Ladakh, the
land of mystic lamas, known for its beautiful landscapes, the snow-peaked
mountains, the clear blue sky, the gompas, the color changing lakes, the (seemingly) never
ending valleys, the people and the festivals. Get set to visit one of the most
beautiful places on earth!!
It will be a week that
you’ll never forget as you witness the pristine beauty of this mesmerising
land. Do star gazing under the beautiful night sky. Drive on the highest
motorable road in the world. Click incredible pictures.
Not just that, this trip
will make you more than a tourist. You’ll get a first-hand experience of the Ladakhi way of living. Eat fresh organic
food, enjoy Ladakhi music and dance.
Get to be a part of the Ladakhi culture.
Walk into the narrow lanes of the tiny villages, and into the homes and the
hearts of the locals. Forget the noise of the city life and find peace and the
reverberating chants of centuries old monasteries.
And there’s a bonus!!
Get tips on where and how to get the best photographs clicked- A testament of a
trip that you’ll want to relive.
So leave your worries
behind and travel to the ultimate get-away destination and have an experience
of a lifetime.
Trip Details
PLAN 1 -
6days/5nights
Day 1: New Delhi - Leh
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| Shanti Stupa |
Board your flight from Delhi. Set your cameras
on active mode. It's an hour journey, fly over the snow-capped Himalayas and
as you look down from the aircraft, you can't stop yourself from saying
"Wow!! This is amazing-Almost Heaven".
Arrive at Leh's Kushok Bakula
Airport, World's highest airport. Our chauffeur would drive you to your
guesthouse in Leh. Check in to the room styled in an elegant
fashion and fully equipped with high quality modern amenities. We advise rest
to get acclimatized to the high altitude of Ladakh,
altitude sickness is for real.
Before sunset, visit Shanti Stupa and
enjoy the breath-taking views of the scenic city. Watch as the sky
changes hues, and put shutterbugs to use. After reaching back to the guest
house, enjoy Ladakhi cultural dance and music show along with
fresh organic food and then overnight stay.
Day 2: Monastery tour
Wake up to a delicious breakfast of fresh coffee and Ladakhi breads. Head off for the monastery circuit. One and a half hour drive away from Leh is Hemis Gompa, the largest monastery of Ladakh. Surrounded by the mountain walls, Hemis is one of the oldest and the wealthiest monastery in India and famous for its rich collection of ancient remnants like copper Buddha, stupas of gold and silver, murals and various artifacts. Half an hour from Hemis is beautiful Thikshey Gompa. Here you’ll see the life of a monk, their kitchen, dining hall, library and study room. The panoramic view of Ladakh from Thikshey is just mind blowing. And from your camera lens, it will look even more beautiful. Have lunch at Thikshey.
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| Buddha-Thikshey Gompa |
Wake up to a delicious breakfast of fresh coffee and Ladakhi breads. Head off for the monastery circuit. One and a half hour drive away from Leh is Hemis Gompa, the largest monastery of Ladakh. Surrounded by the mountain walls, Hemis is one of the oldest and the wealthiest monastery in India and famous for its rich collection of ancient remnants like copper Buddha, stupas of gold and silver, murals and various artifacts. Half an hour from Hemis is beautiful Thikshey Gompa. Here you’ll see the life of a monk, their kitchen, dining hall, library and study room. The panoramic view of Ladakh from Thikshey is just mind blowing. And from your camera lens, it will look even more beautiful. Have lunch at Thikshey.
Next,visit Druk Padma
Karpo Institute, also famous as the "3 Idiots school"
or "Rancho's school". Meet and interact with the young Ranchos here.
Spot all shoot locations of the film, wave from Chatur's window,
and get yourselves clicked with the red cheeked, beautiful Ladakhi students. The school is located in Shey, the ancient
capital of Ladakh. Also visit Shey palace and Gompa.
See the beautiful Sindhu Ghat.
On the way back to Leh, visit "Hall
of Fame", a glorious museum made by the Indian Army.
Stop by in Leh Bazar for souvenir shopping. Overnight
stay at the guest house after a fun filled long day.
Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-la Pass
Leave early morning for Nubra valley via the world's highest motorable road- Khardung-la Pass. Enjoy snow fighting and clicking fun pictures at Khardung-la.
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| Nubra Valley |
Leave early morning for Nubra valley via the world's highest motorable road- Khardung-la Pass. Enjoy snow fighting and clicking fun pictures at Khardung-la.
Nubra is
also popular as the valley of flowers, its love at first sight with the
beautiful vast valley for every visitor. Proceed towards the white sand dunes
of Hunder valley, ride on the unique Bactrian (double humped)
camels. Check out the magical hot springs at Panamik.
Enjoy the evening with some music and food. Stay overnight at the comfortable
hotel or Swiss camp in Nubra.
Day 4: Nubra to Leh
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| Diskit Monastery |
After a wonderful stay at Nubra, it’s
time to move back to Leh. But, before that visit Hunder village
and Diskit monasetry and see its 80ft tall statue of Lord Buddha.In the evening, explore Leh Bazar,
visit Chokhang Vihara and Leh Mosque. Come back to
the guesthouse and enjoy yummy food. Stay overnight.
Day 5: Pangong Lake
Early morning, drive to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Pangong Lake needs no introduction and thanks to "3 Idiots" for that. Pass picturesque Indus valley by side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. Cross Chang-la pass. And if lucky, you may get glimpses of the wild life here-horses, yak, wild-ass, ibex and Himalayan marmot.
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| Pangong Lake |
Early morning, drive to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Pangong Lake needs no introduction and thanks to "3 Idiots" for that. Pass picturesque Indus valley by side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. Cross Chang-la pass. And if lucky, you may get glimpses of the wild life here-horses, yak, wild-ass, ibex and Himalayan marmot.
Pangong Lake is 14,000 ft above
sea level. It is 6-7 kilometre wide and over 130km long, bisected by the
international Indo-China border. The beauty of Pangong is
just unimaginable and you would want to capture it into your cameras and eyes
from every angle. Experience the peace and silence that you had been
craving for, just by looking at the color changing lake. Spend some
quality time at Pangong Lake and after lunch, move back
to Leh. Come back to your guesthouse for freshly cooked food and a
night of calm sleep.
Day 6: Leh to Delhi
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| Sunset at Sindhu Ghat |
After a wonderful trip, it’s time to say bye
to Ladakh. With amazing pictures, beautiful memories and packed
bags, board the flight for Delhi.
Ladakh is not
just another place for vacation, you fall in unconditional love with the place
and start planning your next trip even before reaching back home. Hope to see
you soon again.
Jullay!
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PLAN 2 -7days/6nights
Day6: Lamayuru-Alchi-Likir
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| Lamayuru Monastery |
After breakfast, leave for Lamayuru, which is situated 127km west to the Leh town. Lamayuru is also famous as The Moon Land because of the Lunar like landscapes near Lamayuru village. Visit Lamayuru monastery, made up of a number of shrines and also has a very rich collection of thankas and magnificent wall paintings.
Also visit Alchi monastery, famous
for its 10000 AD Indian style Buddha paintings. See free
standing 9ft lord Buddha statue of Likir monastery.
En route to Leh, see Indus-Zanskar
Sangam, the magical Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar
Sahib.
Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
OR
PLAN 3 -7days/6nights
Day6: White water rafting in river Zanskar from
Chilling to Nimo(Grade 3)
Okay, today is going to be the most adventurous day of the tour, the day to get that adrenalin rush.
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| Rafting in Zanskar |
Okay, today is going to be the most adventurous day of the tour, the day to get that adrenalin rush.
Rafting in Ladakh is all together
a different experience that you can't have anywhere else in the world. Enjoy
the spectacular landscapes, old monasteries, wildlife, riverside villages, and
the ice cold water. These 2-1/2hrs are filled with loads of fun and
adventure.
After having lunch at Nimo, drive back
to Leh. En route see the magical Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara
Pathar Sahib. Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day7:
Leh to Delhi
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| En-route to Pangong Lake |
After a wonderful trip, it’s time to say bye
to Ladakh. With amazing pictures, beautiful memories and packed
bags, board the flight for Delhi.
Ladakh is not
just another place for vacation, you fall in unconditional love with the place
and start planning your next trip even before reaching back home. Hope to see
you soon again.
Jullay!
OR
PLAN 4 - 8days/7nights = PLAN 1 + PLAN 2 + PLAN 3
PLAN 4 - 8days/7nights = PLAN 1 + PLAN 2 + PLAN 3
Package Inclusion
· Round trip (Delhi-Leh)airfare
with taxes in economy class
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Accommodation in Gangba Guest House- a family run lodging in Leh with comfortable spacious rooms and all modern amenities
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Accommodation for 1 night in Nubra Valley
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Meals everyday- Breakfast and Dinner
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Transportation by Innova/Tavera/Scorpio
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Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
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Miscellaneous charges like inner-line permits, road
taxes etc.
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Photography workshop(optional)
If you have an eye for a good photograph then make
the most of this trip. Learn the nuances of photography. What’s a good frame,
where to shoot from to make the best use of light. Just little tips that will
make you an ace shutterbug plus you will take home the best looking memories.
