ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Leh

Arrival Leh at 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 our 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 Market & Shanti Stupa. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Leh - Excursion to Monasteries (50 kms. / 02 hrs.– one way)

Post Breakfast, proceed for Indus Valley Monastery tour including Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Sindhu Ghat & Stok Palace. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3: Leh - Excursion to Pangong Lake– 14,000 FT. (140 kms. / 4 - 5 hrs. – one way )

After an early breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake through Changla Pass 5486 MTRS. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving 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. After spending some time at Pangong drive back to Leh in the Late afternoon. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

Day 4: Leh–Nubra Valley via Khardung La 18,390 FT. (120 kms. / 4 – 5 hrs.)

Post breakfast, 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 M / 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. Upon arrival in Nubra check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for overnight stay. In the evening, walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.

Day 5: Nubra Valley– Leh (120 kms / 4 – 5 hrs.)

After an early breakfast, check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder where one can have an opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped 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 are 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 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. Later drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh check in at Hotel. In the afternoon you can rest and relax. In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

Day 6: Depart Leh

Transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for onward Destination.

Rates on per person basis across different room categories & no. of people traveling:

Hotels for the Stay:

Leh with Nubra Valley

Leh - Pangong Lake - Nubra Valley

5 Nights / 6 Days package for a person

18749/-

PACKAGE COST INCLUDES

• Stay in a well appointed room for 5 nights and 6 days.
• Breakfast & Dinner as per the Itinerary.
• Hot Lunch at Pangong Lake.
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-A/C Scorpio, Tata Safari, Tavera, Tata Grande or Qualis as per the program.
• Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas (Pangong Lake & Nubra Valley).
• Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport with traditional welcome in the Hotel.
• Rates are valid from 1st April to 31st October 2012.

PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES

• Cost does not include any Air fare, Medical & Travel insurance, Extra meals ordered other than specified in the inclusions apart from the itinerary inclusions.
• Tour cost does not include - Entrance fees to Monuments, Guide charges, Camera charges and all the Personal Expenses have to be borne by the Guest.
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
• The services of vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
• 3.05% service tax extra.

POINTS TO BE NOTED

• Charges for the Professional tourist guide Rs. 1250/- per day.
• Charges for the Cultural Program Rs. 6000/- per program.
• During October to April Pangong Lake Journey will be done in one-day excursion.
• Cost incidental to any change in the Itinerary / Stay on account of Flight Cancellation, due to bad weather, ill health, Roadblocks and or any factors beyond control .
• The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.