Best of Ladakh

2N Leh , 1N Uleytokpo , 1N Leh , 1N Nubra Valley , 3N Leh , 1N Tso Moriri and 1N Leh
11 days

From

US$ 498

per person

About the tour

Ladakh is a mountainous region in northwest Jammu and Kashmir in north India and in the area known as the Trans-Himalaya. It's slightly smaller than Scotland, the settled population live between 2700m and 4500m, and nomadic encampments even higher, and it's the largest and the least populated region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Accommodation

Hotel Yasmin or Similar

2 night(s) in Leh

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Camps/Tents or Similar

1 night(s) in Uleytokpo

Room Type: Standard Room

Hotel Yasmin or Similar

1 night(s) in Leh

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Nubra Organic Retreat - Hunder - Campsite or Similar

1 night(s) in Nubra Valley

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Yasmin or Similar

3 night(s) in Leh

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Camps/Tents or Similar

1 night(s) in Tso Moriri

Room Type: Standard Room

Hotel Yasmin or Similar

1 night(s) in Leh

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Included in the price

Leh

  • Return Airport Transfer
  • All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by 01 Non-A/C Vehicle (Scorpio /Toyota Qualis / Tavera /Tata Grande / Safari or similar vehicles)
  • Inner Line permit for visiting restricted / protected areas, Ladakh Environment fees
  • All applicable hotel taxes
  • Inter-City transfer & Sightseeing by Non AC Vehicle

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival At Leh

Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. Full day for complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 35 00 mtrs). Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 02: Leh Local Sightseeing

After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 03: Leh To Lamayuru To Uleytokpo

In the morning drive down the Indus valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130 kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located ancient Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo (60 kms.) and check-in at a fixed camp / resort for overnight stay at Uleytokpo.

Day 04: Uleytoko To Leh

After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame. Overnight stay at Leh

Day 05: Leh To Nubra Valley

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit/Hundar for overnight stay at Nubra Valley.

Day 06: Nubra Valley To Leh

In the morning visit / explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 07: Leh - Pangong Lake - Leh

Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 08: Leh

Free day for rest after the long journey to Pangong Lake. In the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & the markets. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 09: Leh To Tsomoriri/korzok

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 stay at Tsomoriri.

Day 10: Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Taglangla - 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. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 11: Departure From Leh

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight for onward journey.

Exclusions

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  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, fax etc Entrance Fees for Monument, Monasteries & Museums Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) Rafting charges, Camel Safari Charges, Guide charges, if any Any expense incurred or loss caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays / rescheduling / cancellations, any accidents / medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war, & etc Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Tour Package Inclusions” Any expenses incurred on extra transport, apart from the ones covered in the package Room service & additional meals Medical & Travel insurance Any train fare/ air fare Does not include Government Service Tax 3.09 % on total package

Terms and Conditions

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  • Sequence of the day-wise tour program as listed above may change depending upon availability of suitable accommodation at different places and other travel conditions
  • Overnight staying options at Pangong Lake & Tsomo-riri Lake are mainly in tented accommodation/standard cottage with basic & limited facilities. Visitors must be prepared to pass the night at a place where temperature may be quite low even at the height of the summer. The stress of passing the night at high altitude is also to kept in mind
  • Overnight staying option in the Uleytokpo, Nubra Valley is mainly in tented accommodation or standard hotels with facilities which may not be of the same standard as in the hotels being used for the package in Leh
  • All prevailing State and Government taxes applicable on accommodation and transport. In case any hike in the taxes a surcharge will be applicable
  • Suggested hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. In case the same is not available, then the best similar category will be provided
  • The tour cost is not refundable at any cause, once tour starts. No refund on un-utilized services of the packages. Places / sites not visited as per the given tour route of the day, the same spot will not be revisited on guest’s request except on extra payment
  • The tour guide reserves the rights to make changes/detour or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band and security reason
  • Tourist will carry their luggage at own risk and responsibility
  • Itinerary may change due to any climatic condition / non availability of rooms /other natural circumstances
  • Ladakh is high Altitude destination; hence Ladakh trip is not recommended for people with poor heart condition, Epilepsy and asthma
  • Ladakh holiday trip is completely different from other holiday, please realize the hazards involved in this kind of holiday; including injury, disease, inconvenience and discomfort due to weather, mechanical breakdown, local political conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances
  • In Tent accommodation maximum 03 pax are allowed due to limited space
  • The tourism infrastructure of Ladakh region is not very advanced & one should not expect & match the hotel & transport service with the plains & other developed destinations. Flexibility is the whole philosophy of this type of tour. One requires and allows on trip alternatives due to untoward reasons

Starting from

US$ 498

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