Ladak Road Trip From Kashmir

Ladak Road Trip From Kashmir/ 12 Nights 13 Days

Day 1

Welcome to Srinagar arrival transfer to Hotel.

Day 2

sonamarg/ Srinagar to Kargil via Sonmarg (224kmrs /7 Hours journey)
After breakfast you will leave for Kargil via sonamarg, Zoji La is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Sonamarg and provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir Valley. by cross famous Zodjila pass 3,528 m (11,575 ft) , Drass village( 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world), enroute have magnificent view of Kargil war famous peaks (tiger, tololing) from vijay war memorial hall site, reach Kargil by evening. Overnight stay at Kargil.

Day 3

Kargil to Leh 218km (5/6 hours)
after breakfast leave to Leh enroute Lamayuru (moonland)/ (moonscape) refers to what some Geologists believe was once a lake- bed in the steep, enclosed valley. Mulbekh chamba (maitreya) 9meters high, carved during the period from the 7th to the 10th centuries, Afternoon reach to Leh over night at Leh Hotel.

Day 4

Leh
Leh local sightseeing Stok Palace, Santi, Leh Palace, Hall of fame, Stok palace built in the 1820”s before the dogra invasion, it was new royal residence. After dogra invasion of Ladakh and wrecking of leh palace in 1834”the royal family send into exile to live in stok palace. Which contains a museum, as well as the royal family’s private chapel. Santi stupa , it was built by sect of Japanese Buddhists to promote worldwide peace , you have beautiful panoramic views in the golden sunlight of leh the valley behind.leh palace (constructed using traditional ladakhi methods; with dried mud-brick constituting the upper level, earth, stone and timber) photos museum in Leh palace .Hall of fame ARMY museum ,over night at leh.

Day 5

Leh to Nubra
Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes –Drive 120 Kms 4/5hrs Khardungla is the World’s highest motor able road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records, Drive through the Valley which is extremely beautiful for photography. Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colourful trees in this region. Later reach your camp visit the Sand Dunes if lucky you will get the sight of the Two Hump Bactrian camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village. Over Night at Nubra.

Day 6

Nubra to Turtuk Day trip,163km (4 hours)
Leave early Turtuk is village along with shayok river , it was under the pakistan’s control until 1971,after which Indian gained control of this strategic area. It is Bltistan region ans is one among three such villages in India , languages Balti, ladakhi, and urdu. It is one of the gateways to the SIACHEN GLACIER. In 1999, the two countries once again had a major conflict around this area during the Kargil war. Over night at Nubra.

Day 7

Nubra to Leh
After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley later walk around the town of Diskit which has a small village market. Giant Buddha Statue. Proceed back to Leh cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh. Over night at Hotel..

Day 8

Pangong Lake
Tour of Pangong Lake It is the highest land locked lake (155 Kms on way from Leh 04 Hrs driver each way. After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometre at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. In evening enjoy walk around near the lake. Over night at Pangong.

Day 9

Pangong to Leh
Drive back after breakfast Via same route. Tour of Hemis, ThikseyShey monastery & SindhuDarshan After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh.Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel..

Day 10

Leh to Tsomoriri 220km (5/6 hours)
after breakfast drive to Tsomoriri lake enroute HOT spring at CHUMATHANG, later drive to Tsomoriri Lake is a protected wetland conservation area, known as RAMSAR site- RAMSAR is the name of an organization for the protection of the world’s wetlands. The lake is important breeding ground for migratory bird species, including rare and endangered species such as BLACK –NECK CRANE and BROWN- HEADED GULLS. It is 40 metres depth and 25km long, 3/6km wide. And situated at an altitude of 4593metres. KORZOK gonpa belongs to the DRUG-PA- KARGYUD –PA sect ,established under the patronage of KING sengay Namgail in the 1930’s . After enjoy the lake drive toTSOKAR Tsomoriri to TSOKAR 89km (3 hours) , it is a salt lake where you will see NOMADIC life style, enroute NAMSHANG LA is flat valley floor. Over night at TSOKAR .

Day 11

Tsokar to Leh 153km 4/5 hours via TANGLANG LA pass (5300m)
On the top spectacular views over the Karakoram range to the north of Leh. Enroute, Rumtse village GYA village, it is first village in the Ladakh, MERU village , in this valley you will see IBEX, BLUE SHEEP and it is range of HEMIS national park. Over night at leh.

Day 12

Leh
Leh rest for rafting and shopping/ market over night leh.

Day 13

Departure
Depart. Leh On time departure transfer to Leh airport, wish you best for another tours from Ladakh all tours