Ladakh Moonscape 5 Nights & 6 Days
Overview
Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and India and China since 1959.
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Tour Plan
Arrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to
the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, proceed on full-day sightseeing tour of the Alchi-Likir circuit, visiting first
the impressively located 15th century Likir monastery and then the 11th century Alchi
Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex of Ladakh and famous for its ancient
frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. After sightseeing and lunch
here, drive back to Leh, en-route visiting Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers),
Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of “Guardians’ or Gonkhang
in Spituk monastery) and Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage & culture). Overnight
at the hotel.
Early departure for Pangong Lake (approx. 150 kms), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft./
5486 meters) -3rd highest motorable pass in the world. Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.) is
4-5 kms wide and about 140 kms long, of which about two-third lies on the other side of
the Indo-China border. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing around the lake and then check-in
at a tented camp near the lake for overnight stay, OR drive back for 30 kms to the small
township of Tangtse for overnight stay at a hotel / guest house.
After breakfast, leave Pangong / Tangtse and retrace the road to Leh re-crossing the
Chang-la pass. Upon reaching Karu, drive across the Indus and visit the famous Hemis
Monastery, biggest and richest monastery and the principal seat of the Drukpa- Kagyut
monastic order in Ladakh. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
In the morning drive to Khardong-La (80 kms round trip), highest motorable pass in the
world (alt: 18,380 ft.). Enjoy spectacular views of the Indus Valley & the mountain ranges
beyond while driving back from the pass. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the
markets. Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.
