ladakh

Day 1: Arrival in Leh Meals: Dinner On arrival in Leh, our representative will meet, assist and transfer you to your Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day is free to get acclimatized to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening, take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh. Return to your hotel for a warm dinner and sleep comfortably.

Day 2: Hemis Festival Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Today, we take you to Hemis Festival where you witness the closing day with the mask dance at Hemis monastery. Make sure you've taken your camera along for there are going to be some performances that you may have never seen before. The accompanying dresses worn by the lamas, made of the richest silks and brocades, are very elaborate. The dances are accompanied by the sounds of cymbals, drums and trumpets and the entire show is one peculiar yet enjoyable affair. Packed lunch will be served during the Hemis festival. Reurn to your hotel in Leh for dinner and sleep in the comfort of your room.

Day 3: Leh - Nubra via Khardungla Pass (140 km in approximately 5 – 6 hours) Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Today morning, proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts)- Khardungla pass. Arrive at Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (on your own). Later, if time permits, visit Hunder Sand Dunes and Diskit monastery and check-in at the Deluxe Camp where you will be served the much-needed dinner. Spend the evening at leisure and sleep overnight in your camp.

Day 4: Nubra - Leh Meals: Breakfast and Dinner After breakfast this morning, proceed to Leh. Once again, drive via Khardungla pass- the World's Highest Motorable road. In the evening, explore Leh bazaar and you may buy some local products and souvenirs. Visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque on foot. Return to your hotel for warm dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 5: Monastery tour and Leh sightseeing Meals: Breakfast and Dinner After breakfast, drive to Thiksey village. Visit Thiksey monastery and drive to Shey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Later, return to Leh for lunch (on you own). In the evening, visit Leh Palace, Donkey Sanctuary and Shanti Stupa to capture beautiful sunset view. Have your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 6: Excursion to Pangong Lake (280 km round trip) Meals: Breakfast Light Veg. Lunch & and Dinner Today morning, after breakfast, drive to Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border. In the evening, return to the hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Sightseeing around Leh (90 km round trip) Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Today morning, after breakfast, visit Hall of Fame, Spituk Monastery, Kali Mata Temple, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Confluence of Zanskar - Indus rivers. Return to Leh for lunch (on your own). Spend the rest of the day at leisure, making the most of your last evening in Leh. As the day falls, return to your hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight sleep. You may pack your bags in the night itself, for a relaxed morning ahead.

Day 8: Departure to Airport Meals: Breakfast After breakfast, leave on time for the Leh airport to board your return flight to Delhi. Besides the beautiful place that Ladakh is, you will also cherish the memory of Hemis Festival for a long time to come.