A SHORT VISIT TO LADAKH-3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS
A SHORT VISIT TO LADAKH A land like no other with jagged peaks and barren landscape, Ladakh is one of the tourism destinations in India which offers a superabundance of attractions to visit that makes a trip to Ladakh an unforgettable one. Tourists planning to take a Ladakh Tour will get the opportunity to experience a true heaven on earth. The 3N/4D itinerary will help you spend your vacation covering Leh, Monasteries and Khardungla Top. The trip will start from the Leh Kushok Airport where you will be greeted by the tour representative and will be transferred to the hotel. After getting freshen-up the complete day will be for rest. In the evening you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of the major attractions of Leh. Once done with it, head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The next day, post-breakfast you will be taken to visit the monasteries including Indus Valley Monastery, Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery and more. Later you will head back to the hotel for overnight stay. On Day 3, you will drive to Khardungla Top from where you can get clear views from the top. Once done with exploring the Khardungla top, return back to the hotel for lunch. After resting for a while you can go strolling in the local markets to buy souvenirs to take back home. Head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The next day, you will leave for the airport to board the flight for your onward journey. With this, the trip comes to an end by giving you a refreshing break away from the city chaos.
Activities
ITINERARY
Day1 ARRIVE LEH On arriving the Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, you will be greeted by the tour representative and will be transferred to the hotel.A complete day will be given for rest followed by welcome tea or coffee at the hotel.Later, in the evening you will be taken for a sightseeing tour to the Leh Palace which is a former royal palace overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh.Head to Shanti Stupa which is a magnificent white-domed stupa dedicated to Buddhism and Leh Market which is a Tibetan Market selling lots of small stalls selling clothes, souvenirs, artificial jewellery and more.Once done with exploring the tourist attractions, head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day2 LEH – EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be taken to the Indus Valley Monasteries which is approx 50 km from Leh.Visit the Hemis Gompa which is the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism.A visit to the Thiksey Monastery will take you to an impressive complex on a hill above the village.Shey Palace & Monastery which is the royal residence of the Ladakh monarchs.Sindhu Ghat which is a beautiful riverbank which is known for its unique and scenic landscape.Once done with visiting the tourist attractions, head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day3 LEH – EXCURSION TO KHARDUNGLA TOP In the morning after having breakfast, head to Khardungla Top which is the highest motorable road in the world with an elevation of approx 17,582 ft.Reaching the top, you will get to experience the amazing views of the seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser Kangri massif.Once done with exploring the Khardungla Top, head back to the hotel in Leh for lunch.In the afternoon you can stroll around in the market where you can enjoy the last minute shopping.Head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day4 DEPARTURE FROM LEH In the morning after breakfast, head to the Leh airport to board a flight for the onward journey. Tour & Services Ends.