L57 Winter Ladakh Tour

Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days   |   Hotel Stay : 4N Leh

❄ Description

Ladakh in winters is an exceptional experience and the memories you will take will be cherished for your lifetime. Snowy landscapes and sparkling white mountains aside, land of jaw-dropping Himalayan backgrounds, stunning lakes, Buddhist monasteries and sub-zero temperatures that chill you to the bone. This is perfect opportunity to explore this beautiful region and witness the real Ladakh. Experience the snow clad peaks Himalayan panorama and extreme weather conditions with minus temperature from 25 – 50 Celsius at certain places. You would definitely love to take up the challenges.

❄ Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 Leh

  Meet and greet on arrival at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee - Leh airport and transfer to the hotel. Full day free for acclimatization. You are advised to stay and relax in the hotel. It’s important to take rest for 24 hours and wear heavy woolens. O/n Leh.

  Why acclimatization is mandatory? – Leh is at an elevation of 11,500 ft approximately above sea level. When you scale such heights, your body may not get enough time to adapt to the changing surroundings. Though most people do not experience symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in Leh. But it is advisable to be cautious and be alert for symptoms of AMS. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, coughing and irregular breathing. One should avoid smoking tobacco, alcohol and caffeine-based drinks as they dehydrate the body and interfere with the process of acclimatization.

• Day : 2 Leh City Sightseeing

  After breakfast proceed for Leh city sightseeing which includes Hemis Monastery – Oldest and richest monastery of Ladakh, Thiksey Monastery – Historic Buddhist monastery on a Hill, Shey palace and Sindhu Ghat, Rancho School – subject to permission, Hall of fame museum – Indian army operated memorial & museum, Shanti stupa – Domed Buddhist temple on a hill and Leh Palace – Centuries old mountaintop palace. Evening explore Leh market. O/n Leh.

• Day : 3 Leh – K Top – Leh

  After breakfast leave for K Top (2 hrs drive). Reach Khardungla pass @ 18,380 ft (World’s highest motorable road). Enjoy scenic beauty from K Top. Back to hotel. O/n Leh.

• Day : 4 Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh (8-9 hrs drive both ways)

  After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass (17,350 ft - world’s third highest motorable road). Pangong Lake is at an altitude of 14,500 ft and is World’s highest and longest salt water lake. It freezes solid and you can walk over it. The barren landscape surrounding it adds to the stark beauty with layers of white creating a genuine winter wonderland. Back to leh by evening. O/n Leh.

• Day : 5 Final Departure

  Today morning drop at Leh airport to catch flight for onward journey. The tour ends here with the sweet memories Hazel Tours.