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Best Leh Tour Packages

A journey of 2400 km and the ride through the enthralling snowy paradise, this Leh Ladakh Bike trip from Manali, and ending at Srinagar, will instantly make an ardent biker to fall in love with the journey. 

Over the course of your trip, you will be passing through some of the most enchanting passes, Khardung La Pass, world’s highest motorable road, being one of them. Apart from this, you will also get a chance to explore various other exotic places like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, etc.

This bike trip to Leh-Ladakh is yet another famous route, which majority of bikers prefer. Filled with uneven routes, challenges and narrow passes, this 1600 km bike trip will start from Srinagar and pass through some of the enchanted locations like Sonmarg, Kargil, etc.

And you get to see many amazing tourist destinations in Leh, which include Lamayuru Monastery, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Deskit Monastery, Tso Moriri Lake, and heading to Manali and calling off this amazing bike ride.

Markha Valley Trek is one of the best and most loved treks in Ladakh Tour. It gives you a chance to ascend two of the highest passes in Ladakh, which include Gandala La (4800m) and Kongmaru La (5150m) and allows you to feast your eyes with the stunning beauty of valley from summit. 

During your trek, you will also visit the alluring Markha Village, which is laced with the green fields and willow trees and snow-capped mountains at the back. Apart from the trek, also, explore various monasteries, palaces and museums during your visit.

The third in the list is Stok Kangri Trek in Ladakh, which towers at the heights of 6,000 m from the mean sea level. Whether you are a newbie or a pro-trekker, the Stok Kangri Trek is for everyone and has a lot of thrills along the way. However, you may face a few challenges during your trek, for example, thinning of air at high altitudes, hence, the first three days are spent for acclimatisation. 

Also, the route for the trek is always the shortest one, but it is assured that you get the best views and experience during your Ladakh trek. You get to pass the charming Stok Village along with the sights of glaciers, Zanskar range, Indus Valley, Ladakh Range, and the city of Leh. Moreover, you also cross the Hemis National Park during your trek and if you are lucky enough, you may also get a sight of endangered snow leopards.

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Lamayuru to Chilling Trek in Ladakh gives you a chance to explore the calmness and beauty of the region, tucked amidst the remote villages of Leh and Ladakh. Situated at the heights of 4950m, the Lamayuru to Chilling Trek will allow you to walk through villages, rivers and snow-covered trails. 

You will get to see the stunning beauty of the Stok and Karakoram ranges and cross three passes, namely Kongskil La Pass, Dung Dung Chan La Pass, and the Prinkti La Pass, where you can also find some of the rarest species of flora and fauna.

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The Snow Leopard Trek in Ladakh mainly focuses the sighting of the endangered Snow Leopards in the valleys of Leh and Ladakh. Best season to see the snow leopards in Leh and Ladakh is from October to March. Apart from the Hemis National Park, some of the other areas, which are recommended for the snow leopard sighting include the Sham, some areas in western Leh region, for example, Ney Phu, Ule Phu and the hills of Skindyang Village. 

Not only the snow leopards, there are umpteen other varieties of animals that you get to see during your trek. Some of them include the ‘Himalayan Blue Sheeps,’ known as “Bharal,” Asiatic ibex Skin, red fox, Tibetan wolf, etc. The highest point of Snow Leopard Trek is the Stokla Pass, located at the heights of around 4800 m from the mean sea level.

Ladakh has always been one of the most favourite destinations for rafting in India. Rivers like Indus, Zanskar, Shayok etc. offer a variety of rapids, making these perfect places for rafting in Ladakh.  Because of this plethora of options available, anyone with amateur to pro level of experience can come and indulge in this adrenaline pumping activity. 

Some of the most famous routes for rafting include Phey to Indus via Zanskar, Nimo to Alchi, Upshi to Nimo, Phey to Nimo, Alchi to Khaltsey via Nurla, etc.

Camping in Ladakh amidst the snow-capped mountains and stunning scenery can be one unforgettable experience. There are various famous camping locations in Ladakh, for example, near Pangong Lake in Spangmik Village, Hunder and Sumoor Village in Nubra Valley, Tingmosgang Village in Sham Valley, Mulbek Village in Shargol and many more. 

While camping, you can witness the outlandish landscapes away from the hustle and bustle of city life, giving you a totally refreshing experience.

Leh and Ladakh has a good number of wildlife species, which even include some of the endangered species like the Snow Leopard, etc., making it a perfect tourist destination for the wildlife enthusiasts. The wildlife tour packages of Ladakh include the visit to Hemis National Park, Shey Palace and Thiksey. You will definitely get a chance to witness a lot of wild animals like blue sheeps, Tibetan argali, snow leopards, etc. 

Along with the wildlife explorations, you will also visit various iconic tourist destinations of local Leh city and enjoy a trek on the Stokla pass, located the heights of 4900 m from the mean sea level.

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Leh and Ladakh hold a rich history of traditional culture and is a home to some of the oldest and most beautiful monasteries in the world. Without visiting these locations, the tour to Leh and Ladakh is incomplete. There are umpteen cultural Ladakh Tour packages, which will allow you to experience the rich and authentic culture of Leh and Ladakh. 

The majority of these cultural Ladakh packages include the visit of sightseeing in Leh along with the Shanti Stupa, visit to Pangong Lake, visit to Pather Sahib, which is a Sikh religious site, Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world, visit to Leh palaces, monasteries and Shey Palace.

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Situated at a height of about 14,270 ft above mean sea level and 134 km long in length and 5 km wide, the Pangong Lake has its foot spread from India to China with only 40 percent of the part in India. 

The lake is around 6 hours drive from Leh and the majority of Ladakh tour packages include the Pangong Lake visit. While travelling to Pangong Lake from Leh, you will cross the Chang La, located at a height of 17,000 feet and is also the highest motorable road in the world.

The drive to Tso Moriri Lake is of 7 hours from the Leh and is located at an altitude of around 15,000 ft above mean sea level. While travelling to Tso Moriri Lake, the Indus river flows alongside for a few kilometers, which is joined by numerous other small mountain streams. 

All these rivers and streams make the valley green and help the locals in their survival by providing help in cultivation of vegetables, fruit orchards, wheat, etc. Also, on the way, you can even witness various flowering plants and a few beautiful monasteries and their prayer flags and prayer wheels.

Chumathang, a hot spring located on the way to Tso Moriri Lake, is a freshwater lake, which is a favorite place for a good number of bird species and is one of the major attractions in Ladakh. 

You can even get a chance behold the flock of Pashmina sheep calmly grazing in the valleys. There are several tent camps and guest houses near the Tso Moriri Lake, allowing you to stay overnight at Tso Moriri lake, offering you a marvellous view of the valley. Overnight stay at Tso Moriri lake can be booked through various Ladakh tour packages available. Don't forget to indulge yourself in Camping in Tso Moriri Lake.

It is a must visit attraction while you are visiting Leh and the majority of Ladakh packages include Magnetic Hill in their ‘to-visit’ list. The Magnetic Hill is located at a distance of 30 km from Leh on the Leh-Kargil-Baltik National Highway with an altitude of around 14,000 ft. 

The hills display a gravity-defying phenomenon and can pull the vehicle, without their engine running, on the steep hill, and hence, it is also known as the ‘Gravity Hill.’ Because of this phenomenon, all the helicopters and aeroplanes have a strict instructions to avoid the magnetic zone on the hill.

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Also known as the ‘Valley of Flowers,’ the Nubra Valley is located at a distance of 150 km to the north of Leh at an altitude of 10,000 ft. While traveling to Nubra Valley from Leh, you get the chance to cross Khardung La pass, which is the highest motorable road in the world located at the height of 18,380 ft from the mean sea level. 

Diskit village is the main village in Nubra valley, where you can stay overnight in the camps or low budget hotels. You can even get a chance to witness the Bactarian camels during your visit to Nubra valley.

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If you are not in mood to travel far from Leh but still wants to visit some beautiful place, Shanti Stupa is the place to go for. Located just at a distance of 5 KM on the Changspa hill at a height of about 4267 m, Shanti Stupa gives you a panoramic view of the whole Leh town with the snow-capped mountains at distant.

Especially, the sunrise and sunset from the Shanti Stupa are truly mesmerizing.

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Khardung La is the highest motorable road in the world, which is managed by the Border Road Organization and located at an altitude of 18,380 ft. While travelling from Leh to Nubra Valley, you pass through Khardung La and is about 40 km far from Leh. 

Not everyone can visit the Nubra valley and the Khardung La pass as it requires a special permit. Commissioned in the year 1973, the Khardung La pass experiences extremely cold winters with the temperature reaching up to -40 degrees celsius and completely covered with snow.

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Alchi monastery is yet another beautiful monastery located on the banks of Indus river. The monastery is 70 km from Leh on the Leh-Kargil road at an altitude of 10,200 ft. The most unique thing with monastery is that, it is the only monastery in the whole Leh-Ladakh region, which is located on the flat grounds. 

The monastery has beautiful wall paintings from the eleventh or twelfth centuries, which are well-preserved and have the Indian touch in them. If you want to stay overnight in Alchi Monastery, there are various guesthouses available with basic amenities.

An experience you would cherish forever is the Yak Safari in Ladakh. Distinctive to Ladakh, the Yak safari will allow you to stroll around the beautiful lakes, gurgling streams, glacial valleys and the majestic snow peaks while you are seated atop a yak and providing you with the mesmerizing view of the Himalayan valley. 

The Yaks in Leh and Ladakh are considered to be extremely useful animals and hence, they are being domesticated by the locals for thousands of years and are used for various purposes.

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Among umpteen adventurous activities in Ladakh, the one which is liked by both the national and international visitors is the Camel Safari. The adventure of Camel safari in Ladakh takes place in the beautiful Nubra valley and can be experienced by the visitors during the months of July, August, and September.

It starts from the Hundar village and ends at Panamik village, passing through Diskit, which is also the capital town of Nubra valley.

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If you are a shopaholic, markets of Leh is a must visit place for you to take back some of the most amazing memories in the form of souvenir. From the varieties of Pashmina shawls, stoles, locally made woolen socks, caps, sweaters and gloves to the umpteen kind of souvenirs, everything is available in the Leh markets.

Also, Ladakh is a favorable places for the growth apricots, making yet another popular gift for you to take back as a souvenir.

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