LADAKH PACKAGE WITH ESSENCE AT LADAKH

Itinerary Leh 08 nights & 09 days (2 Pkg)

Itinerary

  • Leh
  • Pangong
  • Nubra Valley
  • Alchi / Ule
  • Lamayuru
  • Kargil
  • Srinagar

Attractions

  • Shanti Stupa
  • Shey Palace
  • Stok Museum
  • Sankar Gompa
  • Leh Monastery
  • Leh Palace
  • Leh Market
  • Pangong Tso
  • Hemis
  • Thiksey
  • Nubra Valley
  • Diskit
  • Hunder
  • Sangam
  • Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
  • Hall Of Fame
  • Bactrian Camel Safari
  • Drass
  • Zoji-la Pass
  • Moon Land
  • Sonamarg

Arrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Take complete rest for the day for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Post lunch at the hotel, visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa & Leh Palace and then explore the local markets. Overnight in hotel.

Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardung-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstanling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.

In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at the hotel.

After leisurely breakfast, leave for Alchi / Uleytokpo on the first leg of the journey to Kargil and Srinagar. On the way visit Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Point, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers) and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex famous for its wall frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Overnight in fixed camp / resort at Uleytokpo.

After breakfast leave for Kargil. On the way you can visit the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills. Later drive towards Kargil enroute viewing the 9-Mtrs. tall rock sculpture of the Maitreya Buddha at Mulbek (7th –8th century AD). Overnight in hotel at Kargil.

Early departure for Srinagar driving through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 m) to reach Sonamarg from where it’s a smooth 2-hour drive to Srinagar through the beautiful Kashmir countryside. Overnight at Srinagar.

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.

HOTELS USED IN THE PACKAGE

  • City : Leh
  • Proposed Stay : Essence at Ladakh
  • Night : 5
  • City : Nubra
  • Proposed Stay : Organic Retreat/Similar
  • Night : 1
  • City : Uleytokpo
  • Proposed Stay : The Apricot/Similar
  • Night : 1
  • City : Kargil
  • Proposed Stay : The Kargil/Similar
  • Night : 1
  • City : Srinagar
  • Proposed Stay : The Royal Batoo/Similar
  • Night : 1

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 nights’ stay at hotel in Leh with MAP.
  • 1 nights’ stay in Camp/hotel in Nubra with MAP.
  • 1 nights’ stay in Camp/hotel in Uleytokpo with MAP.
  • 1 nights’ stay in Camp/hotel in Kargil with MAP.
  • 1 nights’ stay in Camp/hotel in Srinagar with MAP.
  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis with Extra Bed/CWB & CNB.
  • Complimentary evening Tea/Coffee with snacks every day during your stay in Leh Hotel
  • Inner Liner Permits, Environment Fees
  • 2 Bottles of 500 ml packaged drink water per person per day
  • Oxygen cylinders in vehicle during travel
  • Meals plan (MAP) - Breakfast & Dinner: on Fixed Menu basis at Hotels
  • Transfer & Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle (A/c will switch off in Hills).
  • Diver Allowance, Toll tax, parking Charges.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • GST @ 5 %/Air Fare/Train Fare.
  • Meals other than those mentioned explicitly in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry & Rafting etc.
  • Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions & entry tickets to the places of interest to visit etc.