18/04/2015
ITINERARY : AMAZING LADAKH 08 nights 09 days
HIGHLIGHTS : Shankar, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace , Excursion to Sham Vally Pangong Lake and Jeep Safari to Nubra Valley via World’s highest motorable road – Khardungla and Adventure Journey to Tsomoriri Lake.
COST VALIDITY : Valid from 15th April 2014 to 15th Oct 2014. Valid for Indian Nationals only
Day 01 : Arrival Leh.
Arrival Leh, Our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In Evening sightseeing of Shankar, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and walk to the local bazaar in Leh. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
SANKAR GOMPA & VILLAGE : A relatively modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and served as the residence of the late head priest-Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here.
SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda) : Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is build by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.
LEH PALACE : The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak) was build by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as 'Lechen Palkhar' was built by Singay Namgyal around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey Of India) has taken up the renovation work.
Day 02: Excursion to Sham Valley (150 Kms round trip)
Morning after breakfast drive to Alchi. Enroute visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river. Visit Alchi Monastery and drive back to Leh. Just before reaching Leh visit Ladakh Hall of fame. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar 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 Gurdwara Patthar sahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar road. Built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit during the year 1517 while on his second missionary tour (2nd Udassi 1515-1518). The Guru reached here via Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet Yarkand and Leh after having spiritual discourses with the sidhas at Mount Sumer (Central Himalayas). On the hill features across the road, there used to live a wicked demon that terrorized the people of the area. Their miseries multiplied day by day. As their miseries became unbearable they prayed for divine help. It is said that the Great Guru heard their woes and came to their rescue. The Guru settled down on the bank of the river flowing nearby. The people sought for help and the Guru blessed the people and became very popular in the area. The locals called him as Nanak Lama. The Demon got enraged and started making plans to kill Guru Nanak. One morning, when the Guru was sitting in meditation, he rolled down a big boulder from the hilltop with the aim of killing the Guru. But on the very touch of Guru’s body, the solid rock melted like wax and Guru’s back got embedded on it like a cushion. The Guru kept on sitting in meditation undisturbed. Thinking that the Guru must have been killed, the demon came down but was taken aback on seeing the Guru in meditation, undisturbed. With a rage of anger he tried to push the rock with his right foot but the rock had already became like wax his foot also got embedded into it. On this , he realized his folly and powerlessness as compared to the spiritual power of the Great Guru. He fell on the feet of Guru and humbly prayed to be pardoned. The Guru advised him to get rid of his wickedness and lead the life of a nobel person, in the service of humanity. This changed the life style of demon and he started serving the people. The Guru there after continued his Holy journey towards Srinagar and Kashmir via Kargil.
The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to his day.
CONFLUENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley 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 Alchi Gompa dating a thousand years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature sized pictures of the Buddha. Three large sized images made of clay and painted brightly are its focal attractions. No longer an active religious center, it is looked after by monks from the Liker monastery. This is the only monastery amongst 34 monasteries, which is not located on a hilltop.
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. And belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. All the martyr and the gallantry awards…
“Here’s something that you will be proud of our defense personnel who sacrificed themselves so that we could live in peace.”
Day 03 : Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass (140 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs)
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the camp.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: 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.
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: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
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 bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).
Day 04 : Nubra - Leh
Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang 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: The Jama Masjid of Leh was built in 1666-67 AD under an agreement between Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Ladakhi ruler Deldan Namgyal. Initialy, 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.
Day 05 : Drive to Pangong Lake (140 Km / 5 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to 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 : This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages of Shey and Thikse, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple.
But the main attraction of this circuit is the 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. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range.
Day 06 : Pangong - Leh.
After breakfast drive back to Leh taking the same route. On the way back visit Thiksey Monastery and Sindhu Ghaat. 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: The Sindhu Ghat at Choglamsar village at the bank of River Indus has been inaugurated on the 1st of June 2001 by Hon’ble Minister for Home Shri L. K. Advani. 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.
Day 07: Leh – Tsomoriri (15070 ft. / 240 kms.)
Early departure for Tsomo-riri Lake (alt: 15,000 ft.) driving through Chumathang (hot springs), Mahe and Puga Sumdo. Tsomoriri Lake (28 km long & about 8 km wide) is the breeding ground of many migratory birds including the rare bar-headed geese. Dinner & overnight in fixed camp or Guest House.
Day 08: Tsomoriri – Leh
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a salt lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wild life species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to Leh, crossing Taglang-la (alt: 17,585ft) en- route. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .
Day 09 : Airport Departure.
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.
Cost per person on twin sharing basis (Nett) :
NUMBER OF PAX Standard Deluxe Super Deluxe Luxury Premium
Min 02 pax Rs. 34995.00 Rs. 37125.00 Rs. 39625.00 Rs. 44125.00 Rs. 51625.00
Min 04 pax Rs. 25650.00 Rs. 28258.00 Rs. 30758.00 Rs. 35258.00 Rs. 42493.00
Min 06 Pax Rs. 21950.00 Rs. 24065.00 Rs. 26565.00 Rs. 30995.00 Rs. 38624.00
Extra Bed (above 05 - 12 years) Rs. 9100.00 Rs. 12500.00 Rs. 13500.00 Rs. 16700.00 Rs. 22100.00
Hotels Used:
Place Standard Deluxe Super Deluxe Luxury Premium
Leh Panorama
Asia
Horizon
Tsomoriri Kanishka
Lehchen
Royal Heritage
Pangong
Gawaling International
Royal Ladak
/ Glacier View/ Similar Druk
Shangrila/ Ladkah Residency/ Grand Himalaya
Zen
Nubra Stendel/ Similar Mystique Meadows/ Heritage Thongsal/Similar Mystique Meadows/ Heritage Thongsal/ Similar Mystique Meadows/ Heritage Thongsal/Similar Mystique Meadows/ Heritage Thongsal/ Similar
Pangong Camp Shambhala/ Similar Camp Shambhala/ Similar Camp Shambhala/ Similar Camp Shambhala/ Similar Camp Shambhala/ Similar
Tsomoriri Homestay/ Similar Homestay/ Similar Camp Yack/ Camp Tsomoriri Camp Yack/ Camp Tsomoriri Camp Yack/ Camp Tsomoriri
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. Accommodation in Standard room at :
• 05 nights stay at specified hotels in Leh.
• 01 nights stay at specified hotels/Tent in Nubra.
• 01 nights stay at specified hotels/Tent in Pangong.
• 01 nights stay at specified hotels/Tent in Tsomoriri.
2. Stay on MAP Basis. (08 breakfasts and 08 dinners)
3. Transportation by 01 NAC Quails / Scorpio/ Travera /safari / Xylo (as per availability) for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
4. Assistance at the airport while arriving and departing.
5. Mics. charges are inclusive like
• Inner-line permits
• Potareges at hotel and airport
• All applicable luxury/ road taxes
THE QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfares trainfare.
• Any monastery entrance fees, Any Joy ride or rafting.
• Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
• Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
• Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
Cancellation Policy :-
• 15 Days prior to date of arrival – full refund
• Within 14 Days there will be 01 night retention.
• Below 07 days No refund for cancellation or after starting of the tour.
All the arrangements for the tour are preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.
Child Policy:-
• Children below 5 years of age are allowed to stay free with parents without extra bed.
• Children between 5 – 12 years have to take an extra bed at the prescribed rate.
• 02nd child between 5 – 12 years sharing parent’s bed have to pay extra for Meals only.
Hotels Used :
Place Standard Deluxe Luxury Premium
Leh Panorama
Tsomoriri
Lumbini
Oriental Lehchen
Royal Heritage
Yack Tail
Pangong
Hill Town Ladakh Residency/
Royal Ladak
Druk/
Shangrila
Nubra Heritage Thongsal /Mystique Meadows / Royal Camp/StenDel Heritage Thongsal /Mystique Meadows / Royal Camp/StenDel Heritage Thongsal /Mystique Meadows / Royal Camp/StenDel Heritage Thongsal /Mystique Meadows / Royal Camp/StenDel
Pangong Camp Whispering Waves / Similar Camp Whispering Waves / Similar Camp Whispering Waves / Similar Camp Whispering Waves / Similar
Tsomoriri Tsomoriri Camp & Resort / Similar Tsomoriri Camp & Resort/ Similar Tsomoriri Camp & Resort/ Similar Tsomoriri Camp & Resort/ Similar
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
6. Accommodation in Standard room at :
• 05 nights stay at specified hotels in Leh.
• 01 nights stay at specified hotels in Pangong.
• 01 nights stay at specified hotels in Nubra.
• 01 night stay at specified hotel at Tsomoriri Camp.
7. Stay on MAP Basis. (08 breakfasts and 08 dinners)
8. Transportation by 01 NAC Quails / Scorpio/ Travera /safari (as per availability) for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
9. Assistance at the airport while arriving and departing.
10. Mics. charges are inclusive like
• Inner-line permits
• Potareges at hotel and airport
• All applicable luxury/ road taxes
THE QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfares trainfare.
• Any monastery entrance fees, Any Joy ride or rafting.
• Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
• Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
• Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
Cancellation Policy:-
• 01 week prior to date of arrival – full refund
• Within 01 week there will be 01 night retention.
• Within 05 days No refund for cancellation or after starting of the tour.
All the arrangements for the tour are preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.
Child Policy: -
• Children below 5 years of age are allowed to stay free with parents without extra bed.
• Children between 5 – 12 years have to take an extra bed at the prescribed rate.
• 02nd child between 5 – 12 years sharing parent’s bed have to pay extra for Meals only.
