Its landscape, sky, shooting stars, silence, wizened faces, rosy cheeks, dragons and Zen - everything makes Ladakh a quite place to visit. This ethereal cold desert that goes by names such as 'The Last Shangrila', Moonscape, Little Tibet and so many others - all of which ring true, is a land that seldom fails to baffle or surprise. Ladakh, the land of jagged peaks and barren landscape is alluring and awe-inspiring. Hidden behind this harsh and forbidding façade is an ancient civilization and captivating people. Beyond the old frontiers lies the land of wilderness with its unaltered character and overwhelming natural beauty beckoning the more intense and adventurous of travelers.
• Traditional welcome on arrival
• Monastery Tour,
• SindhuDarshan,
• Jeep Safari toNubraValley (Valley of flowers) over World’s highest motorable road – Khardungla,
• Excursion to ShamValley with Magnetic Hill and
• Jeep safari to PangongLake on Indo-China border.
Day
Activity
Place
1.
You are met at the airport and drove straight to the chosen hotel, where we have done a pre check for you.
Leh
2.
After breakfast, drive to Alchi. En-route visit Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river.
Alchi - Leh
3.
Early morning drive to Lamayuru. Enjoy the sight-seeing
Lamayuru -Leh
4.
Early morning proceed to NubraValley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra by noon and check in at Hotel / Camp
Khardungla-Leh
5.
After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own).
Hunder-Leh
6.
Proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit LehJokhang or Leh Mosque by foot.
Leh
7.
After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake on the Indo China. On the way visit Shey Palace and Gompa.
Pangong Lake-Leh
8.
After breakfast, drive back to Leh taking the same route. On the way back visit Thiksey Monastery and SindhuGhaat. Arrive Leh and relax at the hotel or free for individual activities.
Pangong Lake-Leh
9.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to International Airport for onward destination.
Onward destination
Its landscape, sky, shooting stars, silence, wizened faces, rosy cheeks, dragons and Zen - everything makes Ladakh a quite place to visit. This ethereal cold desert that goes by names such as 'The Last Shangrila', Moonscape, Little Tibet and so many others - all of which ring true, is a land that seldom fails to baffle or surprise.
Arrival Leh
DAY 01
Arrival Leh, Heritage India representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day is free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Leh – Alchi (70Kms round trip)
DAY 02
After breakfast, drive to Alchi. En-route visitHall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, GurudwaraPatthar Sahib, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river. Arrive Alchi and visit Alchi Monastery. Dinner and overnight at hotel / camp in Alchi.
MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the GurdwaraShriPatthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh! GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: The Shrine known as GurdwaraPatthar sahib is situated about 25 kms. CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR &INDUS : On way to ShamValley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.
ALCHI GOMPA: 70 Kms from Leh, on the banks of the Indus, is the AlchiGompa dating a thousand years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature sized pictures of the Buddha. LADAKH HALL OF FAME : The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Alchi - Lamayuru - Leh. (180 Kms round trip)
DAY 03
Early morning drive to Lamayuru. Lamayuru is famous for its ancient monastery and the surrounding landscape which closely resembles the surface of moon. This is where Ladakh gets its name ‘The Moonland’. Later visit the Rizong monastery and Chulichan nunnery and drive back to Leh.Dinner andovernight at hotel in Leh. LAMAYURU GOMPA: Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promontory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other Gompa can match Lamayuru. RIDZONG GOMPA: RizongGompa is known as the paradise for Meditation.
CHULICHAN:Chulichan, the nunnery is around one and half Kms. Below the Rizong monastery; around 20 Nuns resides at Chulichan. They provide food and cloths to the monks and perform morning and evening prayers.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Leh - Nubra Via KhardunglaPass
DAY 04
Early morning proceed to NubraValley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra by noon and check in at Hotel / Camp. Evening is for leisure. Overnight at the hotel / camp. KHARDUNGLAPASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
NubraSight seeing
DAY 05
After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries. Enjoy the experience oftrekking to SamstalingMonestry. Overnight at the hotel / camp. DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery. DESKIT GOMPA: DeskitGompa was founded by Lama SherabZangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump Bactrian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (On Own). SAMSTANLING GOMPA: Samstanling Monastery was founded by Lama TsultrimNima and Monastic community was introduced as RezongGompa. About 50-60 monks are residing at this 132 years old monastery. The Gompa has some strict rules and regulations.
-Women are not allowed in the monastery after sunset and before sunrise.
-No smoking is allowed (not even bringing cigarettes packets) in the monastery.
-Alcohol and non-veg. Food are strictly prohibited.
-Do not enter in sleeveless shirts and Pants.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Nubra - Leh
DAY 06
Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit LehJokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel. JOKHANG: the Ladakh Buddhist Association in 1957 built the small Gonpa opposite to SBI and known as Jokhang in the main bazaar, which is open throughout the day for visitors. The Gonpa contains statue of Joyo Rinpoche (crowned Buddha). LEH MOSQUE: Initially, the architecture of the mosque bore Tibetan, Central Asian and Ladakhi style. In recent years it has been reconstructed and given a new look with minarets and domes.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Drive to Pangong Lake (140 Km / 5 hrs drive)
DAY 07
After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake on the Indo China. On the way visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Evening check in Camps for dinner and overnight stay. SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
THE PANGONG LAKE :Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Pangong - Leh
DAY 08
After breakfast, drive back to Leh taking the same route. On the way back visit Thiksey Monastery and SindhuGhaat. Arrive Leh and relax at the hotel or free for individual activities. THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite. SINDHU GHAT: Every year Sindhu festival is held on this bank of river, forges bonds of unity between communities. The festival is an ideal opportunity for travelers from all over the country and the world to visit this wonderful region and to savour its rugged beauty and charm.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
Airport Departure
DAY 09
After breakfast day is free for personal activities and last minute shopping. Post breakfast, our representative will assist you in checking out of the hotel. Once you have settled in the car you drive straight to Airport of Leh. From airport you board your onward flight. Our tour concludes!!!
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
What’s included?
The services of Rajasthan Tour Packages include:
1. Sight-seeing at the mentioned sites.
2. Accommodation including breakfast & taxes,
3. All airport and hotel transfers
4. Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip
5. Expert English/Spanish/Vernacular-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
6. 24 hour point of contact.
7. One bottle of mineral water daily.
8. Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.
Transport
• On foot
• Jeep ride
• Private air car
Accommodation
• 09 nights in Leh
Meals
• 09 breakfasts
What is Not Included?
1) Monument fees, (Supplement is given separately)
2) International flights, or train fares
3) Visas, insurance,
4) Other meals including all lunches and dinners, other than specified
5) Excess baggage charges, tips, items of a personal nature and camera fees (some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally).
6) Government service tax: 2.58%
Price information :
Value for money
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