After breakfast drive to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Sonamarg. Meal Plan : Lunch & Dinner.
Morning drive to Kargil. The road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters) After Sonmarg the road is mostly rough and wet to Zojila pass 3527 meters (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest Inhibited place in the World) where we stop for tea and passport check. Visit War memorial hall & Museum. Another 2.5 Hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 meters) which has got its importance after opening of Ladakh for tourists in 1974. reach Kargil Stay overnight in Kargil. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Morning after Breakfast drive to Leh, enroute visit Mulbek & Lamayuru, Sangam, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame. Stay overnight in Leh. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast drive to Sidhu Darshanand about 7 kms from Leh on the bank of the Historical Indus River. Later proceed to visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and Thiksay Monastery located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangkas, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha's teachings. Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and It houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects & Rancho School. Later visit to Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa. Stay overnight in Leh. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh) via Khardungla pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. En route, admire the spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardungla Pass (18,390 feet) After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra. After Hotel check-in, enjoy camel Safari in the evening. Overnight stay in Nubra. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist since 2010) Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. This village was captured by Indians Army in war of 1972 with Pakistan. Visit Balti Heritage House and Museum is a family run heritage building and museum & Turtuk Waterfalls. Later proceed to visit Thang (Zero Point) village is near Turtuk village, Shyok Valley, India. Here we have an opportunity to visit the last northern most border village from where the LOC with Pakistan is just 2.2 KM. away. It is Last village of India on Leh Baltistan border. We can see our as well as Pakistani bunkers here. Here Shyok river enters in Pakistan. Return Back to Nubra. Stay overnight in Nubra. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast, visit to Deskit Monastery and have a wonderful view of Nubra Valley. Later drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardung La Pass. Stay overnight in Leh. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3rd highest motorable road in the world. Pangong Lake is the largest high altitude salt water lake in Asia 155 km from Leh, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the sun set on the banks of lake with magnificent mountains. Drive back to Leh by the same route. Stay overnight in Leh. Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Leh fly out
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