LADAKH with HANLEY TOUR-06 NIGHTS 07 DAYS

Distance/Time Taken                 :         80 kms 5 - 6 Hrs Drive

After breakfast at hotel proceed for Sham Valley which includes Hall of fame, Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Sangam, 

Hall of Fame: The Hall of Fame, located near the Leh Airfield, is a museum constructed as well as maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars.

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib: is a beautiful Gurdwara sahib constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, The Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith.

Magnetic Point:  is a gravity hill located on Srinagar - Leh National highway. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference; in reality, the effect is an optical illusion created by the gravity hill.

Sangam: is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence. It is an amazing place to sit, relax, and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. Overnight stay in Leh.

Distance and Time Taken          :         125 Kms 4 - 5 hrs drive including Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Nubra Valley (125 kms) via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world. Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit & Hunder Village. Check in at your camp/Hotel. Drive to Hunder Sand Dunes to enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double -humped Bactrian camels. Then Sightseeing of Statue of Mytriya an impressive statue of Jampa Buddha. This Statue has become one of the prime attractions for tourists and is deeply appreciated for its architecture. Facing the Shyok River, the statue sits tall with a height of 32 meters. Overnight stay in Nubra. 

Distance/Time Taken                 :         150 Kms 4 - 5 hrs drive

After early breakfast at your camp, drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok. This direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso has now become more popular in the recent past years Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso instead of coming back to Leh. Drive from Nubra to Pangong via Agham - Shyok and Continue drive to Pangong drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Pangong Lake is salt-water body of 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China (2/3 of the lake is in China’s possession). Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see seven color formations in the crystal-clear salt-water lake. Altogether, it covers 604 km2. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It’s reported there are no fish or other aquatic life in the lake. On the other hand, you will see numerous ducks and gulls over and on the lake surface. Overnight stay in Pangong. 

Distance/Time Taken                 :         310 Kms 6 - 7 hrs drive         

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Hanle, via Famous Villages of Man, Merak. Drive through Chushul Village, Tsaga La (15,200 Ft) enjoy the drive up to Hanle, 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 they 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 Sengge Namgyal died here at Hanle while on his return from an expedition Mongols. Overnight stay at Hanle.

Distance/Time Taken                 :         254 Kms 5 - 6 hrs drive

After breakfast check out from hotel/Guest house and drive to Leh via Chumathang Hot Spring is a hot sulphur spring situated in a small hamlet along the Indus River called Chumathang Ladakh. The spring originates quite close to the river itself and is believed to have medicinal properties. Many believe that the mineral-rich water can cure one of skin diseases.  Enroute visit 3 Idiots School, Thiksey Monastery. 3 Idiots School: The school was featured in a 2007 episode as the Aamir Khan movie 3 Idiots. International donors support the school, where some parts of the 3-Idiots film was shot, as well as Indian celebrities like actor Ameer Khan. Overnight stay in Leh.

Distance/Time Taken                 :         6 Kms, 30 Mints Drive one-way drive   (Approx)

Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Ladakh. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Ladakh tour, as you will be dropped at the Leh Airport for your onward journey.