Best of Himalayas

Day 1: Delhi - Leh
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Leh. Dotted with stupas and crumbling mudbrick houses, the old town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort. Our representative will pick you from Leh Airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in at your hotel. You will spend the entire day at leisure as it's important to acclimatize to the high altitude of Leh at 3000 meters or 9840 feet above sea level. Dinner and overnight at Ladakh Sarai.

Day 2: Leh 
After breakfast, we will head out for local sightseeing in Leh. Start with a visit to the Hall of Fame, a museum constructed by the Indian Army, and a visit to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Sikh Temple. Afterward, you will head to Magnetic Hill, the layout of the area and surrounding slopes create an amazing optic illusion. Afterward visit the monastery, built between 958 and 1055 CE. The artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhism and the Hindu kings of that time in Kashmir are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery complex. In the evening you will head back to Leh and visit Shanti Stupa a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa. Dinner & overnight at Ladakh Sarai.

It is possible to book additional adventurous rafting on the river.

Day 3: Leh - Nubra Valley
After breakfast, we will drive from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass (18380ft) – one of the world's highest motorable roads. The valley is located around 159 km or 99 miles from Leh. On the route, you will pass by some beautiful villages, where you can catch glimpses of locals working on their farms. Reach Nubra Valley by early evening. This valley is an undiscovered destination for people who seek peace and interaction with the tribal community of Ladakh. Check-in at your hotel on arrival. If you are not tired and still have some energy, in the evening you can head out for a bicycle ride through the villages nearby to get an insight into the culture and rural life. Dinner & overnight at Lchang Nang Retreat.

Day 4: Nubra Valley
After breakfast, we will head out to explore Nubra Valley. Visit Diskit Monastery, the largest and the oldest surviving monastery in Nubra Valley. Afterward, visit Hunder Sand dunes, beyond the cultural and monastic side of Ladakh, there are picturesque silver sand dunes of Hunder in the Nubra Valley. The desert is cut across by a serene meandering stream and the beautiful countryside. With such awe-inspiring landscapes against the backdrop of the snow-clad mountains, the Hunder Sand Dune looks nothing less than a dreamland. In the evening see the Folk Dance Show at Hunder village and enjoy the entertaining side of the local culture. Back to Lchang Nang Retreat by the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Nubra Valley - Lake Pangong
After breakfast drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake. This endorheic Himalayan Lake lies at a height of about 4,350m (14,270 ft) above sea level. It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Check-in at your resort near Pangong Lake, which offers unparallel views of the surrounding mountain ranges. In the evening head out visit Pangong Lake. The evening is at your leisure. You can also indulge in a Yak Safari or stroll around the lake. Dinner & overnight at Pangong Sarai.

Day 6: Lake Pangong - Leh
After breakfast, we will drive from Pangong Lake to Leh. On the way visit Thiksey Monastery, one of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture. This Monastery is located on the top of the hill in solitude which lies at a distance of 20 kilometers away from Leh. It is very famous for its similarity with the Potala Palace of Lhasa. This monastery is famous for pilgrim activities, architectural elements, sightseeing, and exploration. Reach Leh in the evening and check-in at the hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Dinner & Overnight at The Grand Dragon.

Day 7: Leh - Delhi
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Leave with wonderful memories of this amazing trip to Leh - Ladakh, worth remembering for a lifetime.