Cultural Experience Tour of Ladakh

On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level you will be transfer to hotel and check in. Half day at rest for acclimatization. Evening drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, it was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around local market. Dinner
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh

After breakfast proceed for the excursion of Sham Valley.
Visit Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars, Kali Mata Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa - an 11th century structure.
Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honour the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith. Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity.
It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. Proceed back to hotel via same route.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh

After early morning breakfast drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads lead you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers.
On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities.
From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the evening, we will drive back to the camp/hotel.
Overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra.

After breakfast at camp/hotel we drive to next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayok River, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake.
Overnight stay in camp at Pangong Lake.

Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake. Enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive Leh and check in at the hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure.
Overnight stay at Leh

After an early morning breakfast, proceed to visit Hemis Monastery which is situated 45 km west from Leh, HEMIS is the largest and the wealthiest monaster in Ladakh. After Hemis Monastery tour drive back on the same route towards Leh and visit the Thiksey Monastery, located on hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus Valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for it’s gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya Buddha and is also known for it’s (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the king of Ladakh. Overnight stay at Hotel of leh

After an early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the airport for your further journey towards home with happy memories.