Tour Code: FIT/1888

Leh Limelight - Ex. Leh

6 Nights / 7 Days
Self Drive Tour
Summer Special
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Cities : Leh (4N),Nubra Valley (1N),Pangong Tso Lake (1N)

Sightseeing

Leh, India
  • Thiksey Monastery
  • Alchi Choskor Monastery
  • Magnetic Hill
  • Hall of Fame
  • Shanti Stupa
  • Hemis Monastery
Nubra Valley, India
  • Khardongla Pass
  • Diskit Monastery (Diskit Gompa)
  • Hundar (Camel Safari on direct payment)
Pangong Tso Lake, India
  • Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso)

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner
Leh Limelight - 06 Nights/07 Days

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Arrive At Leh

    Arrive at KushokBakula airport Leh situated at 3500m altitude, met by our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Leh city 3 to 4 km. On arrival at the hotel welcome drink and then proceed to your rooms and take full-day at rest to acclimatize yourself completely to the high altitudes of Ladakh which is must. Dinner &Overnight at the Hotel.


    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Leh - Alchi - Leh

    This morning after breakfast, visit Alchi, (3500 m / 11500 ft) a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 km west of Leh. Abandoned centuries ago the gompa or monastery is known as Chos-kor or religious enclave and comprises of five temples. En route, view the majestic Sangam - Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river formed from the junction of two streams, Lungnak means "dark gorge" and Stod, which carries the melt water of the great Drang-drung glacier. Also, view the marvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Then, visit Military Hall of Fame, a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images and weapons used during Kargil war, Siachen and its heroes and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will also visit GurudwaraPathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh and Spituk Monastery, famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerous Thangkas. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner &Overnight at Leh.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Leh - Nubra Valley (4-5 Hrs Drive)

    Morning drive to Nubra Valley 125km crossing Khardongla Pass 18360 ft, the world highest motor able pass. Afternoon visit Diskit&Hunder Monasteries along with the 100ft tall Maîtrea Buddha statue. Members will also visit the silvery sand dunes with perhaps a Double humped Camel Safari.Dinner & Overnight at the Deluxe tent.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Nubra Valley - Pangong (4-5 Hrs Drive)

    Morning after breakfast drive to Pangong . Visit beautiful Pangong Lake forms a part of the border area between India and China. This large lake is an altitude of 14,000 feet above the sea level has variation of colors. Dinner &Overnight stay at deluxe tent.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Pangong - Leh

    After breakfast drive back to Leh . Evening free in Leh bazaars for last minute shopping, in Leh items like pure Pashmina shawls, good pearls, Chinese cutleries and beautiful Ladakhi wooden handicrafts can be purchased. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel

     

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Leh Local Sightseeing

    This morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This large hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere (smoking is prohibited here). Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet interesting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture.Lastly visit Leh Market. Dinner &Overnight at leh .


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Leh - Delhi

    Morning transfer to KBR airport to board flight for Delhi & onwards to Ahmedabad to your Hometown with the wonderful memories of Leh-Ladakh.


    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Thiksey Monastery

Open Time : 07:00 AM

Close Time : 07:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days ( The monastery remains closed from November to April ) 

Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours

Thiksey Monastery is a tibetan-style monastery nestled 20 kms south of Leh on Leh-Manali highway, constructed in 1430 AD belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism. The 12 Storey monastery is situated on top of a hill, giving stunning views of the town as well as the Indus valley below. The main attraction of Thiksey is the Maitreya Temple which houses a 15-metre high Maitreya Buddha statue. It is the largest such statue in Ladakh and it covers 2 stories of the building. Thiksey Gompa hosts the Gustor ritual, organized from the 17th - 19th of September month.

Thiksey consists of various white buildings that are arranged in hierarchical order, which stand out against the rocky golden brown hills. It reflects the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Thiksey consists of 10 temples and is currently home to more than 100 monks. The monastery houses Buddhist stupas, swords, thangkas, wall paintings and statues. Other main attractions at Thiksey are Tara Temple, Assemnly Hall, Lamokhang Temple, Nunnery, Library and the rooftop. 

Note: The Given Cost is Estimated. You will need to pay the exact cost directly at the counter.

Inclusion :

Entry and Permission Charges 

Exclusion :

Guide Charges Extra

No Transfers

No Meals 

Important Notes :

The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.

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Alchi Choskor Monastery

Open Time : 08:00 AM and 01:00 PM

Close Time : 01:30 PM and 06:00 PM

Operational Days - All Day 

Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours

Alchi Choskor Monastery is one among the oldest Buddhist monasteries of the northern park of India, but features a stark contrast to the opposite Buddhist shrines within the country, in terms of architecture also as prayers. It is considered to be a Buddhist temple by many, rather being a full fledged monastery. Mural paintings and carvings are unique to any other in the vicinity. Alchi Choksor Monastery is nestled by the rivers Indus and Zanksar and is about 70 kms away from Leh, along the Leh – Srinagar highway. Many consider the monastery complex together of the oldest within the region, probably dating back to quite 1000 years, but now there are not any monks living here and studying. It is very popular and more of a visiting place by sacred Buddhist scholars as well as visitors. One of the unique feature of this monastery is that it is built on the flat ground, with backdrops of high-rise mountains of the Himalayan ranges, which is not common with other monasteries in the Leh region. From the surface , the monastery won't appear to be existent in such glorious ways, as dilapidated buildings and houses surround the complex and sometimes it'd also appear as non-existent. It has always been found to be very realistic, yet thought inspiring as to the primary reason for the building of such a monastic complex.

History :
It has not yet been clearly confirmed on the historical dates for the construction of the monastery complex, as there are variety of buildings included within the complex. Most common belief is that the famous translator Rinchen Zangpo arrived here in 10th century and created a couple of monasteries. With his efforts, many other monasteries came up within the Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and neighbouring areas and about 108 monasteries are credited to him. These monasteries are said to belong to the Vajrayana sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Under his influence, many artistic contributions were done by the Kashmiri artists. In the later years way back to the 15th century, worship and studies within the Alchi Choksor Monastery ceased and it went into administrative control of other neighbouring monasteries, when Likir Monastery has been taking care of its maintenance since those days.

Inclusion :
Entry Charges

Exclusion :
Guide Charges Extra
No Transfers
No Meals 

Important Notes :
The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.
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Magnetic Hill

Open Time : Sunrise

Close Time : Sunset 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - No Such time bounding 

The famous Magnetic / Gravity Hill of Ladakh is a cyclops hill where vehicles go against the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. To experience this curious, park the car in neutral gear in the yellow marked box a few meters ahead of the Magnetic Hill road. From this point, the car starts moving at a speed of around 20 km/h.

Even though there are some folklore regarding the mysterious magnetic hill, the fact is that the layout of the area and the surrounding hills give it an optical illusion. The downhill road appears to be an uphill road which leads to the car slowly and gradually gain momentum which appears to be going uphill against gravity when infect it is rolling downhill.

The Myth behind the Mystery of Magnetic Hill
We live in a strange world where sometimes there is no logical explanation of beliefs and illusions. It is believed that the hill has superpowers that transport the worthy to heaven. However, there is not one but two conceivable scientific explanations behind this majestic magnetic hill. 

The hill lies at a distance of around 30 kms from the town of Leh on the Leh - Kargil highway, at an elevation of around 4,260 mts feet above sea level. It is one of the major tourist attractions and an must do experience for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that attracts tourists from across the globe.

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Entry Free

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Hall of Fame

Timings : 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM and 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 2 Hours 

Nestled at around 4 kms from Leh town on the Leh - Kargil Road, the Hall of Fame is a museum which was constructed in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the motherland India at the India-Pakistan war.

As you pass through the OP Vijay Gallery, the museum showcases arms and amenities of Pakistani Army which were seized, along with pictures and biographies of brave soldiers who fought in that war. A section of the museum also exhibit Siachen area, exhibiting apparel and amenities used by the Indian Army in the region. The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30 minutes documentary on the Kargil War, are some of the highlights.  Apart from this, one can also witness items related to Local Ladakhi culture, their history, vegetation and wildlife found across the globe.

Note: The Given Cost is Estimated. You will need to pay the exact cost directly at the counter.

Inclusion :

Entry and Permission Charges 

Exclusion :

Guide Charges Extra

No Transfers

No Meals

Photography Charges 

Important Notes :

The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only
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Shanti Stupa

Open Time : 05:00 AM

Close Time : 09:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 1 - 2 Hours 

The Shanti Stupa in Leh is a marvelous white-domed Buddhist monument nestled atop a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet above sea level. It is a religious place for the Buddhists as it holds the relics of Buddha, dedicated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It is also very famous amongst tourists as it offers a stunning view of Leh and the nearby Changspa village. Shanti Stupa looks extraordinarily beautiful during the full moon night when it is naturally illuminated by the moonlight. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive by road from the Leh city or one can climb 500 steps to reach The Shanti Stupa. The location of Shanti Stupa is such that it is visible from all over Leh city.

Shanti Stupa was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist - Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The construction was jointly done by the Japanese as well as Ladakhi Buddhists to mark the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace. It is also part of the peace pagoda mission, which aims to spread peace through the preaching of Buddha. Shanti Stupa is a perfect getaway for both- those looking to obtain peace from offering prayers to God and those waiting to be mesmerized by nature's wondrous beauty.

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Entry Free 

Exclusion :

Guide Charges Extra

No Transfers

No Meals 

Important Notes :

The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.

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Hemis Monastery


Timings 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 2 - 3 Hours 

Hemis is nestled around 45 kms to the south of Leh on the western banks of the Indus River. The Hemis Monastery was built in 1630 and which is the biggest and very richly bestowed monastery of Ladakh. Magnificent and facinating, Hemis is different from the other important monasteries of Ladakh. The monastery is very well decorated on all 4 sides by colorful prayer flags which flutter in the breeze and send prayers to Lord Buddha.

The main building has white walls. The stones of the walls are very well embellish and painted with religious figures. On the northern side are 2 assembly halls, and as in most of the monasteries one can also see the guardian deities and the Wheel of Life here. The Hemis Monastery also has an main library of Tibetan books and a very impressive and valuable collection of Thangkas, gold statues and Stupas embedded with precious stones.

One of the largest Thangkas is displayed every twelve years during the Hemis Festival, held for 2 days in June - July. The annual festival, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava brings alive the courtyard of the monastery. The festival, where good triumphs over evil in a colorful pageant, also holds the annual 'bazaar' where local Ladakhis from remote areas buy and sell wares. During the festival, various rituals and mask dances are performed in this courtyard. Hemis is about 40 km from Leh and can be visited comfortably in one day if one is traveling by car or jeep.

Note: The Given Cost is Estimated. You will need to pay the exact cost directly at the counter.

Inclusion :

Entry and Permission Charges 

Exclusion :

Guide Charges Extra

No Transfers

No Meals 

Important Notes :

The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.

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