Private Tour of Ladakh for 6 Days

Day 1 Arrival a Leh, Ladakh

1. 1

   Leh

   24 hours

   Pick up from Leh Airport and transfer to hotel. Complete rest for acclimatization is must for rest of the day to avoid high altitude sickness. You will feel the elevation as it is a big jump from sea-level to 3500 meters, and it will take your body a few days to adjust to this altitude. It is very important to drink plenty of water, and to not over-exert yourself while wandering around Leh. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 2 Sham valley tour with Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace

1. 1

   Hall of Fame

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Hall of Fame is a museum constructed by the Indian Army in memory of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives defending the motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. The Hall of Fame museum is located on the Leh-Kargil Road, about 4km from the city of Leh.
   The Hall of Fame museum, consisting of two stories, is divided into various sections which contain several displays. In the upper floor, there is a section named OP Vijay Gallery. Here, you can see the various kinds of weapons used in the Kargil war, along with the various arms and ammunition captured by the Indian Army during the war. On the same floor, in yet another section, various kinds of apparel and amenities used by the Indian Army in the Siachen region have also been displayed. Some of these show the pictures of army posts on the glacier, living accommodation of the troops and the training process of the troops on ice walls, besides others.

2. 2

   Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

   1 hour

   Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh town on Kargil Leh Highway. Devoted to Guru Nanak Devi Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion, the sacred place beautifully commemorate his visit to Ladakh. Dating back to 1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head, shoulders and backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev.
   Not only the Sikh and Hindu devotees but Tibetans also bow down with full devotion at the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. The latter worship the presiding deity here as Lama Nanak or Guru Gompa Maharaj. A legend is associated with the place and makes it a famous pilgrimage spot for the people visiting Leh- Ladakh.

3. 3

   Magnetic Hill

   1 hour

   In your travels around Leh-Ladakh, you will come across fascinating sights which arouse your curiosity to no end. One such sight attraction is Magnetic Hill, the place where gravity takes a backseat. Lying at a distance of around 30 km from Leh, the Magnetic Hill is marked by a yellow signboard which reads “The Phenomenon That Defies Gravity”. It also instructs you to park your vehicles in the box marked with a white point on the road, which is known as the Magnetic Road. When parked at the indicated spot, vehicles begin moving forward at a speed of almost 20km/h.

4. 4

   Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers

   30 min

   The sangam as it is called, is the confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers in Ladakh. It is located 35km from Leh in Nimmu, on the Leh Srinagar highway. The two rivers can be separately seen meeting at this point. While the Indus River appears as shiny blue, Zanskar River appears muddy green.

5. 5

   Leh Royal Palace

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Leh Palace, also known as Lachen Palkar Palace, is a former royal palace overlooking the city of Leh in Ladakh, India.It was constructed circa 1600 by Sengge Namgyal. The palace is open to the public and the rooftop offers panoramic views of Leh and its surroundings.
   The Stok Kangri mountain in the Zanskar mountain range is visible through the Indus Valley to the south, with the Ladakh mountain range rising behind the palace to the north. The richest collection of jewelry, ornaments, etc. Thangkas is located in the Palace Museum. One finds in the ceremonial dresses museum, crowns and centenary pieces of jewelry. There are Chinese Thangka paintings or calming which are more than 450 years old.

6. 6

   Shanti Stupa

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in north India. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama.

Day 3 Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La pass

1. 1

   Khardung La

   20 min

   Considered one the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh.

2. 2

   Diskit Gompa

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

3. 3

   Nubra Valley

   3 hours

   Nubra valley, is a historical region of Ladakh, that is currently administered as a subdivision and a tehsil in the Leh district. Its inhabited areas form a tri-armed valley cut by the Nubra and Shyok rivers. It is also famous for its double hump bacterian camel.

Day 4 Nubra to Pangong lake via Shayok river

1. 1

   Pangong Tso

   24 hours

   In Ladakh, you never know what surprise nature has in store for you. Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China.
   Pangong Lake, one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. You could spend hours in contemplation here, and still not have enough of its beauty. Pangong Lake is also known to change colors, appearing blue, green and red at different times. If you have decided to go on a trip to Ladakh anytime soon, don’t forget to visit the Pangong Lake. The beauty which awaits you there cannot be described in words. It has to be seen, felt and absorbed within yourself.

Day 5 Pangong Lake to Leh

1. 1

   Leh

   6 hours

   Return from Pangong lake to Leh via Changla pass.

2. 2

   Changla Pass

   30 min

   Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh at an elevation of 5,391.3024 m or 17,688.000 ft in the Ladakh Range between Leh and the Shyok River valley. You can stop by for a coffee or a tea break in one of the highest cafe.

3. 3

   Leh Market

   2 hours

   After reaching Leh and checking in to your hotel, you can walk to Leh market in the evening for you last moment souvenir shopping and have some mouth watering local delicacies.

Day 6 Leh to Airport drop

1. 1

   Leh

   2 hours

   After enjoying 5 fun-fill and exciting days, its time to bid adieu to Ladakh for your onward journey.