Ladakh Range
Nubra Valley in Ladhaki Dialect means Ldumra - the valley of flowers, situated in the north of Leh. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft above the sea level. The main attraction in this area is Bactarian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes, Deskit & Samstanling monasteries and Khardung la Pass (18,380 feet.) above sea level.
The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardungla (the highest motorable road in the world) 18,380 ft. from Leh. After crossing the pass, you can have a view of Khardong village, Khalser and Deskit villages in the valley.Leh literally means 'a meeting place of caravans' is the capital of Ladakh.The Indus river flows through the centre of the Leh valley, and there are several gompas ( Monasteries ) here.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi airport transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh. Rest in Leh for acclimatisation
Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day.This is necessary to ge acclimatised to higher altitude.Halt.
Day 03): Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
On this day you will go a visitng to some ancient monasteries in this area.
Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.
Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.
Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 04): Leh (Skampari) - Sabu Zong (3480 mts/11415 ft).'Zong' means fort in Ladhaki
Gradual trek on a fairly broad trail to Sabu village.9km.Halt.
Day 05: Sabu Village - Digar La Pass
After an early breakfast trek to cross Digar La 17780ft .Views of Stok range , Arganglas and Saser Kangri ranges. Then descend down to Digar Village.8hrs. Overnight stay in village.
Day 06: Digar Village - Agyam Village
In the morning trek to Agyam. The treks go through along the river Shyok. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay at Agyam village. Overnight stay at village.
Day 07: Agyam village - Khalsar Village
In the morning we will trek up to khalsar village vis Hootoong. Overnight stay in village.
Day 08: Khalsar Village -Leh
Drive from Khalsar to leh 65km via Khardung la Pass with spectacular views.Halt
Day 09 : Transfer to Airport.Reach Delhi