Highlights of Ladakh

Highlights of Ladakh (8 Nights / 9 Days)

Destinations Covered 1N Sham, 2N Kargil, 1N Leh, 2N Nubra Valley, 1N Pangong Lake, 1N Leh

ITINERARY

DAY 01: LEH AIRPORT TO SHAM VALLEY (70 KMS / 3-4 HRS)

Upon your arrival at Leh airport, you will be transferred to Sham Valley, passing through scenic villages along the Indus River. Check into your reserved accommodation and enjoy a complete day of rest. Overnight stay in Sham.

DAY 02: SHAM VALLEY TO KARGIL VIA BATALIK (192 KMS | 5-6 HRS APPROX.)

After breakfast, embark on a drive to Kargil, with a visit to Dha-Hanu en route. Dha-Hanu is inhabited by the last of the Indo Aryan race, known for their distinctive attire and features. Explore Batalik, a significant warfront zone where Indian soldiers fought in Year 1999. Arrive in Kargil by evening, and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kargil.

DAY 03: KARGIL - DRASS - HUNDARMAN - KARGIL (4-5 HRS APPROX.)

Begin your day with a drive to Drass, the coldest inhabited place in India and the second coldest in the world after Siberia. Visit nearby places along with Drass War Memorial Hall. Return to Kargil for lunch, and post-lunch, drive to Hundarman, a village located in a rugged valley between mountains over the Line of Control (LoC). Explore the village and other tourist destinations. Overnight stay in Kargil.

DAY 04: KARGIL – LEH VIA LAMAYURU (350 KMS | 8-9 HRS APPROX.)

After breakfast, drive to Leh, making stops at Mulbek Chamba, Lamayuru Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Sangam, Gurudwara, and the Hall of Fame museum enroute. Enjoy a hot lunch at Lamayuru. Arrive in Leh by late evening. Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 05: LEH - NUBRA VALLEY (128 KMS | 4-5 HRS APPROX.)

After breakfast, embark on a drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft. Take short breaks at roadside cafes along with scenic points for photography. Check into the hotel/camp/guest house upon arrival. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel safari on double-humped camels at the Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hundur Village. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

DAY 06: HUNDER - TURTUK - THANG – HUNDER (190 KMS | 6-7 HRS APPROX.)

After breakfast, drive to Thang, the last village of India on the India-Pakistan border, captured by the Indian Army in the 1971 war. Enroute, visit Turtuk and Tyakshi. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

DAY 07: NUBRA - PANGONG LAKE VIA SHYOK RIVER ROAD (150 KMS | 6-7 HRS APPROX.)

After breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake at 14,500 ft, with a drive of 6 – 7 Hrs. After Arrival at the camp and enjoy free time at leisure, witnessing the mesmerizing color changes of the lake and the sunset on its banks. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.

DAY 08: PANGONG LAKE – LEH (140 KMS | 4-5 HRS APPROX.)

Early morning, enjoy the Scenic view of Sun rise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via changla pass, enroute visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight stay in Leh.

DAY 09: LEH AIRPORT DEPARTURE (4 KMS | 15 MINUTES APPROX.)

Early morning, transfer to Leh airport for your flight back to your destination. The journey comes to an end.

Inclusions

1 Night stay in Sham in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
2 Nights stay in Kargil in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
1 Night stay in Leh in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
2 Nights stay in Nubra Valley in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
1 Night stay in Pangong Lake in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
1 Night stay in Leh in the Hotel mentioned above on double occupancy
Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

Air Fare / Train Fare.
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy rides (Toy Train), and porterages.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Room Heater Charges.
Travel Insurance.
Anything that is not included in the inclusion
Any Medical/rescue evacuation due to mishaps

*Note: Price may be changed without prior notice and as per subject to availability. This is representative policy. Please check with travel agent for exact details during booking. Since non refundable cost of package tour paid in advance to reserve the services for the group, clients are requested to read the above before confirming the tour.

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