Day 01: ArriveLeh Airport and met by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Evening visit to Leh market and Shanti Stupa. Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Leh to Lamayururu 90 kms, on the way explore Likir monastery, visit thousand year old famous Alchi temple, built by Great Translator Rinchen Zangpo. Enjoy the spectacular view of the moon land Lamayuru, later we drive back to Leh
Day 03: Leh to Nubra After an early breakfast we drive to Nubra valley leads through khardong la) at 18,390 ft (5,602m) around 39 Kms from Leh. Arrive Hunder by afternoon and rest of the day leisure to explore Hunder and Disket village overnight at camp.
Day 04: Nubra valley to Pangong: After your breakfast at the camp, visit Disket Monastery from where you can have an excellent view of the confluence of Shayok and Siachan rivers. Later we drive along the Shayok river to Pangong lake, Pangong lake situated at a 14000 feet or 4267mtrs. A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130 km long. One rarely feels so close to nature and the scenery is unforgettable. Evening leisure and overnight stay at camp.
Day 05: Full day Leisure around the lake.
Day 06: Pangong to Leh. through Changla at a height 17,800ft (5486) Post breakfast we drive back to Leh but one should not miss the early morning raising sunshine of the lake and its beautiful birds singing, drive back to Leh on the way explore Thiksay monastery, overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Ready for white water rafting along the Zanskar river, on the way back explore magnetic hill, Pater Sahib Gurduwara and the hallmof fame. Evening free leisure around Leh market to purchase souvenir, Overnight at hotel in Leh
Day 08: Transfer to the Air port to catch flight for your onward destination with sweet memory of Ladakh.
Total cost of the pakage will be 17500/ INR per person ( minimum traveller in group 10p ax )
Cost Included
12 Seater tempo traveller
3 star hotel in Leh
All sightseeing
Free Oxygen Cylinder
2 meals Breakfast and Dinner
Free tea 3 times
Airport transfers
Cost not Included
Any river rafting fee
Any monument entrance fee
Any camel riding fee
Any insurance
Any domestic flight
Dress / Equipment
Comfortable trousers, preferably of warm material (cotton or wool mix) and / or Jeans.
Thermal undergarments & sweat shirts / warm shirts for trips during April – May & from Mid September onwards).
A full-sleeved pullover as well as a half sleeved sweeter (for use during warm days).
Wind proof outer wear / jacket / parka, sun hat and a pair of good quality sunglasses with sufficient filter-factor to check the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
A cap or balaclava (for use when the weather turns bad especially for trips to the higher places such as Pangong Lake, Tsomo-riri, Khadongla and the Manali-Leh road journeys.
Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers with thick cotton socks (avoid fancy shoes/sandals).
For ladies : Trousers or Shalwar suite (worn over thermal inner or tights during April through May & from September onwards only), woolen sweaters / cardigans, a windproof jacket or a shawl, walking shoes with comfortable soles / sneakers. (Avoid Saris & Sandals).
It is also suggested to carry a flashlight on the tour, especially for those spending nights outside Leh town such as Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Nubra Valley and on trekking trips.
Miscellaneous
All essential medicines, including those prescribed by personal physician (if any)
Sun screen, lip- salve, moisturizers, antiseptic creams, and sunglasses is a must.
Medicines for altitude sickness, if required.
Acclimatization
If you are traveling to Leh by air, you must take complete rest for a day for adjustment to the high altitude and low oxygen level of Ladakh. High altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risky condition faced by tourists who do not allow sufficient time for acclimatization upon reaching Leh.
The most common symptoms of altitude sickness are breathlessness, coughing, disturbed sleep, headache, inability to concentrate; lassitude, loss of appetite, nausea etc. Following precautions are recommended to avoid being affected by high altitude problems:
Take complete rest at least for a day after arrival;
Move about slowly and breathe deeply till your body becomes used to the high altitude and low level of oxygen.
Take plenty of fluid.
Important – It’s generally suggested that one Diamox tablet per day should be taken for 2- 3 days prior to your departure for Leh by air, and continue it within Ladakh for a day or two, if required, to overcome the effect of high altitude. However, you MUST consult your doctor and confirm if you can take diuretic medicines like Diamox.
Remember : You might feel ‘ normal ‘ upon landing at Leh, but that’s an illusion which needs to be ignored because the effect of the altitude and low oxygen level hits you slowly. It is important that you do not exert yourself on the first couple of days after reaching Leh, as your body needs time to acclimatize.
Visa and Permit : Foreign Tourists can visit Ladakh on a normal Indian tourist visa and no special visa or permit is required to visit Ladakh. However, all tourists to Ladakh, whether domestic or foreigner, are required to obtain Protected Area Permit / Inner-line Permit from the Deputy Commissioner Leh’s office for visiting the restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dah-Hanou and the Nubra Valley. The services of a registered travel agency should be taken to get these permits.
Credit Card / Cash : For purchase of commodities or services or souvenirs cash is generally sought as Credit Card charging is not common and is uncertain due to frequent connectivity problems.
ATM : State Bank of India & J&K Bank has ATM points in Leh & Kargil town. Punjab National Bank operates an ATM point in Leh. These remain mostly crowded with long queues. Sometimes they even run out of cash.
Mobile Phone Service : Mobile phones with post-paid connection of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel & Vodafone Networks also work fairly well.
ID Card / ID Proof : Remember to carry a valid photo ID Card with you. This will be useful for a variety of purposes – identification at checkpoint, getting Restricted/ Protected Area Permits, Check-in at airports / hotels etc.
