Overview
The eight days of Ladakh exploration have the most varied sceneries of the region, including the high – altitude deserts valleys, crystal lakes, and far-off border villages to ancient monasteries. This 8 Days 7 Nights Best of Leh Ladakh Tour Package will visit more than usual places and encompass various high altitude lakes and the isolated Changthang plateau to make this a complete journey of one of the most dramatic geographical areas of India.
Leh serves as the base of acclimatization, with the first day of exploration, the views of the sunset at Shanti Stupa, the historic Leh Palace, and the colorful Leh local market. The second day Sangam sightseeing activity presents the site of the merging of the Indus and Zanskar rivers, which are distinct in color contrasts, and presents the opportunity to raft the rivers in the summer season. It then moves on to Magnetic hill which defies the laws of gravity under the illusion of appearance, and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited Spituk Monastery, where the wish-fulfilling goddess is housed. The Hall of Fame Memorial is a tribute to soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in India and Pakistan.
The expedition passes through Khardung La pass at 18,300 feet, which is also one of the highest passable roads in the world. Nubra valley although referred to as the Valley of Flowers, is a cold desert land where the Nubra and Shyok rivers cut through the deserts, forming green zones in the otherwise desolate landscapes. The dunes in Hunder have Bactrian camels with two humps, which offer camel safari tours on a snow-covered mountain.
The Turtuk excursion makes this a very special package. This village has been open to tourists since 2010 and annexed by India since the 1971 war. This village is one of the few Balti villages of India along the LOC (Line of Control). The Shyok Valley village still retains its cultural links with Pakistan, with the residents still using the traditional stone-made utensils. The K2 Mountain peak is visible on clear days across the border.
The road to Pangong Lake through Shayok will go through Disket Monastery and then will go through the Shayok River along the beautiful mountain area, crossing Tangtse to Spangmik near the banks of Pangong. The color-changing properties of the lake produce visual effects during the day.
The Tso Moriri trip traverses the vast expanse of lonely stretches of the Changthang plateau, creating one of the remotest aspects of the tour. The way passes through one of the remote settlements known as Chushul near the sensitive borders. Tsomoriri Lake is situated at an altitude of 4,511 meters. It has an area of some 140 square kilometers, and there are shadows in various numbers because of the interaction of the surrounding mountains with the different lights.
The trip back is through the Tsokar Lake, the salt lake system in the Rupsho plateau, which is the habitat of the Changa nomads and home to the rare wildlife species. This road cuts through Polokongka Pass, and then joins the road of Manali-Leh, where the pass of Taglang-la at 17,585 feet is taken. The last destinations are Thiksey monastery; twelve-story building which looks similar to the Potala Palace of Lhasa, and Rencho School, which was featured in movie 3 idiots.
This is a complete package on Ladakh where equal emphasis is given to iconic destinations as well as remote locations which are not much visited using the shorter itineraries. The eight-day timeframe will be enough to acclimatize and to visit the cultural sites of Leh, deserted Nubra, border villages along the LOC, the crystal clear waters of Pangong, high altitude ecosystem of Tsomoriri, and the nomadic culture of Changthang plateau. The extended format allows describing the geographical diversity and cultural multiplicity in Ladakh in more detail.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Leh meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. Complete rest for the first half. After lunch if suitable visit sun set famous Shanti Stupa, Leh palace and Leh local Market. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast, drive for local sightseeing of Leh city including – Sangam – Where Indus & Zanskar river meets and also famous for river rafting during the Summer Months, Magnetic Hill – Here is believed that the gravity takes a
backseat, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib- Was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Ladakh Region, Spituk Monastery – Home for the wish fulfilling Glorious Goddess (famous among Hindus as Kali Mata), Hall of fame – a memorial built in the memory of all the soldiers who lost their lives in India – Pakistan War. Dinner and overnight at Leh.
After a leisurely morning breakfast drive to Nubra valley (The valley of flowers) via Khardung la, (18300feet) considered as one of the highest motor able road in the World. The view from top of the passes is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks. After explores we drive toward the down Hunder past an area of rolling sand dunes, one can see double hump Camel and visitors can take a camel safari (Own cost) here. Dinner and overnight in nubra valley.
After breakfast, drive to Turtuk (which was first opened for tourists in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after
the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of Muslims still resembles mini-Pakistan. The village’s inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of a beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have a glimpse of K2 Mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Drive upto Thang Zero Point (Indo– Pak border view point) where you can hire binocular to see small villages of Pakistan. Return to Hundar/Disket by the evening for a dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel we drive to the next destination, Pangong lake via Shyok and onto Tangtse and Spangmik
(Pangong). Just a few Kms drive from Hunder, visit Disket Monastery and later continue your drive towards Pangong, the road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at pangong lake and observe the majestic Lake. Overnight stay in Cottages/camps.
Drive to Tsomoriri Lake. It is a breathtaking journey on a trail that is literally a ‘no mans’ land. Vast lonely stretches on the Changthang plateau makes this drive one of the best isolated drives of this tour. Enroute visit the faraway settlement of Chushul. Tsomoriri is situated at an altitude of 4511m above sea level; with an area of about 140 Sq.km. Spend your evening watching shadows of the surrounding mountain and the varying depths of Tsomoriri lake. Stay in tented cottages at Tso Moriri.
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a Salt Lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wildlife species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to Leh, crossing Taglang-la Pass (alt: 17,585ft) en- route visit Thiksey monastery and Rencho School. Arrive at hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Airport for return journey with sweet memories of Ladakh Tour
Inclusions
- All transfer and sightseeing by non-A/C Private Vehicle (As specified above)
- 07 Nights stay as per itinerary and schedule
- Buffet Breakfast and Dinner (07 Breakfasts and 07 Dinners)
- Protected Area Permit (including – Environmental fees, Wild life fee & Red cross
- Airport Pickup & Drop (to and from Leh Airport)
- All toll tax | Parking charges | Driver allowance
- Welcome drinks on arrival
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- All kind of personal activities like Hard drinks | Soft drinks | Laundry
- Airfare | Camel riding charge Etc…
- Any entry fee for Monument & Monastery fee
- Any Sightseeing or Excursion that is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any Medical or evacuation expenses
- Oxygen Cylinder
Cost per person
| Guests | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Guests | ₹ 72,500/- | ₹ 79,000/- | ₹ 94,000/- |
| 04 Guests | ₹ 25,400/- | ₹ 26,000/- | ₹ 37,000/- |
| 06 Guests | ₹ 23,800/- | ₹ 24,000/- | ₹ 35,700/- |
| 08 Guests | ₹ 21,000/- | ₹ 29,000/- | ₹ 34,000/- |
| 10 Guests | ₹ 20,800/- | ₹ 28,000/- | ₹ 32,000/- |
| 12 Guests | ₹ 19,000/- | ₹ 25000/- | ₹ 30,000/- |
| Extra Bed | ₹ 10,800/- | ₹ 14,000/- | ₹ 19,000/- |
| CWB | ₹ 6,300/- | ₹ 9,000/- | ₹ 12,000/- |
Hotels
| City | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leh | Hotel takshila / Mandalchan / Similar | Hotel LG Ladakh / Hotel old road mansion / Similar | Trikaya Hotel / Crown Himalaya / Sai Residency / Similar |
| Nubra | Paramount camp / Ladakh heaven hills Camp / Similar | Summer Castle camp / Caravan Hotel / or Similar | Hotel Hill Crest / Summer castle retreat / Hotel Snow leopard / Similar |
| Pangong | Pangsto Cottage / White heaven cottage / Similar | Lemon Green Luxury Cottages / Similar | Grand retreat / Similar |
| Tsomoriri | Deluxe Homestay | Kailash House / Tsomoriri Inn / Similar | Grand Dolphin / Rupshow Residency / Similar |