Tour Code:            ML02

     Duration:            09 Nights / 10 Days
 
     Attractions:          Leh, Spituk, Hall of Fame, Sankar, Shanti Stupa, Shey, Thiksey, Hemis,  Pangong Lake,                                   Tsomoriri and Tsokar Lake.
    
     Season:                June to November

     Cost in INR:          Rs:  19900/- person minimum 4 pax group.

 Day 01: Arrival in Leh: Upon arrival at Leh Airport you will met by Moonlight Travels representative and Welcome in traditional Ladakhi style and transfer to hotel The Kaal, rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize. Overnight stay at hotel

Leh City: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the Asian "Silk Route". A stroll along the main  bazar, observing the varied crowd and peering into the curio shops, is an entrancing experience. Chang Gali,  behind the main bazar is less bustling but has intriguing little shops selling curios and jewelry like pearls,  turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis and many other kinds of semi-precious stones, as well as curiously carved Yak-horn boxes, quaint brass locks, china or metal bowls etc.

Day 02: Leh: AM: Excursion to Stok Palace
PM: Excursion to Sankar Gompa & Shanti Stupa

Morning Excursion of Stok, Stok Palace Museum which is about 12 kms from Leh across Indus river. It houses some old statues and other equipment. Matho is about 6 kms from Stok and houses some incredible statues and paintings.

 Later we drive back to hotel on time for lunch:
 Later in the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour visiting the Sanker Gompa, which is towards the north of the  Town, it has an impressive).  Later visit Shanti Stupa, The Japanese for World Peace built the Shanti  Stupa, at Changspa, on the hilltop, and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985. Its state of the art  work attracts a lot  of tourists to Ladakh and is spectacular to watch. From there one can see the nice  spectacular  view of Leh  town.

Then we visit Thiksey Gompa an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage   of   Sengge Namgyall.
 Hemis is one of the largest and richest gompas of Ladakh.The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world.  Later in  the evening we drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

 Day 04: Leh – Pangong Tso: After an early breakfast we Leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Evening  at leisure and stroll near the lake and overnight stay at the Camp / Guest house.

Day 05: Pangong Tso – Leh: Post breakfast visit the lake and after spending some time we drive back to Leh.. Upon arrival we check in at our pre-arranged hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri (240 kms): In the morning leave for Chumathang stop, which is famous for medical hot spring and people visit to this place for medical bath. From here a short drive will take you to Maha bridge, the main checking point to enter to this new area. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Tsomoriri Lake is the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomorir Lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. Spend the night there in the tent.

Day 07: Tsomoriri – Tsokar: In the morning visit Korzok village and visit around the lake. Later drive to Mahe village. The village is famous for the scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. Drive to Puga valley, which is famous for Butan gas. Later we drive to Tsokar. Have dinner and spend the night in the tent.

Day 08: Tsokar - Tanglangla – Leh: Post breakfast visit Tsokar, which is at an altitude of 4090 mts. You can also visit Thugke gompa. Later we drive towards Leh via Tanglangla pass, which is at a height of 5350 mts and is the second highest motorable pass in the world. Upon arrival at Leh we check in at our pre-arranged hotel for two nights

Day 09:        Leh: Complete day at leisure for own activities and Last day Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 10:        Depart Leh: In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination


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