KASHMIR LADAKH PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR (VILLAGE & CULTURE)
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination : Srinagar - Kargil - Aryan Village - Dhanu Village - Lamayuru - Alchi - Ulletokopo - Leh - Khardungla - Nubra - Turtuk - Nubra - Pangong - Tsomoriri Lake - Leh

  Detail Itinerary  
 

Day 1: Arrival Srinagar - Kargil (6 - 7 hrs)
Pick up from Srinagar and drive to Kargil , Via Drass , Zozila Pass, Evening check in Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 2: Kargil to Aryan Valley (Dhanu Village)
After breakfast, leave for full day excursion to the Kargil War Hall of Fame at Helipad from where you can have an overlook the Kargil town.

After lunch, leave for full day excursion to the Aryan Valley inhabited by the Brokpas, an insulated and confined ethnic group of pure race of Aryans present in the world today. Their dress, food habits, social and day to day life is quite different from other parts of Ladakh. On the way, visit the famous 06 Mtr high rock Buddha statue in a cliff across the village Apati connected with well laid path from the motorable approach road. Hamotingla (13202 Ft) and the Moon Village (Lalung) and the famous Batalik sector is on the way. A cultural program of the Aryans would be shown in the Aryan valley. Overnight stay in Camp / Guest

About Aryan Village
The Aryan Village tour is unique as it takes you to the villages of Dah &Hanu in Ladakh famous for their inhabitants belonging to original Aryan race. Tall men & women with Long nose and features of ancient Aryans have been able to preserve their heritage and their own unique culture and lifestyle which is one of very popular destination amongst tourist from all over the world...

Dhahanu is situated to the south west of Leh, around 163 Kms. passing through the beautiful villages of Kaltsey, Domkhar, Skurbuchan and Achinathang. There are many small villages but only two villages of Dha and Hanu are open for tourist. Being on lower altitude Dhahanu is warmer than Leh.

This community is believed to be the last race of Aryans, confined to the valley. With their pure Aryan features, these people seemed to have preserved their racial purity down the centuries. However, as far as their culture as well as religious practices is concerned, they come up as quite alike the ancient pre- Buddhist religion, known as Bon-Chos. Tourism in Dhahanu, Ladakh, is still not so popular and a tour takes only two days, with the nights being spent in tents.

Day 03 :- Dhanu Village - Tngmogang Village - Lamayuru  - Ulletokpo Stay
Morning after breakfast drive 95 kms to Tingmogang village. Enroute stop at Khalatsi village for tea.
Proceed TO LAMAYURU - Alchi - and Stop the Ulletokop and Overnight stay at Camp

Day 04 : Ulletokpo - Alchi - Leh via
After Breakfast drive to Leh and Visit to Alchi - Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Guru Pathar Shahib Gurudwara
Evening check in Hotel.

Day 05 :- Leh-Nubra Valley (4- 5 Hrs)* - HUNDER
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit for overnight stay in a camp.

Day 06 : Nubra Valley - Turtuk - HUNDER
After breakfast leave for , Turtuk , The Land of Baltis, which was under control of Pakistan before 1971 War between the two nations. You may like to visit 16 century Mosque and Minaret, Royal house of Yabgo dynasty, Ruin palace of Pun Khar, Historic polo ground, After Sightseeing back to Hunder Overnight stay at Camp.

Day 07 :- Hunder - Nubra Valley - Pangong (4- 5 Hrs)
In the morning visit / explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok Village crossing Durbuk and Tangste finally reaching The beautiful Pangong lake. After full day of sightseeing around the Lake check-in at fixed tented camp near the lake at Spangmik or drive back for 30 kms to Tangtse and check into Hotel / Guest House for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08 : Pangong to Tsomoriri Lake 240 Kms / 7-8 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive to Tsomoriri lake (14000 ft abov sea level) by passing Chumathang (Hot Spring) Along The Indus river. Tsomoriri Arr. 1600 Hrs. Afterwards take a walk around the Lake to enjoy the scenic beauty. O/N Korzok Village.

Day 09 : Tsomoriri Lake - Leh Back
After breakfast check out Camp and drive to Leh, On arrival Leh visit to Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Evening drop to the Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 10 :- Departure Leh
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home

Tour End