8 Days 7 Nights Leh, Pangong, Nubra with HUNDER INDIA Nature Trip Package

Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport This must be one of the MOST SENSATIONAL FLIGHTS IN THE WORLD. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif. Upon arrival you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Evening Visit to LEH MARKET & SHANTI STUPA. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Post breakfast we drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall of Fame near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian Army. GURUDWARA PATTHAR SAHIB Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. A drive of another 4 km took us to MAGNETIC HILL which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the CONFLUENCE OF THE INDUS AND ZANSKAR RIVER 4 km before Nimmu village

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over KHARDUNG LA THE HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD IN THE WORLD AT 5, 602 M / 18, 390 FT, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10, 000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

AAfter breakfast day excursion of Turtuk border of India and Pakistan . Enjoy newly open area for tourist by Indian Army. The name Turtuk is derived from word of Turkic which was discovered by two Turkish namely “Chuli and Yangdrung” who wandered and came this place and settled here. Today their generations here as so known as Chulipa and Yangdrungpa in Turtuk. Turtuk , was once use to be mainstream silk trade route across Baltistan. Facial features of people here are very close to the rest of Ladakh. Also known as “Apricot County of India” the area have rich for fruits and vegetable cultivation and it is possible to take two crops in a year. Tourists with special Interest in Balti culture shall definitely visit this place & you can learn more by intimating with the locals. This is a different Ladakh for sure, with unique ladakhi people and an altogether different race. The place has very limited accommodations, Over night at guest house/ camp .

After an early breakfast we check out from the Camp and drive to HUNDER where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel double humped amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road are rocky mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. On the return stop at DISKIT which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel.

After an early breakfast we leave for PANGONG LAKE enroute visiting SHEY PALACE, The ancient capital of Ladakh & THIKSEY an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. After visiting above two monasteries we drive further towards CHANGLAPASS 5486 MTRS. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village . Stop at the ChanglaPass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14, 000 feet 4, 267 m. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the \\\"INDO CHINA BORDER\\\". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute visiting HEMIS GOMPA, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And STOK Village for Local home visit and have local TEA or WINE . Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight

Tour concludes. HIMALAYA INSIGHT thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.