Leh
is the light of the Himalaya
Welcome to Leh
Few places in India are at once so traveller-friendly and yet so enchanting and hassle-free as mountain-framed Leh. Dotted with stupas and whitewashed houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort. Beneath, the bustling bazaar area is draped in a thick veneer of tour agencies, souvenir shops and tandoori-pizza restaurants, but a web of lanes quickly fans out into a green suburban patchwork of irrigated barley fields. Here, gushing streams and narrow footpaths link traditionally styled Ladakhi garden homes that double as charming, inexpensive guesthouses. Leh’s a place that’s all too easy to fall in love with – but take things very easy on arrival as the altitude requires a few days' acclimatisation before you can safely start enjoying the area's gamut of adventure activities.
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6-Night Private Himachal Pradesh Tour from New Delhi
Day 1 : Delhi to Shimla (D)After a pickup from the airport or railway station your driver will begin the journey to Shimla, a hill station and capital of Himachal Pradesh. Check in to the hotel and spend the day at your leisure before dinner. Overnight: Shimla Hotel Day 2 : Shimla to Kufri to Shimla (B,D) Enjoy breakfast, then head out to Kurfri, a region famous for its hiking and trekking routes. Indira park and Fun World have fun activities for visitors along with giving you a panoramic view of the valley and peaks surrounding you. Return to Shimla in the evening and stroll around mall or ridge road. Trek through the woods to Mahasu peak and get an incredible view of the Himalayas or go for a yak or pony ride. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight: Shimla Hotel Day 3 :Shimla-ManaliAfter breakfast, drive to Manali, a town on the banks of River Beas, through the Kullu Valley. Upon your arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the day at your leisure until dinner. Overnight: Manali Hotel Day 4: Manali to Excursion to Solang Valley (B,D)Begin your drive to Solang Valley after eating your filling breakfast. It was once an important trade route in medieval times between Leh and Himachal through Lahul and Spiti. Here you can enjoy many adventure Snow Sports activities on direct payment basis. Return to the hotel in the evening and enjoy dinner. Overnight: Manali Hotel Day 5 : Manali (B,D)Take a city tour of Manali and explore the interesting places it has to offer. Visit the 450 year old Hidimba Devi temple, a deeply revered shrine with four-tiered roof shaped like pagodas. Next, visit the Tibetan Monastery and see several Buddha statues as well as Tankha paintings. Have dinner later into the evening. Overnight: Manali Hotel Day 6: Manali to Chandigarh (B,D) Enjoy a morning healthy breakfast then pay a visit to Kullu Valley. Afterwards, make the drive to Chandigarh, where you will check into your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Chandigarh Day 7: Chandigarh to Delhi (B)Come the early morning, you will be transferred to the Delhi airport or railway station for your departure.
LADAKH MOUNTAINS & LAKE TOURS
Detail ItineraryDay 01 Arrive at LehArrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight in hotel.Day 02 :- Leh local sightseeing (Sham Valley)After leisurely breakfast visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and evening visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. After sightseeing back to the Hotel Overnight at the hotel.Day 03 : Leh - Khardungla Top (5200 mtrs) and Nubra Valley Tour (5 hrs)After breakfast you will be driven to an altitude of 5200mts, The World highest motoable road – The Khardung La Pass, clicking some picture on top (it is medical advice not to spent more than 15 minutes on k-TOP) you will descend down and enter the shyok valley. Where one can enjoy the full view of shyok valley and the Shyok River, Deskit monastery, Hunder Sand dune.On reaching sand dune you can send double hump camel safari and take a walk into the desert.Overnight at Camp.Day 04 : Hunder - Nubra - Pangong Lake (5 hrs)Today we will visit the Deskit monastery in morning and then drive to Pangong lake via Shyok road. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape filled with seabukthron bush and blue shyok river. After driving for 5 hr you will reach the famous 3 –idiot fame Pangong Lake. Overnight at Camp.Day 05 : Pangong - Leh (6 hrs )After breakfast check out Camp and drive back to Leh via Changla pass 5100 mts, and drive to Leh on the way sightseer, Hemis Monastery , Shey Palace, Thiksey, and Stok Palace Museum, 3 Idiot School. after sightseeing back to Hotel . and evening visit to Leh Market. Overnight stay in Hotel.Day 06 : Leh DepartureEarly Morning drop to the Airport.
Kashmir Ladakh Tours
Details :Day 01: Srinagar Pick-up Pickup from Srinagar Airport and drop to the Hotel / Houseboat, and half day srinagar local SightseeingMughal Garden, Shalimar Garden and Shikara Ride on Dal Lake, and Evening stay in Houseboat / Hotel. Day 2 : Srinagar- Zojila- Drass- Kargil ( 205 kms / 5 - 6 hours) After breakfast leave for Kargil, driving through Sonamarg and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 mtrs) en-route. Drass, the first town over the pass is famous as the 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world. About an hours drive down the valley from Drass is Kargil, 2nd largest town of Ladakh and headquarters of Kargil district. Overnight in the hotel at Kargil. Day 3: Kargil - Lamayuru- Leh ( 235 kms / 6-7 hours ) After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to leh en route viewing / visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery . Driving further on along the Indus, visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage). Reach Leh in the evening. Overnight in hotel. Day 04 : Leh Full Day Rest After Breakfast full day rest in Leh, and evening visit to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace, and Evening back to Hotel Day 05 :- Leh - Nubra - via Khardungla Pass - Hunder Valley (4- 5 Hrs) After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, proceed to Hunder Check-in at Hotel/Camp, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Don,t forget to click this unique mammal, found in cold Desert. It was once used to carry the trade material on silk route. Overnight stay at Hunder/Nubra Camp.Day 06 :- Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake (4- 5 Hrs)After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake, by Shyok River, Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China.Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of pangong while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight stay in Pangong Lake in CampDay 07 : Pangong Lake - Leh After early Breakfast check out hotel and drive back leh via Changla Pass,350 ft, and drive back to Leh, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Evening drop to the Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel. Day 08 : Leh Airport Drop Early Morning after breakfast check out hotel, and drop to the Leh Airport.
7 Nights 8 Days Leh Tour with Pangong
Day 1: LEH ARRIVALUpon arrival, our representatives welcome you and assist you to transfer at your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel on reaching and relax. Evening is free to take a stroll in the local bazaars.Overnight in LehDay 2: LEHIn the morning after Breakfast, head out for local sightseeing. Today, you will visit monasteries like Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and etc.Overnight in LehDay 3: LEH / KHARDUNG LA / DISKIT / HUNDERAfter Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and start for Khardung La which is the Highest Motorable Pass. Thereafter, resume the journey towards Diskit and then Hunder. In Diskit, you will visit Diskit Gompa or Diskit Monastery which is the oldest and the largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley.Overnight in Diskit / HunderDay 4: HUNDER – LEHCelebrate a beautiful morning in Hunder with Bacterian double humped camel ride. Next, take a visit to Panamik that is known for its hot sulphur spring. Later return to Leh via Khardung La and spend the night in a hotel.Overnight in LehDay 5: LEH – HEMIS – PANGONG TSOAfter sumptuous Breakfast, check out and leave for Hemis to visit Hemis monastery which is known to be the biggest monastic institution in Ladakh since 11th century. Afterwards, make your way towards Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy the stunning vistas and spend the rest of the day in the lap of nature.Overnight in Tangtse / Lukung / SpangmikDay 6: PANGONG TSO – LEHIn the morning, make your way back to Leh. On the route, take a visit of Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight in LehDay 7: LEHThe day, you could visit the confluence of Zanskar and Indus River at Nimoo. Enjoy white water rafting in Zanskar River. Next, drive to Alchi for visiting the magnificent Alchi Monastery. Also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Magnetic Hill. If time allowed, you could also visit Likir. Day 8: LEH DEPARTURE This day, after a short feedback meeting, you will be transferred at the place of your choice.
Chadar Trek - The Frozen River Trek 2019
Day 1: Reporting day at Leh Altitude 11,400 ft.Keep woolen cap and gloves handy before arriving at Leh AirportBring a copy of ID proof, Address proof along with original and 8 photographs.Foreigner-Original Passport, copy of passport and visa documents and 8 photographs.Network is available (only post-paid)ATM is availableVisit of any very high-altitude place or pass is not advisableConsumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibitedSpend the day in the room itself to acclimatizeKeep your body hydratedOvernight in Leh.Day 2: Acclimatization day Rest + Acclimatization dayOvernight in Leh.Day 3: Medical checkup day Medical checkup at Leh SNM HospitalOvernight in Leh.Day 4: Leh to Shingra koma via Chilling & Tilad do and Trek to Gyalpo Drive 65 km, 3-4 hrsTrek 06 KM, 3-4 hrsToday you will learn how to walk on Chadar and use Gum BootsGumboots are mandatoryMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveCarry two thermos flask of 1 litre eachStay in tentDrive through Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and IndusNote :-Walking in gumboots will take a while, so be prepared for some slips and falls! It’s advisable to carry a small backpack which will protect your back at the time of falls.Day 5: Gyalpo to Tibb Cave Trek 12 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveYou will only get sunshine around 9-10 amStay in tentDay 6: Tibb Cave to Nerak Trek 13 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveNerak is the first village of Zanskar regionIf we reach on time at Nerak camp, accordingly we can go to visit Nerak villageAttraction-Frozen waterfallStay in tent.Day 7: Nerak – Tibb Cave Trek 13 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water.Stay in tentDay 8: Tibb Cave to Shingra Yokma via Gyalpo, Drive back to Leh Trek 17 km/7-9 hoursHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water.Drive 65 km/3-4 hrsReach Leh by 6:30 pmDe-briefing and certificate distribution just before Overnight in Leh.Day 9: Fly to your desired destination Checkout by 10.00 am
1 Day Pangong Tso Lake Tour
OVERVIEWEarly morning full day excursion to Pangong Lake 135 km / 4400m east of Leh crossing Changla Pass 17500ft and driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages. On a normal day one can consider about 10 hrs activity & may go upto 12 hrs based on road conditions and traffic.The following are the noticeable places to be sighted during this journey.Changla Baba MandirThis is a small temple maintained by the great soldiers of India. It is believed that there existed a baba here and the temple is in maintained in memories.Changla PassThe Chang La pass is at an altitude of 17,590 ft (5,360 m). It is claimed to be the world’s second highest motorable road in the world. This is the gateway of the Changthang Plateau situated in the Himalayas.Pangong Tso LakeThe Pangong Tso Lake means a “High Grassland Lake” located in the Changthang region of Ladakh. The lake is situated at an altitude of 14,270 ft (4,350m). It is the highest salt-water lake in the world and the view, so the lakes are amazing. It is believed the lake changes its color 4 – 5 times a day.You will then visit Shooting Point (3 Idiots movie shoot) and View point (panoramic view of the lake) of the lake for some selfies before you check in at hotel for lunch. Post lunch drive back to Leh and dinner and overnight stay in Leh.