Explore the Beauty of Ladakh
Overview
Ladakh – Ladakh is often called “Roof of the World” as it is one of the highest regions of the world. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry through-out the year as snow is frequent and falls heavily specially in winters. October to March is considered winter season in North India and Ladakh is situated in Northern Himalayan region.
Ladakh was a part of Jammu & Kashmir before the abrogation of Article 370. But it was declared a separate Union Territory by the Government of India on 31 October 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370.
Tour Highlights: Explore the Monasteries of Leh, Sightseeing of Pangong Lake, Khardung La Pass, Hemis, Thiksey & Shey
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Upon arrival welcome to the guests. Meet & greet with our company representatives at the airport who you will transfer you to your hotel. Check-in at hotel and relax rest of the day for the acclimatization. In the evening you may take the short walk around of Leh Bazaar on your own. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
(Leh is situated at a height of 3505 meters and is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh is the capital of Ladakh. The region is watered by the Zanskar River, which flows into the Indus River just below. Spilling out of a side valley that tapers north towards eroded snow-capped peaks, the Ladakhi capital sprawls from the foot of a ruined Tibetan style palace - a maze of mud-brick and concrete flanked on one side by cream-colored desert, and on the other by a swathe of lush irrigated farmland. Leh is a beautiful destination with so many attractions and is the center of Tibetan-Buddhist Culture for ages. Its colorful gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides, it is also a favorite hiking locale and is known for some of the best hikes in the country.)
Day 2: Leh Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing of Leh, visit the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib & Kali Mata Temple followed by experience the effects of magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity wherein a vehicle starts climbing up the hill when put in a neutral position) and admire the confluence of holy Indus & Zanskar. After sightseeing back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Leh – Khardung La Pass – Leh (40 km/1 hour’s drive-one side)
After breakfast, full day excursion to Khardung La Pass (It has been recorded in the Guineas Book of world Records due to highest motorable road in the world at 5600 Meters above sea level). Admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardung La Pass (18,390 feet). In the late afternoon drive back to Leh. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Leh – Karu – Changla Pass – Tangtse - Pangong Tso Lake (160 km/4-5 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Pangong Lake via Karu, Changla Pass (17500 ft) and Tangtse. On the way enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages. On arrival check-in at Camps. Later enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots”. Enjoy rare nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable of this place. Dinner & overnight stay at little beyond Tangtse in a camp at Lukung near Pangong lakeshores.
(Pangong Lake - This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is about 5 Kms wide and over 135 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER", situated at an altitude of 14000 feet (4267 meter), is a long narrow basin of inland drainage. About 1/3rd of the lake is under Indian occupation and remaining under China. The Chinese border is just beyond the mountains across the lake. Spangmik, 7 km along the southern shore from the head of the lake is the farthest point to which foreigners are permitted. There are spectacular views of the mountains of Chang Chenmo range to the north and their shimmering reflection in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lake’s brackish waters is breathtaking. Above Spangmik are the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range. Spangmik and other scattered small villages along the southern shore of the lake are the summer homes of the sparsely populated Chang-pa, semi-nomadic herders from Tibet and southeast Ladakh. Pangong Chang-pa barely cultivated sparse crops and peas in summer. During the winter they pack up their camp (rebo) and take their flocks of sheep. And the Pashmina goats go to distant pastures.)
Day 5: Pangong Tso Lake – Hemis – Thiksey – Shey – Leh (160 km/4-5 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, check-out from the Camps and drive to Leh. On the way visit to Hemis Monastery (Hemis Monastery is the largest and one of the most important monasteries in Ladakh), Thiksey Monastery (It is better to visit early morning to see sunrise and prayer ceremony - Thiksey Monastery is around 500 years old. It contains a three-story high statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha), and Shey Monastery (Shey – The summer palace of the king of Ladakh, built around 550 years ago and It has the largest Buddha statue in Asia made of copper). On arrival in Leh check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, transfer the guests to Leh Airport to board the flight for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain forever...
End of the Tour
Price Includes
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Accommodations on double room sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- 04 nights stay at hotel in Leh.
- 01 night stay at Camps in Pangong Lake.
- Airport/hotel transfers by non-air-conditioned vehicle.
- Non-Air-conditioned vehicle for land travel.
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any International/ Domestic Air/Train fare.
- Departure taxes or VISA handling fee.
- Any Monument/activity/guide fee, extra meals & expenses.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, representatives, guides etc.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Applicable Government taxes (GST).
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
