Explore Ladakh

Ex - Leh
Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights

DAY 01 | Arrive Leh

Welcome to your ‘Explore Ladakh’ tour! On arrival in Leh, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Leh is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful
design of mighty Himalayas.

Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh.

Overnight in Leh. (None meal on your own)

DAY 02 | In Leh

This morning, after breakfast, proceed to visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This
large hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere
(smoking is prohibited here). Visit the eye-catching Sankar Gompa monastery. Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated
yet interesting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Leh

DAY 03 | On to Nubra Valley

This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or “the valley of flowers” via Khardungla Pass - the
world’s one of the highest motorable road (5602 mts). On arrival, check-in to your camp. Later in the afternoon,
visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh.
Later, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian camel ride (ride on
direct payment basis).

Overnight in Nubra Valley.

DAY 04 | On to Leh

After breakfast, drive back to Leh. En route visit Khardungla Pass which is 39 kms away from Leh (Mountain Pass
at 5578 m / 18300 ft.). Khardung-La which means ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is major caravan route from Leh to
Kashgar in Central Asia. The rest of the day is at leisure for various activities.

Overnight in Leh
DAY 05 | In Leh

This morning, after breakfast, visit Alchi, (3500 m / 11500 feet) a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 kms west of
Leh. Abandoned centuries ago the gompa or monastery known as Chos-kor or religious enclave comprises the five
temples. En route see the majestic Sangam - Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river
formed from the junction of two streams, Lungnak means "dark gorge" and Stod, which carries the melt water of
the great Drang-drung glacier. See the marvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. This hill is alleged to
have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in
order to escape magnetic interference. Visit Military Hall of Fame, a glorious museum constructed by Indian army.
You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images and weapons used during Kargil war, Siachen
and its heroes and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will also visit Gurudwara Pathar
Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh and Spituk
Monastery famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerous
Thangkas.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Leh.

DAY 06 | On to Pangong

This morning, after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso, a lake which is 134 km long and extends from India to
Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline
water. Enroute visit Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh’s Royal family; the 800
year old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop and modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Before reaching
Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, a high mountain pass and the world’s 3rd highest motorable
road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literally means "Pass towards the South" or "Pass in
the South" (Chang = south, La = Pass). The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Pangong

DAY 07 | On to Leh

This morning, after breakfast, drive around the Pangong Lake and don’t forget to click photos!! Continue to Leh. En
route visit Hemis Monastery hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh. Visit Stok Palace,
famous for beautiful gardens and the view of sunrise as well as sunset is amazing from the palace. At present, the
palace is open to visit and present a collection of royal attires, crown and other royal materials. The rest of the day
is at leisure to explore the city.

Overnight in Leh.

DAY 08 | Depart Leh * Return home with happy memories

Today, bid farewell to your ‘Explore Ladakh’ tour, as you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

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Category: Economy Standard Deluxe

Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 37299 42099 75699

On Triple Sharing 30799 34799 65149

Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis ( 4 Pax) 28899 33299 59399

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 17799 20099 44199

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 14199 14199 24599

Per person on single occupancy with family 29499 42699 98799

Cost per person on twin share basis( 06 Pax) 26599 29899 61749

On Single Occupancy 69199 79499 137849

HOTEL INFO:

Economy
City Hotel No. of nights
Hotel Kanika Himalayan View , Hotel Lumbini, Hotel Mahey Palace , Hotel
Leh 05
Abu Palace or Similar
Nubra Deluxe Camp or similar 01
Pangong Deluxe Camp or similar 01

Standard
City Hotel No. of nights
Hotel Leh Residency /Hotel Himalaya Residency /Hotel Jeevnam Villa /
Leh 05
Hotel Khaksal or Similar
Nubra Deluxe Camp or similar 01
Pangong Deluxe Camp or similar 01
Deluxe
City Hotel No. of nights
Zen Ladakh Premium rooms / Hotel Shrangrila Suite/premium room or
Leh 05
Similar
Nubra Deluxe Camp or similar 01
Pangong Deluxe Camp or similar 01
Hotel Price Includes

 Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.

 Transportation - All transfers & sightseeing by smaller Non Air-conditioned Scorpio / Qualis or similar as
per the itinerary. Vehicle will be as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.

 Meals: Daily Buffer Breakfast & Dinner in Economy & Standard Category (Dinner start from day 1 &
Breakfast at Day 8) , only Breakfast in Deluxe category. Stay in Nubra and Pangong includes all meals -
breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary.
 Free installations of audio compass app on your smart-phone.

 Travel Insurance.

 All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.

Holiday Price Excludes

 Any transport to / from Leh. Your tour price starts Ex Leh.

 Air, train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.

 Mandatory Local Government Environment fee. and Permit fee for visiting Pangong and Nubra

 Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non
alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours & excursions not included in the itinerary, still
or video camera fees etc.

 Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will
be amended in accordance.

 Local Government Environment fee.

 Entrance fees and guide charges, wherever applicable.

 Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ column.

 Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals

 Goods and Services Tax of 5%.

 Cox and Kings Terms and Conditions apply.

 Arrival into and departure from Leh would be on your own arrangements.

 Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals.

 Mandatory Local Government Environment fee. and Permit fee for visiting Pangong and Nubra

 The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category.

 Water supply in the hills during the peak season is restricted due to shortage and water is supplied area
wise at specific times. Please co-operate with the hotel on same.

 Travel Insurance, included in our package cost is valid for age group upto 80 years only. For age group
beyond 80 years, rules, terms and conditions of the Insurance Company will apply. The same needs to be
checked on case to case basis with the Insurance Company

 Its mandatory to bring one photocopy and along with original voters ID card or Indian National Passport
for the permit for Khardungla Pass, Nubra Valley and Pangong lake.

 All sightseeing’s are subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.

 Shopping would be on your own arrangements.

 Do carry comfortable walking shoes.

 Do carry warm clothes and a personal torch.

 For higher altitudes, please carry Diamox tablets.

 All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.

 It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).