Groowynd Holidays

(Delhi – Leh – Nubra Valley - Khardong La – Leh - Delhi)
Tour highlights:

• Ancient monasteries
• Snow covered mountain peaks, Panoramic views and admiring landscapes
• Valley of flowers – the Nubra Valley, popularly called the orchard of Ladakh
• Khardong La: is a high mountain pass (elevation 5359m or 18,380ft) located in Ladakh region
• See the Bactarian Camels (shaggy double hump camel) around sand dunes

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Leh
Arrive at Leh airport. You are received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Check in to the hotel for a Complete day of rest. After lunch visit Leh Market, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and Shanti Stupa.
Shanti Stupa is a tranquil structure that rests at an altitude of 4,267 meters (14,000 feet) on a hilltop in Changspa village, about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from Leh. The Shanti Stupa was built by the Nipponzan-Myohoji order of Japan, a religious community that has been engaged in the construction of peace pagodas and temples in various parts of the world.
Overnight stay at hotel in Leh

Day 02: Full day local sightseeing tour
After breakfast proceed on full day sightseeing tour of Shey Palace, Sindhu Darshan Ghats, Thiksey Monastery & Hemis Monastery.
The Shey Palace sits silently atop a hillock at an elevation of 3,415 meters (11,204 feet). Located in the upper Indus Valley, the Shey Palace was built by King Deldan Namgyal (aka Lhachen Palgyigon) in 1655 to serve as a summer retreat for the Ladakhi kings. He added the Shey Monastery within the palace complex in the same year to honor his departed father, Singay Namgyal. The monastery houses a 12 meters (39 feet) high gilded copper statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in a seated posture, which is presumably the second largest in Ladakh. Although the palace is mostly in ruins today, one can still visit the monastery.
Situated about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) away from Shey Monastery, the Thiksey Monastery is a fort monastery that’s built in the likeness of the Potala Palace of Lhasa, Tibet and houses about 60 monks. Resting on top of a hill at an altitude of 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) in the Indus Valley, this Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) Buddhist monastery is a 12 storey complex with a precious collection of murals, thangkas, stupas, statues and swords.
About 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Leh at a height of 3,657 meters (12,000 feet), the Hemis Gompa is one of the highest monasteries of the world.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh

Day 03: Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (one among the Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hundar Village.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nubra

Day 04: Nubra Valley to Leh (120 kms)
After breakfast visit Deskit Monasteryand drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardung La (one among the Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft)..
Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh

Day 05: Depart to Delhi
Early morning transfer to the airport and fly back to Delhi with sweet memories of Ladakh.