Embarking on a Leh Ladakh trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that offers breathtaking views, exhilarating activities, and a chance to immerse oneself in the unique culture and traditions of the region.
Overview
Ladakh, popularly known as, the land of numerous passes of mystic Lamas, The Broken Moon & The last Shangirala. Ladakh is bounded by two of the world’s highest Mountain ranges, the Karakoram and the great Himalaya. The Ladakh region varies between 9,000 ft. / 2743 mts. to 25,170 ft. / 7672 m. above the sea level. Ladakh is a Land of medieval monasteries, Fluttering prayer flags, cold deserts, peaks and passes. Based in the town of Leh (11,500 ft./ 3505 m), the journey includes & unveils many fascinating excursions to cliff side gompas (monasteries) inhabited by peaceful Buddhist monks, pretty villages & surrounding countryside, high passes and dramatic mountain scenery.
Trip Highlights
- Visit Leh market by walk.
- Visit Sankar gompa, Shanti Stupa & Leh palace.
- Visiting Basgo Palace, Liker and Alchi monasteries. Also walk around the village.
- Drive to Hemis Shukpachen and trek up to Themisgam.
- Start trekking from Themisgam to Khatlse.
- Visiting Khardongla pass (18400 ft), which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 m and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Drive to Deskit visiting the Gompa and then further to Hunder.
- Visit Panamik and Samastaling monastery. In the evening visit the sand dunes and optional bactirian camel ride.
- Rupshu region of Ladakh which is famous of its nomadic Shepard’s. Enroute visit Thiksey and Hemis monastery. Later travel by surface from Leh to Tsomoriri.
- visit Tsomoriri lake, walk around the beautiful lake, visit Karzok village on banks of the lake and the village monastery.
- Travel by surface from Tsomoriri to yet another salt lake of this region. make walks around the camp or visit the remote Tsokhar village.
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LEH-LADAKH
- Bike Rides On Adventurous Roads– For Fun Seekers.
- Cycling: For The Thrillseekers
- Hemis National Park – Spot A Snow Leopard
- Camel Ride – Which Gives You The Vibes Of Heritage Of India
- Khardungla Pass – Visit Highest Cafeteria In The World
- Buddhist Monks – Hang Out With The Monks
- Hemis Monastery – Peaceful Morning Expeditions
- Spituk Gompa Trek – Adventurous Expeditions
- Zanskar Valley Tour – For Daredevils
- Magnetic Hill – Startling Experience
- Namgyal Tsemo Monastery – Cultural Insight
- Lamayuru – Perfect For Stargazing
- Chadar Trek – Trekker’s Deligh
- Nubra Valley – Glance At The Beauty
- Destination Wedding – Get Hitched
- Stok Palace Museum – For Culture Lovers
- Ladakh Harvest Festival – A Cultural Triumph
- Pangong Tso – Truly Breathtaking Sunrise
- Chemrey Monastery – Visit The Illuminating Spot
- Shanti Stupa – Religious Visit
- Hall Of Fame – Pay Tribute For A Soldier’s Sacrifice
- Zorawar Fort – Visit The Majestic Fort
- River Rafting – Satiate The Inner Thrill-Seeker
- Leh Palace – Witness The Royal Life
- Camping – A Stay Under The Starry Sky
- Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary – Travel In A Jeep