DESTINATIONS:
Delhi -
Leh - Hunder -- Diskit - Panamik
HIGHLIGHTS OT TOUR
Drive
over the Highest Motorable Road in the World leading
into the Nubra Valley. You get to travel along the
Silk Route that was used by traders to travel to
Central Asia from India. The altitudes are high and
therefore a few extra days in Leh are advised in order
to acclimatize. The Khardungla Pass is over 18,000
feet and not surprisingly the views are spectacular
from the pass.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
5606
Mts. on the top of the Khardung La.
Highest night halt at Leh 3500 Mts.
SEASON:
July-October
PERMITS Are required for foreign nationals and can be
arranged by us
DAY
01 New Delhi-Leh
Fly
from Delhi to Leh in the morning. Check into one of
the best hotels in Leh. It is advisable to spend an
extra day in Leh to acclimatize
DAY
02: Leh-Hunder
Drive
from Leh to the Nubra Valley over the Khardung La pass
(5606 Mts.), the highest road in the world. Part of
the drive is over a glacier. There are great views of
the Karakoram Mountains from the top. Camp at Hunder.
DAY
03: Hunder-Diskit-Panamik
Visit
Hunder and Diskit Gompas and then drive to Panamik,
crossing the River Shyok and then driving along the
River Nubra to Panamik. Panamik is the last village on
the old Silk Route and was favored for its hot water
springs.
DAY
04: Panamik-Leh
Leave
after breakfast and drive back to Leh over the
Khardung La Pass. Enroute visit Taeger and Samsthaling
Gompas. Overnight in hotel in Leh.
DAY
05: Leh-New Delhi
Board
the early morning flight to Delhi.
Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon tour of old and New Delhi.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY
06, DEPARTURE
Transfer in time to international airport for flight
to onward destination