Ladakh Independence day (Women Travel Group)

Get set for an adventure of a lifetime as visit the mesmerizing landscape of North India and the heart of the mighty Himalayas, at the height of more than 18,000 ft. The trip weaves its way through a diverse terrain of chaotic villages, picturesque countryside, and extraordinary roads to treacherous heights where the adrenalin rush is high but oxygen levels low. The tour tests your abilities and fitness but rewards you with unimagined sights that only few have seen and experienced.

Itinerary

Day 1 Reach Leh by early morning meet your tour buddy and the group, and checks in at hotel. It is time to give your nerves the much deserved rest to acclimatize and to get ready for the steep climb in the coming days around Leh.

Overnight at Leh

Meals: Dinner (Homecooked)

Day 2 After an early breakfast, the group starts driving towards Nubra Valley (~126 km) situated in the north of Leh, at about 10,000 feet above sea level. The road, which climbs up and over the Khardung La, at approximately 18,380 feet, is believed to be the highest motorable road in the world. 

After crossing the Pass, the group heads to Deskit monastery (main town of Nubra valley). Lunch en-route will be availed at Khalser village; the group here gets to experience the Ladakh rural life. 

Overnight at Nubra

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3 Post breakfast, the group drives to Turtuk village, Turtuk was part of Pakistan – Occupied Kashmir up until 1971, at a height of 3,001 mt., locals here used to be indians before 1947 and Pakistani citizens until 1971 and again Indians now. Evening visit Hunder village where the group can enjoy a camel safari on two hump bacterian camels in sand dunes. 

Overnight at Nubra.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 Post breakfast the group starts after early breakfast to drive to Pangong Lake (~200 km ride), is situated at an altitude of 14,271 feet above sea level. The bare rolling hills interspersed with dusty valleys are the setting for the spectacular lakes in the area. 

Pangong Lake is a tourist paradise and of great geological significance. Part of the lake runs through the Indo-Chinese border. The group enjoys lunch next to the sparkling blue waters of the Lake and avails an amazing life time experience of staying in camps next to the lake. 

Overnight at Pangong camps / homestay

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 After breakfast, the group starts driving towards Leh, the group en-route visits Hemis, Shey and Thiksey monasteries. 

Evening is at leisure and overnight at Leh

Overnight at Leh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 After breakfast we visit local Leh like Shanti Stupa, Leh palace, Confluence of Zanskar, Magnetic hill , evening free at Leh Bazar. Overnight in Leh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 The group arrives at airport to catch the flight back to Delhi.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour concludes.

Stay in deluxe/3 star hotel/ camps.

Package Inclusions (@ 32,999/-)

1. Stay at the mentioned hotel or a similar one

2. 06 Breakfast and 06 Dinners (All homecooked meals which have local Ladakhi touch)

3. Inner line permits and Environment Fees

4. Entrance tickets to monuments as per itinerary

5. Complete local transport at Leh and around for all 7 days, from airport pick to drop

6. Escorting and complete coordination for the smooth conduction of the trip

Package Exclusions

1. Flights/ Transportation to Leh from Delhi/ any other city 

2. Room service

3. Medical expenses and Phone calls

4. Expenses of personal nature, F&B apart from those mentioned in the package

5. Entry tickets to private monuments, private museums, private amusement parks and national parks.

6. Recreational and adventure activities not mentioned in the package

7. Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide charges.

8. Cost for service provided on a personal request.

9. Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.

10. Activity charges for river rafting, camel ride etc., until and unless mentioned in the inclusions

11. Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Inclusions” head.

12. Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly at station where it is applicable.

13. Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.

14. Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

15. Camera Fee (Still or Movie)