L64 Leh Ladakh Tour

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

❄ 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 – 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. Enjoy changing colours of the Blue brackish Lake. Back to leh by evening. O/n Leh.

• Day : 4 Leh – Lamayuru – Alchi – Leh

  After breakfast proceed for Lamayuru Monastery (4-5 hrs drive). En route visit Patharsaheb Gurudwara, confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill. Explore Lamayuru Monastery & enjoy magnificent view of “Moonland - An undulating series of mountains that resemble the surface of the moon”. Later proceed for Alchi monastery mainly known for its magnificent and well-preserved 10th century wall paintings. 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 of Hazel Tours.