LEH LADAKH with TURTUK – 24th July

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT LEH AIRPORT | ACCLIMATIZATION DAY

The group will assemble at the airport. From here, a designated vehicle will drop you at your hotel. We will check into our designated hotels. The rest of the day is at leisure for acclimatization purposes. Travelers can indulge in cafe hopping and explore the local market at their own convenience. In the evening, your trip captain will conduct a tour briefing session. Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Leh.

NOTE: The pickup timings are 9 AM and 12 PM. Please note that the schedule for pickup is fixed and hence we advise you to manage your travel plans accordingly.

Day 2: LEH SIGHTSEEING DAY

Post breakfast, a brief introductory session would be conducted for the bikers. Afterward, we’ll head out for our local sightseeing tour. We will visit the Sangam site in the Leh region where the Zanskar river meets the Indus river to form a beautiful confluence. We will also visit other tourist attractions such as Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic hill which is an anti-gravity hill as well as The Hall of Fame which is a war memorial maintained by the Indian Army. The last stop on our sightseeing tour is the iconic Shanti Stupa known for its beautiful white dome shape, statues, and intricate carvings. We will return to our Hotel where dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Leh.

Highlights of the day: Sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, The Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa.

Day 3: LEH TO NUBRA VALLEY (160 KMS, 7 HRS)

Post breakfast, we’ll head out for Nubra Valley. En route, we will make a pit stop for getting snacks at one of the Highest Motorable Roads in the World, Khardung La (18,380 Ft). Upon reaching Nubra Valley, we’ll check into our campsite. In the evening, travelers can indulge in a Double Hump Bactrian Camel Ride, ATV rides, and more. (on personal expense). Dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Highlights of the day: Khardung La, Hunder, Nubra Valley.

Day 4: NUBRA TO TURTUK (170 KMS, 6 HRS)

After breakfast, We’ll be heading out to Turtuk which is the last village of India on the Indo-Pak border renowned for its apricots. Upon our arrival in Turtuk, we’ll spend some time exploring the beautiful village. We’ll head back to Nubra by the evening where we’ll have dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Highlights: Turtuk

Day 5: NUBRA TO PANGONG (280 KMS, 8 HRS)

Post-breakfast, we’ll check out from our campsite and head towards Pangong Lake. En route, we will visit the Diskit Monastery, popular for the 100ft tall colorful statue of Buddha. After paying our reverence at the monastery, we will resume our journey towards Pangong, the iconic lake that has gained popularity ever since featuring in the Bollywood blockbuster movies like 3 Idiots and Jab tak hai Jaan.  Upon reaching Pangong, we will check in to our cottages where we will have dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Highlights of the day: Diskit Monastery, Pangong

Day 6 : PANGONG TO LEH (230 KMS, 5 HRS)

After spending a night under the starry skies and waking up to the beautiful view of Pangong lake, we will have breakfast early in the morning. • Traversing through Chang La Pass (17,800 ft), which is one of the highest passes in the world, we will head back to Leh. En route, we will visit the Shey Palace which is popular for its 12-meter-tall gold-gilded statue of Buddha. We will also pay our respects at Thiksey Monastery, which is the largest Monastery in Central Ladakh. Upon reaching Leh, we will check into our designated hotel where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Highlights of the day: Chang La, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery.

Note: Visiting Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery are subject to time.

Day 7: DEPARTURE TO LEH AIRPORT (TOUR ENDS)

Post breakfast, we’ll check out of our hotel. The group will disband & go their separate ways, to their respective cities according to their own scheduled departure. End of Tour.

Note: Book your return flight for this day after consulting with your designated travel consultant. Please note that the drop off time is fixed for 9 AM in the morning and hence we advise you to manage your travel plans accordingly.