North India Tour

JEEP SAFARIS IN INDIA : LEH - LADDAKH CHAPTER

See towering mountains reach up to a clear blue sky. Hear the rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still. See the rushing waters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height. Ladakh - the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World awaits you. Leh Ladakh India offers tours to Ladakh, an exotic region in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. From age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure tours, Leh Ladakh India has a lot to offer. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Laddakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead. Leh Ladakh India welcomes you to holidays in Ladakh. Tour a land that will amaze you with its stark beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakh people. Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a fascinating destination. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and stunning views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Leh is where your adventure in Ladakh begins. You can go trekking through the mountainous terrain of Ladakh, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude arena or watch an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time. Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions of Leh Ladakh India. Though the weather can be freezing cold, the smiles on the faces of the Ladakhi people are sure to warm your heart. Feel on top of the world in Ladakh,

Best Time to visit : April – September

Validity : 31 March 2014

Detailed Tour Itinerary

North India Tour-

Upon arrival you are welcomed by our representative and after meet and greet services you will be transfer to hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi – Kullu Manali (550 Km/ 12 hrs)

We all start our outrageous tour of leh – Laddakh. Our first halt is Kullu – Manali. An overnight journey will take us to Manali. Check in at the hotel and in the afternoon we visit Hadimba temple, Vashisht Sulphur springs and local market of Manali & Overnight at Manali.

Day03: Manali-Jispa (3320 m/11,000 ft).138 kms. – 6 hours drive.

After breakfast begin jeep safari from Manali to Jispa (3320 m/11,000 ft). On the way, stop at Rohtang Pass (3978 m/13,050 ft). Have lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in hotel at Jispa.

Day 04: Jispa - Sarchu (4290m/14,072ft).100 kms – 5 hours drive.

After breakfast, leave for Sarchu on the border between Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Here you can see the nomadic Gaddi people and an army outpost. On the way, stop at Barchala Pass (4891 m/16,000 ft). At Barchala, which means "a pass with cross roads", the roads from Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul and Spiti intersect. Dinner & overnight in Sarchu Camp.

Day 05: Sarchu - Leh (3505m/11,500 ft) 240 kms. – 8 hours drive

After Breakfast, leave for Leh and drive though the vast Kyungshu Plains. You can see the Kiang the Wild Ass of Ladakh on these plains. On the way we halt at Tangnangla Pass (5500m/18,040 ft). This is one of the highest passes to have a metalled road. Dinner & overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 06: Leh & Around

After breakfast, Local Sightseeing of Leh. Stok Palace museum – (17 km), 1 hour drive from Leh. The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum which displays fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thanka paintings representing the life of Sakya Muni. Interesting historical objects like coins, armour, weapons, precious jade and porcelain too can be seen here.Hemis monastery (40 km from Leh) is the wealthiest and biggest gompa of Ladakh, built in 1630 AD, during the reign of King Sengge Namgyal.Shey – the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh – 15 k.m. upstream from Leh, Shey Palace is believed to have been the seat power of the pre-Tibetan kings. A 7.5 m high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold, is installed in the palace. Shey is also the first capital of Ladakh. Thikse monastery (19 k.m. from Leh) offers a spectacular view. It is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive gompa that has extraordinary images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha. Evening walk to Shanti Stupa. Dinner & overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 07: Leh – Khardung La –Khalsar (Nubra Valley) 110 km. 5-6 Hrs. drive

After breakfast, drive to Khardung La (Pass) (5600 m/18,600 ft.), the highest motorable road in the world. After the Pass, we enter into Nubra Valley. Dinner & overnight in camp at Khalsar.

Day 08: Khalsar-Panamik-Khalsar (Nubra Valley) 150 km

After breakfast, drive to Panamik. Visit hot water sulphur springs and 250 years old Samoor Gompa. Drive back to Khalsar via. Tirit village. Dinner & overnight in camp at Khalsar.

Day 09: Khalsar-Leh (110 km.)

After breakfast, drive back to Leh via. Khardung-La (Pass). Reach Leh by early evening. Dinner & overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 10: Leh – Pangong Tso Lake – Leh.

After breakfast, proceed towards Pangong Tso Lake. This route proceeds past the picturesque villages of Shey and Thiksey, and turns into the side-valley of Chemrey, Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-La (17,350 ft), which is one of the easier passes and the 3rd highest motor able road in the world. Return to Leh by evening. Dinner & overnight in hotel at Leh

Day 11: Leh – Sarchu (4290m/14,072ft). 240 km, 8-9 Hrs.

After breakfast, start the return journey to Manali. We stay for the night, half way to Manali at Sarchu. Overnight in Camp.

Day 12: Sarchu – Manali (2050m/6765ft.) 240 km, 8-9 Hrs.

After breakfast drive to Manali via the picturesque Lahaul valley. Spend some time at Famous Rohtang Pass. Reach Manali by Late afternoon. Check into Hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Day 13: Manali - New Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel and we drive back to Delhi. We are carrying some of the amazing memories with us of Leh – Laddakh. Check in at the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: New Delhi – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and today we visit old delhi start with Red fort later Jama masjid after visiting that we go through the chandni chowk and take a padal rikshaw ride and later we visit Humanyun tomb & Kutub minar another world heritage sight and at last we visit India gate and dinner at famous restaurant at pandara road and timely transfer to International Airport to take flight to desire destination. Tour ends with unforgettable memories……………………………………………..

Per Person cost on Twin sharing basis

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CANCELLATION POLICY

The time schedule fixed by the local tour operator should be strictly adhered to. Fore any inconvenience, loss, or consequence suffered due to tourist’s failure to keep the local tour operators timings, the tourist alone would be responsible. The aforementioned description is just for informative purpose. Final package tour components shall be mentions on the voucher at the time of finalizing the tour package. The travel tour Components mentioned here are subject to change at last minute variation that may occur due to factors beyond control of the Gem Events N Vacations Pvt. Ltd.

• Accommodation is on twin sharing basis as per itinerary.
• Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided during the trip.
• English speaking accompanied Tour escort/ leader will be provided during the trip.
• Monument fees is also included in the cost.
• A/c transport will be provided for the whole trip as per itinerary.
• Package is inclusive of all the taxes.   
• All expenses of personal nature such as water bottle, tips, laundry exp. And many other exp. Are not included in the package.
• Any food cost other than stated in the inclusions is not included in the package.
• The above rates are based on minimum 02 persons travelling together.
• Tariffs given to you are net- Non Commissionable.
• Child below 12 years can share the bed with the parents with an extra cost.
• Airfares may change without any notice at any time during the validity of the package.
• Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in hotel taxes, rate of exchange, transport rates, government taxes, entrance fees
• International check in time is 1200 hours, check out time is 1200 hours. Early check / late check out is subject to availability of rooms
• Cancellation charges would apply as per our Cancellation policy.
• Payment at the time of booking – 50%
• Remaining 50 % payment 15 days prior to arrival.
• In case booking made less than 15 days 100% payment at the time of booking.
• Immediate after confirmation -25% of the package cost.
• 15 days or less but more than 7 days -50% of the package cost
• Less than 7days – No refund.