Ladakh is bounded by world's two mightiest mountain ranges the great Himalayan and the Karakoram, It lies athwart two others The Ladakh and the Zangskar range. It lies at altitude ranging from about 2,750m to 7,673m. The temperature in summer goes upto 27C and in winter it drops down to minus 20C.
It leaves the first time traveler awestruck by its geographical and cultural difference as they land at Leh. The features of Ladakhi people, their clothes and dialects are similar to Tibetan and Mongoloid then Indian. The Mons from Kullu and Tibet were the first population immigrants to Ladakh as shepherds' nomads and settled down near Indus River. Later drads and others immigrated to Lower Ladakh. Due to cultural and geographical similarities Ladakh is popular among tourists as Little Tibet. Buddhism is the dominant religion in Ladakh while Kargil district is dominated by Muslims and Buddhist. The approach to Ladakh is invariably marked with many walls that are long upto 2 to 3m, decorated with engraved stones bearing the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" and Chortens which symbolizes Buddha's mind. The Villages and Mountains are ornamented with gonpa or monastery residing thousand of Buddhist monks,
Singee Palace at Leh hermits and Nuns .Islam came to Ladakh from central Asia and Kashmir after 15th century AD. Now the Kargil, Drass and Suru valley is populated by Shia and Sunis are in Leh and Kargil in smaller scale.
Duration: 20 Nights / 21 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Leh - Uletokpo - Lamayuru - Tirit - Tsemorari - Pangong
Day 01 International Flight - Delhi
On International flight
Day 02 Arrival-Delhi - Leh Flight 01Hrs 15Min
Kai representative will welcome, assist and transfer from city to domestic airport to connect flight to Leh. Upon arrival in Leh welcome in traditional Ladakhi style and transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 03 Leh
Morning after breakfast visit SOS Tibetan children village, Sabu & Stok Palace. Return to the hotel. Evening at leisure for personal activities. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 04 Leh
After breakfast full day city tour of Leh along with packed lunch boxes visiting Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monastery. Evening return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 05 Leh - Uletokpo via Alchi 109 Kms
Early morning depart for Uletokpo camp along with lunch packets enroute visiting Alchi. Upon arrival in late afternoon check into tented camps for overnight.
Day 06 Uletokpo - Lamayuru - Uletokpo
After breakfast depart for visit of Lamayuru monastery after visit return to camp for hot lunch. Afternoon visit Ridzong Monastery one of the most beautiful monastery of Ladakh region build in a valley a short trek to the monastery after visit return to camp for overnight.
Day 07 Uletokpo - Leh
After breakfast departs by surface for Leh enroute stop to photograph Basgo monastery and visit Likir monastery, after visit continue drive to Leh upon arrival check into the respective hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight in hotel.
Day 08 Leh
Morning after breakfast depart for sightseeing of Spituk & Phyang monastery. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, overnight at respective hotel.
Day 09 Leh - Tirit 110 Kms
After breakfast departs for Tirit driving over the world's highest pass Khardungla 5950 mts, a good two hours drive till the pass, in case one is lucky on a crystal clear sky gets an excellent view of Ladakh range and Karakoram range. Drive down to your camp at Tirit camp at the altitude of 2900 mts. Overnight in tented camps.
Day 10 Tirit - Diskit - Hunder -Semur-Panamik Tirit 80 Kms
Morning departs for Half day sightseeing of Hunder & Diskit Monasteries, return to the camp for late hot meals. Afternoons visit Samstanling Monastery & if time permits visit hot sulphur springs in Panamik after visit return to camp for overnight.
Day 11 Tirit - Leh 110 Kms
After breakfast departs for Leh. Upon arrival check into the respective hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 12 Leh
After breakfast half-day city tour of Leh visiting Leh palace, Shanker Gompa and Chanspa village. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 13 Leh - Tsemorari 268 Kms 08 Hrs
After breakfast drive to Tsemorari via Mahai Bridge. Upon arrival check into two men tented camp in Kurzok village 4100 mts. Evening at leisure for personal activities. Overnight in two men tented camp.
Day 14 Tsemorari
After breakfast walk around the Tsemorari Lake this area changes its colors as per the weather condition one can see the various species of birds and visit Kurzok Gompa & village. Meals and overnight in two men tented camp.
Day 15 Tsemorari - Leh 268 Kms 08 Hrs
After breakfast depart for Leh via Tsokhar & Tanglang-la pass 5320 mts, one may see the wild ass in this region it is known as Changthang region of Ladakh which extends all the way into Tibet. Upon arrival late in the evening, check into the respective hotel for overnight.
Day 16 Leh
Day at leisure meals & overnight in Hotel
Day 17 Leh - Pangong Lake 125 Kms
After early breakfast depart for Pangong Lake approximately at 0500 hrs with pack lunch boxes after visiting return to Leh late in the evening. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 18 Leh
After breakfast half day city tour of Matho & Stakna monastery. Hot meals in hotel rest of the day at leisure.
Day 19 Leh - Delhi
Kai representative will assist & provide transfer to the airport in time to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi assistance & transfer will be provide to the respective hotel.
Day 20 Delhi
Morning depart for sightseeing tour of old & New Delhi visiting India gate, Parliament house, President's house, Parliament Building, India gate, Jama Masjid & Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb. Return hotel in the evening for wash & Change and dinner, after meals Kai rep will provide transfer in time for your international fight back home.
Day 21 Delhi - Back Home
On international flight Kai services terminate bon voyage
Best season to travel from May-October