Upon our arrival at Leh, the capital of Ladakh, meet our tour representative, who will escort you to your car and ensures you have a smooth transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, rest for some time to get acclimatized with the high altitude. Leh is located at an altitude of 3,500 metres above sea level so you need to take it easy at the beginning to give time to your body to adjust to this altitude. Drinking plenty of water and walking at a slow pace are the two important recommendations to remember.

Later in the afternoon, visit Shanti Stupa, which dominates the city’s skyline from atop a hill. The two-storey stupa is embellished with colourful and intriguing paintings of deities and incidents from Buddhist mythology. Watch the sunset over Leh city from Shanti Stupa. It offers a great vantage point over Leh and the Indus valley.

The evening gives you a chance to walk around the local Leh market and and get acquainted with the local life of Leh or buy souvenirs like Buddhist cloth paintings; called thangkas, images of deities, fine-quality pashminas and decorative handicrafts.

Later, retreat to the hotel for dinner, then head to your room for a good night sleep.

After freshening up, we start our sightseeing tour in the Indus valley in the “Sham” region which means “West” in Ladakhi. A half-an-hour drive from Leh brings us to the strange Magnetic Hill; where we experience the car in neutral starts moving uphill against gravity. Though many researchers have put their theories and statements; no one has been able to decode this mystical phenomenon yet! Further driving a few kilometres on the Leh-Srinagar highway, we arrive at the famous photo spot of Sangam, the confluence of Indus river (green color water) with Zanskar river (brown color water).

By afternoon, we drive further to visit 1000 year-old Alchi monastery; the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground; which was built during the 11th century. The monastic complex contains some of the best-preserved frescoes and sculptures that constitute an exceptional example of Ladakh’s Indo-Tibetan art. You can have your lunch in Alchi village (direct payment basis) where several pleasant garden restaurants can be found.

While returning, we halt at Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Sikh place of worship. It houses a huge rock, believed to have been hurled at Guru Nanak by a demon; as he tried to kill the Guru by rolling a gigantic boulder towards the preacher. The rock, upon touching the Guru, turned into a soft cushion, which he used as a cushion to meditate. Considering the preacher to be dead, when the demon came down, he found Nanak Devji meditating. Furious with rage, the demon tried pushing the rock with his right foot, which finally got stuck in the rock. Realizing the Guru was not an ordinary being, the demon fell on the Guru’s feet asking for forgiveness. Guru Nanak then advised him to abstain himself from all the evil deed and lead the life of the humble person. This pious Gurudwara was later built to commemorate the preaching of Guru Nanak Dev.

Our last destination for the day is the Hall of Fame dedicated to the Indian soldiers (subject to being operational). Here you can learn more about the role of the Indian army in the region and Ladakh’s history It showcases weapons and documents recovered from the enemy during various wars.

Then it is time to move back to our hotel in Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.

After an early breakfast, we will leave for Pangong Lake (14000 feet above sea level) through the Changla Pass (5486 Metres above sea level). The long easy ascent takes you to Changla Pass through narrow and winding roads. The journey takes you through Sakti Village. Stop at Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and capture the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding landscape in your cameras. This pass is a part of the famous Silk Route.

After a quick photo stop at the pass, we will continue our drive to Tangste where we will stop to stretch our legs and refresh ourselves over a cup of steaming hot tea. Catch your breath and carry on your drive to Pangong via small villages in Changthang. Keep your eyes on the road as the vibrant blue brackish lake appears suddenly like an oasis in the middle of the desert.

Situated at a height of 14000 feet / 4267 metres above sea level, Pangong Lake is a sight that you will never forget. Amidst the brown and grey mountains that surround it, the lake glitters like a jewel and creates an enticing sight for visitors. It has been featured in many Bollywood movies and it is a great place to take photographs for your social media feed.

Spend time taking photographs and exploring the banks of this unbelievably beautiful lake with its mirror-like still waters reflecting the clear blue skies.

Drive back to Leh in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to rejuvenate yourself for your coming adventure.

Dinner and overnight stay are at the hotel in Leh.

After breakfast at hotel, we will be driven towards the north; to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass, (the World’s highest motor able road at 18,832 feet above sea level); where the Shyok River meets the Siachen River to form this large valley.

After driving for 1 hour, the exciting journey through serpentine roads lead you to the Khardungla Pass. At Khardungla, the views of snow-capped peaks are amazing. From the top, there is an amazing view of the K2 mountain range (the Karakoram). We stop to click some photographs of the fantastic view. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records.

Continue being driven to Nubra Valley, locally known as “Ldumra”, that means the valley of flowers; explore the sand dunes that stretch from Hunder to Diskit along the Nubra and Shyok Rivers. Watch out for the two humped Bactrian camel – small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts – only found in this part of India and Central Asia (camel ride to be on direct payment basis).

Post lunch, we will be driven to the village of Hunder, check-in at the camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at the camp.

Note: The Khardung La pass may remain close till first week of May. In that case the tourist will do excursion to Khadung La and stay at Leh in place of Nubra Valley on day 03 & 04.

After breakfast, you will visit the Diskit Monastery in Diskit (Headquarters of Nubra Valley). The Diskit Monastery is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist monasteries. The Maitreya Buddha statue that is 106 feet tall is the most popular attraction of the monastery. It was consecrated by his Holiness, The Dalai Lama in 2010. Spectacular natural beauty and striking white chortens and stupas greet you on your arrival at Diskit.

Continue being driven to Leh, where you will reach by late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can explore the surroundings and markets on your own. There are many quaint cafes and restaurants where you can try butter tea and other local snacks. You can also shop for souvenirs and gifts for friends and family from the shops here.

Dinner and overnight stay are at the hotel in Leh.

Post checking-out from the hotel,  if time permits, you can leave your luggage with concierge at the hotel and checkout to steal the last few precious moments in this miraculous Hill station.

Afterwards drop to Leh Airport for your onward flight.