Black Highlights Of Leh And Ladakh

Highlights of Leh and LadakhDay 01: Arrive LehMeet on arrival at airport by our company represantive and transfer to the hotel.Leh - Leh is the headquarter of Leh District, and the largest town of the Ladakh region. It is located to the north of the Indus River at an elevation of 3600m above the sea level. The town is dominated by the nine-storey Namgyal Palace and Namgyal Tsemo (victory peak), built by Tashi Namgyal on his victorious in reunification of the Upper and Lower Ladakh. Leh became the capital of Stod (upper Ladakh) during the reign of king Graspa Bum- Lde, who ruled Ladakh from 1400 to 1430 AD. In the later period, Leh became an important center for trade in Central Asia. Leh remained merely a headquarter of Ladakh district until 1974, when Ladakh was opened for foreign tourists. Since then period Leh became the centre for tourism related activities in the region.Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatizes. Overnight in Leh.Day 02: In LehBreakfast at hotel. Morning proceed to sightseeing tour of Leh visitng - Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palaca and Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Ladakhi House:  A typical Ladakhi house is made of mud bricks. The center of the room is the kitchen cum guest room. A visit to a Ladakhi house gives chance to directly interact with local and inside into custom. You can try Chang the local bear or salt tea. You may like to dress and photographed in traditional Ladakhi dress.Also enjoy traditional 'Gurgur Tea" (Ladakhi Salt and butter tea) with the local residents of Stok Village. Overnight in Leh.Day 03: Drive Leh - Nubra Valley (125 kms/05 hrs)After breakfast, proceed to Nubra Valley. Drive past worlds highest motorable road at Khardungla Pass. En-route visit to  khardungla pass, Nubra Valley (the valley of flowers), situated in the north of Leh. Upon arrival at Nubra, check in at hotel. Late  afternoon proceed to sightseeing tour of Nubra Valley, visiting -- Deskit village, Deskit Gompa,  Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.Hundar village, The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful.Overnight in Nubra.Day 04: Nubra Valley - Leh (125 kms/05 hrs)After breakfast followed by visit to Samstanling Monastery. Later proceed to Leh, Samstanling Gompa: Samstanling Monastery was founded by Lama Tsultrim Nima and Monastic community was introduced as Rezong Gompa. About 50-60 monks are residing at this 132 years old monastery. The Gompa has some strict rules and regulations.Upon arrival in Leh, check in at hotel.Rest of the day at leisure to explore to Leh Bazaar souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at hotel.Day 05: Leh DepartBreakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport in time to board flight to Delhi. Meet on arrival and transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for onward destination.