Leh-Ladakh Safari from $ 1925 USD
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Leh-Ladakh Safari from $ 1925 USD Ladakh - the ‘Land of the High Passes’ - is among the most stunning parts of the Indian Himalayas. Surrounded by Pakistan, Tibet and Xinjiang Province (China) and India’s Himachal Pradesh, it forms the eastern part of Jammu & Kashmir. www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 The beautiful and diverse Ladakh is a traveller's paradise, Leh's cold desert of Nubra Valley and Zanskar Valley and the alpine lakes are the best places for nature and photography travel. This is a 9,850-foot-high Himalayan desert. It is Ladakh’s bleak emptiness along with a brief poplar blossom which looks like snow that attracts the most intrepid of travellers. www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 ✓ Leh- Capital of Ladakh ✓ Magnetic Hill- Reverse Gravity ✓ Nubra Valley- Valley of flowers ✓ Magnetic Hill- Experience reverse gravity ✓ Pangong Lake- A photographer's delight ✓ Disket Monastery- 100 ft tall Buddha statue and Camel Safari ✓ Thiksey Monastery- Little Lhasa www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Group Size: 10 Duration: 6 Night(s) / 7 Day(s) Start From: New Delhi Finish At: New Delhi www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Inclusions ➢ All Accommodations ➢ Airport Transfers ➢ All Domestic Transportations ➢ All Meals excluding any Drinks ➢ All Entrance Fees, Tolls Etc ➢ Services of a National Tour Director ➢ Inner Line Permit fees, Wildlife Safaris etc. www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Itinerary Day 1 Leh You arrive on an early morning flight from New Delhi to Leh, where you will be greeted by your Tour Director. Check-in to the hotel and spend the day relaxing and adapting to the high altitude of Ladakh. Enjoy the surrounding mountain views or take a stroll in the Bazaars. Overnight stay at The Grand Dragon Hotel Day 2 Leh - Hall of Fame - Pathar Sahib - Sangham - Magnetic Hill - Basgo - Alchi - Leh We start early and travel west of Leh to the popular ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history, visit the museum of war memorabilia. We then continue on to the Sikh temple known as ‘Pathar Sahib’ before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 vehicle appears to move without power. Continuing on our Safari, we arrive at the Sangham lookout where you can view the confluence of the Zangskar and Indus rivers and then drive through the picturesque Basgo village. Arrive at Alchi Monastery (famous for its Kashmiri influenced architecture) just in time for lunch and then return to Leh for a well-earned rest. Overnight stay at The Grand Dragon Hotel Day 3 Leh - Disket - Hunder - Sumoor Soon after breakfast we head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ with wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the landscape. In the northern part of Ladakh, (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges) the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you to ‘Khardung-la pass’ which is the world’s highest motor www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 able road (18390 feet above sea level) The journey to Nubra is a half day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery, the experience is truly unforgettable. On arrival, you will visit the Disket Monastery which has a 100 ft tall Buddha statue. We then enjoy a camel safari on the double humped camels around the cold desert sand dunes at Hunder. Overnight stay at Himalayan Eco Resort Day 4 Summor - Leh City tour In the morning you will visit Samstanling Monastery in Sumoor and then return to Leh with one last drive over Khardung-La pass. Strolling around the town, you can shop for local handicrafts; souvenirs etc. Later, sightseeing starts at the ancient Tse Mo castle with crumbling architecture and you www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 get to see an aerial view of the town; we visit the ancient Leh palace and then proceed to the magnificent Japanese built Shanti Stupa where you can see the beautiful sun-set. Overnight stay at The Grand Dragon Hotel Day 5 Leh - Pangong Lake Today we take an adventurous and scenic trip to the magnificent Pangong Lake. A must-see destination for your time in Ladakh, more than half of the lake marks the border between India and China. The appearance of the water is said to change colour at every angle of the sun- which is truly a photographers’ delight. So, don’t forget that camera and spare batteries. Overnight stay at Martsemik Camp www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Day 6 Pangong Lake - Thiksey - Shey - Leh Enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey Monastery, also known as ‘Little Lhasa’. Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey Monastery and Palace, built in 1655 as summer retreat of the reigning King. Return to Leh with the evening free to roam around the market or relax. Tonight, we have a special farewell dinner as we share our thoughts and experiences. Overnight stay at The Grand Dragon Hotel www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Day 7 Goodbyes! Early in the morning we fly back to Delhi. As our tour draws to a close today, we bid goodbye to our guests who will leave us today and welcome new tour members as we embark on another Safari to the Mighty Himalayas. Accommodation, if required on this day, must be requested at the time of booking. www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Frequently Asked Questions Why should I choose an Indian Safari tour? Our Safaris are completely unique. Simply, we are the only tour operator to give you more value on every tour at no extra cost; you'll consistently stay in quality hotels in desirable locations; you'll enjoy more included sightseeing; and because you'll travel in smaller groups, you'll receive better personal attention from our experienced Team. Is there a third party involved on your tours? No, we do not involve any third party in any of our Tours. You book a tour directly/indirectly with us. We pick you up from the airport upon your arrival; take you on a roller-coaster drive through some of the most exotic and incredible destinations in India. We operate all our tours in our own customized comfortable traveller vans (4X4s on some safaris) with our experienced and friendly team. The same team will stay with you from the start of the tour till we safely drop you to the airport after the tour is finished. What is the group size on your tours? In most cases, the group will operate with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 guests. We operate small group tours to ensure our service is of the highest standards. Our smaller groups are more safe, friendly and intimate, and therefore enjoy more attention from our staff. When is the best time to travel? Many of our comprehensive tours have been specifically designed during the most pleasant seasons of the year. The best time to visit India is October-April. The wet and humid 'Monsoon' season is between July-September in the north and July-October in the south. What are the inclusions and exclusions of the packages? www.theindiansafari.com 1800 859 875 Leh-Ladakh 2019-20 Inclusions: Most items have been included in the initial cost of your fully inclusive group tour like transportation- including domestic flights, accommodation, meals (from the group’s arrival until group’s departure), English-speaking Local Guides and/or a National Escort, entrance fees to scenic attractions as listed in itinerary. Exclusions: The only items not included in your fully inclusive group tour are items such as beverages, personal expenses, Travel Insurance, Air Tickets, and Visa Fees etc. What this means for you is that after your arrival in India you can sit back, relax and we will take care of the rest. What types of meals are served on tour? All group tours include 3 meals per day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a combination of eastern and western cuisine served in a buffet style. Lunch and dinner usually consist of local cuisine served in a banquet style with a range of dishes to choose from. At times it may be necessary to provide simple packed meals due to travel schedules, location and hygiene. Please ensure you advise us of any food allergies or dietary requirements prior to your departure. We will do our utmost to cater to any dietary requirements; however, you should expect complications as we cannot guarantee that all special requirements can be met. Is it worthwhile to have travel insurance? It is compulsory, to travel with Indian Safari, that all passengers take out comprehensive travel insurance. It is vital to ensure that you have appropriate cover for your holiday, as overseas medical costs are expensive and private health insurance will not cover you outside of your home country. We strongly encourage all travellers to take a copy of their travel insurance documents (including relevant international contact numbers) with them whilst on tour. It is very important that you check the inclusions and procedures for lodging claims prior to your departure. These documents should be stored securely.