Leh Ladakh Tour Package
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Diskit Monastery - the oldest and largest Gompa in Nubra valley.
- Turtuk Village - the last village in Ladakh near LOC.
- Pangong Tso – the most popular lake in Ladakh region which keeps changing colour from shades of blue to green.
- Shey Palace – Earlier a summer retreat by the kings of Ladakh.
- Shanti Stupa - peace seat of Japanese Buddhists, inaugurated by Dalai Lama.
- Indus Zanskar sangam – Confluence of Indus and Zanskar river.
Itinerary
Arrive at Leh – the largest city and the capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh. This region is known for its high passes, dramatic mountains, and beautiful landscapes hence, known as paradise on Earth. On arrival free time to get acclimatized to this high altitude destination known as India's cold desert.
Explore the city of Leh. Visit Shanti Stupa - peace seat of Japanese Buddhists, inaugurated by Dalai Lama, Magnetic hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Indus Zanskar sangam,Leh Palace and Hall of Fame War Museum (Subject to Operation). Free time for shopping (if time permits). Enjoy Folk dance in the evening (Subject to Operation).
Morning we drive to Nubra Valley also called as Dumra, lies in the north of Leh. It is accessible over the Khardung la pass, one of the highest motor-able roads in the world at the height of 5359 m. From Khardung-la we drive to Diskit Monastery - the oldest and largest Gompa in Nubra valley famous for its beautiful architecture and intricate frescos and wall paintings. Also visit Future Buddha - - A 108 feet statue of Lord Buddha. Later we visit Hunder Sand Dunes- Popular tourist destination and is famous for its unique beauty. Pass by the Shyok River and arrive at Nubra Valley, know for its pristine natural beauty, stunning lakes, apricot orchards and lovely surroundings. This spectacular valley is also known for the Bactrian camels and Quad biking, if time permits you can enjoy these activities on your own at an additional cost.
Today we do excursion to Turtuk Village. The landscape, culture, language, clothing, and even the physical features of people change quite drastically crossing over into Turtuk, technically entering Baltistan region. It is the Indian-administered part of Baltistan region. In 1971 war Indian army captured this village and it is the last village in Ladakh near LOC. It is also one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier.Later also visit Thang Village (subject to operation) - A small village in the Leh district. We also take a photo stop at LOC Point.In the evening return back to Nubra Valley.
Travel to Pangong Tso – the most popular lake in the Ladakh region, as it is situated on a high altitude and it keeps changing color from shades of blue to green. The brackish water of this lake has very low micro-vegetation and has no aquatic life. The lake acts as an important breeding ground for a variety of birds, including several migratory birds. The lake water stretches for more than 100 km from China, Tibet to India. Overnight at Pangong.
Morning we proceed to Leh. On arrival visit Shey Palace – which was used as a summer retreat by the kings of Ladakh. Also view the Indus River, Hemis Gompa, and Rancho School (Subject to Operation).
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.
Cost Include
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
- All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.
- Cost of economy class return airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned) for Airport to Airport Tours.
- Cost of any internal airfare if specified in the itinerary.
- Cost of Travel Insurance upto 60 years of age
Cost Exclude
- Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
- Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
- Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
- Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
- Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
- Extra stay pre/post tour.
- Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
- Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
- In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
- Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.
- Additional extra topping if taken.
- If any activity/sightseeing done twice.
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
- Any upgradation in the room category or air line class.
- Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.
- Extra water bottle charges.
- Premium seat charges.
- Medicines required if any.
- Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.
