BEST OF LADAKH (10N/11D)

Upon arrival at Leh Airport you will be welcomed by Unplugged Life’s representative and transferred to your guest house, rest of the evening at leisure to acclimatize. Overnight stay at Leh City: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the Asian “Silk Route”.

Fall in for a jaunt of exploration with beautiful stopovers like: Leh Palace – Shanti Stupa – Hall of Fame – Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib – Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River) and Magnetic Hill. Later drive down to Leh.

After an early breakfast, check-out & drive to Nubra Valley, the road to the Nubra Valley goes through the highest motor-able pass in the world, Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft). The Pass is almost permanently covered in fog and snow. On arrival you first visit Esna monastery in Diskit that is over 250 years old. This is the oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. Later visit the sand dunes at Hunder, you can also enjoy a camel ride here (the camel ride is on direct payment basis). Later check-in at the camp & spend the night stargazing.

After an early breakfast drive towards Turtuk in Nubra Valley. A remote village of about 4,000 residents, inhabited by ethnic Muslims a few kilometres from the ‘line of control’ between India and Pakistan. Post lunch head back to Hunder for the night, remaining of the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, check-out and drive towards the village of Panamik, a beautiful scenic village on the other side of the valley. Panamik is the last destination for tourists travelling across Ladakh. The hot water springs of Panamik are enriched with a high amount of Sulphur. A dip in these Sulphur hot springs is believed to cure various health ailments. Later drive back to Sumur. Upon arrival, check-in at the camp, remaining of the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, check-out and visit the village of Sumur which is famous and also an important stop since the holy monastery named Samstem Ling Gompa is located close to the village. Later drive down to Leh. Upon arrival, check-in at the guest house, remaining of the evening at leisure.

After an early breakfast, check-out and drive towards Pangong Lake via the Chang-la pass, 3rd highest motor-able pass in the world (17,370 ft). On the way, first stop at Shey Palace, the palace, mostly in ruins now was built first in 1655. Later visit Thiksey Monastery and continue the journey to Tso Pangong. Thiksey monastery is located at an altitude of 11,800 ft in the Indus Valley. Upon arrival, check-in at the resort/camp and spend rest of the evening sightseeing around the lake.

Post breakfast, visit the lake and after spending some time drive back to Leh. On the way back visit Rancho School (The school in the movie 3 Idiots). Upon arrival at Leh, check-in at the guest house for the night.

After an early breakfast, check-out and drive towards Chumathang which is famous for its medical hot spring. From here a short drive will take you to Maha bridge, the main check point to enter this new area. On the way visit Sumdah Village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tso Moriri. The Tso Moriri is the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck and the brown-headed gull. Tso Morir is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. Upon arrival, check-in at the camp and spend rest of the evening sightseeing around the lake.

Post breakfast visit Tso Kar, which is at an altitude of 14,860 ft. above sea level. Later drive towards Leh via Tanglang La Pass, which is at a height of 17,480 ft. and is the second highest motor-able pass in the world. Upon arrival, check-in at the guest house. This is your last evening in Leh, remaining of the evening at leisure for you to explore the beauty of Leh on your own.

In the morning, transfer to the airport to board the flight to your onward destination.