Ecstatic 5 Days 4 Nights Leh Holiday Package

Arrive in Leh; you will be met at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. There are no activities planned for this day, as today you will need to rest and acclimatize to the change in altitude and oxygen levels. Please avoid any exertion, and do take light meals only. In the evening you may take a short stroll around.

In the morning proceed for a monastery tour. You will visit Shey Palace, Thiksey monastery and Hemis monastery. Shey Palace was once the residence of the royal family. Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas around Leh. Hemis monastery is the largest in Ladakh, and one the most important. The museum here is worth a visit. In the afternoon visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. The 18th century Leh Palace overlooks Leh town and is modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Shanti Stupa is a Japanese peace pagoda, which offers wonderful views over Leh town especially around sunset.

Today, take an excursion to Khardung La Pass, at 18,390 Feet the highest motorable road in the world. At Khardung La (or K-Top as it is known to locals), enjoy the views and get the customary picture taken. You may also wish to enjoy a cup of hot black tea at the Army cafeteria here, before beginning the drive back to Leh. The rest of the day is at leisure. You may wish to take a stroll to the local market.

Today you will drive westward from Leh into Sham Valley for a visit to Alchi and Likir monasteries. Spend some time in Alchi, which is a distinctive monastery near the Indus with beautiful paintings and frescoes, before moving on to Likir, an 11th century monastery famous for its 75 ft tall statue of the Buddha. On the way back to Leh, visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame museum and Confluence. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at the place where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion and the first Guru, is believed to have vanquished a demon. The gurudwara is maintained today by the Indian Army. Close by is Magnetic Hill - it has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, the vehicle slides up-hill. Also see the Hall of Fame Museum, built and maintained by the Indian Army. The Confluence at Nimu is where the rivers Indus and Zanskar merge, their two different colours clearly visible from above. Return to Leh and relax in the evening.

You will be transferred today to the airport for your flight back home.