Silk Route - (7 Nights/8 Days)

Ladakh, in all its might, holds both peace and mystery for the ones who love to travel and explore. 8 exciting days of exploration in the land of high passes, the cultural tour of Ladakh opens your eyes to wonderful landscapes and serene air. A heaven for adventure seekers, Ladakh offers you the peace and tranquillity along with some hidden mysteries. The blue waters of the Pangong Lake leaves you in awe. The sand dunes of Hunder is also a sight to behold. The largest high altitude lake in India, Tso Moriri Lake, welcomes you with a scenic view. Enjoy riding the double hump camels at Diskit. One gets to see a lot of beautiful Buddhist monasteries also all through the journey. Moving through the local villages and markets of Leh, one gets to see the rich culture and tradition of the land and their livelihood. Explore Ladakh in all its might and it is a memory one will cherish forever!

Product Details

Stay

Accommodation on sharing basis

Meal

All Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).

Activity

Sightseeing

Camping

Local market visits

Other Inclusions

Point to point transportation.
To & Fro Ex Leh Airport Transfers.
Ladakh Entry Fees & Wild Life Fees.
Complimentary Reach Ladakh Guide Book on arrival in Leh.

NOTE

Minimum 4 persons required.
Prices for deluxe and premium available on request

* GST is chargeable extra.

Day 1 Leh

Arrival at Leh airport and transfer to the hotel. Complete day for acclimatization. Later evening visit to Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 Leh - Lamayuru – Sham 180 Kms/ 6-7 Hrs

After breakfast drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery, Magnetic hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Lunch enroute, Post lunch drive to visit the mesmerizing Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery Overnight stay at Sham.
Day 3 Sham – Leh 72 Kms/ 3-4 Hrs

After the breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery and Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Overnight stay at Leh
Day 4 Leh - Nubra Valley 120 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs

After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) post lunch, enjoy the camel safari at Sand Dunes between Diskit & Hundur Village. Overnight stay at Nubra Valley.
Day 5 Nubra Valley – Leh 120 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs

After breakfast visit Deskit Monastery (Big Buddha), where you can have a magnificent view of Nubra Valley and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 6 Leh - Pangong Lake 140 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3^rd Highest Motorable road in the world, arrival at Camp, later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.
Day 7 Pangong Lake – Leh 140 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of sun rise on lake. After breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 8 Leh

Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the best time to visit?
A. Ladakh is open for tourists throughout the year, while the best period for the cultural tour is between April and October ending. For adventure tours June to October is the suitable period. Most of the trekking routes are closed after November due to snow at high passes except the Liker to Khaltsey trek. The best period for Chadar-trek (frozen river trek) to Zanskar is from January to mid-March. The festivals of Stok, Matho and New Year take place in winter and it is possible to visit monasteries in winters. There are few hotels and guest houses with heating facilities in Leh that provide accommodation in winter.
Q. Are there any visa and permit formalities?
A. Tourist can reach Leh with normal Indian tourist visa and does not require any special visa or permit. However, the foreign tourists are required to register themselves at Dras, Rumtse and Sarchu if they are travelling by road. Those travelling by air get themselves registered at the airport. The tourist, both foreign and domestic are required to get permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, Which can obtained through registered travel agencies.