Cox and Kings
‘LADAKH - ROOF OF THE WORLD WITH PANGONG’ 06 Days / 05 Nights
ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01
Arrive Leh Welcome to your 'Ladakh - Roof of the world with Pangong' tour! On arrival, at the airport in Leh, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Leh, is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of mighty Himalayas. Since it is located at an altitude of over 3000m above sea level, it is imperative that you spend rest of the day acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh.
Day02
Leh Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Leh(Private). Today, proceed on a full-day sightseeing tour of Leh visiting Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's Royal family; the 800 year old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop and modelled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Later, visit Hemis Monastery hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh followed by visit to Stok Palace Museum, is also the official residence of the Royal Family of Ladakh . In the evening, enjoy a panoramic view of Leh town from Shanti Stupa, built by the Japanese. Pickup
Duration
From Time
Hotel
07:00 hrs
9:00 AM
The evening is at leisure. Day03
Leh - Alchi - Leh (65 km / approx. 2 hours drive) Enjoy a full day excursion to Alchi (Private). Today, proceed on a full day excursion to Alchi, situated on the banks of Indus River. The monastery of Alchi is famous for its 1000 year old wall paintings which exist in a dark room and can be seen under torch light. En route visit the Likir Monastery, famous for its giant statue of Maitreya Buddha and its numerous old Tankhas. Enjoy a photo stop at the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers. Post sightseeing, transfer back to the hotel. Pickup
Duration
From Time
Hotel
06:00 hrs
10:00 AM
The evening is at leisure. Day04
Leh - Pangong (160 km / approx. 5 hours drive) After breakfast, drive to the amazing Pangong to the east of Leh, crossing Changla Pass (17500 ft / 5300 mts). Pangong, is one of the largest lakes in the Himalayas spanning 140 kms in length and 3-10 kms in width, half of which is in Tibet. Explore the crystal clear blue salt water lake. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Pangong.
Day05
Pangong - Leh (120 km / approx. 4 hours drive) This morning, after breakfast check out from the camp at Pangong and drive back to Leh. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
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