Places to See : Delhi - Leh - Lamayuru - Leh - Nubra Valley - Sumar -
Leh - Delhi
Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Day 1 : Delhi
Upon
arrival at the IG Airport, Delhi, our representative will welcome you and transfer
you to the hotel.
Day 2 : Leh
Departure and transfer to domestic airport, where we will fly to Leh. On arrival
we will transfer you to the hotel. Acclimatization and rest day.
Day 3 : Leh
Full day of sightseeing at Hemis Monastery (17th century), Thiksay Monastery
(15th century), and Shey Palace (10th century), the oldest capital of Ladakh.
For those who are up to a short hike, we can visit the Gotsang meditation place
above Hemis. Overnight in hotel in Leh.
Day 4 : Leh
Full day of sightseeing of Takthok cave (8 AD), Chemday from the 6th century,
and Stakna monasteries. Overnight in hotel in Leh.
Day 5 : Leh
Sightseeing of Phyang Monastery (16th century), and Spituk Monastery (11th century).
Phyang Kargutpa school and Spituk Gelukpa. Overnight in Leh.
Day
6 : Leh
After breakfast, walk up to Leh Palace and Tsemo Gompa. Evening visit to Sangkar
Gompa and Japanese Stupa. Overnight in Leh.
Day 7 : Leh
Visit Stok Palace (17 km) the residence of present royal family, then Matho
Monastery (8 km) and Stakna Monastery. Overnight in Leh.
Day 8 : Lamayuru
Drive to Lamayuru (126 km) and visit monastery. Come back to Temisgam village.
Overnight in Namra Guest House in Temisgam.
Day 9 : Leh
After breakfast, drive to Leh and on the way visit Alchi Monastery (11th
century), and Rizong Monastery. Overnight in Leh.
Day 10 : Leh
Rest day in Leh.
Day 11 : Nubra Valley
Drive to the Nubra Valley (130 km) over the Khardong La at 18,000 feet, the
highest road in the world. Overnight in camp or guest house in Sumar. Visit
Samstanling Monastery.
Day 12 : Sumar
Full day sightseeing of Diskit and Hunder Monasteries. Walk in Hunder village.
Visit a local family for tea and chang. Overnight in Sumar.
Day 13 : Leh
Drive
back to Leh. Visit Khardong village on the way.
Day 14 : Leh
Rest day/shopping.
Day 15 : Leh
Visit a traditional Ladakhi family and watch a cultural show.
Day 16 : Delhi
Fly to Delhi, where you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 17 : Delhi
Departure. Transfer to the International Airport and fly home.
