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Ladakh is a high altitude mountainous region bounded by the Karakoram Range from the north and the Great Himalayas in the south. It is a land that abounds in awesome physical features set in an enormous and spectacular environment. Often described as 'Moonland' on account of the unique lunar landscape, Ladakh was an independent mountain kingdom for close to a millennium. Leh, the royal capital, was a major crossroads of Asia and a stopping point on the ancient migration routes of the trans-Himalayas, connecting Central Asia with the Indian sub-continent. Its landscape, sky, shooting stars, silence, wizened faces, rosy cheeks, dragons and Zen - everything makes Ladakh a quite place to visit. This ethereal cold desert that goes by names such as 'The Last Shangrila', Moonscape, Little Tibet and so many others - all of which ring true, is a land that seldom fails to baffle or surprise. Ladakh, the land of jagged peaks and barren landscape is alluring and awe-inspiring. In this Lakes and passes, we travel through the ancient kingdom of Ladakh, soaking in the beauty of its captivating landscape, visiting monasteries, villages, palaces and humble homes, Khardung-la Pass, Changla Pass, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley; Indus Valley a journey that will truly make you want to return - such is the mesmerizing effect of the hospitable people in this enchanting Buddhist land called Ladakh.
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Highlights Type Culture Duration 11 nights / 12 days Best Time Mid May to End of Sep Grade Easy Max alt 5602m / 18380ft Activities Gentle walking staying in comfortable accommodation, Cultural Insight, Pangong lake visit, Tsomoriri & Tsokar lake Visit, Nubra Valley visit, Indus Valley monastery tour, Travel by comfortable vehicle. Driving, Walking, Village Walks. Hotel envisage Delhi The Park / Metropolitan Nikko / Lebuba 5* Leh The Kaal / Noble House / Cho Palace / Silk route inn Nubra Nubra Sarai Camp / Hundur Sarai camp Pangong Pangong Sarai / Martsemik Camp / Pangong Resort Tsomoriri Yaak Camp / Nomadic Camp / Tsomoriri Resort Tsokar Tsokar camp
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Itinerary Day1: Arrival -Leh / Afternoon Market walk, Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa. Day2: Sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey Hemis (90km round trip). Day3: Leh – Khardung-la (5584m/18380ft) – Nubra (3048/10,000ft) 120km 04hrs. Day4: Nubra – Leh. Day5: Leh – Changla Pass (5348m/17500ft) -Pangong Tso (4267m /13999ft) /155km 06-07hrs. Day6: Pangong Tso – Leh (155km) 06-07hrs. Day7: Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri (4572m/14852ft) /240 kms 06-07hrs. Day8: Tsomoriri – Tsokar (4090m/13418ft) /85km. Day9: Tsokar – Tanglang (5359m/17582ft) – Leh / 155km 04-05hrs. Day10: Complete day at leisure for own activities. Optional Sightseeing of Alchi & Lamayuru. Day11: Morning Fly Delhi (55minute flight)/ Delhi Sightseeing. Optional tour can be arrange to visit Taj Mahal & Fatehpur. Day12: Transfer to International Airport board flight to own destination.
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Cost Minimum Paying pax Per pax cost in USD Per pax Cost in EURO 02-03 1134/- 969/- 04-06 1055/- 901/- 07-09 953/- 814/- 10-12 912/- 781/- Single room Supplement 347/- 297/- Inclusion Accommodation on twin sharing basis, Delhi accommodation with breakfast only, All meals except Delhi Stay, Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Private Non AC Innova / Scorpio / Tavera, All monastery entry fees, Inner line permits to restricted area, English Speaking Guide, All taxes. Cost does not includes Airfares, Meals in Delhi, items of any personal nature such as drinks, tips/ gratuities, etc., Extra hotel nights due to flight cancellations, sightseeing in Delhi, extra expenses incurred due to mishandled luggage.