Trade routes have traditionally converged on Leh from all four directions. The modern-day highway follows the most direct route from the Punjab via Mandi, the Kulu valley, the Rohtang Pass, and Lahaul to the Indus Valley, then downriver to Leh. The route from Srinagar was roughly the same as the road that today crosses the Zoji La (pass) to Kargil, then up the Indus Valley to Leh. From Baltistan there were two difficult routes: the main one ran up the Shyok Valley from the Indus, over a pass and then down the Hanu River to the Indus again below Khalsi (Khalatse). The other ran from Skardu straight up the Indus to Kargil and on to Leh. Both summer and winter routes ran from Leh to Yarkand via the Karakoram Pass and Xaidulla. A couple of possible routes also ran from Leh to Lhasa.
Pickup Airport & start for Kargil which is about 205 kilometers from Srinagar. En-route, stop at the valley of meadows Sonamarg for lunch and then crossover the Zojila pass which is located 3900 meters above the sea level. After driving for some time, reach the Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth after Siberia in Russia. By the evening, you will reach Kargil town; upon reaching there, check-in at hotel/deluxe camp.
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Post breakfast embarks the journey to Leh which is 230 kilometers from Kargil town. Enroute visit the ancient rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh village. Later stop for a photo at lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. On the way, enjoy a mouth tempting lunch and photo stop at the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers. enroute visit
Mulbek, Magnetic Hill,Gurdwara On the arrival check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
It’s time to take breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and then embark on local sightseeing of Leh. Visit the famous Shey Palace, Thiksey Gompa and Stok Palace Museum. Return to hotel for hot lunch. After lunch drive to visit the Hall of Fame, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers). On time return back to the hotel. Have sumptuous dinner and restful overnight stay at the hotel.
read lessHave a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive towards Nubra Valley driving passing through the Khardung-La Pass (the highest motorable pass in the world - alt: 18,380 ft). After
Reaching Nubra Valley visit and explore the famous Diskit Monastery, Maitriya Buddha Statue, Hundar and Sand Dunes. You can enjoy a short camel safari using the doublehumped camel. Later you’ll check-in at a fixed camp in the same area or drive across the Diskit for overnight stay in a camp
After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake via Sheyok. Upon arrival at Pangong Lake visit 3 idiots shooting point. Explore around the lake take group photos. Later drive to Spangmik
village and check in to your pre booked camp at the bank of Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp
Take breakfast drive back to Leh crossing the Chang-la Pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Enroute visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Rancho School and Sindu Ghat. Stop at Leh market do
your last minute shopping before leaving Leh. Buy presents for your friends and relatives. Later our driver will drop you at you hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
Cities
Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra, Pangong
STARTING FROM
INR 28,080