Arrive at Leh International Airport. You will be greeted and driven to your hotel. The afternoon is free to acclimate. Visit the Shanti Stupa and Sankar Monastery in the evening. Stay at the hotel for the night.
Today, spend the day exploring Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's Royal family. Then, proceed to Thiksey's 800-year-old gompa, which is built on a hilltop and is modelled after Lhasa's famous Potala Palace. Later, visit Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh, which is hidden in a gorge. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please. Stay at the hotel for the night.
This morning, take the Khardungla Pass, the world's highest motorable road, to Nubra Valley, also known as Ldorma or "the valley of flowers" (18380 feet). The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please. Stay the night at the campsite.
Drive to Leh this morning via the Khardungla Pass, the world's highest motorable road. The evening is free to explore the Leh bazaar for souvenirs or to take a walk and explore the Leh Jokhang / Leh mosque. Staying at a hotel for the night
In the morning, travel to the incredible Pangong Lake to the east of Leh, crossing Changla Pass (17500 feet/ 5300 metres). Pangong Lake is one of the largest in the Himalayas, stretching 140 kilometres in length and 3-10 kilometres in width, half of which is in Tibet. En route, a packed lunch will be served. Explore the lake's crystal clear blue salt water. Return to Leh later. Stay at the hotel for the night.
Today, say goodbye to your 'Fascinating Ladakh' tour and be transferred to Leh Airport for your onward flight. Bring back happy memories.