Panoramic Ladakh with Aryan Valley

Begin your day with local sightseeing, exploring some of the popular monasteries in Ladakh. Start with a visit to Shey Palace, the former summer palace of Ladakh's pre-Tibetan kings. Next, explore the stunning 16th-century Thiksey Monastery. Continue to Hemis Monastery, located 5 km from Kharu, which is the largest monastery complex in Leh. Visit Druk Padma Karpo School also known as White Lotus featured in the Bollywood movie "3 Idiots" and enjoy a view of the Sindhu River. After sightseeing, return to the city to visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. End the day at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Start your day with a drive towards Sham Valley, one of the best places to visit in a Ladakh tour, located in the western part of Ladakh. Later, visit Beema Village, home to the Brokpa or Aryan people, a distinct community in Ladakh. They identify themselves as Buddhists, but their culture and race sets them apart from the other communities in Ladakh. Enjoy an overnight stay in a deluxe camp in Beema.

Start the next day by exploring Dha, Hanu, and Beema, three of the five villages inhabited by the Brokpa people. This small community of about 2,000 people has preserved their pure Indo-Aryan features and culture over centuries. Conclude the day with an overnight stay in a deluxe camp in Beema.

Begin your journey with a drive to Lamayuru Monastery, built in the 11th century amidst unique landscapes and one of Ladakh’s oldest monasteries. Continue to Alchi Choskor, built by the renowned scholar Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo in the 11th century, featuring fascinating fresco paintings. On the way back to Leh, visit Sangam (the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers), where you can opt for rafting. Proceed to Magnetic Hill to marvel at its intriguing optical illusion. Visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, followed by the Hall of Fame Museum, a tribute to Indian soldiers who fought in the Indo-Pak wars. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

Check out from your hotel and set off on a scenic drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world at 18,380 feet. After lunch, enjoy a walk along the banks of the Shyok River and visit Diskit Monastery, famous for its 33-m Maitreya Buddha statue. Later, proceed to Hunder Village for a safari on double-humped camels. Overnight stay in a hotel or camp in Hunder.

The next day, continue your journey with a scenic drive to Turtuk, the last village of Ladakh, annexed by India after the 1971 war. Turtuk, a Balti village near the LOC, offers stunning valley views and historical attractions like a royal house. Visit Thang Zero Point and return to Hunder for an overnight stay in a hotel or camp.

In the morning, check out and head toward Pangong Lake and drive along the Shayok River, stopping at Tangse Village to capture some great photos. Upon arrival, check into the camp and later, visit Pangong Lake, one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world, which is shared by India and China. The lake is known for its changing colors and its scenic views. Overnight stay in a camp by the lake.

Check out in the morning and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass (17,350 ft), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. En route, visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Monastery. Stop by Sindhu Darshan before arriving at Leh, then enjoy an overnight stay in a hotel in Leh.

In the morning, check out from your hotel and make your way to Leh Airport for your flight back to your destination. This is where your trip ends.