Thrilling Ladakh – Independence Day Special

- Group Package

Location : Ladakh,india
Price : ₹ 30990
Duration : 7 Days/6 Nights
The Best of Thrilling Ladakh – Independence Day Special

Description

06 NIGHTS/ 07 DAYS

DATE OF DEPARTURE: 13TH AUGUST 2021 EX NEW DELHI

DESCRIPTION

A proposed Union Territory (at the time of writing), much of Ladakh is over 9800 foot that stretches from the Himalayas into the Kunlun Ranges incorporating the fertile upper Indus River basin. After the contemporary borders were drawn up, the plateau of Ladakh came to be flanked by Tibet to the east, the vale of Jammu and Kashmir to the west, Lahaul and Spiti to the south and the Karakoram Pass of the Himalayas to the far north. Little wonder, Ladakh turned into a landscape of barren, jagged peaks with picturesque gompas (Buddhist monasteries) perched precariously atop them. The prayer flags in primary colours fluttering alongside only make the all white dome-shaped stupas stand out in contrast. When the prayer wheel is rotated clockwise, it churns out chants that mingle with the passing wind and produce a melody that is as calming as it is haunting. Home to the monks robed in red, the insides of the gompas are a cheery departure from the stark, ochre and grey landscape in which it lies. Done up in a riot of colours with intricate murals and bright, golden-hued Buddhas, Ladakh is a piece of Tibet forgotten in time.

Far from being cash-rich, Ladakh’s economy teaches a thing or two to the more commercial economies of the world. Despite living in rural mud-brick homes, an average Ladakhi is self-reliant for the tsampa or roast barley flour, the dairy (yak’s milk, cream and cheese) and the chhang or the barley beer that he locally produces. The region is primarily divided into two districts, Kargil and Leh with Kargil forming the Muslim majority, and Leh, Buddhist. While the former is an important stopover on your way from Srinagar to Leh and a port of entry into the Zanskar region, Leh it typically where the tourist activity is concentrated.

TRIP SUMMARY

• Flights – Included
• Hotels- Included
• Activities- Included
• Transfers- Included
• Meals- Included
• Insurance- Included

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About The Tour

Inclusions

  • Round trip economy class airfare from New Delhi- Leh – New Delhi
  • 04 nights stay at specified hotels in Leh with attached bathroom.
  • 01 night stay at specified camps / similar in Nubra with attached bathroom.
  • 01 night stay at specified camps / similar in Pangong with attached bathroom.
  • Stay on MAP Basis (06 breakfasts and 06 dinners) in all the categories.
  • Transportation by one NAC Xylo / Scorpio / Innova / similar (as per availability) for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  • Basic Travel Insurance
  • Covid-19 Protection Kits
  • Toll tax, state tax, parking & driver allowances
  • Assistance at the airport while arriving and departing.
  • Special ATV Ride Per Person at Nubra Valley
  • Mics. charges are inclusive like Ladakh Environment fee,Wildlife & Red Cross fee,Inner-line permits, Potareges at hotel and airport
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Exclusions

  • Any monastery entrance fees, Any Joy ride or rafting.
  • Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
  • Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
  • Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
  • In case of cancellation or non-utilization of any service (transportation, hotels accommodation (part / full), permits, any complementary ride at Khalsar Dunes etc.) because of any reason (ill health, flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike / road block / bad weather or any other natural calamities) there will be no refund for the unutilized service. The guests will have to bear the extra expenses of change in itinerary
  • Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
  • GST Extra as applicable (05% on the total billing amount)
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Please Note

  • The Names Mentioned in the offer only indicate that our rates/quotes are based using these Hotels mentioned therein, Do not consider this as confirmation mail, since none of the hotels have been booked, Hotels will be booked only once we receive your confirmation. If at the time of operation/reservation request, the hotels envisaged are not available or sold out, we will book similar accommodation or the next best alternate available in accordance with which we will advise you the supplements or rebates if any. Rates quoted are valid for said dates only and are subject to change without any prior notice any change in the dates will reflect on the given rates.
  • Furthermore accommodation options in remote areas outside Leh, like Alchi, Pangong,
  • Tsomoriri, Dha Hanu, etc. are very basic and sometimes guests face difficulties because of the same. The guests should avoid staying at these places if they are used to good hotel/camp accommodation. We would not entertain any refund requests due to a lack of amenities/services at these places.
  • All Indian tourists are required to carry valid photo IDs issued by any govt. institution, for the inner line permits. Children accompanying the parents are required to carry date of birth certificate. Non-submission of the above documents will result in denial of entry to the restricted areas in Ladakh.
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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Leh.

Arrival Leh, Our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Leh (90 Kms round trip)

Morning after breakfast visit Hall of Fame, Spituk Monastery and Kali Mata Temple, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Confluence of Zanskar - Indus rivers. Return to Leh for lunch (on own). In the evening walk to Leh bazaar where you can have magnificent views of the Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. LADAKH HALL OF FAME: The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh. And belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. All the martyr and the gallantry awards. Here’s something that you will be proud of our defense personnel who sacrificed themselves so that we could live in peace. SPITUK GOMPA: 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal. The face of the Kali image is kept covered and is revealed only at the annual function at January every year. MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh! GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: Situated 25 miles from Leh, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at the place where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru, is believed to have vanquished a demon. According to legend, during his sojourn in Ladakh, Guru Nanak was attacked by a demon. The demon threw a large boulder on the guru as he sat at the base of a hill meditating. However, the rock became soft like molten wax and failed to cause any harm to the Sikh guru. The demon was in for a surprise when he found the Sikh guru unscathed. Bristling with fury, the demon tried to crush Guru Nanak by kicking the boulder with all his might. To his surprise, the demon’s foot caused a deep impression in the boulder which had turned soft. Realizing that the man in front of him was no mortal soul, the demon underwent a transformation and stopped harassing the people. The boulder with the imprints of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the foot of daemon still rests there. The gurudwara is maintained today by the Indian Army. It is a tradition for vehicles to stop and pay obeisance at the temple. CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.

Day 03: Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass (140 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs)

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Khalsar Sand Dunes and enjoy various Adventure Activities like ATV ride, World’s highest and longest Zipline ride, Cycle Zipline, and Bungee Jumping amoung other activities. You can enjoy delicious lunch there as well (on own). Later visit Hunder Sand Dunes and Diskit monastery and check in at your camp / resort. Overnight at the camp. KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages. DESERT HIMALAYA ADVENTURE PARK : The Adventure Park is famous for the ATV rides over the White Sand Dunes. This is also the place where some scenes of the superhit movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag were shot. The Adventure park has the World’s longest zipline at highest altitude. The adventure seekers can go ahead and enjoy 03 Kms ZIPLINE ride, Bungee free fall, Cycle Zipline among other activities there. The multi-cuisine restaurant serves buffet lunch at very nominal charges. DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.

Day 04: Nubra – Pangong (160 Kms / 04-05 hrs)

Morning after and early breakfast proceed Pangong Lake, driving through the beautiful Shayok River Valley. Arrive Pangong and visit the lake. And c heckinto your camp / resort. Evening free to explore the lake area. Overnight at the hotel. THE PANGONG LAKE : This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages of Shey and Thiksey, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple. But the main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range.

Day 05 : Pangong Lake - Leh (140 Kms / 05 hrs trip)

Morning after breakfast drive Evening back to hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.ck to Leh. this time cross second highest motorable pass – Changla. Arrive Leh in the evening and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 06 : Monastery tour and Sindhu Darshan (90 Kms round trip)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Thiksey village, visit Thiksey monastery and drive to Shey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Continue drive to Hemis monastery to visit one of the most famous monasteries of Ladakh. Later on the way back to Leh get down at the Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan and walk along the river. After spending some time at the river return to Hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Leh. THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite. SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here. HEMIS GOMPA: 40 Kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer. The festival is in honor of Guru Padma Sambhava’s birth anniversary. It also has the largest Thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 years Hemis was built in 1630 during the reign of Singge Namgyal, an illustrious ruler of Ladakh. It flourished under the Namgyal Dynasty for the royalty favored the Drugpa sect, which is managed the monastery. It is divided into two, the assembly hall on the right and the main temple on the left. The hall (Dukhang) is also used as “green room” by the dancers during the festival. The temple is known as Tshogkhang. The verandahs have a surfeit of frescoes, among them the Buddhist “Wheel Of Life” (Kalachakra) and the lords of the four quarters, besides the prayer wheel. SINDHU GHAT: The Sindhu Ghat at Choglamsar village at the bank of River Indus has been inaugurated on the 1st of June 2001 by Hon’ble Minister for Home Shri L. K. Advani. Every year Sindhu festival is held on this bank of river, forges bonds of unity between communities. The festival is an ideal opportunity for travelers from all over the country and the world to visit this wonderful region and to savour its rugged beauty and charm.

Day 07 : Airport Departure.

Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.

TENTATIVE F LIGHT DETAILS

SG| 121 05:35 Fri, 13 Aug 21 New Delhi 07:20 Fri, 13 Aug 21 Leh SG | 122 11:20 Thu, 19 Aug 21 Leh 13:00 Thu, 19 Aug 21 New Delhi

HOTEL NAMES (ECONOMY HOTEL OR SIMILAR CATEGORY)

• Leh – Abu Palace/Wisdom Holiday Home/Onpo House/Similar • Nubra Valley-Dowa Camp/Kangloma Retreat/Similar • Pangong- Durbuk Camp/Zamserling Inn/Similar

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