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Spectacularly
jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom.
Picture-perfect gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries) dramatically crown
rocky outcrops next to fluttering prayer flags and whitewashed stupas,
while prayer wheels spun clockwise release merit-making mantras. Gompa
interiors are a riot of golden Buddhas and intricately colourful murals
and home to red-robed monks. It's a little corner of Tibet marooned in
the furthest reaches of India.
Though
threatened by a rapidly increasing number of visitors, Ladakh has much
to teach the West regarding ecological sustainability. Most Ladakhis are
cash poor yet their traditional mud-brick homesteads are large and
virtually self-sufficient in fuel and dairy products, and barley used to
make tsampa (roast barley flour) and chhang (barley beer).
The
walls of dramatic mountains that hem in Ladakh make for an
unforgettable landscape, but be aware that road access requires crossing
tortuous high passes, which close from around October to May.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Reach Leh airport (on your own) and get transferred to the hotel for check-in. Spend the day in the hotel for rest and acclimatization. Visit Shanti Stupa in the evening. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 2: Leh (Local Sightseeing) (Sham Valley)
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing on the Leh – Srinagar Highway. Visit the Hall of Fame (A Museum developed by the Indian Army), Kali Mata Temple & Gurudwara Patthar Sahib (A Gurudwara constructed & maintained by the Indian Army). Proceed further and experience the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity wherein a vehicle starts climbing up the hill when put in a neutral position) and admire the confluence of holy Indus & Zanskar. Return to Leh for an overnight stay
Day 3: Excursion to Pangong Lake
After an early breakfast, travel to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass (17,586 feet) the third highest pass of the world. Pangong Lake is a salt water body of 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China (2/3 of the lake is in China’s possession). Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots”. Enjoy outing along the banks of the lake and then drive back to Leh for an overnight stay
Day 4: Excursion to Khardungla Top
After breakfast, drive to Khardungla pass. This road is the highest motorable road of the world. Admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardungla Pass (18,380 feet). After spending some time at Khardungla, return to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 5: Departure from Leh
After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour Concludes with some wonderful long-lasting memories
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