Short trip to Ladakh

Sightseeing around Leh (90 Kms round trip) Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Leh starting with Hall of Fame, Spituk Monastery and Kali Mata Temple, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Confluence of Zanskar - Indus rivers. Late in the afternoon visit Leh Palace, Donkey Sanctuary and Shanti Stupa for beautiful sunset view. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. LADAKH HALL OF FAME: Systematic…disciplinary display of valor and courage showed by SOLDIERS in different battles. Round up on borders to settling the guns. Explanation of soldier’s courage to recommendations of many who Martyr. War memorial which has information both written as well as pictures of war heroes. SPITUK GOMPA: This monastery is famous for its beautifully carved location at the top of a hill. With nearby mountains being much taller, this monastery is both a spiritual and tourist attraction at the same time, The Buddhist ambiance inside is a calming experience while the interesting views around from the top adds value from a different angle. MAGNETIC HILL: In your travels around Leh-Ladakh, you will come across fascinating sights which arouse your curiosity to no end. One such sight attraction is Magnetic Hill, the place where gravity takes a backseat. Magnet Hill is a gravity hill. Actually, the road is a downhill road. Objects and cars on the hill road may appear to roll uphill in defiance of gravity when they are, in fact, rolling downhill. The layout of the area and surrounding slopes create the optical illusion of a hill. GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: History is unbelievable, it is popularly believed that Guru Nanak vanquished a demon who was trying to crush him with a boulder. However, the boulder that the demon rolled down turned soft and melted and instead of hitting him, and took on Guru Nanak's shape. In 1970, a boulder was discovered that is believed to be the one in the story with Guru Nanak's shape still carved in it. The Indian Army, along with the local people, constructed this gurudwara to pay homage to this event and all cars passing this route make sure to stop to pray and seek blessings. CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS: Pretty and scenic view though it's basically seeing the area where 2 rivers meet. One can do rafting, boating or canoying, otherwise just sit there and enjoy the view. DONKEY SANCTUARY: Opened to the public in July 2008, the Donkey's Sanctuary in Leh is primarily funded by a South African photo-journalist Joanne Lefson while the local affairs are looked after by Stany Wangchuk. The animals here are primarily those who are not capable of any work, due to old age or disabilities, and have been abandoned by their owners. LEH PALACE: Leh Palace also known as Lachen Palkar Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the city of Leh in Ladakh, India. It was constructed circa 1600 by Sengge Namgyal. Leh Palace is nine storeys high;The palace, a ruin, is currently being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. SHANTI STUPA: Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist White domed stupa ona hilltop in Chanspa. An iconic white Buddhist Stupa on a hilltop with engravings of Lord Biddha's birth, preaching and the spread of Buddhism in this hospitable region. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of Lord Buddha at its base. A place to meditate and watch the surrounding scenic beauty.

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning drive to Pangong Lake lies on the the Indo China border. Evening return to hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight. The Pangong Lake: Pangong Tso has slowly become one of the highlights of Ladakh, and sans doubt, it is one of the most eye pleasing destinations. Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. A calming serene lake with changing color as per the sun rays.

Breakfast at Hotel in Leh. Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure of your life, Khardungla it is cold, beautiful, and mystical known as the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok Valleys in the Ladakh. Khardungla is considered to be a strategic pass and is the gateway to the Sianchen glacier, the highest motorable pass in the world. Khardung La Pass is positioned on the Ladakh range, which is 40 km from Leh, at an altitude of 18,379 ft (5602 m).

Breakfast at hotel, In time transfer to the Airport for flight for onward destination