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What is included in the tour

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• Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Acclimatise for the day to better enjoy the upcoming activities.
• In the evening, visit L.A.M.O (Ladakh Art and Media Organisation) at Kharyok Hill near Leh Palace, featuring a gallery, library, and open-air performance site with lectures, film screenings, workshops, and exhibitions on Ladakh’s culture.
• If time permits, also visit Leh Palace.

• After breakfast, depart for Lamayuru, visiting the Hall of Fame, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara, and Sangam en route.
• After crossing the bridge at Khaltse, take either of the two roads leading to Lamayuru. Visit Yungdrung Gompa (Lamayuru Gompa), considered the oldest monastic site in Ladakh with origins in the pre-Buddhist Bon religion, offering views of the moonscape believed to be a former lake-bed.
• In the evening, enjoy a dinner invitation from a local family, experiencing authentic Ladakhi culture and cuisine.
• After dinner, retire for the night.

• Today, depart for Leh, visiting Alchi Monastery on the way. Alchi is significant in Ladakh cultural tours, preserving early Indian Buddhist art that survived historical conflicts.
• Alchi was abandoned as an active worship site and later came under the care of Likir Gompa, which we will visit next.
• Likir Gompa, located farther up the side valley beyond the village, is approached via a path lined with Chortens, a great spot for photography. Notice the giant gold-coloured statue behind the gompa crowning the hill.
• Return to Leh and relax after the day’s journey.

• Today’s journey is a special treat to the remote regions of Changthang, the northern plain of Ladakh, famous for Pashmina production. The locals are welcoming, with a characteristic small grin and rosy cheeks due to the land’s harsh climate.
• Start early in the morning due to the long journey and visit Shey Palace en route. Shey, 15 km southeast of Leh, was the first capital of Ladakh and holds great cultural significance. Opposite the palace is a large man-made pond with fish and ducks, a great spot for photography.
• Next, pass through Chang-La Pass, the highest point of the journey, perfect for stopping and taking pictures.
• Descend into the scenic valley of Changthang. After passing through a ridge gap, Pangong Lake appears, reflecting the stunning blue skies of Ladakh. The lake stretches all the way to Spangmik and the villages of Maan and Merak.
• Visit Merak village, which has a small gompa and offers amazing views of Pangong Lake and the surrounding area.
• Stay overnight in a homestay and enjoy a local cuisine of your choice.

• Start your day with a healthy breakfast and head towards Chuchul Village, strategically located near the India-China border.
• Learn about the history of the 1962 war, with a memorial at Rizang-La. Many locals work with the army as porters, helpers, or in road construction.
• Chuchul is the largest village in the Changthang region. Explore its culture by taking a walk through the village and the gompa.
• In the evening, choose to stay overnight in Chuchul or return to Merak Village.

• Today’s journey takes you across barren lands toward Tsomoriri Lake, spotting Kyangs (Himalayan wild asses) along the way. Pass through Taklang-La Pass and descend into a picturesque valley.
• This route offers a variety of landscapes and the chance to encounter Chang-pa nomads and local wildlife.
• Tsomoriri Lake is larger than Pangong Tso and serves as an important breeding ground for migratory birds, including rare and endangered species such as black-necked cranes, brahminy ducks, great-crested grebes, bar-headed geese, and brown-headed gulls.
• Korzok Village, with around 60 families and 70 monks, is the least visited village near Tsomoriri. It hosts the annual Korzok Gustor festival, showcasing cultural dances by monks wearing large masks.
• In the evening, stay overnight in a guest house or homestay in Korzok.

• Today is for some serious local business, walk around the village, visit the Gompa or talk to a local about the place.

• If you wish to visit Tsokar Salt Lake on the way back from Tsomoriri, allow extra time as the unmade road is slow. Spend some time at Tsokar before continuing to Leh.
• The landscape up to Taklang-La Pass (the second-highest motorable road) is a visual feast.
• After descending the pass, pass through prominent Ladakhi villages like Gya, Meru, Runtse, Upshi, and Kharu along the main highway.
• Visit Thiksay Gompa on the way back. Thiksay is one of the largest and most impressive gompas in Ladakh, perched high on a ridge overlooking the Indus Valley. It was established during the 15th-century reformation of Tibetan Buddhism by Tsong Khapa. The Rimpoche of Thiksay is considered a reincarnation of Tsong Khapa.
• Thiksay Gompa is famous for its giant Maitreya Buddha statue, a highlight for visitors.
• Later, check into the hotel and rest.

• Today is at your disposal. Whether you want to visit a nearby village or monastery, or perhaps you can visit local market for some souvenir.

• Tour ends with loads of memory from Leh Ladakh culture. Our representative will transfer you to the airport.