HIDDEN Discover Unexplored Ladakh !

ISUZU DISCOVERIES THE LEGENDS SERIES LADAKH SELF DRIVING EXPEDITION 10th AUGUST - 18TH AUGUST

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Land of High Passes It's time to put your vehicle into gear and drive towards the Land of High Passes, Virgin beauty of shimmering lakes, sparkling rivers, ever changing landscapes and giant mountains, mystic lamas and loving people .Every enthusiasts dream drive destination to the roof of the world. Explore the world’s highest motorable road in the world “ Khardungla pass” to magical valley , spotting constellations and milky way at Hanley and ever enchanting Pangong lake and many more , explore the hidden Ladakh in your true blue 4x4 with like- minded explorers and adventurers. Join the rich and ancient culture of Land of Lamas – Ladakh,

This is where legends are discovered.

Route Map: Manali-Leh-Manali

Day 0 Manali Night Halt @ Anant Maya Once you arrive at Manali and check in to the resort, spend your day at leisure and unwind before the ensuing adventure. Meet your fellow explorers over a pre-drive briefing later that evening, followed by dinner.

Day 1 Manali - Jispa | 195kms Night Halt @ gumur camps After breakfast, we begin our around 195 km journey to Jispa , crossing the popular rohtang pass on the way and a beautiful drive onwards with our first stop at Koksar for Lunch. We head to Jispa post lunch and arrive by evening to Gumur Camps, Jispa. We stay overnight and recharge ourselves for a long drive next day

Day 2 Jispa - Leh | 336kms Night Halt @ The Kaal It's time to break our respective fast sand indulge in a hearty morning repast. We head to Leh crossing over a mid-halt point called Pang, we refuel ourselves and our vehicles for an uphill drive crossing the mountain desert and passes, Nakeela (15547 ft) is third High Altitude Himalayan Pass on Manali - Leh Highway which comes between the stretch on Sarchu and Whisky Nalla (BiskyNala). Lachung La(16,616 ft) is fourth High Altitude Himalayan Pass on Manali-Leh Highway which comes between the Stretch of Whisky Nalla and Pang. Tanglang La (17,480 ft) is Fifth High Altitude Himalayan Pass on Manali-Leh Highway Which between the stretch of Debring and Rumtse. We reach into Leh city by evening and refresh ourselves at The Kaal.

Day 3 Leh - Leh | 30 kms Night Halt @ The Kaal You can wake up to the majestic mountains and snow covered peaks of Leh, overlooking from the windows of The Kaal. Enjoy a lavish buffet breakfast followed by a leisurely day, you can explore local market or drive to nearby popular spots as follows:  Magnetic Hill  Hall of Fame (Army Museum)  Confluence of INDUS &  Rivers Pathar Sahib  Thicksey Monastry There is a special traditional lunch organized on this day, hence we meet up back on lunch and can again continue to explore local sites post lunch.

Day 4 Leh – 18,600ft – Hunder – | 210 KMS Night Halt @ Turtuk Holiday

Day 5 Turtuk – Shayok- Pangong| 187kms Night Halt @ nature nest After breakfast In Turtuk, and we bid adieu to this mystical and enchanted land. Then journey to Pangong lake – “ 3 idiots fame”, with as top over for lunch at Ashoor we head to Nature's Nest camp at Pangong and we relax ourselves next to the lake and among surrounded landscape .

Day 6 – – Hanley | 190 Kms Night Halt @ Homestays

Hanle Night Sky : You may have seen skies lit with starts multiple times before but it is an entirely different experience at . An annual rain plus snow precipitation of less than 10 cm, low ambient temperatures, low humidity, low concentration of atmospheric aerosols, low atmospheric water vapor, dark nights and low pollution make Hanle a perfect site for night sky-gazing. The clear view of the stars above from Hanle is the reason why it was the chosen place for Indian Astronomical Observatory.

Day 7 Hanley – Loma – | 180kms Night Halt @ Karzok Camps Situated in the wild life sanctuary, this lake can be considered to be the twin sister of the Pangonglake. It covers an area of 28 km. The lake is surrounded by arid and barren mountains which covered with snow, the place will definitely give you the feeling of peace. The lake is also home to many migratory birds like the Brahmin duck, brown-headed seagull, bareheaded goose, etc

Day 8 Tso Moriri – Debring – Manali - 380 KMS Night Halt @ Anant Maya We reach late evening to Manali, have a refreshing sleep and check out next morning followed by a farewell to each other with memories taken ahead and looking for future meetup.

Cost: 10-day, 9-night adventure including accommodation, breakfast, lunch & dinner, entry & permit fees, cultural entertainment program, local guides, breakdown assistance, walky-talkies, Doctor on board, Service support & A dedicated team of instructors in lead and sweep vehicles will accompany the guests on the journey.

` 28,999 for one adult on twin sharing, inclusive of taxes.

` 53,999 for two adults on twin/double occupancy, inclusive of taxes.

Who Operates the Events? How many participants can be in each vehicle? The Isuzu Discoveries Legends Series are operated At the discretion of the participants subject to the by Mountain Goat Expeditions, who are licensed and vehicles carrying capacity for passengers and authorized by Isuzu Motors Ltd. When you baggage. make a booking you will enter into a contract with Mountain Goat Expeditions. Do we travel in a convoy? Yes, we will generally travel in convoy. Who is eligible to participate? Indian nationals with privately registered Isuzu How many vehicles and guests will be accepted vehicles are eligible to participate by completing the in the Events? documentation and paying the registration fee. The The maximum group size of vehicles and guests for Organizers may accept or reject any registration and each event will be 15 vehicles and 30 guests participant at their discretion. respectively. This may however be lower for select events due to logistical reasons including where Can children participate? accommodation options are limited. Children above 10 can participate by paying the same registration charges as adults. Children Below Do I need to arrange permits to be able to 10 are not allowed. participate? Permits for the vehicles and participants will be Who is eligible to drive? arranged by the organizers. You need to have valid All driving guests must be at least 18 years old and RC, pollution certificate and insurance for the same. have a full valid driving license. No participant will be allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol. Do I need to have a certain level of physical

Do I need any off road drive experience? To participate in the event you should ensure that you Basic driving experience will suffice. There will be an do not know of any circumstances which would expert instructor accompanying on each event who disqualify you from driving such as chronic back will provide expert guidance and reassurance, but problems (or similar conditions), mental conditions each event is designed for drivers of all abilities. which might impair your ability to drive, eyesight which doesn't meet the standards for driving, pregnancy or heart problems

What is included in the price of the event? Can arrangements be made for the General inclusions are as follows: convoy transportation of my vehicle? coordination and driving activities, twin sharing Subject to a full load of 5-6 vehicles, car carriers accommodation, breakfast, lunch & dinner, any can be arranged on as haring basis from Mumbai, permits and entry fees, cultural entertainment Chennai and Bangalore to transport vehicles to program, local guides and breakdown assistance. Delhi and back. Charges for transportation will be available on request. All such services will be at the What isn't included in the price of the event? risk of the participants. Insurance of your Isuzu vehicle, any accidental damage, Spare parts for repairs, fuel & tolls, What is the cancellation policy? personal accident Insurances, tips, all personal The charges paid will be refunded in case the expenses (e.g. alcohol, Mini bar in the hotel, registration is rejected by the Organizers or in case spa treatments etc.) And any pre or Post-trip the event is cancelled by the Organizers. arrangements that deviate from the itinerary. The charges will NOT be refunded for ANY OTHER reason. What happens if an event does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled? Whom can I contact if I require further We endeavor not to cancel any of our events but in information, assistance or clarification? some cases this may be inevitable. We reserve the Mountain goat adventures will gladly assist you and right to cancel an event if minimum operating can be contacted as follows: numbers have not been reached 4weeks before E-mail: [email protected] departure. Telephone:+91 9418312424 (10h00 - 18h00 (IST), All Days). Are the itineraries and accommodation confirmed? Your itinerary and accommodation are You can also contact the following representatives subject to change based on availability. We reserve from ISUZU Motors: the right to replace the itinerary and accommodation 1. Nitesh Roy - 9560490082 (Co-ordinator North) with similar alternatives. 2. Aadhith Sunil - 9962001214 (Co-ordinator South)

Can I join other participants on the drive to Manali? Participants wishing to drive together to Manali can join of official convoys that have been planned from Delhi/Chandigarh in the North. Details of the same are available on request.

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