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Take a full day rest to get acclimatized to the high altitude of 3,524 mts (11,561 ft). Lunch will be available at the hotel. Later in the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, a two level structure with a golden Buddha and a story depicting the birth of Buddha and Newly opened tourist Central Asian Museum. A fantastically curated and designed museum, has a picture gallery on the first floor, followed by artifacts, maps, etc. dating back to the 16th century. We will have a welcome dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. \n", "accommodation": "The Abduz or similar (5*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 2, "title": "Leh", "description": "After breakfast, we visit Leh Palace which was constructed in the 17th Century, the palace’s base had been set down by the creator of the Namgyal Dynasty, Tsewang Namgyal. After that we visited Thiksey Monastery, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism located at the top of the hill. The monastery is famous for its architecture and its location and it is the largest monastery in central Ladakh also famous for its gigantic statue of Materaya. Return back to the hotel and later in the evening go for an authentic local Ladakhi dinner at Spituk village. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. \n", "accommodation": "The Abduz or similar (5*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 3, "title": "Leh to Nubra Valley", "description": "After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Nubra Valley, which is 140 km from Leh. We will leave as early as possible so as to enjoy the morning drive via the world’s second highest motorable pass, Khardung La at 5,359 mts (18,379 ft). Reach Diskit by noon, and check-in at the Nubra Valley camp and assemble for lunch. In the evening, we’ll visit the Sand Dunes at Hunder Village. You can take a ride on the double-humped Bactrian Camel (at your own expense) and visit Diskit Monastery , also known as Diskit Gompa. Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in Leh. Return to the camp for dinner. Overnight stay at the camp in Nubra. \n", "accommodation": "Desert Himalaya or similar(4*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 4, "title": "Back to Leh", "description": "After breakfast, check out of the camp & drive back to Leh enroute stop for ATV ride and Zipline (at own expense) crossing Khardung La Pass again. Stop for lunch(at your own expense) and check in at the hotel in Leh. Evening is free for leisure and you can explore the local market and enjoy shopping. Leh market is known to be one of the oldest markets situated out there. Not only does the market have shops that sell garments, but you will find a myriad of Tibetan artifacts there. You can buy Tibetan handicrafts that are made with the utmost care by the talented artisans out there. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.Back to Leh.\n", "accommodation": "The Abduz or similar (5*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 5, "title": " Leh to Pangong Tso ", "description": "After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Pangong Tso, which is 149 km from Leh, passing through Changla Pass, the third highest motorable pass in the world. Enroute stop for Lunch (on own expense). On arrival visit the lake which is 6-7 km at its widest point and over 130 km long. It is bisected by the international border between India and China. The Saline water Lake is at the height of 4,350m (14,270 ft) and has a brilliant color variation including deep blue and turquoise. Later check into the camp and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp in Pangong. \n", "accommodation": "Misty Hills or similar (4*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 6, "title": "Back to Leh", "description": "After breakfast, check out and drive back towards Leh from the same route. On our way back, at the karu road junction, drive across the Indus and take the road to Hemis, visit the famous 17th century Hemis Monastery which is one of the largest and wealthiest monasteries in Ladakh. It is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa lineage, located in the Hemis region of Ladakh. Situated 45kms from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. Later in the day, drive back to Leh hotel and check in. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel in Leh. \n", "accommodation": "The Abduz or similar (5*)", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 7, "title": "For The Adventure Junkies", "description": "After breakfast, we head to the Sangam (confluence of the Indus & Zanskar rivers) for white water rafting from Skorpochey to Nimmu on the Zanskar River. Nimmu is a beautiful valley that marks the confluence of the Indus River and Zanskar River. The Indus River drains the dry and deserted terrains of Ladakh's landlocked valley and serves as its lifeline. Zanskar, on the other hand, is a tributary of this river and merges into it from the north-eastern direction. Lunch at Rafting point. After lunch, we will visit Magnetic Hill. We will also stop at the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib which is about 12000 ft above the sea level on the Leh Kargil road. After that we visited the hall of fame. It is a museum built to commemorate gallant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend their motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. 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This was my second WOW trip, and I can’t wait for more. With WOW, every holiday becomes truly unforgettable.", "customerName": "Priya Presin", "customerOccupation": "Homemaker", "media": null }, { "text": "My first Ladakh trip with WOW was beyond amazing! The breathtaking landscapes, great company, and seamless planning made it unforgettable. Can’t wait for my next WOW trip!", "customerName": "Tilanjali Ghosh", "customerOccupation": "Corporate Professional", "media": null } ], "metadata": { "metaTitle": "Ladakh: The Great Escape", "metaDescription": "Ladakh offers mesmerizing view with a surreal palette of vivid blues, which contrasts magically with the surrounding colorful mineral swirls , snow-brushed mountains, tremendous scenery on a grand scale, with green oasis villages. Get mesmerized by the amazingly pristine blue sky and transfer to a world of complete solitude admiring the mountain flowers, the snow covered peaks, the streams flowing by and the deep valleys. 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