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LADAKH TOUR
Soft adventure and Cultural tour
8 Days
The Tour in Glance
Ladakh is one of those rare places where people are few and far between. While high passes and spectacular mountains dominate the region, it is also a place that speaks of the thousands of years that travellers, craftsmen, religious dignitaries and nomads have come upon. A jewel in the crown of India, Ladakh not just amazes with its landscape and people, but also hides unique Wildlife. While many passes make up for what it is and what it means grammatically, yet experiencing a place like this is bound to leave every traveller breathless both spiritually and by altitude.
While Buddhism is Central to this part of the world, and uniformity of barren high-altitude mountains are constant, yet subtle differences between landscapes, people, history and wildlife in niches can throw up many surprises. From high passes, to border villages, secretive wildlife, to ancient monasteries and ruins, this journey takes you not just into Ladakh and its remoteness but also into insights of how fragile it still is environmentally and geographically. Yet, every step and every drive add to experiences unmatched and incomparable.
Tour Highlights
- Ladakh – an exotic place away from the modern world.
- Sham and Suru valleys – for their magnificent landscapes.
- Meet the Descendants of Alexander the great at the last Aryan Village – Dah Hanu.
- Walk thru / Cycle Rickshaw Asia’s largest Spice Market and explore narrow lane in Old Delhi
- Drive through some of the most amazing landscapes in one of the remotest regions in the Indian Himalayas.
- Full-day sightseeing to visit Shey Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery.
- Ride through the newly opened less traveled and toughest route.
- Live local at each place closely exploring the culture and Ladakhi cuisines.
- Visit sights specifically chosen keeping photography opportunities in mind.
- Photographing the best that the Himalayas can offer: starry nights, glaciers, glacial streams, snow-peaks and much more.
- Feel blessed at the Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib, origin from the early 15th Century.
- Expert help and advice with photographing the Himalayan landscapes of Zanskar.
- Walk thru / Cycle Rickshaw Asia’s largest Spice Market and explore narrow lane in Old Delhi.
LADAKH TOUR
Arrive in Delhi, After completing immigration and custom formalities, meet our representative at the arrival gate. After introductions, you will be transferred to the hotel.
DELHI, the capital of India, is home to 16 million people, making it the third-largest city in India. The strategic location of the city made it an attractive location for invading armies, and it served as the capital for many great empires that ruled India. Many of these Empires built significant monuments, and whilst the Mughal and the British are the most visible while driving through the city you will see ruins from previous capitals, the earliest dating back to the 12th century.
Arrive at Leh airport where our executive would welcome you and accompany you to the hotel. Check-in and acclimatize. The rest of the day is for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Later visit the Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and Leh Market. Leh Palace was the former palace of the king of Leh. Shanti Stupa is a mesmerizing Buddhist Monastery. you can visit the colorful market of Leh for beautiful curios and souvenirs. The vivacious market offers the most tangible memories meant for everyone’s taste of goods for you to carry back home.
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Today, you will depart for the exploration of Indus Valley monasteries.
The first monastery would be Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Existed before the 11th century, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. Thiksey Monastery, perched beautifully in White, Red and Ochre at a height of 3,600m in the Thiksey village. It bears a strong resemblance to Potala Palace in Lahasa in Tibet. Thiksey Monastery is a great place for learning about the several facets of Buddhism. Shey Monastery: The monastery is known for its giant copper with a gilded gold statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which is said to be the second-largest statue in Ladakh and a must-see.
Continue to Matho Monastery, right across the Indus River Valley. This monastery was founded in the 16th century, and it is the only monastery in Ladakh that belongs to the Sakya order of Tibetan Buddhism. You'll learn all about these different sects from your guide.
In the morning after Breakfast, drive down the Indus Valley to visit the famous Alchi complex and Likir Monastery. After that follow Indus River to Aryan Valley, the “Hidden Treasure of Ladakh”. Encounter the unique inhabitants of this valley with their own age-old tribal culture, language, and traditions, totally different from the rest of Ladakh. Evening enjoy the Cultural Program of traditional Aryan songs and dances.
Dinner and overnight at the tented fix camp in Aryan Valley.
After breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Lamayuru Monastery and its surrounding famous “Moonland” landscape. Then ahead to Sangam, the confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley across Khardong-La (alt: 18,380ft, 5360m), the world’s highest motorable road. After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstanling Gompa. Then across to the other side of the valley until Hundar.
Hundar is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India, famous for sand dunes and Bactrian camels. It is located in the Nubra tehsil, on the banks of the Shyok River. The Hunder Monastery is located here. Hundar was once the capital of the former Nubra kingdom.
Dinner and Overnight at the Fix Camp in Hundar.
After breakfast, visit the sand dunes and optional depart on a Camel ride ontop the famous Bactrian Camels. Then visit the beautiful Diskit Monastery with its giant statue of Buddha Maitreya overlooking the vast valley. Later back to Leh over the thin air road of Khardong-La pass.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival visit New Delhi, India Gate, Parliament, President House. Lunch at local restaurant. After Lunch visit Qutab Minar and Lotus temple and some shopping. Later proceed for dinner and then transfer to Airport to connect your flight .
TOUR ENDS
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Package Tour Includes
- Accommodation for total 07 Nights in Hotels/ Himalayan Lodge’s/homestays/ tents on twin / triple sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the program by air-conditioned Vehicle.
- English speaking accompanying guide from Leh to Leh as per program.
- Local English speaking guide in Delhi.
- Wildlife fee, red cross, Ladakh environmental fee and inner line permit to the restricted areas.
- All entrance fees to the monuments as mentioned in the program.
- Cycle rickshaw ride in the local bazaar in Delhi
- Our representative for assistance on arrival and departure at the airport.
- All presently applicable taxes including the GST charges levied recently by the Government.
- Two bottles of mineral water each day during sightseeing.
Tour Exclude
- International / Domestic Airfare
- Any new admission fees / taxes / fuel surcharges/ Visa fees
- Meals not mentioned
- All personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, trip cancellation and personal insurance, gratuities, excess baggage fees
- Early check-in/late check-out (except as noted)
- Camera/video fees at monuments
- Communication costs
- camel safari and rafting
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Any additional expenses due to unforeseen problems like a natural disaster, war or strikes, cancellation or misconnection of flights or a last-minute change of timings, etc.
- Any other service, which has not been specified as "included".
LADAKH TOUR
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