Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Places to Visit: Zanskar Valley | Alchi Monastery | Leh | Khardung La Pass | Thiksey and Hemis Monastery | Pangong Lake |Magnetic Hill
Day 1: Upon arrival, our representative will arrange a transfer to your hotel. Check-in and spend a day in Leh acclimatising to the high altitude (3500 m/11800 ft) and low air pressure. An evening stroll through the local markets is recommended. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast, embark on a 68 km journey to the thousand-year-old paintings of Alchi Monastery. On the way, visit the famous Maitreya Buddha statue at Likir Monastery and pass by the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers at Nimmoo, Magnetic Hill, and the Military Hall of Fame. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Start the day with a trip to Khardung La Pass, the highest motor able pass in the world situated at an altitude of 18360 feet. In the afternoon, meet a local family in Stoke Village for delicious homemade butter tea and barley drinks. Visit Thiksey Monastery, home to the most photographed statue of Maitreya Buddha in India, and conclude the day at Hemis Monastery. Enjoy the panoramic views of the valley and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Early morning trip to Pangong Lake, 135 km from Leh. This 140 km long and 3-5 km wide lake extends to the Tibetan region. Return to Leh in the evening, allowing time to explore the local markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Early morning transfer to KBR Airport for onward journey.