MAGICAL LADAKH( Basic 2 Pax with Innova) 6N/7D Ex–DELHI with Return Flight

DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink take a complete rest for
acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for
an orientation walk in the markets‚ followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa‚ Leh palace. Dinner and
overnight in hotel.
SHANTI STUPA
is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Leh. Shati Stupa as
know Buddhist white-domed stupa.. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the
surrounding landscape. This has become a primary reason for Shanti Stupa to become a popular
tourist attraction, apart from its religious.
LEH PALACE
also known as 'Lhachen Palkhar,' is a 17th-century former royal palace and one of the central
attractions in Leh. Built under the patronage of by King Sengge Namgyal, it used to house his family.
The nine-storey dun-coloured palace now houses a museum and a prayer room, while the highlight is
the sweeping view of Leh and the surrounding Zanskar mountain from the rooftop.

DAY 02: LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (30 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE WAY)
After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our
sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every
Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Pa􀆩har Sahib at an al􀆟tude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms
from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of
another 4 km took us to Magne􀆟c Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from
Magne􀆟c Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River
coming from Tibet (le􀅌) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Later we drive back to
Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
HALL OF FAME (Closed on Mondays)
An important stopover on the tourist circuit, the Hall of Fame encapsulates the essence of patriotism
and displays exhibits relating the bravery of Indian soldiers and their courageous accomplishments.
As you pass through the OP Vijay Gallery, which showcases weaponry that was used in the Kargil War,
and see the elaborate display of the documents of the war, uniforms that are worn at the Siachen
glacier and others, you will be filled with a sense of pride. The letters written by soldiers to their
families, photographs clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30-minute documentary on the
Kargil War, are some of the highlights. On the second floor, guns and equipment that were detained
by the Indian Army during its confrontations with the Pakistan army have been put up as exhibits. The
museum also houses a souvenir shop. The hall has been built inside a museum that was erected by
the Indian Army in honour of soldiers who perished during the various wars that have been fought in
this region.
MAGNETIC HILL: -
Perched at an altitude of 14,000 ft, Magnetic Hill is one of the most intriguing spots in the country.
This tiny hillock is said to defy gravity as it tends to pull vehicles upwards. It is a good pitstop on the
highway and serves as a break in between mundane road travel. Do note that it is best to visit between
May to September, when the road is easily accessible. There is a board that marks the location of
magnetic hill, so it cannot be missed while driving down the highway. Local Ladakhi superstition
believes that the road is a straight stairway to heaven.
CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR:
indus river is originated from the great Himalayan ranges and Zanskar river originates from Zanskar
ranges. Zanskar river is shiny blue in colour, on the other hand Indus looks a little green. Zanskar meets
Indus in Nimmu valley from the north-east. This is a scenic view for the visitors and they find it
fascinating to mark both the rivers even after their confluence
GURUDWARA PATHAR SAHIB
is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh town on Kargil Leh Highway. Devoted to Guru
Nanak Devi Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion, the sacred place beautifully commemorate his visit to
Ladakh. Dating back to 1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head, shoulders
and backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev.

DAY 03: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over
Khardung La (Second Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km
from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless
peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is
popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the
Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average al􀆟tude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above
sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the
evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world.
Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

DAY 04: IN NUBRA – EXCURSION TO TURTUK (0 POINT & THANG VILLAGE)
After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with
Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising of a touch of
Turkish & Iranian culture), ruined fort of Dhards and Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the
famous K2 peak (The second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later back to hotel for
overnight stay.

DAY 05: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (150 KMS / 5 HRS)
A􀅌er 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 al􀆟tude
desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit. 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 condi􀆟ons but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later
a􀅌er 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

DAY 06: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA (140 KMS / 6 HRS)
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 monastc founda􀆟on of Drukpa Kagyu Order of
Tibetan Buddhism. And futher to Thiksey an impressive complex rising 􀆟er upon 􀆟er 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.

DAY 07: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT)
Tour concludes. Through a punctual transfer to the Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward
destination.