Leh-Lakakh Complete Circuit Tour-12N/13D

🏔️ Day 1: Arrival in Leh – Acclimatization & Orientation

• Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.
• Transfer to hotel; traditional welcome with tea.
• Full rest day for acclimatization to high altitude.
• Evening: Short walk to nearby Shanti Stupa for a sunset view of the Leh valley.
• Overnight stay at Leh.

🚩 Day 2: Sham Valley Cultural Ride – Monasteries & Magnetic Hill

• Post breakfast, start the Sham Valley ride.
• Visit:
  • Magnetic Hill – experience the gravity-defying phenomenon.
  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – spiritual pause.
  • Hall of Fame Museum – tribute to Indian Army.
  • Alchi Monastery – ancient Buddhist art.
  • Likir Gompa – giant golden Buddha statue.
• Return to Leh by evening.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

🛕 Day 3: Leh Local Heritage Tour

• After breakfast, explore:
  • Leh Palace – 17th-century royal palace.
  • Spituk Monastery – hilltop serenity.
  • Leh Market – souvenirs, yak cheese, handicrafts.
• Try authentic Ladakhi cuisine for lunch.
• Optional evening cultural dance performance.
• Overnight in Leh.

🏜️ Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass

• Drive through Khardung La pass (18,380 ft) – one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
• Arrive at Nubra Valley – an oasis with sand dunes, poplar trees, and double-humped camels.
• Enjoy camel ride at Hunder Dunes and visit Diskit Monastery with panoramic views.
• Bonfire & cultural storytelling night (weather permitting).
• Overnight stay in Nubra (camp or cottage).

🌊 Day 5: Nubra to Pangong Tso via Wari La (scenic route)

• Leave Nubra after breakfast.
• Cross Wari La Pass, one of the most adventurous routes.
• Arrive at the mesmerizing Pangong Lake (14,270 ft) – turquoise water flanked by barren mountains.
• Sunset walk along the lake.
• Overnight stay in a lakeside Swiss tent.

🏞️ Day 6: Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La

• Early morning sunrise photography at Pangong.
• After breakfast, return journey via Chang La pass (third highest road).
• En route: visit Hemis Monastery, one of Ladakh's largest.
• Evening leisure time in Leh.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

🏕️ Day 7: Leh to Tso Moriri Lake

• Long scenic drive to Tso Moriri – a high-altitude lake tucked in the Changthang Plateau.
• En route: visit Chumathang hot springs.
• Explore Korzok village, home to nomadic Changpa tribes.
• Overnight in a rustic camp near the lake.

🚙 Day 8: Tso Moriri to Leh

• Optional early morning walk along the lake.
• Return to Leh via Mahe Bridge.
• Quick halt at Thiksey Monastery for spiritual calm.
• Evening free to relax or shop at Leh market.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

🛵 Day 9: Leh Bike Tour or Monastery Hopping (Optional)

• Choose between:
  • Guided Leh bike tour through winding local routes.
  • Leisure monastery visits: Shey Palace, Stok Monastery, Matho Gompa.
• Evening tea with locals at a Ladakh homestay.
• Overnight in Leh.

🧘 Day 10: Cultural Immersion & Homestay Experience

• Village visit to Stok or Hemis Shukpachan.
• Try traditional butter tea, barley thukpa, and participate in local cooking demo.
• Cultural workshop: dress in Ladakhi attire for photos.
• Overnight at Ladakhi guesthouse.

🏞️ Day 11: Scenic Walk & Relaxation

• Guided morning walk near Indus River banks.
• Optional visit to Botanical Garden of Ladakh.
• Lunch at a local cafe with yak cheese momos.
• Rest & recharge at hotel.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

🎁 Day 12: Shopping & Wrap-Up

• Visit Tibetan Refugee Market, Women’s Alliance for handmade crafts.
• Pick up prayer flags, stoles, and Buddhist souvenirs.
• Group dinner at a rooftop café.
• Farewell note & photo session with your trip leader.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

✈️ Day 13: Departure from Leh

• Early breakfast and drop at Leh Airport.
• Carry lifetime memories of your Leh Ladakh tour.