Family Heritage Trip to Ladakh

You will take an early morning flight from New Delhi to Leh. Leh is at a height of 3500 meters. When you land, our team leader will welcome you at the airport with a traditional Ladakhi silk scarf. Then you will go to your homestay where you will stay for the next two days. The rest of the day is for resting to get used to the high altitude. You will spend the night at a homestay in Phyang

Today you will explore Leh City and its history. You will take a guided tour of Leh Fort, Tsemo Castle and the Old City. A visit to the Leh market will show you its trading history on the Silk Route. When it gets dark, you will enjoy looking at the stars from 11000 feet. Then you will visit the 800 year old Phyang Monastery. You will end the day with local Ladakhi food. You will sleep at your homestay in Phyang

Today you will travel from Leh to the beautiful Nubra Valley on the old Silk Route. You will cross the famous Khardung La pass, one of the highest roads in the world. When you reach Nubra, you will see the tall Buddha statue at Diskit Monastery. Then you will visit Hunder to see special double humped camels and sand dunes. This area is known as a cold desert. You will sleep in a homestay at Sumur.

Today you will explore the hidden gems of the Nubra Valley. You will drive to the beautiful Ensa Gompa, an old monastery located on a hilltop. After this, you will take a short hike to Yarab Tso also known as Lofan Tso, which is considered a sacred lake. Later, you will visit the Panamik village and take a relaxing dip in its natural hot springs. In the evening, you have the option to watch the traditional Kyagar cultural performance. You will stay the night at a homestay in Nubra.

You will travel next to the Shyok River to the beautiful Pangong lake. You will pass through Shyok Village. This village was an important stop on the old trade route from Leh to China. The drive takes about seven hours and has great views. In the evening, you will see Pangong, the highest saltwater lake in the world. You will stay for the night in a cozy homestay in Maan Village.

After breakfast, you will drive for one hour to Chushul, the last border village of Ladakh. You will visit the 1962 Rezangla War memorial. You will also meet the Pashmina herders of the Changthang Region to learn about their nomadic life. You will see how they harvest Pashmina wool. You will travel back to Leh on the beautiful Sato Kargiyam Route. You might see wild animals like Tibetan wild asses and marmots on the way. Overnight stay at Spituk Riverside Homestay.

After breakfast, you will drive for two hours to Hemishukhpachun to start your trek. You will walk over the Mebtak La pass to reach Tingmosgang Village. The path has beautiful views of the hills. When you reach Tingmosgang, you will see beautiful apricot orchards. This is a moderate trek of about 11 kilometers and takes 5 hours. You will rest for the night in Tingmosgang.

Our team will travel from Tingmosgang to Likir village for a pottery session. You will visit the home of one of the last pottery family. You can make clay models with the potter and enjoy a traditional lunch with the family. After this, we will drive back to Leh for the night. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the Leh market to buy gifts like Pashmina, apricot sweets and local crafts.

As your journey in the Himalayas ends, it is time to go back to the airport for an early morning flight to Delhi. The team leader will be there to help you depart safely.