Tour- 8: KASHMIR-LADAKH OVERLAND TOUR
Tour Route : Srinagar-Kargil–Indus Valley-Pangong Lake-Nubra Valley
Duration : 6 nights / 7 days
This overland journey is designed to combine the sights and sounds of the beautiful Kashmir Valley with exploration of spectacular region of Ladakh, enroute exploring the majestic mountains, deep valleys and the rich culture and the living heritage of centuries-old hilltop monasteries. Ladakh offers the solitude of a natural retreat to the hassled and overworked city folks to escape from the daily routine of cosmopolitan life.
ITINERARY
| Day-1 |
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Kargil- (205 kms): After breakfast leave for Kargil, driving through Sonamarg and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft./ 3,505 mtrs) enroute. Drass, the first town over the pass is famous as the 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world. At an hour and half’s drive away from Drass is Kargil, the 2nd largest town of Ladakh and headquarters of Kargil district. Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Kargil. |
| Day-2 |
Kargil-Leh (235 kms): Early departure for Leh, enroute viewing / visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland” hills. On the way to Leh, visit Sanagm (confluence of the Indus & Zanskar rivers), view / check the Magnetic Point & then visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib & Hall of Fame (if in time). Overnight in hotel. |
| Day-3 |
After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Sindhu Ghat & Thiksey Monastery. Post lunch visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace and the markets. Overnight in the hotel. |
| Day-4 |
Early departure for Pangong Lake (approx. 150 kms), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft./ 5486 meters)-3rd highest motorable pass in the world. Pangong Lake (alt: 14,500 ft.) is 4-5 kms wide and about 140 kms long, of which about two-third lies on the other side of the Indo-China border. After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day-5 |
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft.), highest motorable pass in the world, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Samstaling Monastery in the Sumoor area. Later check- in at a fixed tent / hut camp in the same valley OR drive across to Deskit / Hundar for overnight stay in a camp or a hotel. Dinner & overnight at the camp / hotel. |
| Day-6 |
In the morning, drive to / explore Deskit (headquarters of Nubra), Hundar and the Sand Dunes. You can enjoy a short camel safari amidst the sand dunes on the double humped Bactrian camels (optional). In the afternoon return to Leh, en- route visiting the dramatically located 15th century Deskit monastery. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day-7 |
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home. |
| Notes |
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- Sequence of the day-wise tour program as listed above may change depending upon availability of suitable accommodation at different places and other travel conditions.
- Overnight staying option in the Nubra Valley is mainly in tented accommodation or standard hotels with facilities which may not be of the same standard as in the hotels being used at Leh.
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TOUR COST: On application with dates & details.
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary in the hotel / camps listed under the tour package or similar.
- All meals buffet on fixed menu (Breakfast, hot OR pack lunch & dinner). Option for half board available on request.
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
- Sightseeing / excursion by independent non-A/C MUV Taxi (Scorpio /Toyota Qualis / Tata Grand / Tavera or similar vehicles).
Note: The vehicle provided for the tour is for sightseeing on point–to-point basis as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis. The driver is NOT a guide.
- Protected Area permit & wild life fee for visiting restricted / protected areas.
- All currently applicable hotel taxes, if any.
- No refund for any un-utilized service of the package.
TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, fax etc.
- Entrance Fees for Monument, Monasteries & Museums.
- Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Rafting charges, Camel Safari Charges, Guide charges, if any.
- Any expense incurred or loss caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays / rescheduling / cancellations, any accidents / medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war, & etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Tour Package Inclusions”.
- Any expenses incurred on extra transport or extra / optional tours.
- Room service & additional meals.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The tour costs are based on sharing of the vehicle by 02, 04 or 06 persons, as the case may be, for transfers & sightseeing / touring.
- Tour costs shall be based on accommodation in standard category rooms at all hotels.
- 25% advance (Non Refundable) to be deposited in our account for tour booking.
- Next 50% of the tour cost is to be deposited at least 10 days before departure for Leh.
- Balance 25% of the tour cost has to be paid at the time of checking in at the hotel in Leh.
- Children of 10 years and above age will be charged as adult.
- Hotels / camps listed under the package are indicative and subject to availability only.
- All bookings and confirmations are subject to availability of accommodation.
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