SRINAGAR, KARGIL & LEH, NUBRA, TURTUK PANGONG TOUR ITINERARY (07 NIGHT / 08 DAYS)

• Day 1

  Srinagar - Sonamarg - Kargil

  Pickup Airport & start for Kargil which is about 205 kilometers from Srinagar. En-route, stop at the valley of meadows Sonamarg for lunch and then crossover the Zojila pass which is located 3900 meters above the sea level. After driving for some time, reach the Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth after Siberia in Russia. By the evening, you will reach Kargil town; upon reaching there, check-in at hotel/deluxe camp

  
• Day 2

  Kargil - Leh

  Post breakfast embarks the journey to Leh which is 230 kilometers from Kargil town. Enroute visit the ancient rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh village. Later stop for a photo at lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. On the way, enjoy a mouth tempting lunch and photo stop at the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers. enroute visit Mulbek, Magnetic Hill,Gurdwara On the arrival check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

  
• Day 3

  Leh Local Sightseeing

  Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Later embark on sightseeing tour of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh. You’ll visit today attractions like leh Palace, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace, Museum. Shanti Stupa Dinner and LEH MARKET overnight stay will be at the hotel.

  
• Day 4

  Leh - Khardung-La Pass - Nubra Valley

  Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive towards Nubra Valley driving passing through the Khardung-La Pass (the highest motorable pass in the world - alt: 18,380 ft). After Reaching Nubra Valley visit and explore the famous Diskit Monastery, Maitriya Buddha Statue, Hundar and Sand Dunes. You can enjoy a short camel safari using the doublehumped camel. Later you’ll check-in at a fixed camp in the same area or drive across the Diskit for overnight stay in a camp

  
• Day 5

  In Nubra - Full day tour of Turtuk

  After breakfast excursion of Turtuk (last border of India and POK) . Enjoy newly open area for tourist by Indian Army and back to Diskit. Turtuk is a located on the banks of the Shyok River. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of 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. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled GilgitBaltistan begins.Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. Overnight stay at hotel in Diskit.

  
• Day 6

  Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake

  After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake via Sheyok. Upon arrival at Pangong Lake visit 3 idiots shooting point. Explore around the lake take group photos. Later drive to Spangmik village and check in to your pre booked camp at the bank of Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

  
• Day 7

  Pangong Lake - Leh

  Take breakfast drive back to Leh crossing the Chang-la Pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Enroute visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Rancho School and Sindu Ghat. Stop at Leh market do your last minute shopping before leaving Leh. Buy presents for your friends and relatives. Later our driver will drop you at you hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

  
• Day 8

  Departure

  Today early morning our driver will transfer you to the Leh Airport where you’ll board your flight back to your home / onward destination. (End of Tour)