Leh, the main town of the region, is dominated by Sengge Namgyal's nine-storey Palace, a building in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lhasa, which was built half a century later. Above it, on Namgyal Tsemo, the peak overlooking the town, are the ruins of the earliest royal residence at Leh, a fort built by King Tashi Namgyal in the 16th century. The associated temple remain intact, but they are kept locked except during the morning and evening hours when a monk toils up the hills from Sankar Compa to attend to the butter-lamps in front of the images.

 BY AIR (June to September)

Indian Airlines operates regular scheduled flights to Leh from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Srinagar.
Jet Air is operating regular flight to Leh from Delhi.

The main overland approach to Ladakh is from Kashmir Valley via the 434 km Srinagar-Leh road which remains open for traffic from early June to November.

CULTURAL TourISM

Visit to the major Buddhist Monasteries and other cultural or heritage sites are the principal Tourist attractions of central ladakh and Zanskar.

DAY 01 DELHI/LEH DAY 02 LEH/MONASTERIES 90 Kms DAY 03 LEH/DURBUK/PANGONG TSO/LEH (250 Kms) DAY 04 LEH/KHARDONGLA PASS/LEH (85 Kms) DAY 05 LEH/ALCHI/ULETOKPO (75 Kms) DAY 06 ULETOKPO/LAMAYURU/LEH (172 Kms) DAY 07 LEH/DELHI * Detailed program available on request. *****Tour End *****

Day 01: Leh

On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to the Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization Leh (Ladakh) which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. Evening short walk around the Leh bazar to enjoy the nature life of the people. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Leh 

Leave early in the morning to enjoy the praying cermoney at Thiksey monastery and continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the main monastery in the region. On the way back visit Shey Palace in the late afternoon return back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel

Day 03 : Leh - Diskit 118 Kms.

Drive passing through Gangles villages the road then rises to reach Khardongla pass (5600 Mtrs) the world's highest motor able road. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records. In the afternoon visit Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley and evening walk around town of Diskit. Overnight at Hotel/Guest House 

Day 04 : Diskit - Panamic - Diskit 44 Kms.

Morning half day visit to Panamic hot sulpher spring and on the way back visit Samstalling and sumur monastery. Afternoon visit Hunder which is a short drive. Overnight at Hotel/Guest House.

Day 05 : Diskit Leh

Leave the Diskit in the morning and continue drive to Leh via Khardongla pass. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Leh

Morning half day excursion to Spituk and Phyang monastery. Afternoon visit King's Palace, Tsemo Gompa and Shanker Gompa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Leh - Chumathang 130 Kms

Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for passport checking. From here the road turns towards left and reach Karu. Chumathang is famous for medical hot spring and people visit to this place for medical bath. Afternoon visit the monastery at Chumathang. Overnight at Tents.

Day 08: Chumathang - Korzok 110 Kms.

After short drive we reach Mahe bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area. From here the road is rough. 
On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 Kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is famous for wild Gease/Ducks and another kind of wild Birds. The lake is 8 Kms wide and 28 Kms long and rest of the day to visit Korzok village and Monastery. Overnight at Tents.

Day 09: Korzok - Tsokar - Tanglangla - Leh 245 Kms.

Drive to Mahe village and the road turns left from here towards Puga. The village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. This is Butan gas which Puga valley is famous. Continue drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass (13500 FT) and visit Thukge Gompa in the Tsokar (small Lake). The place is famous for wild asses moving in flocks. Arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel

Day 10: Leh 

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onward destination flight.

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