Zanaskar Valley Tour with Ladakh and Kashmir
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Schedule of Zanaskar Valley Tour with Ladakh and Kashmir
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Day 1 : Arrival – Leh – Shanti Stupa & Market
On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your hotel. Leh Flight is considered one of the most sensational flights in the world. During the day, acclimatize yourself with the weather and high pressure of Ladakh.
Shanti Stupa is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Shanti Stupa in Ladakh was built to promote world peace and a symbol of the ties between Japan and Ladakh.
In the evening, take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh and enjoy Shanti Stupa.
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Day 2 : Leh – Monastery Tour – Leh (Excursion)
After delicious breakfast at your camp leave for day excursion to enjoy a comfortable
3 Idiots School: The school was featured in a 2007 episode as the Aamir Khan movie 3 Idiots. The school, where some parts of the 3-Idiots film was shot, is supported by international donors as well as Indian celebrities like actor Ameer Khan.
Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh and erstwhile royal residence of the Ladakh monarchs, is the main attraction.
Thiksey: Spectacularly sighted, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive gompa. There are several temples in this gompa, containing images stupas and wall painting of Buddha’s which are exquisite.
Stok Palace Museum: Where the present day royal family resides. Stok Palace and museum was built in the year 1825, by King Tespal Tondup Namgyal. At present the place has a collection of royal dresses and crown etc. which is open for travelers. Drive back to Leh.
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Day 3 : Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardungla Top
After delicious breakfast at the hotel drive to Nubra Valley (125 kms) via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world.
Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit Visit Statue of Mytriya Buddha in Diskit.
Close to the Monastery lies an impressive statue of Jampa Buddha. This Statue has become one of the prime attractions for tourists and is deeply appreciated for its architecture. Facing the Shyok River, the statue sits tall with a height of 32 meters. Check in at your camp/Hotel in Hunder. Drive to Hunder Sand Dunes to enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double -humped Bactrian camels. Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets Nubra River. Hunder lies on the ancient silk rout. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel/Camp in Nubra. -
Day 4 : Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake via Shyok
After delicious breakfast at your camp drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok. This direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso has now become more popular in past few years. Drive from Nubra to Pangong via Agham – Shyok drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Pangong Lake is salt water, 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China. Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings
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Day 5 : Pangong Lake – Leh via Changla Pass
During early morning, you can enjoy a photo – session around the lake. Post breakfast drive back to Leh through Changla Pass.
Afternoon free for shopping in Leh Bazaar.
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Day 6 : Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil
After delicious breakfast at the hotel drive to Kargil. On the way visit to Hall of fame (A Museum built by Indian Army) visit Gurdwara Pathar Sahib which was built in 1517 in the memory of Guru Nanak. The next is visit to the famous Magnetic Hill, Placed on Leh-Srinagar Highway at an altitude of 11000 feet above sea level, it is also known as Gravity hill. You will be visiting Sangam Point or the confluence point of Zanskar and Indus rivers also Visit Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moon land” hills. Finally stop will be Mulbekh Village and Monastery.
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Day 7 : Kargil – Rangdum
After leisurely breakfast leave for Random. Distance from Kargil to Rangdum is 160 ksm and its will take you 7 hrs hours to reach Rangdum. Drive to beautiful Sankoo Village. The village of Sankoo in a bowl shaped valley that has been drained out by a large tributary steam of the Suru River. We carry on our drive to reach Panikhar and spend some quality time by doing walk to nearby Parkachik La to relish the amazing view of the glacier, north faced to Nun-Kun Mountain. Finally you will reach Rangdum by the evening.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Rangdum. -
Day 8 : Rangdum – Padum
After breakfast leave for Padum (Zanskar) check out from Camps to drive further to Padum via Pensila (4450m)-the administrative capital of Zanskar. Distance from Rangdum to Padum is 120 kms. Around penzila there are also many unnamed glaciered peaks. And the famous Darang Durung Glacier. This area is very scenic and you will find many shepherd huts here.
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Day 9 : In Padum (Zanaskar)
After morning breakfast drive 10 km to Karsha which has the largest Geluk pa monastery of Zanskar. Close to the monastery there is a Nunnery has believed to be 800 years old. Drive back to Hotel and enjoy hot meal. In the afternoon visit the Kalachakra temple a temple devoted to His Holiness The Dalai Lama who has given the teaching of Kalachakra in 1988.
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Day 10 : Padum – Kargil
After breakfast leave for Kargil enjoy verdant landscapes into starkly contrasting mountain desert terrain as you cross. Drive on the same road which you used to enter for Zanskar. Kargil by late afternoon.
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Day 11 : Kargil – Drass – Zojila pass – Sonmarg – Srinagar
Early departure for Srinagar driving through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft/3,505 m) to reach hill station of Sonamarg. Stop at Sonmarg for tea sightseeing. From Sonmarg where it’s smooth driving through the beautiful Kashmir countryside to reach Srinagar.
Evening enjoy Shikara Ride on Famous Dal Lake. Enjoy a smooth Shikara ride on the serene waters of the Dal Lake. Passing lotuses floating on the Dal Lake will surely add to the moment.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Houseboat in Srinagar. -
Day 12 : Departure from Leh; End of Tour
Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Ladakh. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Ladakh tour, as you will be dropped at the Leh Airport for your onward journey.
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Tour Type :
- Cultural
- Leisure
- Traveler
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What to expect in this tour?
- Stay in finest hotels in India
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Sightseeing of major places of interest
Tour Attractions
- Visit to Shanti Stupa to enjoy sun set in Ladakh.
- Visit the Royal Palace of King.
- Enjoy view of Hunder Sand Dunes.
- Enjoy camel safari at Hunder.
- Drive highest passes of Khardungla, Fotula, and Namikila.
- Visit to Hidden valley of Zanaskar, Enjoy untouched landscape of Zanaskar valley.
- Visit some ancient monasteries of Zanaskar. Visit valley of Gold Sonmarg, Enjoy Romantic Shikara ride on famous dal lake.