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Embark on an exhilarating 6-night, 7-day Culture and Rafting adventure through Ladakh, where you’ll experience a perfect blend of cultural immersion and thrilling outdoor activities. The journey begins in Leh, a city nestled amidst the towering Himalayas, where you’ll acclimatize to the high altitude and explore ancient monasteries such as Shey Gompa, Thiksey Monastery, and Hemis Monastery, each reflecting Ladakh’s rich Buddhist heritage.
The adventure heats up with a rafting expedition on the mighty Indus and Zanskar rivers, offering adrenaline-pumping rapids against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes. The tour continues with a scenic drive to Pangong Lake, known for its ever-changing hues and pristine beauty. From there, you’ll venture to the enchanting Nubra Valley, famed for its sand dunes, double-humped camels, and the serene Diskit Monastery.
The flight over the Himalayas and the landing in Leh is an adventure in itself and even when you are tired from your long journey, that experience will wake you right up. Our guide is already waiting for at the airport in Leh and will bring you to your guesthouse/Hotel. On the first day you can relax and only relax to better acclimatize to the high altitude. (It is a conscious decision not having planned any activities on the first day, it is crucial for your adaptation to the high altitude!) Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB
Shey Gompa is about 15kms from leh. It used to be the summer place of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of stupas and Gompas built around the place. Shey place was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning 17th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa. Thiksay Gompa, close to Shey is about 17kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 Kms south of leh. It is one of the most famous and largest monastery in ladakh. It belongs to Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley surrounded by streams and fronted by longs mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m
Rafting at Leh: Leh also getting popular in rafting on Indus/Zanskar river. Evening at leisure. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m
A day visit to Pangong Tso Via Changla 5893 M and unmatched beauty landscape of Ladakh and life in remoteness, where many hit Bollywood Hindi film shoots from last couple of years. After lunch drive to back to Sakti. Overnight - Hotel Meals : BLD Elevation : 3700 m
After breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Wari la 5340 M, From the pass, one can see all the way south over the indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif and Khara Kuram range. Nubra villey is popular know as Ldumra or the valley of flower. It is situated in the north of Ladakh Between the karakoram and Ladakh range of the himalayes. The average altitude of the valley is 10000Ft, above the sea level, The Shayok and Saichen River drain Nubra. The village look pretty with greenery ,Willow $ poplar trees. Till partition Nubra Valley was one of the trade centers , the ancient famous Silk Route pass thought this area. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, Stop to visit DISKET Monastery perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream , Which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area. The monastery is rich, full of thangkas, magnificent giant status, effigies of the Buddha and old mural painting in which can be noted a multitude of influences . It was found by Lama Sherab Zangpo of stod around 1420 A.D. DISKET is main village or Headquarters of Nubra villey, Which has a small market consisting of a row of shops. After your visit to the monastery and shortly after leaving Disket you will comes across and dunes on the right of the road. Double humped Camel ride at Hunder. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road are Rockey Mountains that characterize the Ladakh landscape and distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. overnight in your camp or Hotel at Hunder. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BLD Elevation : 3200 m
After breakfast drive to Samstanling Gomoa in Sumoor-appox. 1 Hrs drive from your Hotel founded by lama Tsultime Nima. the Gompa has some strict rules and regulations like not allowing Women in the monastery after sunset and before sunrise. no smoking etc. From here you will drive back to Leh. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m
The best time for this tour is between June and September when the weather is pleasant, and the rivers are ideal for rafting.
No, prior rafting experience is not required. Professional guides and safety measures are provided, making it suitable for beginners.
Pack warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. For rafting, bring quick-dry clothes and water-resistant footwear.
Yes, Ladakh’s high altitude (ranging from 3,200 m to 5,893 m) may cause altitude sickness. The itinerary includes acclimatization days to help your body adjust.
