Tour Route : Around Leh - Indus Valley - Pangong Lake - Khardongla
Duration : 4 nights / 5 days)
This tour package is designed to introduce you, in a short period, to the spectacular Ladakh landscape with its shimmering land-locked lakes, majestic mountain ranges & deep valleys, smiling people, rich culture and the living heritage of centuries-old hilltop monasteries. The tour offers a respite to the hassled and overworked city folks from the tensions of cosmopolitan life.
ITINERARY
| Day-1 |
Arrive Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. After welcome drink / tea / coffee at the hotel, take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). In the late afternoon visit the city centre for leisurely walks in the market for general orientation, followed by a visit to Shanti Stupa to enjoy which offers spectacular evening views of Leh town & the Indus Valley. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day-2 |
After breakfast drive to visit Shey Palace, Sindhu Ghat and Thiksey Monastery. Post lunch drive to visit Hall of Fame (Museum of Military heritage), Kali Mata (temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers). Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day-3 |
Early departure for Pangong Lake (approx. 150 kms), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft./ 5486 meters)-3rd highest motorable pass in the world. Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.) is 4-5 kms wide and about 140 kms long, of which about two-third lies on the other side of the Indo-China border. After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day-4 |
After breakfast drive to Khardong-La (80 kms round trip / alt: 18,380 ft.), highest motorable pass in the world, and recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. Enjoy spectacular views of the Indus Valley & the mountain ranges beyond while driving back from the pass. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the markets. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day-5 |
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home. |
| Notes |
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- Sequence of the day-wise tour program as listed above may change depending upon availability of suitable accommodation at different places and other travel conditions.
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TOUR COST: On application with dates & details.
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary in the hotel / camps listed under the tour package or similar.
- All meals buffet on fixed menu (Breakfast, hot OR pack lunch & dinner). Option for half board available on request.
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
- Sightseeing / excursion by independent non-A/C MUV Taxi (Scorpio /Toyota Qualis / Tata Grand / Tavera or similar vehicles).
Note: The vehicle provided for the tour is for sightseeing on point–to-point basis as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis. The driver is NOT a guide.
- Protected Area permit & wild life fee for visiting restricted / protected areas.
- All currently applicable hotel taxes, if any.
- No refund for any un-utilized service of the package.
TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, fax etc.
- Entrance Fees for Monument, Monasteries & Museums.
- Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Rafting charges, Camel Safari Charges, Guide charges, if any.
- Any expense incurred or loss caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays / rescheduling / cancellations, any accidents / medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war, & etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Tour Package Inclusions”.
- Any expenses incurred on extra transport or extra / optional tours.
- Room service & additional meals.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The tour costs are based on sharing of the vehicle by 02, 04 or 06 persons, as the case may be, for transfers & sightseeing / touring.
- Tour costs shall be based on accommodation in standard category rooms at all hotels.
- 25% advance (Non Refundable) to be deposited in our account for tour booking.
- Next 50% of the tour cost is to be deposited at least 10 days before departure for Leh.
- Balance 25% of the tour cost has to be paid at the time of checking in at the hotel in Leh.
- Children of 10 years and above age will be charged as adult.
- Hotels / camps listed under the package are indicative and subject to availability only.
- All bookings and confirmations are subject to availability of accommodation.
HOTEL / CAMPS USED IN THE TOUR PACKAGES:
| Destination |
Hotel / Resort / Camp used |
| Leh |
Caravan Centre or similar. |
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GLIMPSES OF LADAKH