Enchanting Ladakh

The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other.

Itinerary
Day 1 : MUMBAI – SRINAGAR / SONAMURG

Arrive at Srinagar, draws the name from two Sanskrit words : ‘Sri’ (glory, prosperity, a name for the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi) and Nagar ("city"), which would make "City of Lakshmi" (or "City of Prosperity"). Meet & greet by Aaradhana’s representative. Tour Starts.

Transfer to Srinagar / Sonamurg, an alpine valley situated at the bank of river Nallah Sindh, It lies at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level. It has historical significance and was a gateway on ancient Silk Route along with Gilgit connecting Kashmir with China and other Gulf Countries. Evening rest for acclimatization. Dinner & Overnight stay at Srinagar / Sonamurg.

Day 2 : SRINAGAR / SONAMURG – KARGIL
After breakfast, depart for Kargil. Will drive to Kargil through Zoji La Pass - runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 meters (11,575 ft) and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. Drass – The 2nd Coldest Town in the World, often called 'The Gateway to Ladakh' at a height of 3230 m or 10990 ft., Drass war memorial also known as the Vijay path in the foothills of the Tololing Hill. The memorial is in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who were killed during the 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan. The conflict later became known as the Kargil War. View of Tololling, Tiger Hill & Capt. Batra Top. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kargil.
Day 3 : KARGIL – ULEYTOKPO
On the way will have some unique sightseeing places like, Mulbekh, from where the actual Ladakh region starts, the famous Chamba Statue in Mulbekh village, a striking enormous figure carved into the rock. It pictures a standing Maitreya Buddha, Future Buddha. Some people believe it dates to the Kushan period in the early centuries CE. Modern scholars date it as being from around the eighth century. Unfortunately, the lower part of the statue is partly obscured by a small temple built in 1975. Namika La 12,198 Ft, Fotu La 13,479 Ft, Highest Pass on Srinagar – Leh Highway, Lamayuru Monastery (Outside view) The Drikung history states that the Indian scholar Naropa (956-1041 CE) allegedly caused a lake which filled the valley to dry up and founded Lamayuru Monastery. One of it’s kind ‘Moon Land’, Dinner & Overnight stay at Uleytokpo.
Day 4 : ULEYTOKPO - LEH
After breakfast, depart for Leh – Capital city of District Ladakh, land of high passes & The largest town in Ladakh. Morning visit Alchi Monastery, the oldest monastery in Ladakh region. After visit depart for Leh enroute visit Patther Sahiba (Out side view) – Holy place for Sikh community & wonder hills - Magnetic Hills mistakenly characterized as having extreme magnetic properties which are strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Dinner & Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 5 : LEH LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, full day Leh sightseeing tour, in the morning : Hemis Gompa - one of the biggest and oldest monastery of Ladakh existed before the 11th century; the famous Hemis festival venue. Then Thiksey Gompa – situated on a hill-top, the most aesthetic Gompa of Ladakh; which has a seated Buddha image of about 35 feet high, followed by Druk White Lotus School (famous as Rancho School ), Shey Palace, old summer palace of the Kings of Ladakh; built about five centuries ago by The King from the Namgyal dynasty. This will be followed by “Sindhu-Darshan”.

After lunch visit - Hall of fame museum and sun set from Shanti Stupa – peace pagoda - built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14Th Dalai Lama. The stupa has become a tourist attraction not only due to its religious significance but also due to its location which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Dinner & overnight at Leh.

Day 6 : LEH – NUBRA
After breakfast depart for The famous Nubra valley. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. The Shyok river is a tributary of the Indus river via Khardung la. After a short break proceed to Nubra. Will visit the famous 35 Metre statue of Maitraya in Disket and have double hump Camel ride (optional) in Hunder Sand Dunes. Originally called as The Bactrian camel with two humps on its back. Their name comes from the ancient historical region of Bactria. Bactrian camels are exceptionally adept at withstanding wide variations in temperature ranging from as low as −40 °C in winter to 40 °C in summer. They have a remarkable ability to go without water for months at a time, but when water is available they may drink up to 57 liters at once. Dinner and overnight at Nubra.
Day 7 : NUBRA – TURTUK - NUBRA
After breakfast, a day visit to Turtuk ancient village situated at Pakistan border. Predominantly a Muslim village, residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi and Urdu. Opened to tourists in 2009, the village offers views of Beautiful Valley, part of the Shyok Valley. Though a Muslim village, there are a few Gompas located on the plateau above the Shyok River and there is an old royal house to see in the village. Turtuk is one of the few places in India where one can witness Balti culture. It is the last major village where tourist activity is allowed before the Line of Control. Dinner and overnight at Nubra.
Day 8 : NUBRA - PANGONG
After breakfast depart for the famous Pangong Lake, situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in Tibet occupied by Chinese in 1962 China War. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km2. Today we have opportunity to stay on the lake shore. Dinner and overnight at Pangong lake.
Day 9 : PANGONG - LEH
After breakfast depart for Leh. On the way you will touch the third highest motorable point at Chang la. Dinner and overnight at Leh.
Day 10 : LEH
After breakfast, Leh sightseeing tour, in the morning : Thiksey Gompa - situated on a hill-top, the most aesthetic Gompa of Ladakh; which has a seated Buddha image of about 35 feet high, followed by "Sindhu-Darshan". After lunch evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight at Leh.
Day 11 : LEH – AIRPORT DROP.TOUR ENDS
Depart for Leh Airport to connect Leh - Mumbai/Pune flight. Tour Ends.
Include/Exclude
All accommodation will be on twin share basis in deluxe hotel at Srinagar, Kargil & Leh. In Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake will have deluxe tents with attached toilets.
All transfers & sightseeing by Innova on 04 persons per car basis depending on the group size
Entry fees to the monuments
All meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Evening Tea Coffee / Dinner
Mumbai / Pune – Srinagar & Leh – Mumbai / Pune air / rail fare.
All expenses of personal nature like : laundry, mineral water, tips, camera tickets etc.
Optional Camel and Quad ride in Hunder – Sand Dunes .
GST 5 % on total tour cost
Items not mentioned in 'tour cost includes'

Group Discounts: For Special Group discount, contact any of our Office Representative
  • Book before 03 Months :3,000/-
  • Book before 02 Months: 2,000/-
  • Book before 01 Month: 1,000/-
  • Senior Citizen : Rs. 1,000/-
  • Ex Clients: 1,000/-
Group Discount

In case of cancellation, the following conditions apply:
  • Notice of less than 55 days : 20% of the tour cost will be taken as cancellation + Air ticket cancellation at actual
  • Notice of less than 45 days : 40% of the tour cost will be taken as cancellation + Air ticket cancellation at actual
  • Notice of less than 35 days : 60% of the tour cost will be taken as cancellation + Air ticket cancellation at actual
  • Notice of less than 25 days : 80% of the tour cost will be taken as cancellation + Air ticket cancellation at actual
  • Notice of less than 15 days : No refund + Air ticket cancellation at actual

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