Julley-Ladakh Date: 8Th to 15Th September 2018 Duration- 7 N / 8 D

Julley-Ladakh Date: 8th to 15th September 2018 Duration- 7 N / 8 D

Tour Highlights

Destinations: 4N-Leh 2 N-Nubra Valley,1N Pangong

Accommodations: Leh- Hotel Spic n Span or Similar, Nubra- Rider’s Camp/Silver Sand Camp /Similar,Pangong-Whispering Waves/ Nature Nest. Activities:

Sightseeting -LehPalace,ShantiStupa,Hall of Fame,Indus View Point,MagneticHill,Confluence View Point ,Alchi Monastery, Gurudwara Patthar Saheb, Hemis Monastery Nubra Valley -Khardung La pass- Village walk & interaction with Raja at Turtuk Village at Indo-China Border Double Humped bacterian Camel ride at Hunder Sand Dunes Lunch at the banks of Shyok river Pangong Lake- 3 Idiots Movie Shooting Location Chang La Pass Cooking class with dinner at Local family home in Leh Village walk in Last village of Indian bordering with Pakistan -Turtuk River Rafting with Lunch

Meals: 8 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 7 Dinner

Travel : Airport /Hotel Transfers, Inter city Transfers by Non AC Innova/Xylo ,Travel Insurance upto age of 59 Yrs.

Services: PnF Buddy, English Speaking guide

Pangong Lake

What makes you choose Leh-Ladakh as your‘ME’ time destination Ladakh, the land of high passes, great mountains, beautiful starry nights, and the timeless beauty called Pangong lake is part of what is commonly called paradise on earth. It is the coldest desert, lain between the highest mountains, it belongs to the most loving people, it has the biggest clearest sky and raw breath catching beauty of shimmering lakes. The old kingdom of Buddhism, with stupas, gompas and monasteries, with mystic lamas, old traditions and a myriad of different cultures, comes alive in the Tibetan art markets, traditional festivals and the welcoming nature of ladkhi people.

Da Shanti Stupa

Day 1-Arrive at Leh - The white desert (11,500 ft/3524 m) –( L + D) Get transferred to your hotel with traditional Khataks welcome, Chai and Coffee. While you get accustomed to the altitude, take the day to watch the mountains and just relax with lunch at the hotel. In the evening, visit the historic Shanti Stupa, the magnificent Leh Palace and the colorful Leh Bazaar to buy those beautiful traditional earrings and dresses. Dinner and stay at the hotel.

Confluence of Indus-Zanskar River

Day 2- Day Excursion to the Valley of History - Sham Valley- (B+ L + D) Have an early breakfast to start the day on a full stomach. Take your first halt & visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib thanVisit Sangam - the confluence of two rivers and watch in wonder as the water joins together to form two different colours. After that defy gravity at Magnetic Hill. Now you head to visit the oldest monastery in Ladakh - Alchi Monastery, built in 958-1055 on the banks of Indus. With a guided tour through the monastery, emerge yourself in the peaceful vibes surrounding the old architecture. Lunch at Zimskhang Restaurant. Visit Hall of Fame before heading to Stok village for a lovely home cooked meal with a Ladakhi family& you may also get a chance to learn how to make famous Butter Tea, on the way we also Visit Spituk Monastery. End the long day at the hotel.

Khardong La Pass

Day 3-From the cold desert to the valley at the end – Nubra (B+ L + D) Another early breakfast to keep you awake on the beautiful drive of Approx.135 KM from Leh to Nubra Valley. Leave at 8 am and drive to Khardung La pass (18380 ft), the highest motorable pass in the world. Stop to click those selfies as you stand higher than you ever have and look down at the frozen world below. Reach Diskit (headquarter of Nubra valley) by noon and check in at the hotel/camp and have Hot lunch. Walk around the village or just relax. Evening visit Diskit Monastery, and Sand dunes in Hunder Village 7km from Diskit and enjoy a ride of Double Humped bacterian Camels (at your expense). Delicious dinner and comfortable stay at the camp.

Double Humped Baterian camel ride

Day 4- Turtuk Village with the Raja(B+ L + D) Wake up to a beautiful morning and have breakfast at the camp before heading to Turtuk Village, the last border village won by India in 1971. Walk around, work on those photography skills and find nice spots to sit at. Visit the Raja’s family to learn about Gilgit, Skardo and India Pakistan War and brush up on the ancient history of India. Lunch is planned by the Shyok river(which flows from India to Pakistan) & is accompanied with a lovely stroll on it’s banks. Head back to Hunder sand dunes and ride on a camel as it walks up and down on the dunes. Drink Chai by a stream in the middle of the sand dunes. Spend the night at your beautiful camp

Day 5- From the valley en route to shimmering lakes (B + D) Enjoy breakfast at the retreat and check out. Travel through time at Diskit Monastery before heading to the most awaited, the timeless beauty of Pangong lake. The drive is long (6-7 hrs) but the wait is worth it. Stop for lunch and tea en route before arriving at Pangong lake (14270 ft). The Lake is situated at the height of 4350 meters (14270 ft) in the Chang thang region of Leh district. Stop for lunch and tea en route before arriving at Pangong lake (14270 ft). The lake is hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. Watch the water dance as it changes colour every hour from deep blue to turquoise. Walk by the lake or skip some pebbles in it, dip your feet, feel the warmth of the water in the cool breeze. Dinner with a bonfire and some tunes to dance to at your comfortable camp where you can spend the night in your cozy tents.

Pangong Lake

Day 6- Back to the desert via Chang La Pass(B+D) Check out after breakfast to head to the film shooting point. Famous for the shots in 3 idiots, it is frequented by many tourists and has to be a part of that wonderful photo op you have been developing thus far. Ride a scooter like Kareena, go yak riding or just sit down for some coffee. Head back to Leh, crossing Chang La Pass (17860 ft), the third highest motorable pass in the world. Have mouth watering lunch at Karu Road Junction before driving across the Indus to visit the 17th Century Hemis Monastery. Explore this largest and wealthiest monastery before saying goodbyes and heading back to Leh. Take the evening off to go exploring on your own. Try thesumptuous cuisine at the local market before heading back for a good nights sleep at your hotel

Chang La Pass

Day 7- Down the river you GO (B+ L + D) E Have a light breakfast before starting the great day of adventure. Try your hand at white water rafting at Sangam for a stretch of nearly 16 km on the Zanskar river. Eat Lunch at Nimoo, near Sangam. Get ready in your best outfits for the last night at this paradise on earth. To celebrate, a cultural show showcasing Ladakhi tradition will be held. Dinner and cozy night at hotel.

River rafting @ Zanskar River

Day8- Don’t let the memories go(B) Check out& Pick your breakfast box to Board the plane, wave your goodbyes, shed your tears of joy and stare down at the land of mountains and valleys as you fly back to Delhi from KushokBakula Airport in Leh. Relive the lingering memories of your 'ME' time dream journey accomplished, yet longing & looking forward to more with us.

Ariel View of Leh Ladakh

Price- Rs. 38,999/- with an early bird offer + 5% GST Rs. 41,999/- Regular Price + 5% GST

Accommodation Leh- Hotel Spic n Span or Similar Nubra – Riders’scamp/Silver Sand Camp or Similar Pangong- Water Mark/ Whispering Waves/ Nature Nest or Similar

Inclusions: • 4 N in Leh • 2 N in Nubra • 1 N in Pangong • Daily meals as per the itinerary • Airport/Hotel Transfers (Transportation by private Non A/C Xylo) • Sightseeing tours with services of English / Hindi speaking accompanying guide • Monuments entry fee • Reception and See-off • Intercity transfers • Travel Insurance upto 59 yrs of Age • PnF Buddy Exclusion :

• 5% GST • Cost of Meals other than those specified in Itinerary. • Mandatory tip of Rs.150/- per day towards Guide & drivers

• Yak & Double Humped Camel Rides

• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips to drivers, guides, representative laundry expenses

• wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us. • Surcharges if any • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

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