Ladakh Unbound: A Week of High-Altitude Thrills

• Evening Sightseeing: Drive to Changspa in the evening to visit the Shanti Stupa, a beautiful white-domed Buddhist pagoda offering panoramic views.
• Historical Visit: Proceed to explore the historic Leh Palace, a former royal residence with views over the town.
• Local Culture: Take a leisurely walk around the vibrant local market area in the evening.

• Hall of Fame: Begin the day at this poignant memorial built by the Indian Army to honor soldiers of the Indo-Pak wars.
• Spituk Gompa & Kali Mata Temple: Explore the ancient 11th-century monastery and the revered temple located on the same hilltop.
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib: Visit this historic 16th-century shrine, built by local Lamas to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Magnetic Hill: Experience the gravity-defying phenomenon where vehicles appear to roll uphill on their own.
• Sangam (Indus & Zanskar Confluence): Witness the stunning meeting point of the turquoise Indus and the emerald-green Zanskar rivers.
• Picturesque Return: Drive back to Leh via the same scenic route through the dramatic Himalayan landscape.

• Scenic Drive to Nubra: Depart Leh for a 5-6 hour drive to Nubra Valley, following the ancient caravan route.
• Khardung La Pass: Ascend to the iconic pass (5550m / 18,380 ft), one of the world's highest motorable roads, for panoramic views and photos.
• Diskit Monastery: Explore the charming capital of Nubra, visiting the Diskit Gompa perched on a hill, home to a majestic 106-foot Maitreya Buddha statue.
• Hunder Sand Dunes: Continue to Hunder village, known for its unique "cold desert" landscape.
• Bactrian Camel Ride: Get acquainted with the shaggy, double-humped Bactrian camels and enjoy an optional (direct payment) camel ride across the dunes.

• Scenic Border Drive: Embark on a fascinating, less-traveled excursion to the border village of Turtuk, a destination recently opened to tourists.
• Mountain Vistas: Drive through spectacular mountain ranges and charming villages, enjoying breathtaking scenery en route.
• Turtuk Village Exploration: Explore this unique village in the Baltistan region, which was a part of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir until it was recaptured by the Indian Army in the 1971 war.
• Cultural Insight: Learn about the local way of life, where residents farm vegetables and apricots and have relatives living just across the Line of Control (LoC).
• Historical Significance: Discover the unique history of the villagers who went to sleep in one country and woke up in another overnight.
• Rough Road Adventure: A full-day excursion on rough terrain provides an authentic, rugged travel experience.
• Return to Nubra: Drive back to the Nubra Valley in the evening.

• Journey to Pangong: After breakfast, embark on a 5-6 hour scenic drive to Pangong Lake (14,500 ft).
• Shyok Valley Route: Take the picturesque "short cut" route that follows the meandering Shyok River, passing through the charming, secluded Shyok village.
• Arrival & Lakeside Enjoyment: Arrive at Spangmik/Tangtse by afternoon, check into your camp, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the magnificent, ever-changing colors of the high-altitude Pangong Lake.

• Sunrise View: Wake up early to witness the breathtaking, ethereal sunrise over the tranquil waters of Pangong Lake.
• Return Drive: After breakfast, begin the 5-6 hour scenic drive back to Leh.
• Chang La Pass: Ascend and traverse the challenging Chang La Pass (5486 meters / 17,998 feet), another of the world's highest motorable roads.
• Leh Arrival: Arrive back in Leh by the afternoon and check into your hotel.
• Evening Leisure: The rest of the evening is free for shopping in the local markets, collecting souvenirs, or simply relaxing at your leisure.

• Leisurely Start: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before starting the day's cultural tour.
• Hemis Monastery: Drive 45km west of Leh to visit Hemis, the largest and wealthiest monastic institution in all of Ladakh, known for its rich collection of ancient relics.
• Thiksey Monastery: Return via the same route to explore Thiksey Gompa, an impressive 12-story monastery complex often compared to the Potala Palace, noted for its enormous seated statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
• Shey Palace: Continue the drive through a picturesque landscape of chortens to the ancient Shey Palace, the former summer retreat of the Ladakhi royalty.
• Return to Leh: Drive back to your hotel in Leh after the tour.

After an early breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the Airport to board your flight for your onward journey, concluding your remarkable Ladakh adventure.