Leh With Khardungla Pass Pangong Lake 5 Nights & 6 Days

The palace is distinguished monument and a historical building. The nine-storeyed palace was built by the 17th century illustrious ruler of Ladakh, Sengge Namgyal. It is an imposing structure, though in ruins now, situated on a hill and commands a grand view of the Leh town. The building in grand Tibetan architecture is said to have inspired the famous potala of Lahasa, built half a century later. Namgyal Tsemo, the peak overlooking the town, are the ruins of the fortbuilt, by the king Tashi namgyal in the 16th century, as a royal residence.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Chandigarh International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Toll Tax	Driver Nights
Taxes	Professional guide

NOT INCLUDED

Parking

Entrance Fees

Pangong Tso, Tibetan for “high grassland lake”, also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km2. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It is not a part of Indus river basin area and geographically a separate land locked river basin.

The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.

LEH (By flight ex Delhi)

Meet on arrival Leh airport and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel for a complete day of rest wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the hotel. Afternoon visit Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shankar Gompa and Shanti Stupa. Overnight at hotel.

IN LEH -(Excursion to megnatic hills and Nimo)

After breakfast we take you for a tour of the famous Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame & Nimo to witness the confluence of Zanskar & Indus River. Evening free to explore. Overnight at hotel.

LEH/ PANGONG LAKE

After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. 1200 hrs. Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight Camp.

PANGONG LAKE/ LEH

After Breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis, Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight at hotel.

LEH/ KHARDUNGLA PASS (5600 M)/ LEH (78 Kms)

Drive for Khardongla Pass, World’s highest motorable road at 18380 feet. Return Leh in the afternoon. Afternoon & Evening one is free to explore the local markets at your disposal. Overnight at hotel.