Overview
Nestled in the northernmost region of India, Ladakh is a stunning high-altitude desert that promises to captivate travelers with its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture, and serene environment. Often referred to as “The Land of High Passes,” Ladakh offers an unforgettable experience, blending natural beauty, spiritual tranquility, and thrilling adventures. From the majestic Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges to its vibrant Buddhist monasteries and clear blue lakes, Ladakh is a place like no other.
Tour Highlight
- Desert and Sand Dunes: The valley features picturesque sand dunes where you can enjoy a camel ride on the famous Bactrian camels (double-humped camels), adding a touch of adventure to your Ladakh experience.
- Trekking and Photography: The area around Pangong Lake offers excellent opportunities for trekking and photography, with stunning views of the landscape and the chance to capture the essence of this remote and tranquil location.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 01 II ARRIVE LEH
Welcome to your Ladakh tour. On arrival at the airport in Leh, you will be meet and transferred to the hotel.
Leh, is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of mighty Himalayas.
Spend the rest of the day is at leisure for acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh. Overnight in Leh. (L & D)
DAY 02 II In Leh
This morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This large hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere (smoking is prohibited here). Visit the eye-catching Sankar Gompa monastery. Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet interesting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight in Leh. (B, L & D)
DAY 03 II On to Nubra Valley (Approx 160 Kms /05 hours drive)
This morning drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or “the valley of flowers” via Khardungla Pass – the world’s one of the highest motorable road. On arrival, check in to the camp.
Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Thereafter, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian camel ride (ride on direct payment basis).
Overnight in Nubra Valley. (B, L & D)
DAY 04 II On to Leh
After breakfast, drive back to Leh. En route visit Khardungla Pass which is 39 km away from Leh. Khardung-La which means ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia.
The rest of the day is at leisure for various activities. Overnight in Leh. (B, L & D)
DAY 05 In Leh
This morning, after breakfast, visit Alchi (3500 m / 11500 feet), a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 km west of Leh. Abandoned centuries ago the gompa or monastery is known as Chos-kor or religious enclave and comprises of five temples. En route see the majestic Sangam – Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river formed from the junction of two streams, Lungnak means “dark gorge” and Stod, which carries the melt water of the great Drang-drung glacier. See the marvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing
aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Later, visit Military Hall of Fame, a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images and weapons used during Kargil war, Siachen and its heroes and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh and Spituk Monastery a famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerous Thangkas.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Leh. (B, L & D)
DAY 06 | On to Pangong (Approx 223 Kms / 6 Hours Drive)
This morning after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso, a lake which is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. En route visit Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh’s Royal family; the 800 year old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop and modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, a high mountain pass and the world’s 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literally means “Pass towards the South” or “Pass in the South” (Chang = south, La = Pass).
On arrival, check in to the camp. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Pangong. (B, L & D)
DAY 07 | On to Leh
This morning after breakfast, drive around the Pangong Lake and don’t forget to click photos!! Continue your drive to Leh. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. Overnight in Leh. (B, L & D)
DAY 08 | Depart Leh
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Ladakh Delight’ tour, as you are transferred to airport in Leh for your onward journey.
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Inclusion And Exclusion
- Accommodation on Double/Twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- Evening Tea/Coffee with Biscuits.
- Daily 1 Bottle of Packaged Drinking water Per Person Per Day.
- All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
- List ItemServices of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.
- Guide Tips, Driver tips & Restaurant Tips.
- 5% Government Service Tax.
- Any Train / Air fare / Bus / Transfers (Not Mention in Itinerary )
- Cost of Pre or post tour hotel accommodation, early check in or late Check-out.
- Any increase in Airfare, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any
- Applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, Hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
- Any extra cost incurred due to delay in Flights, Rail, Strike etc incurred due to the Unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Any charges for extra ride, Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is Not part of a set group menu.
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column.
Terms And Conditions
- Please make the initial deposit quickly to block the room & seat in the airline to help freeze rates
- First preference will be given to mentioned hotels for reservation. In case of non-availability of these hotels we shall advise the amended rates for the hotels
- Any increase in the airfare at the time of ticketing is chargeable
- Any increase in the package cost due to fluctuation in the exchange rate is chargeable
- Seat-in-coach transfers are on fixed timings, for private transfer the cost will be extra
- Universal standard check in timings 1400 hours and checkout is 1200 hours. Early check in and late checkout is subject to availability
- If your package includes a VISA, we will ask you for your original passport, and all related documents required by the VISA office. Visa will be on the sole Discretion of Embassy whether to Grant or Reject, Visa Fee is Non Refundable.
- All passengers need a valid passport for international travel, regardless of the destination, but as some countries require at least six months remaining on the passport, you should check with the consulates of all the countries you are planning to visit prior to your departure, as you may be refused entry if you do not comply.
- For all the services contracted, certain advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on confirmed basis & the balance amount paid 15 Days before commencement of the services. Management personnel's hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as advance payment, based on the nature of the service & the time left for the commencement of the service. Apart from above in some cases like Special Train Journeys, hotels or resorts bookings during the peak season (X-Mas, New Year), full payment is required to be sent in advance.
- Cheque / Online or Cash
- Cancellations must be intimated to us in writing
- Once the booking has been confirmed and processed, the cancellation charges will be applicable as per the airline and hotel policy
- In case of no show, 100% of the package cost will be applicable without any refund.
Tour Price
- Adult Price (Per Person) - INR
- Third Person - INR
- Child With Extra Bed - INR
- Single Occupancy - INR