Mighty Mountains with Hanle

Destination Covered: Leh – Sangam- Nubra valley – Pangong lake –Hanle Monastery – Indian Astronomical observatory – Chumathang Hot Spring – Leh

Best season to visit:  15 April to End of September

Day 01: Arrive Leh Airport

Arrival at Leh airport (your own), to be greeted and received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Check in to the hotel for a complete day’s rest. Later evening visit to Leh local Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 02: Leh-Sangham-Hall of fame-M.hill- Gurudwara ( Pather Sahib)

After breakfast, drive to a full day excursion to Sangam View where Indus & Zanskar river meets. You may opt for river rafting (own cost), Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Drive back to visit Spituk Monastery – home for the wish fulfilling Kali Mata and Hall of fame – a war memorial Museum. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

Day 03: Leh to Nubra Valley (130 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (known as the Valley of Flowers) via Khardung la Pass (highest motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft). Enroute, admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around K-Top. After spending some time at k-top, proceed to Nubra . After Hotel check-in, enjoy the Camel ride at Sand Dunes (own) between Diskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay in Nubra.

Day 04: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (155 Kms / 4-5 Kms)

After Breakfast check out and leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, approx. 6 – 7 Hrs drive en route visit Diskit monastery and Maître Buddha statue, Arrival at Camp, later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.

Day 05: Pangong Lake to Hanle (175 Kms / 6-7 hrs )

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Hanle, by crossing Chushul Village, Chushul War Memorial ,Tsaga La (15,200 Ft) enjoy the drive upto Hanle, which is home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. The location of the village and the observatory are highly sensitive due to the close proximity of the Tibetan / Chinese border, India set up the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, a 2m gamma ray telescope. Once complete the Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope gamma ray telescope under construction will be the world’s largest telescope at the highest altitude and the second largest gamma ray telescope in the world. As per history, it is believed that King Singge Namgyal died here at Hanle while on his return from an expedition of Mongols. Enjoy the stay with locals at a local guest house. Overnight stay at Hanle.

Day 06: Hanle to Leh via Mahe Bridge

After breakfast check out and drive back to Leh via mahey bridge. Enroutevisit Chumathang hot spring, dinner and overnight stay in Leh hotel

Day 07: Leh Airport Departure

Early morning transfer to the airport and fly back to your destination with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.

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