E S S E N C E – O F – L A D A K H – 6 – N I G H T S – 7 – D A Y S

Day 1: Airport Pickup and Acclimatization:
Meet and greet on arrival at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee – Leh airport and transfer to the hotel. Full day free for acclimatization. You are advised to stay and relax in the hotel. It’s important to take rest for 24 hours and wear heavy woolens. In the evening leave for half day local sightseeing visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Market. Overnight stay in a hotel at Leh.
Why acclimatization is mandatory – Leh is at an elevation of 11,500 ft approximately above sea level. When you scale such heights, your body may not get enough time to adapt to the changing surroundings. Though most people do not experience symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in Leh. But it is advisable to be cautious and be alert for symptoms of AMS. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, coughing and irregular breathing. One should avoid smoking tobacco, alcohol and caffeine-based drinks as they dehydrate the body and interfere with the process of acclimatization.

Day 02: Sham Valley – Leh City.
Explore Sham Valley Covering Pather Sahib Gurduwara, Hall of Fame Monastry, Sangam River and Magnetic Hill. Overnight stay In Hotel at Leh City.

Day 03: Transfer to Nubra Valley | Leh – Nubra:
After early breakfast leave for Nubra valley (5-6 hrs.) via Khardungla pass at 18,380 ft (World’s highest motorable road). Reach Nubra valley by afternoon. You can enjoy Two hump camel safari on the World highest coldest desert (own expenses). Overnight stay in Deluxe Camp at Nubra Valley.

Day 04: Full Day Trip to Turtuk Valley.
Full Day trip Turtuk Village. Overnight stay in Deluxe Camp at Nubra Valley.

Day 05: Transfer to Pangong Lake | Nubra to Pangong:
Nubra to Pangong Lake: You can enjoy a photo-session around the lake, the second highest point of our journey. The landscape on the way to Leh is spectacular. Overnight stay in Deluxe Camp at Pangong Lake.

Day 06: Return back to Leh City | Pangong – Leh City:
Return Back to Leh City via Changla pass. Overnight stay in Hotel at Leh city.

Day 07: Departure:
After breakfast transfer to Leh airport to connect Your onwards destination with great memories of Best Adventure Travels!!!!!!!