to Market and visit Shanti Stupa on the hill to get a panoramic view of Leh town. Relax and refresh before dinner where you will meet our representative will introduce you to the highlights of the entire tour. Overnight Hotel in Leh.
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Day - 2 : Leh–Shey-Matho-HemisMonastries – Stok Palace –Leh (86kms)
After breakfast drive to the East Indus Valley monastery tour including Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh, Matho an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village , Hemis Monastery ( the largest & Richest monasteries in Ladakh)and visit Stok Palace & Museum.The royal family still live there Stok palace the present residence of the royal family. Stay O/N in hotel at Leh.
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Day - 3: Leh – kali Mata-Lamayuru (125Kms)
After breakfast, drive lower the Indus valley on a tour of the Lamayuru circuit, en route visiting Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) Magnetic Hill Point, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers) famous for the dramatically located ancient Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features.Check in at Hotel upon arrival. In the evening explore ‘Moonland’.Overnight in Hotel at Lamayuru.
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Day - 4 : Lamayuru – Dha Hanu-Alchi (57 Kms)
After Breakfast drive to Dahanu Valley, where the Drokpa live.We will drive down the Indus, between Khaltse and the Shyok - Indus confluence seeing panoramic views on the way to Beema. A beautiful village of Aryans.we visit the villages of Beema and Dah and meet the Drokpa tribe. Drokpa people whose features are pure Indo-Aryan, and they have preserved their racial purity down the centuries. Later drive to Alchi by same route. Arrive Alchi by evening. Overnight in Hotel at Alchi.
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Day - 5 : Alchi- Hall of fame - Leh (67Kms)
After breakfast, drives toward Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, & Hall of Fame and Shanti Stupa.Overnight stay in hotel at Leh.
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Day - 6 : Leh- Thiksey - Pangong Lake -Leh (314 Kms)
After an early breakfast, drive to Pangong Lake En route visit Thiksay monastery. Its looks like Potala palace of Tibet, you can see prayer (Puja) of Monks by using Buddhist rituals Objects at 6.A.M and later drive through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly 7 kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. After sightseeing around the lake, later drive back same day to Leh reaching in the late evening. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
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Day - 7 : Leh to Khardungla 18380ft (96 kms)
After breakfast drive to highest motorable road in the world (Khardungla 18380ft). From the pass we have spectacular view of ladakh range and karakuram range. Later drive back to Leh by same route. En route visit Tsemo and Leh Palace. Check in at Hotel upon arrival. In the evening explore Leh market for Shopping and have the day for Leisure.Overnight in Hotel at Leh.
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Day - 8 : Departure
Our teams thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual drop to Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination. Your memorable tour to land of Passes concludes here.
