Ladakh Safari 6N-7D
March 03, 2011Lake & Landscapes of Ladakh with Nubra Valley
Tour Reference: Ladakh-Promo Code 102
Day 01 Fly Delhi – Leh; 3505 meters / 11567 feet.Arrive Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast at the hotel before 9.30 am and Fullday at rest for acclimatization. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.) BF/L/D
Day 02 Drive to Alchi -70km one way after breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day the Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter, we cover LIKIR to visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues.later proceed to the Magnetic Hill point, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam , drive along the Indus river visiting Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia), Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace and further on to Leh Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 03 Tour of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey monastery and Shanti Stupa -After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45 kilometers west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh.From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk.After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh.Later in the afternoon, we will then drive to visit the Shanti stupa to catch the entire view of Leh city with the Indus River, we will spend some time to catch the sunset and and further on to Leh Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 04 Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft , Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes – Drive 120 Kms 4/5 Hrs ( Temperatures below Freezing point at Khardungla Pass) ensure to carry heavy winter clothes as most of the time this pass has snow .Khardungla is the World's highest motorable road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records , Drive through the Valley which is extremely beautiful for photography.Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colourful trees in this region. Later reach your camp visit the Sand Dunes if lucky you will get the sight of the Two Hump Bacterian camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village . Over Night at the camp BF/PKDL /D
Day 05 After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley later walk around the town of Diskit which has a small village market. Proceed back to Leh cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh. Later we will visit Singhu point (Indus river where all the Singhes pay holy bath) and Stok Museum. The Stok palace and museum is around 200 years old. The palace and museum at Stok is a showpiece for the royal tankhas, royal crown, dresses, coins, precious stones and turquoise head dresses.return back to the hotel for Dinner over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 06 Tour of Pangong Lake- It is the highest land locked lake ( 155 Kms One way from Leh 05 Hrs driver each way . After an early breakfast we Leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Drive back to Leh Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 07 Transfer from Leh hotel to Leh Airport. End of services
Tour Package Cost
Deluxe Accommodation A Grade Classified: Leh
Inclusions:-
Accommodation on Twin /Dbl Sharing as per Deluxe/ package in Standard rooms/Camps
Meals: All Meals (BF + L + D) (Most of lunches are packed as per itinerary)
Transfers, Excursions and Sightseeing as per detailed tour itinerary in Non Air-conditioned Scorpio/Qualis /similar as per programme only ( not at Disposal )
Entry tickets to monuments as per programme for resident Indians
Inner Line Permits for Resident Indian
All Taxes included
Exclusions:-
Any Flight ticket
Any Guide service
Any Emergency Evacuation
Any Expenses incurred due to road blocks, landslides, weather conditions or any natural calamities guest has to make payments for all such extra expenses.
No refunds on Unutilized Accommodation / Meals/ excursions/sightseeing
River rafting charges Rs 1400 per person additional if required
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