5 Day Trip to Leh Ladakh

On arrival, our representative(s) arrange for the transfer to your hotel. Check into the hotel and use the rest of the day to rest and get acclimatized to the high altitude (3500 meters/11800 ft) and low air pressure in Leh. Strolling around the local markets maybe a good idea during the evening. Overnight stay is arranged at the Hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to a 68 km ride to the 1000 year old paintings of Alchi Monastery. En-route, visit the famous Maitreya Buddha statue at Likir monastery and drive past the confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers at Nimoo, Magnetic Hill and military Hall of Fame. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3 morning starts with a visit to Khardung La Pass which is snuggled at an elevation of 18360 ft. It is the world’s highest motorable pass. During the afternoon, you are introduced to a local family in Stok village which serves delicious homemade butter tea and barley drink. Later, visit the Thiksey Monastery which houses the most photographed statue of Maitreya Buddha in India. Hemis Monastery will be the last stopover of the day. It is also one of the famous monasteries of the region. Enjoy the panoramic views of the valley from here and spend some time in tranquillity and peace. Return to the hotel by evening and enjoy the delicious dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

In the early morning of the penultimate day, an excursion is scheduled to Pangong Lake, a 135 km drive from Leh. The Pangong Lake is 140km long and 3-5km in width – more than half of which lies in Tibetan territory. As you return back Leh by evening, you can use the remaining time exploring local markets, looking for a decent bargain. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning transfer to KBR airport to board flight for onward journey.