Complete Ladakh Exploration

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Meeting and greetings on arrival at Delhi's international airport by Discovery Full Circle Tours representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Arrive Leh
Transfer to the domestic airport to connect early morning flight for Leh. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Leh the capital city of Ladakh since the 17th century was at one time a flourishing market town on the silk route to China. As Leh(Ladakh) is located at an altitude of 3500 metres the rest of the day is free for rest and acclimatization.

Day 03 : Leh Sightseeing
Today Discovery Full Circle Tours take you to visit Shanti stupa and Leh palace. Lunch out in one of the garden cafes in town. In the afternoon visit the Stok palace, given to the deposed royal family as compensation for the loss of its throne. The palace houses a museum of artifacts associated with the dynasty. Later, if you are interested you may visit a traditional Ladakhi home sharing tea in their well appointed family kitchen.

Day 04 : Leh - Lamayuru - Alchi
Leave early morning for Lamayuru visiting Ladakh's oldest monastery. After lunch drive back to Khalatse crossing the bridge over the Indus river and make a detour to visit the Drokpa village of Bema, home of the unique tribe of Indo-Aryan origin that has preserved not only its racial purity, but also its language, religious practices and cultural traditions. Overnight in a lodge in Alchi

Day 05 : Alchi - Leh
Today Discovery Full Circle Tours take you to the 11th century Alchi monastery famed for its religious wall frescoes. Continue along the Leh highway stopping en route to visit the Likir monastery situated on a hilltop. On the way also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, revered both by the Sikhs as well as by Buddhists alike. Further on visit Phyang monastery before driving back to Leh(Ladakh).

Day 06 : Leh
In the morning visit the Spituk Monastery located about 8kms south west of Leh(Ladakh) perched on a small hillock and overlooking the Indus river. The most interesting aspect of Spituk, unique in all of Ladakh is the chapel of Tara with superbly crafted images of her 21 manifestations. Return in time for lunch. Afternoon is free. Overnight at hotel

Day 07 : Leh - Nubra Valley
Early morning leave for Nubra valley crossing Khardong-la pass (5605m), the highest motorable pass in the world. Enjoy panoramic views of the Indus valley and Zanskar mountains from the pass. Visit Sumur village and the picturesque Samstaling monastery. Overnight in a camp near Tegar village.

Day 08 : At Nubra
After breakfast drive to Deskit with Today Discovery Full Circle Tours, the main village of Nubra valley. Visit the monastery that is located high up on the mountain face. Optionally, you may take a camel safari on the back of the double-humped Bactrian camels to Hundar (at extra cost and subject to prior booking only).

Day 09 : Nubra Valley - Leh
Drive back to Leh (Ladakh). Overnight at your hotel

Day 10 : Leh - Pangong Lake
Leave Leh(Ladakh) after breakfast and drive over the Chang-la pass (5297m), visiting Tak-Thok the only Nyingmapa monastery of Ladakh en route. Drive on to Pangong Tso lake. Stop by this beautiful lake for a picnic lunch. Drive about 40kms to Tangtse a small village with a few shops and lodges. There is also an old gompa with inscriptions 1000 yrs old. Camp here for the night or stay in a local lodge.

Day 11 : Pangong Lake - Leh
Leave Tangtse after breakfast driving back over the Chang-la pass, then take the diversion from Karu village to the well known Hemis monastery. This monastery belongs to the Brokpa order and is from the 17th century. The gompa has well preserved frescoes sharing the Kashmiri influence, a three storey statue of Padmasambhava and the largest thangka in Ladakh over 12m long. En route to Leh visit Thiksey monastery which has excellent artwork and great views of the valley and village. This Gelugpa gompa houses the two storey Maitreya Buddha in a separate temple. Visit also the Shey palace the former summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. The 12m Sakyamuni Buddha's statue made of gold plated copper is the largest in the region. Overnight at Leh.

Day  12 : Leh
Fullday at leisure in Leh(Ladakh) exploring its bazaars, visiting various handicraft showrooms, catching up on last-minute shopping etc; Lunch in one of the town's garden cafes. Evening, farewell dinner and overnight.

Day 13 : Leh - Delhi flight
Transfer to Leh(Ladakh) airport in the morning to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to your Hotel by representative of Today Discovery Full Circle Tours. Rest of day free to relax or last minute shopping.  Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 : Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
Bon Voyages

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