Discovering Ladakh

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Leh

• Your exciting Ladakh holiday would start with a comfortable morning flight to Leh.
• Relish on some scrumptious breakfast once you have settled in.
• Your first day here would be at leisure, so that you could acclimatize to such a high altitude region (Approximately 4000 metres). This relaxation time would be really helpful in lending you enough energy for your days ahead on the vacation. Enjoy a delicious dinner served at the hotel and return to your room for a comfortable sleep.

Day 2: Leh Monastery Tour

• Start your day with a delectable breakfast at the hotel, and be driven to the enthralling Hemis Monastery to kickstart your Leh Monastery Tour.
• Your pick-up from the hotel would be in a suitable vehicle as per the group size. Your first stop on this tour, Hemis Monastery is a perfect place to absorb such positive vibes and experience the traditions of this picturesque destination. Located on the western bank of the gushing Indus River, the monastery is built upon a green hillside inside a gorge, surrounded by a gorgeous mountainous vista. Here, you would be able to catch a glimpse of a copper-gilt statue of Lord Buddha, a plethora of stupas made of gold & silver and sacred Tibetan thangkas.
• Now, head to the Thiksey Monastery to elevate this experience. Finally, be driven back to Leh, where you would be dropped at the Leh market/hotel for lunch (on direct payment basis).
• Post lunch, you could visit the Shanti Stupa (own expense), an architectural symbol that commemorates 2500 years of Buddhism and promotes world peace. After a day full of such an amazing cultural extravaganza, head back to the hotel. Relax & unwind, and enjoy a scrumptious dinner before heading to your room for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass

• Early in the morning, be driven to Nubra Valley via Khardungla pass. Claimed to be the highest motor-able road in the world (5,602 metres), this pass lies on the Caravan route, once a popular silk trading route between India and China. With tough terrains and cold temperatures, only a few dare to tread upon this path that stretches from Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia. A light vegetarian lunch shall be arranged on the way.
• Finally, arrive at the Nubra Valley, popularly called the orchard of Ladakh. While you are here, absorb the wondrous beauties of nature in the form of humongous mountains laden with gushing river, irrigated river beds, and monasteries and settlements in the background.
• After such a beautiful day out in the valley and its many beauteous landscapes, check-in at a comfortable Swiss camp or hotel. The evening is at leisure for you to spend some time amidst such mesmerizing vistas and make ever-lasting memories.
• Relish on some delectable dinner before you retreat to your tent/room at the camp/hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 4: Nubra Valley

• Wake up to a fresh morning amidst the stunning surroundings of Nubra Valley. After a scrumptious breakfast, be driven to Diskit Monastery, located within the valley itself. One of the oldest temples of this area (dating back to the 14th century), it has a huge idol of a Tibetan Buddhism teacher Tsong-kha-pa, which is crowned with a Gelugpa yellow hat. Every year during February, the monastery plays host to a popular Buddhist festival called the Dosmoche festival, one of the main highlights here. History buffs and curious minds would love this place, for it offers an in-depth knowledge about Buddhism and its traditions.
• Having absorbed the spirituality and calmness of the monastery, proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. Although one wouldn’t imagine witnessing a desert in such a high altitude region, this picturesque white desert proves otherwise. Located between Hunder and Diskit villages, the place is dotted with a variety of plants and the animals like Bactrian Camels, Yaks and Pashmina Goats. Soaking in such enthralling views around, you could enjoy a camel safari ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).
• The remaining day is at leisure, so you could either return to the camps and relax, or choose to spend some more time at the sand dunes.
• After a day full of sightseeing and fun, gorge upon a delectable dinner served at the camp. Having satiated your taste buds, return to your tents for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 5: Nubra Valley to Leh via Khardungla Pass

• In the morning, get ready for the day and relish on a scrumptious breakfast. Post this, get picked-up in a suitable vehicle (as per the group size) for your return journey to Leh. On your way back, you would be driven via the Khardungla Pass, claimed to be the highest motor-able road in the world.
• Arrive back at your hotel in Leh and check in. Afterwards you may head by yourself to the Leh Bazaar, a bustling local market in the Leh region. You could shop for some souvenirs here and indulge in more shopping on your own. Return to the hotel for a delectable dinner and a cosy night’s sleep.

Day 6: Leh - Excursion to Pangong Lake

• Continuing this relaxed yet adventurous Ladakh holiday, start another day with a delectable breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, get ready to take an excursion to Pangong, for which you would be picked up in a suitable vehicle as per the group size.
• Be driven to the mesmerizing Pangong Lake on the Indo-China Border, which is a sight that no one should miss when travelling to Ladakh. En route, you would be crossing the Changla Pass, the third highest motor-able road in the world. The whole journey is laden with amazing sceneries of never ending Himalayan mountain ranges. Passing such gorgeous bounties of nature, reach Pangong Lake, one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia, situated at a height of 4,250 metres. Imagine a clear blue lake creating soothing sounds with its waves, a throng of mountains in the background, sand and small pebbles everywhere, and a long road penetrating this gorgeous scenery, leading its way to the ever-expanding enthralling vistas – this is something you would experience on this excursion. Spend plenty of time here relaxing, clicking pictures and making many ever-lasting memories.
• In the evening, return to the hotel in Leh after such a fun and exciting day. Enjoy some delicious dinner and head to your rooms for a comfortable night’s stay. Please note: All meals provided during your Pangong visit would be vegetarian, irrespective of the meal preference provided.

Day 7: Sham Valley Tour

• Greet another Leh morning with a bright smile and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, get picked-up to be driven to Sangam in a suitable vehicle as per the group size. This picturesque spot in the Nimmu valley marks the confluence of the Indus River and its tributary Zanskar. The otherwise dry terrain of Ladakh is supported by these waterbodies, gaining character and vivacity. The point of confluence of these rivers passes through the breath-taking Zanskar Gorge, a dream for professional and amateur trekkers.
• En route to Sangam, you would be visiting the Magnetic Hill, a short stretch of road that is said to have magnetic properties, defying all the rules of gravity. If the vehicle’s engine is turned off while driving through this stretch, it would still keep moving and would go uphill. While some say that it is an optical illusion, others are just mesmerized by it considering it to be really magical. You would also take a halt at Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, a sikh shrine of worship in Leh located at an altitude of 12,000 feet. This holy place of Sikhism is said to have been constructed in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev (Founder of Sikhism) to the Ladakh region.
• After a fun day of sightseeing, get started to return to the hotel in Leh. But before you retire for the day, visit the Ladakh Hall of Fame. Located near the Leh Airfield, this well-maintained museum was constructed in the memory of the Indian soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. This two-storeyed museum has lots of information about these brave martyrs on display, a souvenir shop and artefacts from the Indo-Pak wars (mainly Kargil), weapons and a plethora of important documents of national importance. Finally, return to your hotel after such an eventful day. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and retreat to your room for a comfortable good nights’ sleep.

Day 8 Depart Leh (Fly Out)

• Tripplanners thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.

T & C

• 25% advance (Non Refundable) to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation & Balance 75% one month prior to the date of arrival.
• Cost Based on 2 PAX Traveling Together
• Check-In / Check-out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
• Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab
• Cost of Child between 5 to 11 Yrs (Without Bed only) & for extra Bed kindly consider the cost of Extra Bed
• Child below 5 Yrs of age will be complimentary.
• Maximum 7 pax can be accommodated in one vehicle (Scorpio or Similar)
• Payment in Leh office should be Cash Only
• All the above mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
• Blocking of Rooms will be hold for period of 01 month only.
• Transportation will be provided as per the itinerary (Point to Point)
• No Refund or Compensation for any unused services or transport in any kind of circumstance.
• Room allotment will be as per availability at the time of check in, floor or view preferences are not guaranteed.
• Food menu as per availability of vegetables based on Buffet | Fixed menus
• Any dispute will be subject to Delhi jurisdiction
• Any addition in Tax or Fuel charge done by Airlines / Transport Company etc will be chargeable to group members
• The rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only

Important Note

• Kindly note that names of hotels / Camps mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
• Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
• We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost
• Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab

Booking Procedure: To Process the Booking , we requires the payment as below slab

• Package Processing Amount: 25 % of the Package
• 2nd Instalment: 50% of the Package
• Final Balance Payment: 10 days before arrival date

Cancellation Policy

• 25% once made the booking
• 50% before 15 days from dated of arrival
• 75% within 8 days from date of arrival
• 100% within 3 days from date of arrival

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