Enchanting Leh Ladakh
Description
The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other. Tourism in Ladakh is an absolute delight for nature lovers as well as adventurers.
Adorned with the lofty barren mountains, Ladakh is home to some of the highest motorable passes like Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), and alpine lakes like Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Ladakh is further divided into three regions - Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, and each region has several places to see.
Ladakh is majorly popular amongst the adventurers who feel welcomed by the number of adrenaline rushing activities offered here. The union territory is amongst the top trekking destinations in India with amazing and unmatched treks like the popular Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek. Ladakh also has opportunities for mountaineering, motor biking, mountain biking, white water rafting and more.
Adding to its exceptional beauty are the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are mostly nestled in the mountains and are thousands of years old. These monasteries make for the Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Ladakh and also act as important cultural centres where major religious festivals take place.
In our Ladakh Travel Guide, we add all the information you need to know before planning a trip. Our authentic Ladakh travel guide includes information on the top places to visit, must visit tourist attractions, best things to do and top places to stay in Ladakh.
Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrive at Srinagar
On arrival in Srinagar, an agent’s representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel/ houseboat. Complete all check-in formalities and spend the first day on your Ladakh-Kashmir family holiday in leisure.Enjoy mesmerizing sunset at Dal Lake and sleep away the night at your houseboat in Srinagar, for an exciting journey begins tomorrow.
Day 02 - Srinagar to Kargil via Sonmarg and Drass
Wake up to a beautiful day and relish a hearty breakfast. Get ready for the first stop of your road trip from Srinagar to Leh - Kargil. En route, visit Sonmarg, Drass - the second coldest inhabited place in the world and the Kargil War Memorial. Later in the evening, reach Kargil, check into the hotel and enjoy the overnight stay at Kargil.
Distance from Srinagar to Kargil: 230 km
Travel time (Srinagar to Kargil via Sonmarg & Drass): 8-10 hours
Day 03 - Kargil to Leh via Sham Valley
Fuel yourself with a healthy breakfast & start off your journey to Leh. En route, enjoy a visit to the monastery of Mulbekh & Lamayuru, Moon landscape, breathtaking view of Fotu La, Indus-Zanskar confluence, Magnetic Hill & Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. Upon arrival at Leh, our representative will assist you to your hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Leh.
Distance from Kargil to Leh: 229 km
Travel time (Kargil to Leh via Sham Valley): 8-10 hours
Day 04 - Sightseeing in Leh
Welcome to another beautiful day with freshly prepared breakfast. Later, get ready to explore the many attractions in Leh-Ladakh. Begin your sightseeing tour of Ladakh with a visit to the famous Leh Palace. Next, visit the Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa, and Tsemo Fort. Stok palace to explore the beauty of the place. Spend the night back at your hotel and end the fifth day of your 7 nights and 8 days Ladakh tour package.
Tip: Buy souvenirs like Pashmina, traditional trinkets, and sarongs from Leh market.
Day 05 - Leh to Nubra
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and get ready to leave for Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass enjoying the views of Diskit & Hunder Villages. At night, you will have dinner and sleep at the hotel in Hunder village.
Distance from Leh to Nubra Valley: 150 km
Travel time (Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La): 4 Hours
Tip: Enjoy camel safari in the sand dunes of Nubra Valley (charges extra).
Day 06 - Nubra to Pangong
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and then proceed to Pangong lake via Chang la Pass - the third highest motorable road in the world. En route, you’ll stop by at Hemis monastery, Thiksey monastery and also visit the school where ‘3 Idiots’ was shot.
Later, return to Ladakh and end the fourth day of your exciting family holiday to Leh with a sound sleep.
Distance from Leh to Pangong Tso: 174 Km
Travel time (Leh to Pangong Tso via Chang La): 7 Hours
Day 07 - Pangong to Leh
Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of sun rise of lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis & Thiksey Monasteries and Shey Palace. Overnight Hotel at Leh.
Day 08 - goodbye to Leh and leave for home
Time to say goodbye! Your family trip to Leh & Ladakh comes to an end. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. You’ll be dropped at Leh airport from where you can board the flight back home.
Tour Dates
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Packages
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Price Includes
- Travel by comfortable Vehicle as per the tour itinerary.
- 06 Nights Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels.
- Meals – Breakfast Lunch and Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Sightseeing as per Tour Plan.
- All Tips – Guide, Driver and Restaurants
- Pickup Srinagr & Drop from Leh Airport / Railway Station.
Price Excludes
- To and fro Air or Rail fare and Airport or Railway station transfer for ‘Joining and Leaving Tour Guests.
- Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned.
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category.
- Cost of Insurance.
- Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation.
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc. incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines and alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency.
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the tour itinerary.
Note
Travel Tips -
- While visiting Hindu mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the Holy Place.
- Carry your Regular Basic medicines & Basic First Aid Kit with you.
- Rain showers are expected anytime so kindly carry a small umbrella/windcheater & also Thermals, Pair of Gloves, Monkey Cap, Cotton, Sweater /Jackets, Sun’s Screen lotion, Moisturizer, Sun glasses, Comfortable Sports Shoes, Umbrella/Windcheater, Vicks, Camphor, small torch etc.
- (Asthama& Heart Patients are not Advisable – Consult your Doctor before joining)
- Carry Dark Choclates, dry fruits, Glucose (Glucon D), toffess. This will provide you instant energy during trekking & long journeys.
- Carry your Pooja samagri as per your requirement.
- Follow the instructions of Tour manager.
- Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in temples.
- Carry extra batteries for your camera & power banks for your cell phone.
- Communication: Although all private mobile phones have coverage, Bsnl mobile is better in most of the places.
- Fitness: All pilgrims should be physically fit. It is better to do some jogging and other light exercise as you prepare for this journey.
General Notes -
- Information of any kind of disease, allergy, respiratory and heart related issue or another special request, please let inform us well in advance so that we can plan your leisure time more adequately.
- CWB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room with Extrabed/Mattress
- CNB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room without Extra bed/Mattress Children below 5 years complimentary
Documents Required -
- One Photo Identity and address Proof of each traveler in original and photocopy. Itcan be valid PAN Card & AADHAAR Card Photo ID with address, issued by GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, PASSPORT, DRIVING LICENSE, VOTER ID, ID PROOF AUTHORISED BY SCHOOL AUTHORITY FOR MINOR.
- Foreign National or NRI need to carry Valid Passport and Visa.
- 5 Numbers Passport size photo in case any permit is required to visit any restricted place.
Booking Procedure -
- Initial payment of INR 10000/- (Ten Thousand Rupees) or 50% of total tour cost whichever is higher is require to hold any service. In case tour date falls within 15 Days than 100% require confirming the booking.
- Full payment should clear 15 Days prior to tour start without any delay.
Cancelation Guidelines -
- After Confirmation – Charges 20% of the total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher)
- 30 - 26 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 25% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 25 - 20 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 50% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 19 - 16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 75% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 15 - 00 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 100% of total tour cost
- Part payment needs to be clear as per cancellation procedure, in case of extension written mail require with fresh date. Missing of three deadlines deem as cancelled of all arrangements.
- In case of any file cancel, amount to be refunded after calculation the Cancellation charge and GST amount.
- It will take minimum 15 days to process the refund but not more than 30 days.
- The refund amount will be transfer to the account from where the advance received. In case of cash deposit authorization over mail require to mentioning the account
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