Changthang Jeep Safari and Taj Mahal
Highlights

A
journey from Leh to the village of Korzok, our final destination, on the
shores of Lake Moriri is unlike any other in Ladakh. The Leh Manali
road first goes over one of the highest passes in the region, over the
awesome Taklang La (5260m). From here we strike off the Manali road east on
a rough track across the basin of the twin lakes, Startsapuk-Tso (fresh
water) and Tso Kar (salt water), then over a roller-coaster track to the
head of Tso Moriri (tso - lake), and on to Korzok, a quarter of the way
along the lake's 20-km long shore. Containing the drainage basin of these
trans-Himalayan lakes, this is a landscape of wide- open, windswept
high-altitude valleys and plains, known as Changthang. Korzok, situated at
15,000 feet (4,572 m) with its dozen or so houses and its gompa appearing
like a mirage among the barren hills, is the only permanent settlement in
Rupshu. The surrounding vast expanse of open space is home to the Chang-pa,
the Tibetan plateau nomadic herdsmen, who converge on Tso Moriri in their
endless cycle of wander in search of fodder for their herds of yaks and
goats..
Day 01:
Arrive Delhi
Day 02:
Early morning flight Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
Day 03:
Morning sightseeing - Shanti Stupa, and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel,
afternoon rest.
Day 04:
Full day of sightseeing famous Ladakh monasteries - Shey, Thikse,
Hemis; picnic lunch, return to Leh
Day 05:
Full day of sightseeing - Likir Gompa and Alchi Gompa; picnic lunch,
overnight at Uletokpo Camp.
Day 06:
Full day sightseeing - Lamayuru Gompa, picnic lunch, and drive to Dha Hanu,
overnight our camp at Hanu.
Day 07:
Full day visiting Drok-pa villages, overnight at Hanu camp.
Day 08:
Drive to Uletokpo Camp, afternoon visit the Ridzong Gompa and nunnery,
overnight at Uletokpo Camp
Day 09:
Drive back to Leh, on the way visit Bazgo Fort; hotel in Leh. .
Day 10:
Full day at your leisure, shopping, cultural show of Ladakhi songs and
dances in the evening
Day 11:
Fly back to Delhi, transfer to hotel.
Day 12:
Drive to Agra; lunch in a hotel in Agra, after lunch visit Taj Mahal.
Day 13:
Morning sightseeing around Agra, after lunch drive back to Delhi; depart
India.