In early morning, after breakfast and check out the house boat, and drive to Wakha via Kargil, enroute stops include Sonamarg and Baltal hamlets, famous for rugged snow peaked meadows. Past Baltal cross over Zoji-La Pass (11,500 ft). We are in Drass valley with strikingly different landscape dotted with remote mud huts giving an impression that you really have traveled back in time. Lunch will be at midway (on own). After a passport check we continue on to Kargil . Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Check-out the hotel after breakfast and continue your journey to Leh. On the way, visit Nemo where you will observe the confluence of the river Indus and Zanskar. Head onward towards Leh stop over at the Magnetic Hills, Pathar sahib Gurudwara and Hall of Fame. Reach Leh by late afternoon and acclimatize for rest of the day. Overnight in Leh.

Note:- This day is the first day at such high altitude so we recommend minimum or very less movement. Relax and try and drink a lot of water. Overnight stay in the hotel.

After breakfast you have the full day to relax and explore the Leh city on your own if you want one
of the below tours can be arranged for you (at additional cost)
1 - A village cycling trip from Choglamsar to Phey to nimu
2 - A Village homestay experience at Stok Village
3- A walk through the LAMO (Ladakh Art and Music Organization)
Or you can just relax and explore the open air cafes in the leh Market.

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts)
Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can
enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries and
check in at Deluxe Camp. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the camp.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The
highest Motorable road 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 VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market
consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the
valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa 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 bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is
wonderful (on own).
Tip: Dont forget to enjoy hot Maggi at the highest Maggi point of the world in Khardung La.

Post breakfast, drive to Pangong tso via Shyok village. Enroute explore the mound of earthen monastic dwellings, crowned by the Gompa. The valley is blessed with a beautiful stream flowing through it, originating from the lake, giving a greenish tincture to the otherwise dry landscape around. Apart from flora this area is rich in fauna too. You can see a lot of Himalayan Marmots around the area. However, the main attraction of this circuit is the grand Pangong Tso, which you would reach by early evening. The mesmerizing beauty and the fantastic view of Tso places it a league above anything you have seen so far. Overnight stay at Pangong.

Wake up lazy morning. Check-out the camps after breakfast and drive your way back to Leh. On the way back, make a stop over at Changla Pass, Sindhu Ghat and Shey, Hemis and Thiksey Monastery – the most powerful monasteries considered in Ladakh region followed by Druk Padma School. Now continue your journey towards Leh.

Reach Leh in the evening and visit the Shanti Stupa. The sunset is the perfect backdrop you can wish for. Head back to the hotel by late evening and overnight stay at the hotel.

The Druk White Lotus School Rancho School The school appeared in the famous movie 3 IDIOTS. Later you may also indulge in a little photo shoot if you get a chance to witness the blessed the sunset in the leh.

In morning after breakfast, bid the Ladakh region goodbye and head to Jispa in your private vehicle. Enroute visit the Morey Plains, Deepak Tal, Suraj Tal, Sarchu, Lahchungla, Baralacha, etc. Reach Jispa late in the evening. Check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Check-out after breakfast and start your journey to Manali via Rohtang pass. Reach Manali and check in at the hotel and overnight stay in Manali.

Check out the hotel after breakfast and some leisure, drive to Vasishta, the old Hidimba temple and take a ride of the Yak if you want to. Explore the Manali main market just so that you don’t miss out on the mall road experience which every tourist craves for. Basically, do the touristy stuff and rest so the basic checklist is cleared off! In evening board the bus to Delhi, Have a overnight journey in the bus and get back to home with sweet memories

END OF THE TRIP……………………………………….