Leh Ladakh Tour with Turtuk

Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Check in to the hotel for a complete day of rest for acclimatization, wherein welcome tea
and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Stay overnight in Leh.

After breakfast visit to Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and The Sangam of Zanskar & Indus River. Stay overnight in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest
region in Ladakh) via Khardungla pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. En route, admire the spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardungla Pass (18,390 feet) After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra. Enroute you can enjoy adventure activities like ATV ride (On direct payment basis). After Hotel check-in, isit 108 ft high Maitriya Buddha Statue at Diskit monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes where you can enjoy double humped camel ride (on direct payment basis) and have a wonderful view of Nubra Valley. Overnight stay in Nubra.

After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist since 2010) Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. 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 Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. This village was captured by Indians Army in war of 1972 with Pakistan. Visit Balti Heritage House and Museum is a family run heritage building and museum & Turtuk Waterfalls.

Later proceed or visit Thang (Zero Point) village is near Turtuk village, Shyok Valley, India. Here we have an opportunity to visit the last northern most border village from where the LOC with Pakistan is just 2.2 KM. away. It is Last village of India on Leh Baltistan border. We can see our as well as Pakistani bunkers here. Here Shyok river enters in Pakistan. Return Back to Nubra. Stay overnight in Nubra.

We will start the day following the same route towards Leh till we reach Khalsar. From the Agyam bridge, we will take the left route which leads us to the villages of Shyok and
Durbuk. The road after Shyok is good but very steep. After Durbuk, take left towards
Tangtse and follow the traditional route. Drive further to Pangong Lake one of the largest
and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas. Situated at 14000 ft, more
than half of the lake is within Chinese Territory and only one third part lies in India.

Explore the lake area, might catch some rare wildlife. Spend some time around the lake visit the03 Idiot shooting point, try local food at any of the small restaurant around the Lakeshore., Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the colour changing lake and the sun set onthe banks of lake. Stay overnight in Pangong.

Early morning enjoys the picturesque view of Sun rise on the lake. After breakfast drive
back to Leh, take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea. Enroute visit Shey Place, the ancient capital of Ladakh and Thiksay Monastery located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangkas, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha's teachings. Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and It houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects.

Arrive in Leh. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight in Leh.

Early morning transfers to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey ends
with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.