It is in the Indus Valley Civilization India’s rich ancient history is hidden in Ladakh. Known for its association to the pre-Vedic times, it is widely believed that Dravidians originally were there. Relive the culture and tradition in an apt way. The itinerary of 10 Days Trip to Ladakh helps you to experience the Indus Valley civilization like never before - which currently extends from the Kunlun mountain range to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent.
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met, garlanded and transferred to your Hotel.
At 0530 hrs you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to connect morning flight to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh airport you will be met and transferred to Hotel in Leh. No activity, as acclimatization to adjust to high altitude. Overnight : Hotel in Leh (B, D) Ladakh: The mountain of Ladakh is spectacular. As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt the summits are only 3,000 mt higher. Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills. They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, ungrasping people Land : 4 mountain ranges cross Ladakh Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok. Ladakh also has the world's largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt. People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.
Morning: Free explore the area. Afternoon visit Sankar monastery by walk (HH Kushok Bakula Ringpoche builds this monastery 1945, this monastery is the branch monastery of Spituk monastery. Presently 40 monks are residing in this monastery. Overnight: hotel in Leh.
Morning drive to Stok via Choklamsar crosses the Indus River. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Leh and it takes 45 minutes' drive. In Stok one can visit the Royal palace of present Queen of Ladakh. In this palace there is a great collection of ancient Royal ornaments, Thankas and old Statues. This palace is built in 1835 and is the newest palace of Ladakh. After visiting the palace drive back to Choklamsar Tibetan refugee camp. Here one can visit SOS children village and Tibetan Handicraft center. Drive back to Leh, which is 8 km and takes 20 minutes' drive. Afternoon free to explore evening local bazaar. Overnight: hotel in Leh.
Morning after breakfast you will be driven to Phey (the rafting start point). Rafting will be done on Indus from Phey to Nemo. Upon arrival in Nemo you will be driven to Alchi. Alchi monastery is built by the Great translator Ringchen Zangpo in 11th century. The great translator brought 32 woodcarvers, sculptors and painters from Kashmir. He builds hundred temples and Stupas around Ladakh, Tibet and Spiti. And this monastery is one of the well-preserved monasteries of Ladakh. After visiting this monastery drive to Uleytokpo and checkin at hotel. 4- 5 hrs of river rafting on river Indus from Nemo Alchi during low waters and Phey Nemo during high waters. End rafting and drive to Alchi camp. Visit Alchi Gompa, Overnight: Uley Ethnic Resort, Uleytokpo.
Leave Uleytokpo after breakfast for Lamayuru which is 55 kms from Uleytokpo and will take more than one hour to reach Lamayuru. Visit the monastery drive back to Leh on the way visit Likir monastery. Overnight: hotel in Leh.
After breakfast drive to Korzok which is 218 km and takes 7 hours on the way visit Thiksey monastery. Tsomoriri village is situated at 15,000 feet with it's dozen houses and the Gompa is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu otherwise the region is inhabited only by Nomadic Changpa. The Nomad live in tents all the year around moving in accordance with an old established annual routine between the pastures that exist where ever. The turquoise Color Lake is the most beautiful lake in Ladakh. Here you can find numerous spices of birds Chief among them are the bar headed Goose found in great number. The great crested Grebe, the Brahmini Duck and the brown headed Gull. Overnight : Fix Camp, Korzok.
After breakfast walk up to upper Korzok. Here you can see the nomadic life and Yaks and Pashmina goats. And you can meet the Changpa people too. Spend the rest of the day around the Lake. Overnight: Fix Camp, Korzok.
Morning, drive to Tsokar which is 86 km and takes 2 hours. On the way to Tsokar one can see the wild ass of Tibetans plateau. This colorful salty lake is also the great example for nature, with beautiful color. After stopping at Tsokar you will be driven to Leh which is 154 kms via crossing the world second highest motor-able road. From the top of the highest pass on this road (Taglangla 5350 Mt) from you can see the beautiful view of Rupshu valley and Indus valley. Then descend towards Rumtse and continue through narrow gorge with colorful mountain. Overnight: hotel in Leh.
Rest day to do last minute shopping and packing (this is a buffer day to meet any delays during safari). Overnight: hotel in Leh.
You will be transferred to Leh airport for morning flight to Delhi. Upon arrival our services will end.
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