HIMALAYA INSIGHT TOUR Create memories for life. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ SHANGRI-LA LADAKH Duration: (07 Nights | 08 Days) Destinations Covered: Leh, Monasteries, Sham Valley, Nubra Valley, Turtuk , Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake & Tsokar Lake Best Time: January – December The Journey Begins Now DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH Arrival Leh Kushok Bakula Airport (This must be one of the Most Sensational Flights in the World. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.) Upon arrival you will met by MT representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel. Evening visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.Overnight at Hotel. DAY 02: LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (50 KMS / 03 HRS – ONE WAY After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Zanskar River is known for its famous Chadar Trek. After visiting confluence we head to Alchi Gompa, The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi we back towards leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery was built in 11th century and was again re-built in 18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Later we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. DAY 03: LEH–TURTUK Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. We will drive to Turtuk. The new area for tourist and the last villages of Nubra toward end to Pakistan Border. Visit Turtuk and Bokdhang Villages. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Turtuk AY 04: TURTUK – HUNDAR VILLAGE After an early breakfast we check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road is Rocky Mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Email: [email protected] / [email protected] | Website: www.ladakhtravel.info | Instagram: @himalaya_insight / Twitter: @greathimalaya Himalaya Insight Tour - Opposite Hotel Siddhartha - Fort road Leh Ladakh UT – 194101 - INDIA HIMALAYA INSIGHT TOUR Create memories for life. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel. DAY 05: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (170 KMS / 7 HRS) After an early breakfast ,we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp. DAY 06: PANGONG LAKE – TSOMORIRI (250 KMS – 6 HRS) After an early breakfast we check out from our camp and start our another interesting journey to Nyoma passing through Man- Mirak Village, Chushul – the attraction is 1962 War Memorial and one of the four officially agrred BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) Point between Indian Army and People's Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing face-offs we drive further to Tsomoriri Lake located at 14,000 ft. near a small village of Korzok. Recently opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese boarder, the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes, Tsomoriri Lake is also the breeding ground for numerous species of birds, like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown-headed gull. The Tsomorir Lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long. Upon arrival we check in at our camp for overnight.. Spend your evening on lake by leisure walk on the banks of lake. O/N Korzok. DAY 07: TSOMORIRI - TSOKAR – TANGLANGLA – LEH (240 KMS / 8 HRS) After an early breakfast we check out from our camp and visit Korzok village with its houses and its Gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. Later we drive to Tsokar, The nomadic people Changpas are most outstanding feature of this area. They can be seen moving from one place to other grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Changpas pass their days with their animals and move with their flocks, their only wealth from pasture to pasture according to changing season. Their flocks, their yaks, and goat's hair furnish the raw material of which they make their ropes, their clothes and shoes. All day long men and women are busy milking, churning the milk into butter, making ropes, weaving mats and other fabrics. These people have been completely beyond the pale of all civilizing influences. Even towards the fag end of the twenty first century, they belong to a primitive pre-historic age, The Drive is scenic and Tsokar lake is one of the best. And after spending some time we proceed further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Leh. DAY 08: DEPART LEH (FLY OUT) Tour concludes. HIMALAYA INSIGHT TOUR. Thanks, you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination. Email: [email protected] / [email protected] | Website: www.ladakhtravel.info | Instagram: @himalaya_insight / Twitter: @greathimalaya Himalaya Insight Tour - Opposite Hotel Siddhartha - Fort road Leh Ladakh UT – 194101 - INDIA HIMALAYA INSIGHT TOUR Create memories for life. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ COST OF THE PACKAGE (PER PERSON IN INR) MINIMUM PAX STANDARD DELUXE S. DELUXE S. LUXURY LUXURY Min 02 Pax INR 36450 INR 38270 INR 43790 INR 53000 INR 56000 Min 04 Pax INR 23350 INR 25175 INR 30700 INR 39875 INR 43550 Min 06 Pax INR 18975 INR 20800 INR 26300 INR 35500 INR 39200 Cost with Tempo Traveller Min 08 Pax INR 17455 INR 19300 INR 24800 INR 34000 INR 37700 Min 10 Pax INR 16000 INR 17850 INR 23350 INR 32550 INR 36225 Min 12 Pax INR 15050 INR 16900 INR 22400 INR 31600 INR 35250 Extra Bed INR 14580 INR 15308 INR 17500 INR 21200 INR 22400 THE ABOVE PACKAGE TOUR COST INCLUDES: - • Assistance upon arrival at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, • Traditional welcome in the Hotel with Welcome Drink (Hot Tea / Coffee / Kahwa) on arrival • 07 Night Accommodation in on twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary with Breakfast and Dinner • Morning Tea / Coffee with Biscuits on the day of departure • Return airport and round-trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-Ac Innova | Xylo | Mahindra XUV OR Tempo Traveller (as per the option selected by client) for all Categories as per the itinerary • Inner Line Permit (Wildlife, Red Cross & Environment fees) • Wild life & Red cross fees THE ABOVE PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: - • Any Airfare or service tax • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”. • The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing as per the Itinerary • Guide fee, Camera fee & any monument Entrances • Medical & Travel insurance • Any changes you may choose to make during your tour • Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc Email: [email protected] / [email protected] | Website: www.ladakhtravel.info | Instagram: @himalaya_insight / Twitter: @greathimalaya Himalaya Insight Tour - Opposite Hotel Siddhartha - Fort road Leh Ladakh UT – 194101 - INDIA .