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Ladakh

Quick Info

 Destination:
Ladakh

 Duration:
7 Nights / 8 Days

 Places:
4N - Leh, 2N - Nubra, 1N - Pangong

 Themes:
Adventure, Mountain

Ladakh – A Cultural Experience

Day 1

Arrival at Leh (3505 meters/11567 feet above sea level)

  • On arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level you will be transfer to hotel and check in. Half day at rest for acclimatization.
  • Evening drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
  • Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening walk around local market.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 2

Sham Valley

  • Day start with Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars , Kali Mata Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa - an 11th century structure ,
  • Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honour the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith. Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity.
  • It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. Proceed back to Hotel vai same route.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 3

Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass – 18,380 Ft/5550 Mtrs. (125 Kms /0 5-0 6 hrs)

  • Today at morning drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads lead you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view.
  • The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers. On the way visit the charming valley, of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley.
  • At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high, statue of Maitreya Buddha atop on the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. 
  • From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra.
Day 4

Nubra - Excursion to Turtuk - Nubra

  • One of the moist fascinating journeys in Ladakh this is a less popular destination recently opened for tourist, if you have a thirst for a beautiful location this is the place.
  • En-route spectacular mountain ranges and Villages like. This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts a rear department of the India Army. A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971.
  • Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming of vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan a beautiful village with charming people "On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan.
  • The next morning, they woke up in India." We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in PoK. A full day rough excursion and evening back to Nubra Valley.
  • Overnight in camp/hotel at Nubra.
Day 5

Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok (165 Kms/05 – 06 hrs)

  • After breakfast at camp/hotel we drive to next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong).
  • It’s a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village.
  • It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in camp Pangong.
Day 6

Pangong to Leh via Changla Pass - 5486 Mtrs. (160 Kms/05 – 06 Hrs)

  • Get up early morning to witness the sunrise view at the lake.
  • Enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. Arrive Leh and check in at the hotel.
  • Evening free for shopping or leisure.
  • Dinner & overnight stay at Leh.
Day 7

Tour of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery. 45 KMS 1 side

  • After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh, Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. 
  • Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya Buddha and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk.
  • After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Sindhu Darshan. 
  • Overnight stay at the Leh.
Day 8

Depart from Leh.

  • After an early breakfast you will be transfer to airport to board the flight towards your further journey.

Inclusion 

  • Meet & Assist at Leh Airport by our File Manager
  • On-Call Assistance of File Manager Throughout Journey 
  • Accommodation on Twin/Double Sharing Basis as per itinerary 
  • 06 Breakfasts & 06 Dinners included 
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Sightseeing by Non-AC Xylo/Ertiga/Tempo 
  • Environmental, Wildlife & Red Cross Fee included 
  • 01 Small Oxygen Cylinder during Nubra & Pangong for emergency

Exclusions

  • 5% GST on the total billing amount 
  • Any sightseeing or excursion not mentioned in the itinerary 
  • Monument entry fees, guide charges & other expenses not in inclusions 
  • Any personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.) 
  • Any medical or evacuation expenses 
  • Expenses due to natural calamities, security, or unforeseen reasons 
  • Any type of personal, medical, or travel insurance 
  • Any Airfare
  • In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. We will do the needful as per Hotel / Flight / Transportation policy.
  • Note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. 
  • In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Flight/Transportaion and season/off season time.
  • We are not doing any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
  • The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
  • Different Govt or local bodies have various road / trafic / Parking rules. So, according to that our vehicle will drive you till wherever it is possible. The further way should be travelled by own arrangements.
  • In case of natural calamities (rain fall, snow fall, tsunami, cyclone, earth quake, flood, land slide etc) or uncertain events (strikes, riots, accidents, road blockage, flight delay or cancelation) , the additional cost for transportaion or hotel etc. will bw bourne by traveler only.

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