Day Excursion: Drive 40 Kms to Hemis. Raft down one of the most placid and scenic sections of the Indus valley. Float through the wide and colourful valley flanked by villages and monasteries on each side. Finish raft ride after 4 hours at Spituk monastery and drive 15 Kms to Leh town.
PLEASE NOTE: THE EXTENSION PROGRAM WILL ALSO OPERATE ON FULL BOARD BASIS.

The high altitude plateau of Ladakh and Rupshu has a colourful and diverse landscape. Barren mountainsides are often interspersed with beautiful crystal clear spring and glacier fed lakes. These lakes often resemble jewels imbedded in a necklace of snow capped Himalayan peaks. A visit to these lakes provides a traveller with an enchanting experience of natural beauty found no where else.

Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
BY: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport and transfer to hotel. HOTEL CHECK-IN TIME 12 NOON. 1400 hours Combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial at the site where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated; drive past Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire; Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India; Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 02: DELHI-LEH (3,500 Mts.)
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport for flight: - Departure: Delhi At: 0640 Hours By: CD 431
Arrival: Leh At: 0755 Hours Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Remainder of the Day at leisure for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 03: LEH
Morning excursion to Stok Palace. It is a one-hour drive from Leh to Stok. Dominating Stok is the royal palace. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Leh town visiting Shankar Gompa - situated 3 kms from Leh. The monastery has innumerable small statues of pure gold and a number of interesting paintings. Proceed to the Leh monastery and Leh palace. Walk around the Leh bazaar. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL. Full Day sightseeing of the Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries.
HEMIS MONASTERY:
Situated just off the Manali-Leh Highway, Ladakh's biggest monastery is situated on the Leh-Manali road. It contains quite a few statues in gold and Stupas decorated with precious stones. It has superb collection of Tankhas, including one, which is supposed to be the largest in existence and is exhibited only once every 12 years.
THIKSEY MONASTERY:
The Thiksey monastery provides a panoramic view of the green Indus Valley from its vantagepoint atop a hill. It has chambers full of statues, Stupas and colourful Tankhas.
SHEY PALACE AND MONASTERY:
This summer palace of the erstwhile King of Leh is set upon a hill and houses one of the largest golden topped Stupa. The monastery itself has a two-storied statue of a sitting Buddha, wrought in copper and gold. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 05: LEH-TANGTSE
Driver approximately 06 hours to Tangtse over Chang - La (17,500 ft) which is the second highest motorable road in the world. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING CAMP.

Day 06: TANGTSE-LUKUNG (32 Kms, 03 hours)
Drive approximately 03 hours to Lukung. It is a lovely camping ground situated in the Chang Chominu valley. It is situated on the north-western end of Pangong Tso Lake. Overnight in camp next to stream, which flows into the Pangong Lake. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING CAMP.

Day 07: LUKUNG
Today visit the beautiful Pangong Lake. Located at 14, 500 ft. It is the largest lake in Asia, a part of which extends to the Chinese territory. The word Pangong means "Lake of the great hollow". One can also spot a lot of birds and local wild life here. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING CAMP.

Day 08: LUKUNG-TANGTSE (32 Kms. 03 hours)
Drive back to Tangtse from Lukung. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING CAMP.

Day 09: TANGTSE / CHUMATHANG (07 hours)
Drive back over Chang La to Chumathang via Karu. Chumathang is a small village situated on the right bank of the river Indus, just below its confluence with the Puga river. Chumathang is famous for it's hot sulphur springs. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING TENTS.

Day 10: CHUMATHANG-KARZOK (05 HOURS) 14,900 ft
A small population of nomadic shepherds called Changpas occasionally inhabits this scenic drive through the barren and desert landscape. This region is rich in wildlife, which includes the Tibetan Wild Ass (Kyang), Red Fox and the almost extinct Snow Leopard. Black Necked cranes and Geese are also found in abundance around lakes in this region. After about an hour we cross over the Mahe Bridge and drive on via the Thazang lake to the picturesque village of Karzok. Karzok is a small village with about 100 families residing here. Situated at 14900 ft above sea level, Karzok is only 1 Km from the shores of the lake. The village is safeguarded by a 350-year-old monastery overlooking the lake and the Monastery. OVERNIGHT IN LAKE SIDE TREKKING CAMP.

Day 11: KARZOK
Full Day to relax and walk around the Tso Moriri lake. The lake is situated in the middle of the Rupshu plateau. The name literally means "MOUNTAIN LAKE" as it is nestled in the midst of 20,000 ft high peaks. OVERNIGHT IN LAKE SIDE TREKKING CAMP.

Day 12: KARZOK-PELDO-TSO KAR (04 hours) 14,900 ft
Drive via the village of Peldo, to Tso Kar (White Lake). The name is given because of the salt deposits around the lake. Tso Kar is a haven for migrating Geese and Duck. OVERNIGHT IN TREKKING TENTS.

Day 13: TSO KAR- LEH
Drive over the Tag Lang La pass (17,400 ft.) to the town of Leh. On arrival check in to your hotel. OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL.

Day 14: LEH-DELHI
Transfer from hotel to airport in time for flight:- Departure: Leh At: 1135 Hours By: CD-432
Arrival: Delhi At: 1250 Hours Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Remainder of the Day at leisure for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 15: DEPARTURE: DELHI
BY: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination.