Description
Ladakh ("land of high passes") is a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that currently extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent.
Overview
Ladakh is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Jammu and Kashmir and its culture and history are closely related to that of Tibet. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. Historically, the region included the Balঞstan (Balঞyul) valleys (now mostly in Pakistan), the enঞre upper Indus Valley, the remote Zanskar, Lahaul and Spiঞ to the south, much of Ngari including the Rudok region and Guge in the east, Aksai Chin in the northeast (extending to the Kun Lun Mountains), and the Nubra Valley to the north over Khardong La in the Ladakh Range.
Inclusion
- Entire travel from Delhi to Delhi by tempo traveler/cab (For Tempo Traveler Option) - Stay for 9 nights - 1 night in hotel at Manali, 1 night in camps at Sarchu, 3 nights in a hotel at Leh, 1 night in a hotel at Hunder, 1 night in camps at PangongTso & 1 night in camps at Jispa on triple/quad sharingbasis - 9 Breakfast, 9 Dinner - Visits to places as per itinerary - Complementary souvenir - All inner line permits for the trip - All applicable taxes, toll & parking - Team Captain throughout the trip - An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency
Exclusion
- Fuel for the bike - GST @ 5% - Environmentfee of 400/- INR to be paid directly by the travelers on reaching Leh. - Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks,mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway. - Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari,river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc - Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blocks etc.(to be bornedirthecustomero - Any other not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Check In to the hostel/hotel, freshen up & relax. Post breakfast head for local sightseeing of Manali. Places to Visit - Hidimba Temple, Jogni Waterfall, Vashisht Temple, Mall Road. Dinner followed by a briefing for the next day & overnight sleep.
Wake Up early morning & a[er breakfast, check out. Embark on the Leh-Manali Highway which weaves in & out amongst the mighty snow-clad peaks of the western Himalayas over a stretch of nearly 475 km. Drive over Rohtang Pass(3970 m) to Lahaul Valley, along the Chandra river to Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiঞ. Drive through Darcha, Patseo, Zingzing Bar & over Baralacha-La(4892 m) pass which is one of the most challenging passes among other passes on the way to Leh and one can see excellent panoramic views of the high rising/sky touching mountains. Just on the top of Baralacha-La is a small lake Suraj Tal, the source of river Bhaga surrounded by mountain ranges & gradual descent down through Killing Sarai to Sarchu. Overnight stay in camps at Sarchu under million stars.
A[er breakfast at the campsite, head to Leh. Once you start, you will instantly be greeted with Gata Loops (21 hairpin bends) at 4669 m. Enroute cross Nakee-La (4739 m) and then Lachung-La (5065m) just above Brandy bridge. A[er a quick lunch at Pang, drive through the plains of the Kyang Chu Thang, which is a completely flaened straight road extending over 30 km. On the plains, one has a chance of spoমng ঞny colonies of Marmots and the wild herds of Kyung -Yak. A[er crossing Tanglang-La (5328 m, second highest motorable road in the world), conঞnue your journey through Upshi, Karu and then finally Leh. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Wake Up & have breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast head for the local sightseeing of Leh. Places to Visit - Hall of Fame, Shanঞ Stupa, Leh Palace, Magneঞc hills and Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. Evening free for leisure and acclimaঞzaঞon. Explore the local Leh Market and some cafes around. Come back to the hotel by evening. Dinner & sleep overnight.
A[er breakfast in the morning, head to Nubra Valley. Enroute visit Khardung-La, the highest motorable road in the world at 5359 m. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is situated to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Check in to the hotel and visit the Sand Dunes(cold deserts of India), take a camel safari (self-paid). Visit the Diskit village and the Monastery around. Come back to the hotel by evening, dinner and sleep overnight.
A[er breakfast at Hundar, start your journey to the famous Pangong Tso lake via the Agham and Shyok villages. Pangong Tso which is perhaps one of the most amazing lakes in Asia changes its color 4 – 5 ঞmes a day. The Pangong Lake or “lake of the great hollow” is considered as the largest lake in Asia. The water is clearer though salty. The Crystal clear salty water shines in many shades of blue depending upon its depth. It literally changes shades of sunlight. With a backdrop of mountains of various hues and colors, it is a sight for the Gods. At an elevaঞon of 4300 meters, the air is cool even in summers at Ladakh. Pangong Lake is about 4 km wide on average and at least 136 Km long. The extent of the known porঞon is, therefore, upwards of 250 square miles (400 sq km)
Wake up early morning with a mesmerizing view of the Lake. A[er having breakfast, head back to Leh Via Chang-la(2nd highest motorable road at 5360 m). Reach by evening ঞme and explore the local market/cafe’s since it will the last day in Leh. Shop something for your friends/relaঞves back home. Come back to the hotel by evening. Dinner and sleep overnight
Wake up & post breakfast bid farewell to the Leh city. Depart for Manali. Overnight halt at Jispa. Reach Jispa & check in to the camps. Wake up early morning & post breakfast depart for Manali. Reach Manali followed by overnight stay. Depart for Delhi in the morning
Accommodation
- As per itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below, - Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash. - Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash. - Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund. - Cancellations will be accepted only by email. Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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