Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NO MEALS

Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 02: DELHI – LEH DOMESTIC FLIGHT 1.5 HOUR/ACCLIMATISATION BLD

In time transfer to the airport to board your scheduled flight to Leh, it is one of the most spectacular flights providing the astonishing views of the Himalayan ranges and valleys. Arrive Leh airport, after screening, transfer to the hotel. After breakfast enjoy your day at leisure. Basically a day to get acclimatized to the altitude as well as the thin air. Late afternoon, drive up to Shanti stupa for bird eye view of Leh town as well as to admire the spectacular mountain ranges surrounding the area. Get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: LEH- SHEY – THIKSEY – STOK – LEH ACCLIMATISATION/SIGHT SEEING BLD

A day to explore the surrounding of Leh town along the Indus River. We would visit Shey Palace and Monastery and Thiksey monasteries for the day today. Thiksey Monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism. Shey monastery located on a hilltop, was erected on the instructions of King Deldon Namgyal, in the memory of his late father, Singay Namgyal. The main image inside the Shey Monastery is that of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is a huge image of the seated Buddha and is considered to be the biggest metal statue and the second largest Buddha statue in the Ladakh region. Copper sheets, gilded with gold, make up this amazing Buddha statue. Later visit Stok Palace Museum. Still the royal family of Leh lives in one part of the palace. On completion drive back to Leh.

Day 04: LEH – KHARDUNGLA – DESKIT (3144m) 160 km, around 4.5 hours drive BLD

After a nice breakfast at your hotel start your drive to Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest motorable road in the world, 5360m. From Khardungla you can have stunning view of Indus Valley and the Karakoram ranges if the weather remains very clear. Later descend down to Nubra Valley. Afternoon stroll to a small sand dune in Hunder where you can enjoy a camel ride on two hump camels, specific to Nubra Valley only. The domesticated Bactrian camel has served as a pack animal in inner Asia since ancient times. On completion transfer to the hotel for overnight stay at Deskit.

Day 05: DESKIT – TURTUK – DESKIT DAY EXCURSION BLD

Start after breakfast to drive along Shyok river to the remote village of Turtuk. Visit Turtuk, it is the only Balti region under the Indian administration and was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control over this strategic area. Geographically, Turtuk lies in the Baltistan Region and is one among four such villages in India, the other three being Tyakshi, Chalunkha and Thang inhabited by Muslims. The residents of Turtuk and its adjoining villages speak Balti language along with Ladakhi and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost of India at Thang after which Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. Turtuk is very much famous for the availability of different varieties of fruits especially apricots. Take your time and on completion drive back to Deskit. Evening at leisure at Deskit.

Day 06: DESKIT – SHYOK – PNAGONG LAKE 160 km, around 5 hours drive BLD

In the morning enjoy sunrise by a local monastery while the chants go along during morning prayers. Drive along the Shyok river up to Khalser and divert your way out of Khardungla road to continue along the Shyok Valley till the village of Shyok. Be ready for an adventurous ride on a pebbled path, which makes it more thrilling by crossing the river Shyok few times. We shall meetthe normal Leh to Pangong route at Durbuk and continue our way to Tangse. A small village, where everyone needs to stop for the security check. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple as well. But the main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). The surrounding views reflected on the lake are simply mesmerizing. The color of the lake keeps changing throughout the day. Overnight Camp.

Day 07: PANGONG LAKE – LEH 150 km, around 4-5 hours drive BLD

After a refreshing morning and Sunrise by the camp at Pangong Lake, enjoy your breakfast and start with your land journey back to Leh. Afternoon to explore Leh town and indulge yourself in last minute shopping. A stroll in the old and new part of Leh town provides the glimpses of the local life as well as to witness the changes occurred with time. Indulge in buying some local stuff like dry apricot & fresh organic vegetables displayed along the street by the local ladies, brought all the way from their own farms or kitchen gardens. Evening at leisure in the hotel.

Day 08: LEH – DELHI DOEMSTIC & INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT B

Early morning transfer to airport to board your scheduled flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to visit some of the places of interest in town, according to your taste and interests. In time transfer to the International airport to board your scheduled flight home sweet home.

Note: Sequence of itinerary may change due to domestic flights availability or any other operational reasons