About the trip
Ladakh is the major of the ten provinces in Jammu and Kashmir and is generally known as the Lama Land. There are a number of monasteries which are major Tourist attractions in Ladakh like the Hemis monastery which is the major monastery in Ladakh. It is famous for the massive painting of the Buddha.
Accommodation
Hotel The Kaisar
1 nights in Srinagar
Hotel Greenland
1 nights in Kargil
Hotel Dragon
2 nights in Leh
Himalayan Wooden Cottage
1 nights in Pangong
Hotel Dragon
1 nights in Leh
Heaven Adventure Camp
1 nights in Nubra Valley
Hotel Dragon
2 nights in Leh
Tsomoriri Camp and Resort
1 nights in Tso Moriri
Hotel Dragon
1 nights in Leh
Included in the price
Srinagar
- Airport transfers at Srinagar and Leh.
- All transport costs ex-Srinagar and in Ladakh including Inner Line Permits for Restricted Areas.
- All tolls (wherever applicable).
- Breakfast & Dinner every day during the tour (no breakfast on day 1 of the tour and no dinner on the last day on the tour)
- 2 x 1 ltr. bottles of packaged drinking water every day.
- All applicable taxes.
- One session of double humped camel ride at Hunder.
Srinagar
- Airport transfers at Srinagar and Leh.
- All transport costs ex-Srinagar and in Ladakh including Inner Line Permits for Restricted Areas.
- All tolls (wherever applicable).
- Breakfast & Dinner every day during the tour (no breakfast on day 1 of the tour and no dinner on the last day on the tour)
- 2 x 1 ltr. bottles of packaged drinking water every day.
- All applicable taxes.
- One session of double humped camel ride at Hunder.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 01 : Arrival At Srinagar
Reach Srinagar by afternoon and use day to relax in the houseboat or hotel. Use evening for the world famous Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Also, visit Floating Market during Shikara ride. Dinner in the houseboat.
Day 02 : Transfer To Kargil
Leave Srinagar early morning after bed tea and move onwards for breakfast at Sonmarg. Start from Sonmarg after breakfast to reach Kargil early evening via Drass, and view the magnificient Zoji La pass on the way. Witness the gradual change in the landscape from a green valley to a high altitude cold desert as you move ahead. Just before reaching Kargil, visit the 1999 Kargil War Memorial. Overnight at Kargil. Dinner in hotel.
Day 03 : Drive To Leh
After breakfast, head onwards to Mulbek, home to a 2000 year old stone carved statue of Buddha. Head onwards to Lamayuru, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Further ahead you will witness Moon Landscape and Magnetic Hill. See your vehicle defy gravity here. On the way also witness Sangam, confluence of Zanskar and Indus. Reach Leh early evening and relax in hotel.
Day 04 : Leh
Take a city tour including Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Sindhu Darshan and finally end the day at Shanti Stupa before dusk. Shanti Stupa is the most iconic structure in Leh. Head to bed early for next day's early morning journey.
Day 05 : Transfer To Pangong Tso
Leave early morning for Pangong Tso after breakfast at hotel via Chang La, the third highest motorable (5360 m. or 17590 ft. above sea level) road in the world. Drive downwards to Pangong Tso. This lake of "3 Idiots" fame is world renowned for its changing colours throughout the day according to the sun's position and reflection. Stay overnight at lakeside camp. Dinner at camp.
Day 06 : Transfer To Leh
Leave early morning from Pangong Tso and have breakfast and see Hemis monastery on the way to Leh. Hemis is the largest monastery in Ladakh and has one of the most beautiful locations. It also consists of a museum which houses the largest collection of ancient Buddhist artifacts in India. Head to Leh after seeing Hemis and reach hotel by late afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Transfer To Nubra Valley
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Khardung La, the HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD (5602 mt. or 18380 ft. above sea level) IN THE WORLD. Drive downwards to Nubra Valley. Head onwards to Diskit Gompa (monastery) and to the sand dunes of Hundar. Ride the unique double-humped Bactrian camels. Drive back to Diskit for overnight at hotel/guest house. Dinner at hotel/guest house.
Day 08 : Leh
Leave early morning after breakfast and reach Leh early afternoon. On reaching Leh, head to the massive Leh Palace and Fort.
Day 09 : Leh
Visit Leh market for last minute shopping of souvenirs, etc. Use second half of the day for walking tour of Leh city. Head to bed early for next day's early morning journey.
Day 10 : Transfer To Tso Moriri
Leave Leh early morning and start driving towards Tso Moriri Lake. On the way visit hot springs at Chumathang. Witness various war memorials on the way from the time of the Sino-Indian (Indo-China) war. Just before Tso Moriri witness the spectacular azure blue waters of Thatsang Karu, a very small lake on a very high plateau. Head onwards to Tso Moriri and have evening tea at Korzok village lakeside. This lake is completely brackish just like Pangong Tso. Stay overnight in lakeside camp.
Day 11 : Transfer To Leh
Leave Tso Moriri after breakfast and witness sulphur and phosphorous rich deposits at several places on both sides of the road. Lucky travelers may also get to see the Bharal (Himalayan Blue Sheep). Head towards the magnificient Tso Kar and see the extremely rare Black-Necked Crane. Proceed back to Leh via Tanglang La. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight Leh
Day 12: Transfer To Leh Airport/ Railway Station
After breakfast proceed to the airport for your onward journey back home. Tour ends on your arrival at Leh airport with a great travel experience.
Exclusions
Expand- Hotel & driver tips (if any). Entry ticket fees to Museums, Parks, etc. Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.) Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Cost Includes". Any guide fees. Airfares.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- The Package is valid for Indian Nationals Only.
- Per person rates (in Rs.) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
- Service Tax extra (as applicable)
- Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal)
- The distance mentioned in the itinerary is correct however travel time depends on traffic and road condition.
- Itinerary is subject to change / swap without any prior notice
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Meal plan: Breakfast & dinner
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer
- Refund on cancellation depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
- The above package is valid only on specific departure dates as mentioned
