Jeep Safari in Ladakh

Interestingly, apart from trekking and hiking, Ladakh is also famous for jeep safari adventure. Exploring the intriguing panorama while on a jeep safari in Ladakh is itself a great way to accelerate the adrenaline. Our customized jeep safari holiday tour will take you to some of the most elating sites in Ladakh.

While on the jeep safari tour to Ladakh, you will witness the cultural destinations like Shey and Thiksey Gompas. On moving further, you will encounter the largest monastery called Hemis. Moreover, various spellbinding places like Lamayuru, Alchi, Kargil and Rangdum will be waiting for you. Without a doubt, this 15 day trip will leave you amazed and will make you rich with memories will you never forget lifelong.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Leh

Early in the morning transfer to airport to catch a flight for Leh. On arrival at Leh airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for relax and acclimatisation. Overnight stay.

Day 03: Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis

On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.
Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms 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 is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 04: Leh - Alchi

After breakfast drive to Alchi, enroute visit Basgo Palace and Likir Monastery. The present Gompa in Likir dates back to the 18th century. It contains huge clay images of Buddha and various old manuscripts. It also houses an interesting collection of Thangkas, old religious and domestic costumes and implements etc. Arrive in Alchi by the afternoon. Visit the monastery at Alchi; spend the afternoon exploring the village. Overnight in a camp or a guest house.

Day 05: Alchi - Lamayuru

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Lamayuru Monastery. Lamayuru has fascinating caves carved out of the mountainside. Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promontory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other Gompa can match Lamayuru. Overnight stay in guest house/hotel.

Day 06: Lamayuru - Kargil

In the morning we visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the morning religious ceremony. It's a very soothing and spiritual experience to be there among these warm and friendly monks. Then drive to Kargil and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 07: Kargil - Rangdum

In the morning after breakfast we drive towards Suru valley along Suru River. Enroute we see the mighty twin peaks of Nun & Kun that are among the most challenging peaks in Ladakh. By evening we arrive at Rangdum plains in Zanskar region. Overnight stay in the tents in the picturesque campsite.

Day 08: Rangdum - Padum

In the morning we start and visit the famous Rangdum Monastery perched on a solitary rock in the middle of the valley. After that we drive to Padum, the capital of Zanskar region. By late afternoon we reach Padum and check in at the hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 09 & Day 10: Padum

Visit various monasteries & villages for 2 days. Stay overnight at the hotel in Padum.
Places that can be visited in and around Padum like Karsha, Sani -Zongkhul, Thongde, Zangla, Bardan - Pibting etc. overnight stay.

Day 11: Padum - Rangdum

Morning drive back to Rangdum. Overnight stay in tented camp.

Day 12: Rangdum - Kargil

Morning we drive back to Kargil, on arrival check in the hotel. Later proceed for a short visit of the town, which has some of the finest examples of Turkish style houses. Overnight stay at the hotel.