Day1 Land In Leh- Rest (Acclimatize) Gangba Homestay

LEH MAIN MARKET

Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib,
Leh Old own
Ladakh Hall of Fame
Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa: not so good, so so)

Day 2 Leh- Sightseeing 1

CONFLUENCE (SANGAM) OF THE INDUS AND ZANSKAR RIVERS- Water Rafting at Sp
(Sham) Magnetic Hill + Alchi Monastery (an hour’s drive away from the Magnetic Hil)+ Likir
Tsemo Gompa
Stakna Gompa
Chemrey Gompa
Lamayuru ?

Day 3 Leh- Nubra (Via KHARDUNG LA) -5/6 hrs Stone Hedge Ladakh
Drive past Shyok River
Hundar dunes (Sunset)
Diskit monastery
khalsar village

Nubra Sightseeing
Samstaling Monastery (Sumuk)
Panamik Village + Hot springs
Yarab Tso Lake
Hundar Valley Adventure sports (camel ride, go horseback riding or sit in a hot-air b
Sumur Monastery
Turtuk village

Nubra- Pangong (Via Diskit Monestry) - 6/7 hrs Native Huts

Maitrayee buddha at diskit monestery
Spangmik village for scenic walks. (7km away from Pangong)

Pangong - Leh (Via Chang La) - 6/7 hrs

Chemrey Monastery
Hemis Monastery
Thikshey monastery
Shey Palace
 Ruins of Phyang Fortress
Leh Palace along with the Sindhu Ghat.

Leh Sightseeing 2
Thiksey Monastery (by 7 AM, amazing prayers)

Stok Palace
Lunch at Chulli Bagh (sitting inside the apricot and walnut orchard)
Zorawar Fort

Leh-Lamayuru-Kargil
Mulbek the gigantic Maitreya Buddha (Chamba)
Lamayuru Monastery + Lunch at Lamayuru Monastery restaurant
Fotu La and the Namik La passes
Lunar Landscape
Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib,
Magnetic Hills

Kargil-Leh

Kargil War memorial

Hunderman (abadones village)
Rangdum
Suru Valley - occupies Sanku, Panikhar, Rangdum
Pensi La Lake (Drang Drung Glacier, Zankser)

Leh-Chumathang-Tsomoriri
Cover Karzok Monastery
Chumathang Hot spring
Overnight at Karzok or Tso Moriri
Hemis Monastery

Tso moriri - Leh (Via Puga- Sulpher mine)

Tso Kar Lake
Taglang La
Puga
Thiksey Monastery
Shey Palace
 Gangba Homestay Lunch Tenzin Dickey Tibetan Restaurant
Coffee Lala’s Art Café

AR RIVERS- Water Rafting at Spituk

y from the Magnetic Hil)+ Likir, Spituk monastery

Stone Hedge Ladakh

Balti Farm, Friend’s Café

Eat: Ladakhi favourites for lunch—Tigmo, a sweet and spicy combo of fermented b
Eat: Khambir, a traditional bread eaten with apricot jam and served with the traditi

eback riding or sit in a hot-air balloon)

Native Huts
alnut orchard)

y restaurant
d spicy combo of fermented bread
am and served with the traditional butter tea
Day 1 -> 10-Oct-21

Arrive Leh- Visit nearby places (13 Kms / 2-3 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ ActivitiVisit? / Time To Spend

1. Ladakh Hall of fame - Museum Personally I don't like the place, can visit (30
↓ - War memorial mins)

2. Shanti Stupa Average looking usual shanti stupa

Chorten (dome)
↓ May Visit (30 mins)

3. Sankar gompa Average looking monastery

Monastery
↓ May Visit (30 mins)

Worth Visit (1-2 hr) *includes stroll/hike

4. Leh Palace
Royal Palace
↓ Visit Timing: Daily, 7.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Ticket: Rs 15

5. Namgyal Tsemo gompa Have to climb up from Leh Palace

- Birds eye view of Leh steep trail - Skip if unfit

Overnight: Leh (Hotel)

LADAKH HALL OF FAME: The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images
and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in

Shanti Stupa in is a magnificent white-domed Buddhist monument located atop a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet.

Sankar Gompa is located approximately 3 km from the main city and is well-known for its traditional architectural style. Inside the gompa, there is a figure of Avalokitesvara having 1,000 heads and arms.

LEH PALACE: Leh Palace was formed in the mold of Potala Royal residence of Lhasa and also lies on the Namgyal Hillside in Leh. It supervises Leh and also has numerous traditional influences, going back to centuries.

Namgyal Tsemo gompa is on the hilltop where hundreds of colourful prayer flags are floating in the wind.This Buddhist monastery rising above the city was founded during the 15th century. The main shrine contains a 3-
storey-tall statue of Maitreya Buddha and a number of statues of protector deities.
LADAKH HALL OF FAME

Shanti Stupa

Sankar gompa

LEH PALACE Namgyal Tsemo

Day 2 -> 11-Oct-21

Leh- Sightseeing-Sham Valley (150 Kms / 4-5 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Phyang Gompa - Monastery So-so, average looking
↓ - Fortress Ruins Can Visit ( 30mins) or skip

2. Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib not much interesting

↓ Can Visit (30 mins), I would skip

4. Sangam Viewpoint
Viewpoint for Photography
↓ Worth Visit (15 mins)

3. Magnetic Hill No Stopping (or minimum stopping for

↓ photos)

4. Basgo Gompa -Monastery

↓ -Ruins Worth Visit ( 30mins)

5. Likir Gompa
Monastery
↓ Worth Visit (30 mins)

6. Alchi Gompa
Monastery
↓ Can Visit (30 mins)- Skip if off route

7. Spituk Gompa Monastery Worth Visit (30 mins)

Overnight: Leh (Hotel)

Phyang Gompa: Around 15 km from Leh, Phyang Monastery is one of the only two monasteries in Ladakh belonging to the Drikung Kagyu sect, the other being the Lamayuru Monastery. Phyang got its name from the blue mountain in its
backdrop called as Gang Ngonpo. The monastery was founded by Denma Kunga Drakpa who had camped in this area in the early 16th century. While meditating, he had a vision of protectress Achi riding her blue horse, and took the dream as
an auspicious sign to construct a monastery on that spot. And thus Phyang Monastery was built.

GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: Situated 25 miles from Leh, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at the place where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru, is believed to have vanquished a demon. According to legend,
during his sojourn in Ladakh, Guru Nanak was attacked by a demon. The demon threw a large boulder on the guru as he sat at the base of a hill meditating. However, the rock became soft like molten wax and failed to cause any harm to the
Sikh guru.

CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village visit this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock: Indus river (green colour) and the Zanskar river (blue or brown colour).

MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the
Believe it or not of Ladakh!

Mud-brick Basgo Gompa spectacularly crowns a rocky peak.

Led by the younger brother of the Dalai Lama, the Likir monastery is one of the largest Gelugpa gompas in Ladakh. It is famous for its 22m-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha located just next to the main building.

Alchi monastery that enshrines some of the best-preserved wall paintings in Ladakh. The monastery was founded in the 11th century by the Great Translator Rinchen Zangpo. A legend says that the poplar tree at the entrance is his walking stick
which turned into a living tree.

Spituk monastery houses an exceptional collection of thangkas (Tibetan scroll painting) depicting the 21 forms of Tara.
PHYANG GOMPA

GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB

SANGAM VIEWPOINT MAGNETIC HILL

BASGO GOMPA

LIKIR GOMPA ALCHI GOMPA

SPITUK GOMPA
Day 3 -> 12-Oct-21

Leh to Nubra (via Khardung La Pass) (130 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

Worth Visit (1-2 hr) *includes stroll/hike
1. Leh Palace (optional- Skip if already visited some other

↓ day)
Visit Timing: Daily, 7.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Ticket: Rs 15

2. Khardung La top
- Photography
↓ Worth stopping (15 mins)

3. Khalsar Village - Adventure sports: ATV ride, World’s

highest and longest Zipline ride, Cycle
↓ Zipline, and Bungee Jumping
Worth Doing ( 1hr)

4. Drive Past Shyok River

↓ No Stopping

5. Diskit Gompa
Beautiful Monastery
↓ Worth Visit (30 mins)

- Sunset
- Double Hump Bactrian camel Safari (To
6. Hunder Dunes Diskit)
Worth Visit (2hrs)

- Hot Air Balloon

Overnight: Somewhere near Hunder

LEH PALACE: Leh Palace was formed in the mold of Potala Royal residence of Lhasa and also lies on the Namgyal Hillside in Leh. It supervises Leh and also has numerous
traditional influences, going back to centuries.

KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorableroad in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from
Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.

Deskit Gompa (Monastery) was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa,
which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.

HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the
village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump Bactrian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (On Own).
KHARDUNGLA PASS

KHALSAR VILLAGE (Shyok river)

HUNDER DUNES

DISKIT MONASTERY
Day 4 -> 13-Oct-21

Nubra Valley Sightseeing (Whole Day)

Famous For/
Route/ Day Itinerary Visit? / Time To Spend
Activities
1. Drive Along the Shayok river 2 hrs upward journey from Hunder to Turtuk
↓ -No Stopping

2. Turtuk Village - Photography

↓
Worth Visit (Till afternoon)
- Chill

3. Sumur (Samstanling Monastery) So-so, average looking

Monastery
↓ Can Visit ( 1hr) or skip

4. Yarab Tso Worth Visit (1-2 hr) *includes 15 mins

Beautiful Lake
↓ stroll/hike

2. Panamik (Village + Hot Spring) Hot Spring, bathing/ Worth Visit

relaxing by the side

Overnight: Somewhere near Hunder

Turtuk is the last outpost in India (12 km from the Line of Control with Pakistan) after which the Pakistan controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to Siachen Glacier
● The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you`ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The village is inhabited by approximately 3,500 Balti people, an ethnic
group of Tibetan origin. The Balti people are Muslim and they have a unique culture. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow Valley, Steep mountains, Stone Houses etc.
● Comparatively, Situated at lower altitude then Leh, you”ii see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots & apples
● On a clear day, the summit of K2 peak (the second highest mountain on earth) can be seen in the distance.

Samstanling Monastery attracts visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and eye-catching murals adorning the walls of its interior halls. Painted in bright shades of red, orange, and yellow, the shrine is visible from afar and can be
reached via a long flight of red stairs. At the entrance of the monastery, you will be greeted by a young boy who blesses the followers and ties threads around visitors' wrists.

Yarab Tso lake Walk for about 15 minutes on a small trail leading to this small hidden lake and enjoy the deep blue colour of its water. Yarab Tso lake is a holy place for Ladakhi people.

Panamik, a small village dotted with whitewashed chortens. Visit the Panamik Hot Spring where hot sulphurous water flows out from the mountain. Bathing in this hot spring is ideal to relax and it is believed to have medicinal virtues
TURTUK VILLAGE

SAMSTANLING MONASTERY

Yarab Tso

Panamik Hot Spring

Day 5 -> 14-Oct-21

Nubra (Hunder) – Pangong (170 Kms / 04-05 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Route: Khalsar→ Durbuk→ Lukung No Stopping (maybe little somewhere, to

↓ take a break)

- Beautiful Lake
2. Pangong (Spangmik) - Scenic walks around Spangmik village.
Definitely (Stay)

Overnight: Pangong (Camp) - Best to Stay near Spangmik

*Alternatively, at Merak

THE PANGONG LAKE: The main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers
at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of
the Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-
capped peaks of the Pangong range.

Pangong Tso
Day 6 -> 15-Oct-21

Pangong (Leave By 9 AM) – Hanle (170 Kms / 04-05 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Pangong (Spangmik) Worth Visit - (7km away from Pangong)

Scenic walks.
↓ (Skip if already visited some other day)

2. Route: Merak→ Chushul→ Rezang La→

Tsaka La→ Loma Bend - No Stopping (maybe little somewhere, to
take a break)
↓
- Stargazer Observatory
3. Hanle - Hanle Monastery
Worth Visit (stay)

Overnight: Hanle (Homestay)

Hanle, in changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautifull calm andsoul loosing places in India. Hanle has a lovely hanle monastery offering some great aerial views
of whole village that is a home of about 1000 people. Hanle monastery is a 17th century monastery of the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan buddhism. Monastey
is home to about 60 monks. The main monastery, one of the largest and best known of ladakh’s monasteries, was built under the protange of the kind singee namgyal. The
views from the top of monastery are just breath taking. Hanle is also house an Indian astronomical observatory which is the world highest observatory in the world at a
staggering height of 4500 mtrs.

Hanle
Day 7 & 8 -> 16-10-2021 & 17-Oct-21

Hanle – Tso Moriri (150 Kms / 04-05 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Route: Loma Bend→ Nyoma→

Mahe Bridge - No Stopping (maybe little somewhere, to
take a break/Lunch)
↓

4. Chumathang Hot Spring Hot Spring, bathing/ relaxing by Check with driver if visiting this

↓ the side
before/after/during stay at Tsu Moriri is
possible else skip

3. Karzok Village Monastery is Good one, but not too exciting

Karzok Monastery
↓ Can Visit ( 1hr) or skip

2. Tso Moriri
Beautiful Lake Worth Visit (Stay)

Overnight: Tso Moriri

*Alternatively, at Korzok Village

Tso Moriri lake is lying at an altitude of 4,530m, this magnificent lake is surrounded by impressive snow-capped mountains towering above 6,000m.

Korzok village is situated on the northern bank of the lake, has a good choice of homestays and guesthouses. Here, you can meet the Changpa nomads and learn
about their way of life. You can also visit the Korzok monastery.
CHUMATHANG HOT SPRING

KORZOK VILLAGE

TSO MORIRI LAKE

Day 9 -> 18-Oct-21

Tso Moriri – Leh (Via Puga Sulpher Mine) (240 Kms / 06-07 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Puga
Sulpher Mine
↓
Optional- May skip

2. Kyagar Tso Check with driver if visiting this is onway,

Beautiful Lake
↓ else skip

3. Tso Kar
Beautiful Lake
↓
Worth Visit (30 mins)

4. Taglang La
-
↓ No stopping

5. Hemis Monastery
Famous Monastery
↓ Worth Visit (30 mins)

6. Leh -

Overnight: Leh (hotel)

Tso Kar lake is 80Km away from Tso Moriri. “Tso Kar” means “white lake” in Ladakhi language. The white colour comes from the thick layer of salt deposited along its
shores. The area is a famous among wildlife lovers and bird watching enthusiasts. If you are lucky, you might spot the rare black-necked crane.
Tso Kar lake is 80Km away from Tso Moriri. “Tso Kar” means “white lake” in Ladakhi language. The white colour comes from the thick layer of salt deposited along its
shores. The area is a famous among wildlife lovers and bird watching enthusiasts. If you are lucky, you might spot the rare black-necked crane.

Taglang La (5,328m) is the highest mountain pass on the Leh-Manali road.

Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa lineage. One of the temples enshrines an 8-metre-tall statue of Padmasambhava
(the founder of Tibetan Buddhism).
PUGA

Kyagar Tso Lake

Tso Kar Lake

Tanglang La Pass

HEMIS MONASTERY
Day 10 -> 19-Oct-21

Leh - Sightseeing (35 Kms / 02-03 hrs)

Route/ Day Itinerary Famous For/ Activities Visit? / Time To Spend

1. Thikshey Monastery
Famous Monastery
↓ Worth Visit (30 mins)

2. Shey Monastery
Famous Monastery + Palace
↓
Worth Visit (30 mins)

Monastery
3. Stok Monestery Palace
Lunch at Chulli Bagh (sitting
↓ inside the apricot and walnut
Worth Visit (2 hrs)

orchard)

4. Zorawar Fort
↓ Fort Worth Visit (30 mins)

If anything missed in the whole trip

Overnight: Leh (hotel)

Thiksey Monastery is 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.

Shey palace is the former summer palace of the royal family. Inside, there is a temple with a 12-metre-high copper statue of Shakyamuni Buddha gilded with about 5
kilograms of gold.
Stok Palace is turned to a Heritage hotel. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Centuries-old stone monastery displaying relics & weapons, plus a cafe
terrace with mountain views

Zorawar fort is situated above the Leh Palace in Ladakh. This must-see attraction in Leh is also known as the Riasi Fort and it once held the wealth of the rulers of
Dogra Dynasty.
THIKSHEY MONASTERY

SHEY MONASTERY

STOK PALACE and MONASTERY

ZORAWAR FORT
Overnight Place to Stay
Sunday, 10 October, 2021 Leh Hotel
Monday, 11 October, 2021 Leh Hotel
Tuesday, 12 October, 2021 Hunder Hotel
Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 Hunder Hotel
Thursday, 14 October, 2021 Pangong, Polaris Hotel
Friday, 15 October, 2021 Hanle Homestay (To book on spot)
Saturday, 16 October, 2021 Tso Moriri Homestay (To book on spot)
Sunday, 17 October, 2021 Tso Moriri Homestay (To book on spot)
Monday, 18 October, 2021 Leh Hotel
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 Leh Hotel

Overnight Place to Stay Activity

Sunday, 10 October, 2021 Leh Hotel Acclimatize, Local Sight
Monday, 11 October, 2021 Leh Hotel Sham Valley Tour
Tuesday, 12 October, 2021 Hunder Hotel Leh-Hunder Travel Day
Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 Hunder Hotel Turtuk, Panamik
Thursday, 14 October, 2021 Pangong, Polaris Hotel Hunder-Pangong Trave
Friday, 15 October, 2021 Hanle Homestay (To book on spot) Pangong-Hanle Travel D
Saturday, 16 October, 2021 Tso Moriri Homestay (To book on spot) Hanle-Tso Moriri Trave
Sunday, 17 October, 2021 Tso Moriri Homestay (To book on spot) Local Tso Moriri
Monday, 18 October, 2021 Leh Hotel Tso Moriri- Leh Travel D
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 Leh Hotel Leh Sightseeing + Stok (
 Activity
Acclimatize, Local Sightseeing
Sham Valley Tour
Leh-Hunder Travel Day, Local Hunder
Turtuk, Panamik
Hunder-Pangong Travel day, Local Pangong
Pangong-Hanle Travel Day, Local Hanle
Hanle-Tso Moriri Travel Day
Local Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri- Leh Travel Day
Leh Sightseeing + Stok (hike?)

Activity
Acclimatize, Local Sightseeing
Sham Valley Tour
Leh-Hunder Travel Day, Local Hunder
Turtuk, Panamik
Hunder-Pangong Travel day, Local Pangong
Pangong-Hanle Travel Day, Local Hanle
pot) Hanle-Tso Moriri Travel Day
pot) Local Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri- Leh Travel Day
Leh Sightseeing + Stok (hike?)
Bon Apetit Changspa Road, leh