Kashmir Ladakh Photography Tour (Village & Culture)

Day 01 : Srinagar- Kargil via Sonamarg and Drass War Memorial Hall( Apporx 5 - 6 hours)

Pickup from Srinagar Airport Before 12 PM, and leave for Kargil via Sonamarg, and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 mtrs) after drive to Drass - the world's 2nd coldest inhabitant place. India & Pakistan Kargil War memorial hall and Museum- also known as Vijaypath. after sightseeing drive to Kargil, and Overnight stay in Hotel

Day 02 : Kargil to Aryan Valley (Dhanu Village)

After breakfast check out hotelleave 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 - Sangam - Magnetic Hill - Leh

After Breakfast check out Tent and drive to Tngmong Village after drive to Leh, enroute visit to Lamayuru monastery and Called "Moonland of Ladakh" After sightseeing visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), (River RAFTING POINT - you can rafting here 2 or 3 hrs) after drive to Magnetic Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage).

Magnetic hill to marvel at the amazing natural wonder. After Pathar Sahib Gurudwara- constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji- the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru .

After visit the Hall of Fame Museum a war memorial of Indian soldiers who laid lives in Indo-Pak wars. After Check in Hotel and Overnight Stay in Leh Hotel.

Day 04 : Leh Full Day - Monastery Sightseeing

After breakfast full day Monastery and Places Sightseeing, First visit the Shey Palace, once the summer palace of the pre-Tibetan kings. next stop at superbly situated, 16th century, Thiksey Monastery, After continue to visit Hemis Monastery (5 km from Kharu). Hemis is the largest monastery complex in Leh. After visit to 3Idiot Movie School, after Shindu River Darshan, After sightseeing back to City and Visit to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. after drive will drop to the Hotel & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Leh- Khardungla Pass - Nubra Valley - Hunder (Apprix 5 hrs)

Early Morning after breakfast check out hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass the highest motorable road in the World, (18,380 ft). After Khardungla enjoying lunch proceed to enjoy walk on the banks of Shayok river, after drive to Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in Diskit, Maitreya Buddha Statue The height of the Maitreya Buddha statue, after diskit drive to Hunder Village - you can also enjoy a ride on double humped camel on the Sand Dunes After Camel Ride visit to Hunder Village, Check in Hotel / Camps Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder (2 - 3 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Turtuk Village, This is Last Village of Ladakh (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. Turtuk the village beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley a old royal house to see in village. After Village drive to Thang 0 Point Sightseeing, after Evening back to Hunder, Check in Hotel/ Camp Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Hunder - Panamik (Approx 3 hrs) - Hunder

After breakfast drive to Panamik Area, Panamik is the famous of hot water springs across the Ladakh, Panamik is also the frontier village of India near Indo-Tibetan border. Panamik Valley is views of the near green valley and snow-clad peaks after visit the Samstanling Monastery located in Summor,around 250 year old Ensa Monastery famous for it’s Buddhist murals. After sightseeing back to Hunder/ Sumur Area Hotel and Overnight stay.

Day 08 : Hunder to Pangong Lake via Shayok River Crose (Approx 5 hrs) - Pangong Lake.

After breakfast Check out Hotel and drive to pangong lake via Crosse the Shyok River one the way Tangse Villige Enjoy and photo shoot near Pangong Lake , Pangong Lake is highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Overnight stay in Camp.

Day 09 : Pangong Lake - Hanle via Chushul (Approx 6 - 7 hrs)

After Breakfast check out camp and drive to Hanle, Enroute Changla Pass, changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautifully chanting, Around 4 PM Rich in Hanle, Hanle has a lovely hanle monastery offering some great aerial views of whole village. Hanle monastery is a 17th century monastery of the Drukpa lineage. Hanle is also house an Indian astronomical observatory which is the world highest observatory in the world at a staggering height of 4500 mtrs. After sightseeing check in Guest house, Overnight in guest house.

Day 10 : Hanle - Tsomoriri Lake (Approx 4 hrs)

After breakfast check in guest house and visit to some places in Hanle after leave for Tsomoriri lake (14000 ft abov sea level) via Anlay - Rhongo - Nyoma -Kstmang - Tsomoriri. Afternoon rich in Tsomoriri Lake and a walk around the Lake to enjoy the scenic beauty of Tsomoriri Lake, after sightseeing check in Camp and Guest House, Village. Overnight stay.

Day 11 : Tsomoriri Lake - Leh (Approx 6-7 hrs)

After breakfast drive back to Leh on the way Tsokar Lake and Tanglang La Pass (17585 ft) second highest motor able road in the world and rich in Leh Area first visit to Hemis Monastery, Thiksay Monastery , Shey Monastery , 3 Idiot School and Sindhu Darshan after evening drop to the local markets of Leh. or driver will drop to the Hotel.

Day 12 : Leh Airport Transfer

Early Morning After breakfast check out hotel and transfer to the airport and fly back to your destination.