The Roof of the World - Ladakh Tour
10 Days / 9 Nights

Delhi - Leh - Delhi

DAY 1 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi - meet & transfer to hotel.
Overnight : Hotel in Delhi

DAY 2 : DELHI - LEH (3500M / 11,500ft)
Early morning departure transfer to airport for flight to Leh
Depart by flight to Leh
Arrive Leh - meet & transfer to hotel.
Leh the capital of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh.
Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatization.
Overnight : Hotel in Leh

DAY 3 : LEH
After a leisurely start, spend the afternoon visiting Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa Japanese peace pagoda, the Tibetan inspired Leh Palace and the 15th century Namgyal Tsemo Gompa perched atop the crag behind the palace.
Overnight : Hotel in Leh

DAY 4 : LEH - THIKSEY - SHEY - HEMIS - LEH
Witness morning prayers at Thiksey monastery. Later visit Shey which was once the summer residence of Ladakhi kings.
After lunch, visit Hemis monastery to see an impressive array of thangka's and frescoes dating back to the 17th century.
Overnight : Hotel in Leh

DAY 5 : LEH - BASGO - LIKIR - ALCHI - RIZONG - LEH
Begin your journey exploring Basgo Castle and the majestic Likir Monastery.
After lunch at Uley Ethnic Resort, visit the rocky fortress, Rizong monastery which has one of the only nunneries in Ladakh.
End your day at Alchi Monastery, located on the banks of the Indus river.  
Overnight : Hotel in Leh

DAY 6 : LEH - NUBRA VALLEY (3040M / 9975 ft)
Travel by road to Nubra Valley crossing Khardung La Pass, situated along the ancient caravan route of Central Asia. At 5602M / 18,380 ft, Khardung La is the highest motorable road in the world. This high altitude unfolds a bizarre blend of landscapes with gushing rivers, flower orchards, desert sand dunes and green fields.
Arrive the Karma Inn, your home for the next 2 nights. This afternoon visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes. If possible, enjoy riding a double hump camel.
Overnight in Nubra Valley

DAY 7 : NUBRA VALLEY
A morning drive brings you the base of Ensa Monastery, the oldest monastery in Nubra. Take a steep 45-minute trek (moderate/hard) up to the monastery to see the footprints of Dachompa in one of the three prayer rooms. Next drive to the 132-year-old Samstanling Monastery.
Overnight in Nubra Valley

DAY 8 : NUBRA VALLEY - LEH
Morning transfer by road to Leh crossing Khardung La Pass. On arrival, check in to Hotel.
Rest of the day with guide, car and driver at disposal to visit surroundings at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel in Leh

DAY 9 : LEH - DELHI
Early morning transfer to Leh airport for flight to Delhi.
On arrival transfer to The Hotel for the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel in Delhi

DAY 10 : DEPART DELHI
Departure transfer to Delhi International airport for flight back home.