8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Wonders of Ladakh
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Known as Paradise for trekkers and culture loving tourist ,Ladakh has always been a land known for its beautiful landscapes and beautiful valleys and monastries ,this tours let you discover this beautiful land .
Visiting :-8 Days / 7 Nights Days visiting Leh town / Nubra valley / Sham valley / Pangong Lake
Day 01: Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (3500m / 11565 ft). Overnight at Leh.
Upon arrival meet our representative and transferred to your hotel, for check-in where welcome tea and coffee will be served. Complete half-day rest at the hotel for acclimatization as it is important at the height of Ladakh. Lunch will be served at 02:00 pm. Afternoon around 3:00 PM sightseeing to Shanti stupa, Leh Palace, and the central Asian museum. Overnight at Leh in Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Indus valley. (Round 94 km 5/6 hrs). Overnight at Leh.
Today after breakfast at 8 am full day sightseeing of Indus valley, 16th century Shey palace, 3-idiot Rancho school, 14th Thiksay monastery, 17th century Hemis monastery, and Sindhu Ghat.
Sightseeing starts with 17th century Hemis monastery 47km from Leh. On the way stop to take picturesque photos of Shey palace and Thiksay monastery. After Hemis monastery drive to 14th-century Thiksay monastery on the same way back. Visit Thiksay monastery and have Lunch at Thiksay monastery restaurant. After Thiksay monastery drive back to Leh on the way visit 3 Idiot Rancho School, 16th century Shey palace, and Sindhu Ghat. Evening at leisure to explore the city on your own. Dinner & Overnight at Leh in Hotel.
Day 03: Leh–Nubra valleys via Khardong La pass.(5,602 m 120 km 4/5 hrs). Overnight at Nubra valley.
Today after breakfast at 7:30 AM leave for Nubra Valley, popularly known as the valley of oasis among the tourist. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passing through Khardong-La (one of the highest motorable roads in the world at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft) around 39 km from Leh. From the pass panoramic view snow peaks range of Zanskar valley. After a 1:00 hrs drive from Khardungla pass, there is Kardung village, the first village on the way to Nubra valley. Stop at Kardung village for lunch in Garden restaurant. You will arrive at Deskit village around 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM Deskit is now main town of Nubra valley. Visit the 14th-century Deskit monastery and 107feet Maitreya Buddha. After sightseeing the Deskit monastery drive to Hunder sand-dune 6 km from Deskit monastery. Explore the scenic beauty of Hunder sand-dune and double hump camel riding. Dinner & overnight at Hunder in Deluxe camp / Hotel.
Day 04: Nubra valley – Leh by the same route (120 km – 4/5 hrs). Overnight at Leh.
Today after breakfast at 9:00 AM check out from the hotel and drive back to Leh by the same route. Stop at Kardung village for a short hike in the middle of the barley field and take photos of the charming Kardung village. After short hike lunch at Garden restaurant of Kardung village. Post lunch drive to Leh. You will arrive at Leh around 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM. Evening free to explore the Leh market. Dinner & overnight at Leh in Hotel.
Day 05: Leh – Alchi Choskor monastery (Sham Valley 75 km – 4/5 hrs). Overnight at Alchi.
Today after breakfast at 8:00 AM leave for Alchi monastery and drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Srinagar (Kashmir) Highway. En-route visiting, the Hall of fame Museum, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity and panoramic view of the confluence of Indus – Zanskar River. Likir monastery, Likir monastery is the second biggest Gelugpa sect monastery in Ladakh after the Thiksay monastery. After Likir monastery drive to 11th century Alchi Choskor monastery. Lunch at Alchi village in a garden restaurant. Post lunch around 3:00 PM visit the 11th century Alchi monastery and hike around the village. Dinner & overnight at Alchi in Hotel.
Day 06: Alchi – Leh via Lamayuru (180 km 5/6 hrs). Overnight at Leh.
Today after breakfast around 8:00 AM back to Leh en route to visiting the mesmerizing Lamayuru landscape popularly known as Moon Landscapes among tourists. (You will believe why the name of this area is Moon land. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon). A drive of another 1 km took us to Lamayuru monastery. After visiting Lamayuru monastery drive back to Leh on the same way back stop at Kaltse village market for hot lunch in the restaurant. After lunch at Kaltse drives another 20 km to visit Rigzong monastery and Nunnery school at Rigzong. After Rigzong drive straight back to Leh. You will arrive at Leh around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. Evening explores the Leh market on its own. Overnight at Leh in Hotel/ Guest house.
Day 07: Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh (Round 280 km – 10/12 hrs). Overnight at Leh.
Today after early morning breakfast at 5:00 AM leave for Pangong Lake en-route visit Thiksay monastery and attend the Morning Prayer of monks in the main assembly hall of the monastery and visit the Shrine rooms of the monastery after that drive to Pangong Lake passing through Chang-La pass 5486 Mtrs above sea level. Stop at the Chang-La pass for a short moment to takes the photo o panoramic view Chang-la pass glacier and drive down to the of Tangtse, the main nomadic village of Changthang region. From Chang-la pass to Pangong lake drive through panoramic landscapes. You will arrive at Pangong Lake around 12:30 PM. Hike around the lake to explore the beauty of the lake. Hot Lunch at Pangong Lake in the restaurant. After lunch drive back to Leh en-route visit Chemrey monastery. You will arrive at Leh around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. Dinner & Overnight at Leh in Hotel/Guest house.
Day 08: Flight Leh – Delhi.
After early morning breakfast transfer to the airport and fly back to Delhi with sweet memories of Ladakh.
- visit Hemis monastery and Sindhu Ghat.
- Double Hump camel riding at Nubra valleys.
- Visit Deskit monastery.
Trip planning
Pre-departure planning is important. Here are certain things you should watch for and plan for.
Visas
Here is a link for online https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html E visa on arrival for India please check if country you are travelling is covered under E visa on arrival and file online from home for your visa to India if not Check with the Indian consulate or embassy in your country to find out if you will need a visa .
Money
Indian currency is INR you can get all major currencies eg : Euros, USD, Canadian Dollars British Pounds etc exchanged at Airports ,Hotels or Money changers ,in general Airport and Hotels money changers may not get best price any money changers may be visited during city tours etc is recommended to get best deals.
General Tips
Set up a pre-trip timeline so you don’t end up with a full to-do list during your last week of work or school.
Things to consider are doctor’s visits for a check-up, inoculations, and prescription refills, purchasing plane tickets renewing passports, and obtaining visas and other documents.
Check your insurance coverage abroad and purchasing additional travel insurance if needed. Don’t forget visiting friends and family members
Be prepared for uncomfortable trips. You will often find yourself in a busy, cramped, economy class environment and it could be for many hours – especially long plane trips.
If you want to arrive at your destination refreshed and able to enjoy the sights, then try a good quality travel pillow to support your head, some ear plugs to block out the screaming babies, and an eye cover to block out the sun or cabin lights.
Just avoid those cheap U-shaped pillows from airport shops – your head drops forward and you wake up with a stiff neck.
Travel Resources
T ravel Resources
Travel planning is about more than just knowing where you’re going. Prepares to navigate, take control and be ready for anything. This section helps you steer clear of disaster and stay open to enjoy the unexpected.
Quick Tips
Banks – Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm. Some banks are closed for lunch.
Local Mobile Sim- Major Metro Airports in India have mobile operator desk that can be asked upon arrival at tourist helpdesk.
Emergencies – For police dial 100 a local phone number, for an ambulance 102 or call a hospital. Tourist Helpline – 1363 or 1800 11 1363.
Internet Access – Wifi is standard in most hotels but some hotels may charge you need to check about same online at hotels websites.
Mail – Buy stamps at the Post Office. Convenient post offices have located in all cities. Most are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm.
Safety – Pickpocketing can be a common problem. It is suggested for men to keep wallets in their front pockets. Purse snatching also occurs at times.
Transportation
Getting in from the airport and other arrival locations. Travel planning is about more than just knowing where you’re going. Prepares to navigate, take control and be ready for anything. This section helps you steer clear of disaster and stay open to enjoy the unexpected.
Plane –Most arrivals happen in India at night time.
Transfers & Touring – Our tours are all private tours so all transfers and tours itineraries are covered in private vehicles.
Trains- If your itinerary involve any train Journeys that too is booked by us in advance .
Metro Trains – Major airports in India has Metro links which connects to city center.
Taxis – Cab aggregators are present in most airports parking areas and same can be booked on spot as well .
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