Apricot Blossom (7 Days)

Your first day in Ladakh comes with acclimatizing your body to this high altitude land. We are glad you have booked your hotel stay with us, as this will be a great way for you to know your hotel. This will leave you with ample time to rest in your hotel room while enjoying the latest shows on a large TV screen or to admire the 20,000 ft. peaks that surround the Indus Valley. Stay at the hotel and indulge in experiences like learning how to wrap a dumpling from our chefs or putting a final touch to the pizza going into the wood fired ovens.

On your second day, we will take you to Thiksey Monastery, the largest monastery in central Ladakh. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery sits pretty atop the hills. Having 12 stories and 10 temples, it houses more than 100 monks. From here we take you to Hemis, which is famous for its National Park.

From Leh, we take you to the Basgo Monastery, a Buddhist monastery built during the reign of King Namgyal who ruled in 1680. According to the Ladakhi Chronicles, it was a major political and cultural center. In the 15th century, a palace was constructed in Basgo to surround the monastery. Aichi is also famous for the tranquil ambiance that characterizes its alluring monastery. After this, we will have the final stop of the day at Ule, which is known for its ethnic resort.

Start your day in the stunning ethnic resort in Ule. You are now in the valley of apricot trees. Enjoy the apricot blossom in the spring or the aroma of apricot fruits in the autumn. From there, we will drive to Lamayuru, a small village in Ladakh, situated in the periphery of Kargil. It is known for its impressive crescent shaped landscapes famously known as moonland. From here, we take you to Likir, a picturesque village situated along the Indus River. It has an ancient monastery, which you can visit with your family and friends. Finally, we return to Leh, where you can retire in your hotel room and call it a night.

Start your fifth day with crossing the world's highest motor-able road "the Khardong-la mountain pass" sitting at 5,359 mts crossing into the Nubra Valley. You start with a visit to Diskit Monastery, the most ancient and the largest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh's Nubra Valley. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect, a branch of Tibetan Buddhism. From here, we take you to Hunder, the place known for its radiating silver sand dunes.

After spending a night in Hunder, we will take you for a camel safari through the sand dunes in the morning. Then we will head back to Leh where you can unwind at the hotel and enjoy its cultural shows or play some indoor games.

Conclude the package with a day in the city. Visit the shimmering white Shanti Stupa, which is dedicated to Buddhism. You can then visit the Leh Palace, a former royal palace overlooking the town of Leh. The palace is truly an awe-inspiring building with beautiful architecture. Next in line is a visit to the Hall of fame a museum dedicated to the Indian Army and a trip into the history of wars in Ladakh. In the evening, you can stop by at the local Tibetan Market to get a few gifts for your near and dear ones or buy antiques for your home.