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 LADAKH INTRODUCTION.

Ladakh is a high mountain land, consisting of many mountain peaks and ridges, twisted and bent by forces deep within the earth. The three main river Valley- INDUS, ZANSKAR & NUBRA (SHYOOK) which are so green in the time of summer yet so white and sterile in winter. The two beautiful Lake Pangong Tso and Tsomo-riri also cut through this landscape of white or yellow, flashes of blue and green on otherwise colorless canvas.

Ladakh is another world beyond the wilderness dream for the rest of the people who have not had a chance to experience its wonderful and agonising grandeur.

PLACES TO TAKE AN EXQUISITE PORTRAITS:

 

• Shanti Stupa in Leh ( Majestic Landscape view of leh city), Namgyal Tsemo Monastery and the Striking Leh Palace
• Hall of fame, Spituk Monastery, Magnetic hill, Sangam, Rafting point, gurduwara & confluence Zangskar and Indus River
• Khardongla Top (World Highest Motorable road 18,380ft.)
• The white sand dunes of Hunder in Nubra Valley and camel ride
• Beautiful turtuk village in Nubra valley with on the way beautiful
• Disket Monastery, Shayok river, Siachen
• Hypnotic& Picturesque Pangong Tso Lake , Changla pass (17,590ft)
• Explore the miniature paintings of Thiksey Monastery, Shey palace, & Rancho

Detail:

 Day 01 | Arrival in Leh – Full Day Rest

After a wonderful view of the Glacier on the way to Ladakh you will be arrived at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh (situated at a height of 3,500 meters), you will be transferred to your Hotel (2-3 kilometres from airport). Our representative will hand over all your tour related documents and will give you a brief about the tour. If health permit you, you can go for a walk in and around Hotel.

 

Day 02 | Arrival in Leh | Heritage Tour / will visit Shanti Stupa | Leh Palace | Leh Museum / Main Market in the evening:

 Today after the Breakfas, you will be taken to Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Central Museum Leh and Leh Main Market in the evening or else we will do it on 2nd Day.

• Leh-Palace – Located on the top of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh palace is also known as Lhachen Palkhar. The former palace of the royal family of Leh, it was erected in the 17th century. The place was one of the tallest structures with 9 storyes during its Today, it is one of the most popular attractions in Leh. From the top, the views of Stok Kangri, Ladakh mountain ranges and the town are simply breathtaking. Slightly ruined in condition, the palace is now managed by the Archaeological Survey of India’ (ASI).
• The Shanti Stupa is white-colored domed-shaped structure, located in Chandspa which looks extremely beautiful during night when it is illuminated. This peace pillar was built a ‘peace sect’ of Japanese Buddhist organization to celebrate the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and for the promotion of world The Stupa that offers beautiful sunrise and sunset views.
• Central Asian Museum, Leh :- The museum was designed and is being built by THF/LOTI. A student team from the Habitat Unit of Berlin University of Technology, part of a group that attended the course on sustainable building for the Himalayan context, visited Leh in April 2008 to participate in providing design

Stay overnight in Leh.

Day 03:| Local Sightseeing | Lamayuru / Alchi Monastery /Magnetic Hill | | Sangam Point | Hall of fame|

 Here we proceed towards a full day Tour to Lamayuru, Alchi, Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Sangam, Spituk Monastery.

• Alchi Monastery in Ladakh is one of the most visited attractions owing to its wonderful locations and beautiful From meditating in the calm and peaceful environment to spinning the prayer wheel while asking for any wish, travelers enjoy and love their time at the peaceful Alchi Village.
• Lamayuru : – The dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills. Lamayuru Monastery is One of the most popular and magnificent monasteries of Ladakh. It is known to be the oldest monastic establishment in Ladakh and was founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. This Monastery is located amidst the massive The spectacular setting of this Monastery and its renowned collection of carpets, thangkas and frescoes has been attracting many people all over the world over a long time.

• The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus rivers merge At Sangam you can enjoy the view of confluence of two river (Indus& Zanskar River).
• Hall of Fame is a must visit for every patriotic It has been built by Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war.
• Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep It almost sounds unbelievable. In the evening come back to Leh. Overnight in Leh.

Day 04 & Day 5: |Nubra valley 135km.Via Khardong La pass 18380ft | World Highest Motorable Road | Hunder Village | White Sand Dunes | Camel Ride Point \:

 

• Early morning, leave on road to Nubra Valley via Khardongla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and considered as the highest motorable pass of the world and it is the perfect spot to capture the Mother Nature. In the afternoon, after having your lunch at some restaurant in Nubra Valley and Check in Guest Nubra has acquired fame for its sand dunes, the cold desert that surrounds it, Bactrian camels and its breath-taking natural beauty.
• Bactrian camels are another attraction. Native to the steppes of central Asia, the Bactrian camel has two humps, in contrast to the single-humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The Bactrian camels were the main mode of transport when Ladakh was an important stopover on the Ancient trade routes with Central Evening enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel.. Stay overnight at Camps.

Day 06: | Nubra to Turtuk and back to Hunder | Last Village of India | Royal Heritage Museum |:

 Today morning after breakfast we drive to turtuk village. Turtuk is a village of in the Leh district of UT Ladakh.It is located in the Nubra valleyl, 80km from the Hunder , on the banks of the Shyok River. Turtuk was under Pakistan’s control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. Geographically, Turtuk lies in the Baltistan Region and is one among four such villages in India, the other three being Tyakshi, Chalunkha and Thang. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu.

Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins. Turtuk is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. In the evening After visiting turtuk village we are drive back to Hunder village (Nubra) .

Overnight stay at Camp

Day 07 | Nubra valley to Pangong Lake (via Shayok river) | Disket Village | Disket Monastery | Maitreya Buddha Statue |:

 Today after your breakfast you will visit the Disket Monastery. After that start your day tour of Pangong Lake via Shayok is scheduled for the itinerary.

• A huge statue of Buddha on top of it, the Diskit monastery is situated in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the Buddhist center is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Leh Ladakh. The Diskit monastery was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo in the 14th century, and at present stands atop a hill above the plains of Shayok The prime attraction of the Diskit monastery is 100 foot high Maitreya Buddha statue, which was inaugurated by the holy Dalai Lama. From the top of the Gompa, where the divine statue is settled, one can have a panoramic view of the Nubra valley.

• The Pangong Lake is around 135 kilometers away from Leh and situated at an elevation of 4,400 meters. En route, cross Chang la pass and drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of In the afternoon, explore the lake and its surroundings. Experience the Hypnotic & Picturesque Beauty of Pangong Tso Lake..

Overnight in camp.

Day 08 : Pangong Lake to Leh via changla pass 17590ft. | World Second Highest Mortorable Road | Thiksay monastery | Shey Palace | Rancho School |:

Today you will drive back to leh via Changla Pass.On the way we can visit: (Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace & Rancho School on a way back to leh Shey Palace –

• Shay Palace is situated approx. 15 km south upstream from Leh and was built 1650. It has the largest Changchup Chorten – Victory Stupa in The top of it is made of pure gold. Stupa is a dome shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine and they are seen all over.
• Thiksey Monastery – One of the main attractions inside the Thiksey Monastery is the Maitreya The statue is almost two stories tall and is a splendid piece of architecture.
• Rancho School : – This school became famous after the Aamir Khan’s movie Three Idiots. The name of this school is Druk Padma Karpo School , this is also known as Druk White Lotus The clean and eco friendly structures of the school is designed to withstand seismic disturbances. This school was conferred on of the most beautiful schools in the world by BBC London.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09:| Leh – Delhi (Departure):

 In the morning, you’ll be escorted to Kushok Bakula airport to catch flight for onward destination with sweet memories of Ladakh & Kashmir to cherish throughout life

 

Some of the places you should visit in Leh Market : –

• Moti Market

In the Moti Market, you will not only find traditional Tibetan garments, but you will also find other woollen clothes and clothes as well. This market is located in Leh is known to be one of the oldest markets situated out there.

• Pashmina Shawls

Kashmiri handicrafts are quite famous not only in India but all around the world as well. In the Himalayan Pashmina Shawls store, you will get to buy handicraft items from Ladakh .

• Apricot Store

If you are looking for some souvenirs to carry back home for yourself or for your friends and family back home, it is the apricots or its products that you should go for it.

• Tibetan Handicraft

This store is run by the Tibetan refugees and is visited by several tourists all year long. The highlight of the store are the brilliant handicrafts and antiques that showcase the craftsmanship that too at an affordable price.

Tour Package Includes:-

• All accommodations on 01 SINGLE Room / camp at all places as
• Meals MAPI (Breakfast and Dinner).
• All transport arrangements by (pvt. Car).
• Airport Pick up & Drop by Car
• Protected area permit (Inner Line Permit)
• Oxygen Cylinder in a Car from 3rd Day
• Ladakh environment fee and applicable
• Parking charge
• Toll taxes

Tour Not Includes:-

 Anything which is not mentioned in the cost

• Flights
• Personal tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls, any extra meals/drinks
• Personal expenses or Optional
• Camel Ride in Nubra
• Any Rafting Charges (Rafting, transportation till rafting point, rafting fees etc).
• Cost incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather, ill health of any person on the
• Stay on account of flight cancellation, landslides and other natural calamity which is beyond our

Terms and Conditions:

All correspondence(s) in respect of Tours / Travel Service bookings should be addressed to M/s. Travel To India Tours .

Payments: For all the services contracted, only 20 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on confirmed basis & the balance amount can be paid either before your 1 week of arrival from your Home/ country or upon arrival in Ladakh but definitely before the commencement of the services.

Mode of Payment: Advance payment can be made through Transfer to our bank.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

• 40 days prior to arrival: 20% of Total
• 15 days prior to arrival: No Refund / OR POSTPONING THE
• 7 Day to arrival OR No Show: No Refund

Our Liabilities & Limitations:

All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well-being.

We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of machinery or equipment’s, breakdown of transport, weather, Health Sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.

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We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage’s & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.

Please Note:

We will not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, ill health etc.

 ON YOUR PLANNING TO VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL VALLEY OF LADAKH, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE THINGS

• Carry your sun protection with you such as a hat, sunscreen lotion and
• Carry your Warm
• Electricity is only available in between 6:00pm to 11:00 pm in Nubra
• While entering the monasteries, take off your Do not smoke in the premises of Monasteries. Avoid touching the statues and thangkas.
• Be more civilized and ask before clicking a picture of the inhabitants and their
• Do not litter around the tour routes or the camp Please handover all the wrappers, plastic bags etc. to the driver after the completion of tour or Use proper Dustbin.
• Flash photography is prohibited inside the So, don’t use flash inside the monasteries.
• Carry boiled or purified water during your
• Try not to take carry plastic bags, it will harm environment if its come in contact with
• Do not tease or disturb the wildlife during your visit to the places in Ladakh or