Day One: Arrive in Leh You will fly into Leh from New Delhi. Bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Himalayas and the Karakoram, Leh lies at an altitude of 3500m. You will be received at the airport by our person and welcomed with the traditional Ladakhi silk scarf “Khatak”. You will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be stationed for the next two days. The remainder of the arrival day is for you to relax and acclimatize. Overnight at Thiksey Homestay

Day Two: Leh City and Sight seeing Your day begins with a visit to the Leh City and a cultural experience on the background of the ancient heritage. We will take a tour of Shey Palace (known as the summer capital of Leh) and Thiksey Monastery. Leh has a rich history of trade during silk route times and is located on the bank of Indus river where Indus valley civilization thrived. We will also visit the Shanti Stupa from where you can get a panoramic view of the City of Leh. To relive the time of King Tashi Namgyal we will take a tour of Tsemo Castle currently maintained by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). Overnight at Thiksey Homestay

Day Three: Nubra Valley Today is the day when we will leave Leh and embark on a journey along the Silk route to Nubra Valley. We will be crossing 17,582ft Khardung La pass–knowntobeoneofthehighest motorable roads in the world. Upon reaching the ‘Orchard of Ladakh’,we will pay our tribute to 33m tall statue of Maitreyi Buddha at the Diskit Monastery.We will visit Hunder, one of the major towns of the region and known for the Double humped camel safari and unique sand dunes. The place was a part of the ancient silk route which is also.knownasthecolddesert.OvernightatGreenValleyHomestay.

Day Four: Sumoor We will start our day by visiting the Samstaling Monastery at Sumoor Village. Going ahead,we will take a shorthiketothepicturesquehiddenlakeofYarabTso.The lake is believed is a holy lake and often visited by the local.Post Yarab Tso drive to Siachen Base Camp–The gateway to the highest battlefield of the world. In the evening we will visit the MVC Chevang Rinchen Museum,Sumoor to know the story of the capture of Turtuk and his role. Overnight at the Green Valley Homestay.

Day Five: Pangong Lake Post breakfast, you will travel along theShyok river on your way to reach PangongTso (Lake). Historically the winter caravan route from Leh to Yarkand (China) passed through Shyok village.It will take around 5 hours from Akgyam to reach the majestic Pangong Tso.In the evening,visit the world’s highest salt water lake- Pangong and enjoy the changing colours of the Tso (as locals narrate). Overnight at a Solar powered homestay in Maan village overlooking the pristine Pangong Lake.

Day Six: Teri via Chushul Post breakfast, you will do a day visit the Chushul Village.The border village India next China. Visit the Rezang La Memorial and proceed onward through the Tsagala Route towards the Rong Valley at the Teri Village. Spend an evening at the Royal Family House of Ladakh.The homestay is located right next to the Indus River at Teri Dho.Overnight at Teri.

Day Seven: Explore Teri Next morning, we begin a day excursion to Teri Phu Monastery. The monastery is known for its visit by Ashoka the Great. This is an important pilgrimage site for local people of Ladakh. During the evening, take an evening experience with the family and do activities such as: Village Tour Along the Indus, Story Telling about local culture and traditions, Chang Tasting (Local Wine Tasting). Overnight at the homestay at Teri Day Eight: Alchi and Likir Start from the Teri Village towards the Spituk Village, Leh. Enroute stop by the Nyarma University, one of the oldest universities of the world similar to Nalanda. The university is known for its 3d Paintings which are being restored by the Archeological Survey of India. In the evening, spend time beside the banks of the Indus River. In the evening, experience stargazing with the locals. Overnight at the Spituk Homestay.

Day Nine: Alchi and Likir Today, we will start our day by visiting 1000-years old Alchi Monastery. After visiting the monastery we will stop for a traditional meal at the Award Winning Alchi Kitchen, post which we will take a little detour to the Likir village where we will experience the pottery session with the last potter family of Ladakh where you can immerse yourself in the creative and artist mode. In the evening, we will visit Leh market and pick up souvenirs, including Pashmina and other local handicrafts. Last night stay at Spituk Homestay.

Day Ten: Departures It’s time to say farewell to the mighty Himalayas and make our way back to the airport to catch an early morning flight to Delhi.

Accommodations • Leh – Homestay at Thiksey and Spituk • Nubra – Green Valley Homestay, Sumoor • Pangong – Homestay at Pangong Lake, Maan • Rong – Homestay at Teri

Inclusions • Accommodation ( One room on MAP meal plan (Breakfast & Dinner ) • Lunch at Alchi Kitchen • Transportation (Exclusive SUV) • All Permits • Team Leader on first and second day • Oxygen Cylinder till Teri • Pottery Session with the last potter family of Likir