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Ladakh and Zanskar Off Beat Safari – 16 Nights and 17 Days

Jul 19 to Aug 1 (Leh) / Aug 5 (Delhi)

Srinagar / Kargil / Zanskar Valley Padum / Rangdum / Suruvalley / Alchi / Leh / Pangong / Nubra / Tsomoriri / Tsokar / Sarchu / Manali

An Adventure, A Journey An Experience like no other..

Summary of the trip

July 19, 2014 – Day 01 Srinagar

Transfer . O/N Srinagar Hotel

July 20, 2014 – Day 02 Srinagar – Drass – Kargil

Safari to Kargil. O/N Kargil. (B, PL, D)

July 21, 2014 – Day 03 Kargil – Padum (Zanskar)

Kargil – Zanskar Safari. O/N Padum. (B, PL, D)

July 22, 2014 – Day 04 Padum (Explore Zanskar)

Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)

July 23, 2014 – Day 05 Padum – Rangdum via Suruvalley (Explore Zanskar)

Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)

July 24, 2014 – Day 06 Rangdum – Kargil

Zanskar to Kargil. Overnight at Kargil. (B, PL, D)

July 25, 2014 – Day 07 Kargil – Lamayuru - Leh

After early breakfast Safari via Kargil - Lamayuru - Leh
O/N Leh (B, PL, D)

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July 26, 2014 – Day 08 Leh Culture Tour

Excursion to monasteries ..Explore Leh local Town. O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)

July 27, 2014 – Day 09 Leh – Nubra Valley

… Deskit and Hunder Village. O/N Hundur (B, HL, D)

July 28, 2014 – Day 10 Nubra Valley – Leh

.. O/N Leh (B, HL, D)

July 29, 2014 – Day 11 Leh – Chang la - Pangong Lake (4 to 5 Hrs one way)
Enjoy Pangong Lake changing colours of lake, amazing landscapes during Sunset and Sunrise

… . O/N Pangong (B, HL, D)
July 30, 2014 - Day 12 Pangong to Leh
Pangong to Leh Safari.. Evening free for yourself

July 31, 2014 – Day 13 Leh – Do you own thing.. Rest Day

at Leisure by exploring Leh local Town. Soak yourself in Ladakhi atmosphere, this may turnout to be the most memorable day..
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)

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Aug 1, 2014 – Day 14 Leh – Day 13 Tsomoriri Lake

O/N Korzok. (B, PL, D)

Aug 2, 2014 – Day 15 Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar – Sarchu

Arrive in Sarchu and check into your Camp. O/N Sarchu Campsite. (B, PL, D)

Aug 3, 2014 – Day 16 Sarchu – Manali

Overnight stay at Manali.

Overnight at Hotel BF/PKDL /D

Aug 4, 2014 - Day 17 Manali board Overnight bus for Delhi

Check out of hotel after breakfast, local exploring.

Overnight in Volvo Bus BF

Aug 5, 2014 – Day 18 (Arrive at Delhi End of Tour)

Details of Total Ladakh and Zanskar Experience

July 19, 2014 – Sat Day 01 Srinagar

Arrival at Srinagar at your time and transfer to Hotel.
O/N Srinagar

July 20, 2014 – Sun Day 02 Srinagar – Drass – Kargil

Morning After breakfast leave for Kargil, by visiting Sonamarg (Known As Meadow of Gold), Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabitated place in the World) Enroute have a magnificent view of Kargil war Famous Peaks (Tiger Hill, Tololing) pay a visit to Vijay Smarak a place to pay a tribute to soldiers who laid their lives for us in Kargil War in 1999, reach Kargil hotel by evening.
O/N Kargil. (B, PL, D)

July 21, 2014 – Mon Day 03 Kargil – Padum

Early Morning leave for 9 Hrs Drive to Padum (Zanskar) where you can Have a Magnificent View of Nun Kun & Dran Drung Glacier. And Enroute Rangdum, Pentse la Pass. Reach Padum by Evening. O/N Padum. Padum(3505 m) is the present day administrative headquarters of the region. With a population of nearly 1500, Padum can be described as the most populous settlement of Zanskar, otherwise a very scarcely inhabited valley.
O/N Padum. (B, PL, D)

July 22, 2014 – Tue Day 04 Padum

After Breakfast leave for Full Sightseeing of Karsha, Stongdey & Sani. Back to Padum by evening. O/N Padum. After a leisurely breakfast visit Karsha Gompa. The Karsha Monastery of Ladakh is situated in the Karsha village of the Zanskar region. The full name of Karsha, the largest monastery of Zanskar, is Karsha Chamspaling. Phagspa Shesrab, the translator of Zanskar first founded this monastery. The monastery, as it stands today, was the result of the efforts of the Teacher, Dorje Shesrab. It was under him only that the monastery flourished and prospered. Shesrab Zangpo of Stod was the one to introduce the Gelukpa Order in the Karsha Gompa of Leh Ladakh.
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)

July 23, 2014 – Wed Day 05 Padum – Rangdum via Suruvalley

Drive to Rangdum (12,000ft) and check-in at a camp. The farthest and the most isolated part of the Suru Valley, Rangdum is an elliptical expanded plateau surrounded by colourful hills on the one side and glacier encrusted Rocky Mountains on the other. Situated 130 kms South- east of Kargil, it falls midway between Kargil and Padum. Due to its remoteness from inhabited parts either of Suru or Zanskar, the areas wild beauty is almost haunting, while its isolation is near perfect even as the unpaved Zanskar road traverses its length.
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)

July 24, 2014 – Thu Day 06 Rangdum – Kargil

Morning after breakfast we will drive back to Kargil.
Overnight at Kargil. (B, PL, D)
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July 25, 2014 – Fri Day 07 Kargil – Lamayuru - Moonlandscape - Leh

Morning after Breakfast leave for Ule, enroute visit Mulbek a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain, Lamayuru, the oldest Monastery of Ladakh and have a magnificent view of spectacular view of Moon landscape.

Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. Dinner at Hotel in Leh. Evening free time at Leisure. O/N Leh (B, PL, D)

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July 26, 2014 – Sun Day 08 Leh – Local Culture Tour

Morning after breakfast leave for Half day excursion to Thiksey Gompa and; Shey Palace. Back to Hotel by Lunch time and spend time at Leisure by exploring Leh local Town.
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)

July 27, 2014 – Mon Day 09 Leh – Nubra Valley

After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village.
O/N Hundur (B, HL, D)

July 28, 2014 – Day 10 Nubra Valley – Leh

After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to explore Leh market.
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)

July 29, 2014 – Day 11 Leh – Changla - Pangong Lake (4 to 5 Hrs one way)

After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong lake it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake.

Enjoying the magic of Sunset and Sunrise at Pangong

O/N Pangong Camp (B, HL, D)

July 30, 2014 - Day 12 Pangong to Leh via Changla
Return Safari Pangong to Leh Evening free for yourself
O/N Leh (B, PL, D)

July 31, 2014 – Day 13 Leh – Local Sightseeing

A day for yourself, do your own thing, set your own agenda, this may be what you may require to complete the experience in the fast paced action thriller of Ladakh Safari

O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)

End of Part One.

Aug 1, 2014 – Day 14 Leh – Day 13 Tsomoriri Lake

Early morning after breakfast leave for Tsomoriri Lake via Chumathang (Hot spring) & Tsokar Lake, enroute visit Sulphur mines and arrive Tsomoriri Lake by afternoon. Evening walk around the lake to enjoy the scenic beauty.
O/N Korzok. (B, PL, D)

Aug 2, 2014 – Sat Day 15 Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar – Sarchu

Early morning leave for leisure walk on the Lake and enjoy the beauty of Lake and Changing colors. Then drive to Sarchu. Sarchu is the last inhabited point in Himachal Pradesh on the Manali-Leh route from Himachal side - which is regarded as one of the highest highways in the world. Arrive in Sarchu and check into your Camp.
O/N Sarchu Campsite. (B, PL, D)

Aug 3, 2014 – Sun Day 16 Sarchu – Manali

Enroute Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche Nullah and the Zangskar Chhu which takes off from the Shinkun La. Both these nullahs meet with main river Bhaga at this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha. The altitute of Darcha is about 3500 meters which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatisation. Darcha is the jumping off point for treks to Padum over the Shinkun la or Baralacha la and Phirtse la and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga series. However no tourist bungalow or rest house facilities are available on either side of the nullahs. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha not even a single tree can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape starts looking desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. This beautiful spot is 22 kms away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The village is situated at the junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry river-bed, a rarity in Lahaul.Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with the monasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal Chakra sermon a few days back to the Buddhists all over the world. The mountaineering Institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism.

We proceed beyond Keylong getting into heart of Lahaul Spiti Valley passing along Chandra and Bhaga Rivers as we reach Khoskar; from here we start ascending towards

Rohtang Pass 3790 Meter is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road point and gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. Pass remains closed during winter due to heavy snow from November end to May end. We descend from RohtangLa to reach Marchi below here we start entering, forest of Birch, Fir and Spruce. Overnight stay at Manali.

Overnight at Hotel BF/PKDL /D

Aug 4, 2014 - Mon Day 17 Manali board Overnight bus for Delhi

Today after breakfast we checkout of hotel and leave the luggage at checkout counter, explore local market try local delicacies for lunch evening board bus at Manali bus stand for Delhi (Overnight on Volvo Bus)

Overnight in Volvo Bus BF

Aug 5, 2014 – Tue Day 18 (Arrive at Delhi End of Tour)

Inclusions
Hotel / Camping Stay on twin sharing basis
APAI plan – All Meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Transport in Non Ac Vehicle with Professional Himalayan Driver till Srinagar as per the Itinerary in Xylo/ Scorpio / Maxi Cab /Tempo Traveler

Inner line permits

Nature Fees

Not Included

Cost incurred due to any Emergency evacuation

Cost of any Medical emergency

Any Extra cost Incurred due to Land Slides, Road Blockages , Weather Conditions, Personal Medical Conditions or Natural Calamities not controlled by us.
Extra expenses incurred will be borne by the guest on actual

Any Mineral water , Any Aerated drinks, Beverages

Any Meals of personal order or any rooms service

Any Meals ordered in restaurants / Dhabas during transit.

Does not include any travel / accident or any other type of insurance

Cost of Un Utilized resources will not be refunded

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January 15, 2014
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Ladakh Rustic Ramble Safari

11 Nights and 12 Days
4 N Leh, 1 N Manali, 1 N Keylong, 1 N Sarchu, 1 N Uley Tokpo, 1 N Nubra, 1 N Kargil, 1 N Srinagar

Best Time - June to Sep

Tour Code: Ladakh-11n12d

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Day 1 Arrival Chandigarh and transfer to Manali - Arrive at Manali and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight stay at Manali L/D

Day 2 Manali Rohtan Pass Koksar Keylong Lahaul Spiti - Depart Manali early in the morning our first halt is Marhi A barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley and the mountains. We proceed to Rohtang Pass 3790 Meter is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road point and gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. Pass remains closed during winter due to heavy snow from November end to May end. Visitors can drive upto Marchi below Rohtang with similar high altitude topography, forest of Birch, Fir and Spurce. Once we cross the Rohtang Pass Border we are in the barren Himalayas with the landscape completely changing Khoskar is the first village and gateway to Lahaul Overnight stay in Keylong BF/L/D

Day 3 - Keylong Darcha Jispa Sarchu - Keylong to Sarchu - Enroute Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche Nullah and the Zangskar Chhu which takes off from the Shinkun La. Both these nullahs meet with main river Bhaga at this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha. The altitute of Darcha is about 3500 meters which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatisation. Darcha is the jumping off point for treks to Padum over the Shinkun la or Baralacha la and Phirtse la and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga series. However no tourist bungalow or rest house facilities are available on either side of the nullahs. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha not even a single tree can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape starts looking desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. This beautiful spot is 22 kms away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The village is situated at the junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry river-bed, a rarity in Lahaul.Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with the monasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal Chakra sermon a few days back to the Buddhists all over the world. The mountaineering Institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism. Sarchu is the last inhabited point in Himachal Pradesh on the Manali-Leh route- which is regarded as one of the highest highways in the world. Arrive in Sarchu and check into your Camp. Overnight in Camp BF/PKDL /D

Day 4 Sarchu Nakeela La Changla Pass More Plains and Reach Leh - Sarchu to Leh, depart in the morning at dawn. Our Journey through Nakeela and Lachlangla Pass 16617 feet, Reach Pang by afternoon lunch break at Pang, enroute. More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on

Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Taglang La Pass (2nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at A Height of 17,585ft) & reaching Upshi, from here the road follows the Indus River, passing villages with there terraced Fields and neat- Whitewashed houses. On a way one notice the ruins have an ancient Fort or palace or the distant glimpse of gompa on a hill. And at last reaching Leh .Over night in Leh BF/PKDL /D

Day 5 Excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Today we proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. We start with a visit to Shey the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue. Then we visit Thiksey Gompa an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyal.Hemis is one of the largest and richest Gompas of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Later in the evening we drive back to hotel Overnight in Leh BF/PKDL /D

Day 06 Khardungla K Top Nubra Valley- 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 7 Nubra Valley to Leh - After breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on hill top giving panoramic view of the valley. 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 overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D.

Day 8 Pangong Lake and Chanla Pass - An early start to the day for our visit to Pangong Lake at a distance of 155 kilometers. This beautiful turquoise coloured is worth its drive and time. Half of this beautiful lake is under Chinese occupation. This visit to the lake involves crossing of Changhla pass. Packed lunch. Drive back to leh evening free time in Leh market and back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Leh Hotel BF/PKDL/D.

Day 9 Alchi Uleytokpo Basgo Palace, Likir Monastery, Magnetic Hill - Leh Alchi Ule (4 hrs). After breakfast drive to Indus River. Rafting for 4 to 5 hours optional cost and sightseeing points Basgo Palace, Liker Monastery, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Visit Alchi Monastery and evening free at the camp. Overnight in Uleytokpo BF/PKDL/D.

Day 10 Moonland Lamayuru Maitrey Buddha Kargil - Ule Alchi - Kargil 06 Hrs. Sightseeing tour of Moonlandscape, visit Lamayuru). The Oldest Monastery of Ladakh Giant Statute of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbekh Check into your hotel in Kargil Overnight Kargil BF/PKDL/D.

Day 11 Kargil - Drass Sonamarg - Srinagar (7 to 8 hrs) by 5am proceed to Srinagar via Drass. The second coldest inhabited place in the world. Experience the splendid view of Kargil famous peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peaks. At Vijay Smarak we shall pay homage to the martyrs of the Indian Army. Arrive at Srinagar by afternoon. Rest day for free to do your own activities. Overnight in Srinagar House Boat BF/PKDL/D.

Day 12 Drop at Srinagar Airport (flight cost not included) BF.

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February 04, 2013
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Diversity of Ladakh ex Srinagar to Leh Ladakh

8 Nights and 9 Days

Srinagar Sonmarg Drass Kargil Mulbek Uleytopko Alchi Indus River Khardungla Pass Nubra Valley Pangong Lake

Tour Code: Ladakh 8n9d

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Day 01 Arrive Srinagar Airport. - On Arrival you will be transferred to the House boat , evening 30 mins Shikara ride on the lake. Over night at the House Boat in Srinagar /D

Day 02 Srinagar Sonamarg Kargil 7/8 Hrs drive 250 Kms..- Sonamarg - the Meadow of Gold Depart from Srinagar as per road opening timings. The drive to Sonamarg is another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir in Sindh Valley. The Sindhu Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. drive to Kargil the road passes through the panoramic village reach Sonamarg (2740 Mtrs). After Sonmarg most rough road and wet Zojila pass 3527 Mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the world) k. Another two and half hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening the Ladakh for tourists in 1974 Over Night at the Hotel in Kargil. BF/PKDL/D

Day 03 Kargil to Uleytopko 5/6 Hrs drive - depart from Kargil after early Breakfast, en-route visiting the monastery of Mulbekh & Lamayuru & Moonlandscape passing through Namkila & Fatula Passes, The highest pass on the Srinagar- Leh road and proceed to Ulleytopko Over Night at the Uleytopko BF/PKDL/D

Day 04 Drive Sham Valley & Alchi -After breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day. Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground., Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues., Indus & Zanskar river Sangam , drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace Hiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia)Dinner and

Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D

Day 05 Leh Local 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 further on to Leh Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D

Day 06 Pangong Tour of Pangong Lake-It is the highest land locked lake ( 155 Kms One way from Leh 05 Hrs drive 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 Leh Khardungla- Nubra Valley 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 in Nubra Valley BF/PKDL/D

Day 08 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 view the Giant Buddha Statue in Diskit there is a small village market. Proceed for the tour of Samstaling,Panamik,Yaraptso Lake along with the splendid view of the Karakoram Himalayan Range…Samsthaling is situated on the mountainside just above sumur. This was the route taken by the trade caravans, and Panamik, the last village on this circuit, was at that time a busy centre, the last major settlement before the caravans Proceed back to Leh cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh . over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D

Day 09 Drop at Leh Airport Services ends

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Trans-Himalayan Explorers Trip (Manali – Leh – Srinagar)

June 10 to June 22, 2012or Extention till June 24, 2012

ROAD TRIP, TREKKING, HOME STAY WITH LOCALS, OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WILD LIFE IN LADAKH, SAFARI, CAMPING, PEOPLE, CULTURE, MONASTERIES, BEING AN EXPLORER..
A Real Journey for people who would like to experience the Ladakh Region in a true style of Explorer, Youthful Experience for people who like to experience inside of each destination.

Be An Explorer, Rediscover Ladakh, Rediscover Yourself..

Journey that takes you across three distinctly different cultures and high altitude mountain terrains, some of the highest motor able passes in the world, highest mountain ranges in the world, highest salt water lakes, high altitude planes.. A complete once in a life time adventure.

Highlights

Manali, Keylong, Darcha, Baralacha La, Sarchu, Leh City, Thiksey, Hemis, Khardung-La, Nubra Valley (Hundur Sand Dunes, Diskit, Panamik, Bacterian Camels), Trekking Stok La Region and Hemis Reserve, Exploring, Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Lamayuru, Mulbek, Kargil, Drass, Sonmarg, Srinagar..

ON A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME JOURNEY, TRAVEL ONLY IN COMPANY OF EXPERTS

EXPLORERS LADAKH TOUR INCLUDES

EXPERT ESCORT

STAY ON TRIPLE OR TWIN SHARING BASIS (HOTELS/CAMPSITE/HOUSEBOATS )

FOOD INCLUDED / TRANSPORT JEEP OR MAXI CAB /

TREK SUPPORT TEAM AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND GEAR

PERMITS

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Group will be Escorted by Experienced Team Lead..

June 10, 2012 (Sunday) – Day 1 Manali Arrival

On arrival at Manali, transfer to hotel, Half day free, post lunch Manali city excurtion.

June 11, 2012 (Monday) – Day 2

5:30 am Depart Manali Early morning, few minutes after start immediately after we are outside outskirts of Manali our vehicle start passing through high altitude topography passing through forest have a rich growth of Birch, Fir and Spurce. The landscape begins to change as we near our first halt, Marhi a barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley and the mountains. We proceed to Rohtang Pass 3790 M (over 13000 feet) is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road points and gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. Pass remains closed during winter due to heavy snow from November to May end.

After crossing Rohtang Pass border we are in the Barren Himalayas above to tree line with the landscape completely changing Khoksar is the first village and gateway to Lahaul.

(Will add lot more information of the entire route between Manali to Keylong).. do keep reading..

Night stay at Keylong Hotel BF/PKD L/Dinner

June 12, 2012 (Tuesday) – Day 3 (Keylong Darcha Jispa Sarchu – Keylong to Sarchu – Enroute..

Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche Nullah and the Zangskar Chhu which takes off from the Shinkun La. Both these nullahs meet with the main river Bhaga at this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha. The altitude of Darcha is about 3500 meters, which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatization. Darcha is the jumping off point from treks to Padum over the Shinkun La or Baralacha La and Phirtse la and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga series. However no tourish bungalow or rest house facilities are available on either side of the nullah. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha hardly any trees can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape start looking desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. The beautiful spot is 22 km away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The Village is situated at the junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry river-bed, a rarity in Lahual. Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with the monasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal Chakra Sermon a few days back to the Buddhist all over the world. The mountaineering institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism. Sarchu is the last inhabited point in Himachal Pradesh. On arrival at Sarchu check into your campsite tents..

Overnight in Camp BF/PKDL/D

June 13, 2012 (Wednesday) – Day 4 Sarchu Nakeela LachangLa More Plains – Leh

Depart in the morning at dawn. Our journey throught Nakeela and Lachlangla pass 16,617 feet, reach Pang by afternoon lunch breaks at Pang, enroute More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 kms), Taglang La Pass (2^nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at height of 17,585 feet) and reaching Upshi, from there the road follows the Indus River, passing villages with their terraced fields and neat-White Washed Houses. On the way one notices the ruins have an ancient Fort or Palace or the distant glimpse of gompa on a hill. And at last we reach Leh.

Overnight in Leh Hotel BF/PKDL/D

June 14, 2012 (Thursday) – Day 5: Tour of Hemis, Thiksey Shey Monastery 3 Idots School Campus Sindhu Darshan

After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hillock with formidable views of Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also know for its (Drukhang) 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. 3 Idots School Campus Sindhu Darshan visit.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D

June 15, 2012 (Sunday) – Day 6: "Trek Day 1"

Duration of Trek: 03 Days.
Best Time: May to October.
Highest Point:Stok La Pass (4,900m)
Focus: Nature, Wildlife, People and Villages.
Highlight: Village Home Stay and Wildlife viewing.
Physical Challenge: Moderate.

Day 01 of Trek Leh to Phey to Rumbak 5 hrs
After having the breakfast drive to the Phey bridge over the River Indus. Crossing the bridge and then long walk towards the Zingchen Gorge. After two hours of winding along the Indus River the path turns southwards into a gorge. We arrive in Zingchen after another 30 minutes. There is a restaurant where one can stop for tea and snacks. As we continue trekking further, the gorge gets narrower and rugged. On the way one might see snow leopard signs along the valley bottom of the side valleys if you are trekking during winter or early spring/fall. As you approach Rumbak fields the valley suddenly opens up with snowcapped mountains in the background. From the fields the path turns left eastwards for the Rumbak village, where Home stay is available.

Overnight Home Stay

June 16, 2012 (Saturday) - Day 7 "Trek Day 2"

Day 02 Wildlife viewing
After the breakfast proceed for full day wildlife viewing along with a trained local guide. Wildlife viewing possibilities are Blue sheep, the Great Tibetan sheep or the Argali, various mountain and migratory birds, high altitude flora and occasionally a Tibetan Wolf or a Snow leopard if luck favors. Ask your Home-stay operator for a local guide or village resource map to show directions for possible options. Overnight in Home Stay.

Overnight Homestay

June 17, 2012 (Sunday) - Day 8 "Trek Day 3"

Day 03 Rumbak to Stok to Leh 8 hours

Make an early start for your trek up the Stok la pass(4900mts) for 3 hours. Follow the path on the extreme left along the south facing hillside. After one hour the path gets slower as you start climbing up to the pass. From the pass you can get great views of the Indus valley. Descend all the way down to the village of Stok. Optional visit to Stok Palace museum. Drive to Leh.

Trek Ends

By Late Noon pickup from Stok Palace, Transfer to Hotel at Leh

O/N at Leh

June 18, 2012 (Monday) – Day 9: Tour of KhardungLa Pass 18832 feet. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes.

Driver 120 Kms 4 to 5 hours Khardungla is the World’s highest motorable road at 188832 feet above sea level. At KhardungLa pass the snow capped peaks and the mountain view are amazing. The road then pases throught a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of World Records, Drive through the Valley which is exteremely 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 Two Hump Bacterian Camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra Valley spread across Hundur Village.

Overnight at the camp BF/PKDL/D

June 19, 2012 (Tuesday) – Day 10: After Breafast proceed to Diskit Monastery with is 515 year 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. Giant Budha Statue. Proceeed for the tour of Samsthaling, Panamik, Yaraptso Lake along with the splendid view of the Karakoram Himalayan Rage.. Samsthaling is situated on the mount side just above Sumur. This was the route taken by the trade caravans, and Panamik, the last village on this circuit, was at that time a busy centre, the last major settlement before the caravans proceed back to Leh cross the Khardungla pass once again and reach Leh.

Overnight at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL/D

June 20, 2012 (Wednesday) – Day 11: Moonland Lamayuru Maitreya Buddha Kargil 6 Hours.

Sightseeing tour of Moonlandscape, visit Lamayuru, the oldest Monastery of Ladakh Giant Statue of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbekh. Evening stroll in Kargil Market street, checkout bakeries in Kargil/ Apricots.

check into your hotel in Kargil Overnight in Kargil. BF/PKDL/D

June 21, 2012 (Thursday) – Day 12: Kargil – Drass – Sonmarg – Srinagar (7 to 8 hours)

5:00 am proceed to Srinagar via Drass. The second coldest inhabited Place in the world. Experience the splendid view of Kargil famous Peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peak. At Vijay Smarak we shall pay homage to the martyrs of the Indian army. Arrive Srinagar by afternoon. Rest day for free to do your own activities. Evening Shikara Ride at Dal Lake.

Overnight in Srinagar House Boat. BF/PKDL/D

June 22, 2012 (Friday)

Transfer to Airport..

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KASHMIR EXTENTION **

Checkout of House Boat Transfer to Hotel

Mughal Gardens, Shankara Charya Temple
Evening Walking Trip to

Evening Shikara Ride in Dal Lake

Overnight at Srinagar BF/PKDL/D

June 23, 2012 (Saturday)

Day Trip to Gulmarg
Overnight at Srinagar BF/PKDL/D

June 24, 20212 (Sunday)

Transfer to Airport

Tour Includes: (Manali - Leh - Kashmir)

This is an escorted trip, by group leader who has traveled across Himachal, Ladakh and Kashmir.
Assistance upon arrival and departure
Stay in Hotels, Tents, and House Boat on Twin OR Triple Sharing Basis
Food as per hotel menu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Return Transfers Airport or Bus Stand; Site Seeing as per Planned Program by Non AC Scorpio / Tavera / Sumo Grand equivalent.
30 minutes shikara ride in Dal Lake
Inner Line Permits to restricted area

Cost does not includes

Any Airfares
Train Fare (We can help U in booking the same)
Volvo (Delhi-Manali - We can help U book the same along with the group)
Items of any personal nature such as drinks, tips/ gratitude, food ordered that is not part of package
Cost of Backpacks / Trekking Bags
Trek Support Team
Extra hotel nights due to flight cancellations
Extra expenses incurred due to mishandled luggage
Extra expenses due to act of God
Any thing is not included is excluded

Camp Fee:

Call/ SMS for Camp Fee: +91-9821081566 / Email - asif@natureknights.net

Registration against 100% Advance.

Volvo tickets from Delhi to Manali cost approx around Rs.1300/-.
Flight tickets from Srinagar to Mumbai or Delhi

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June 19, 2012 (Tuesday) – Day 10: After Breafast proceed to Diskit Monastery with is 515 year old.

June 20, 2012 (Wednesday) – Day 11: Moonland Lamayuru Maitreya Buddha Kargil 6 Hours.

June 21, 2012 (Thursday) – Day 12: Kargil – Drass – Sonmarg – Srinagar (7 to 8 hours)

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