Jispa, Leh, Nubra Valley & Pangong

Day by day

1. DAY01

   Transfer from Manali-Manali to Jispa

   Early morning Leave for Jispa, via Atal Tunnel enroute visiting Koksar & then to our destination Jispa. Over night at hotel in Jispa.

2. DAY02

   Transfer: Jispa to Leh

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   Early morning after breakfast leave for Leh, one the way cross Baralacha Pass (16020 ft, Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft.) a beautiful high altitude drive to be remembered for life time, Post Lunch continue drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Plateau on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft, 2nd highest motorable road in the world, reach upshi where your drive along with Indus river. O/N Leh

3. DAY03

   Explore Leh

   After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Sham Valley, visit Likir, Alchi Monastery, Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar & Indus Rivers, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Hall of Fame museum. O/N Leh.

4. DAY04

   Transfer: Leh to Nubra Valley

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   After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft). You can take short breaks at roadside cafes and scenic points for photography. On arrival check in to the hotel/camp. Post lunch, enjoy a camel safari (double humped camel which are found only in Ladakh & Mongolia) at the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. O/N Nubra Valley

5. DAY05

   Transfer: Nubra Valley to Pangong

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   After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high-altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part, we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel

6. DAY06

   Transfer: Pangong to Leh

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   Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

7. DAY07

   Explore Leh

   Morning at leisure to explore the destination on your own & evening visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

8. DAY08

   Departure transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport-IXL from Leh

   Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey Ends.