Leh Ladakh
Explore Tour
Ladakh, the “Land of High Passes,” is a newly created Union Territory in India, previously part of Jammu & Kashmir. The region is known for its dramatic landscapes, including mountains, snow, cold deserts, alpine meadows, and lakes. It is home to some of the highest motorable passes in the world, such as Khardung La, Marsimik La, and Chang La. Ladakh is divided into three main regions: Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, each offering unique attractions. The area is also famous for its ancient Buddhist monasteries, which serve as pilgrimage sites and cultural centers.
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Do’s:
- Always carry dry food items and lots of water.
- Carry Diamox to treat signs of high altitude sickness.
- Carry woolen clothing; wear layers instead of one thick jacket.
- Carry spare fully charged batteries for your equipment.
- Wear sunglasses and apply sunscreen to protect from harsh sun rays.
Don’ts:
- Do not litter; Ladakh is a plastic-free zone.
- Avoid smoking or alcohol; it can lead to serious respiratory problems.
- Avoid wearing inappropriate clothes like skirts or sleeveless tops, especially in Buddhist Gompas.
- Do not harm or disturb the flora and fauna.
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation in specified hotels on double or triple sharing basis.
- Meal Plan: MAPI (Room + 4 Breakfast + 4 Dinner)
- Inner line permit for restricted areas.
- Oxygen Cylinder in cab while traveling to Nubra and Pangong.
- 2 bottles of mineral water per day while traveling to Nubra and Pangong.
- Complimentary double hump camel ride in Nubra.
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary by private non-AC Tempo Traveler/Scorpio/Xylo.
- Travel assistance by TripApes experts in all places.
- Any airfare, train fare, or overland journey not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any medical/rescue evacuation due to mishaps.
- Any personal nature items like laundry, bar bills, camera fee, tips, etc.
- Vehicle not at disposal at any of the islands.
- Any extra excursion or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay due to flight cancellation, ill health, roadblocks, or factors beyond control.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Morning: Arrive at Leh Airport and meet the local tour representative for transfer to the hotel.
- Rest and Acclimatize: Acclimatize to the high altitude (over 11,000 feet).
- Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk through the old town for self-orientation.
- Evening: Visit Shanti Stupa for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Leh.
- Morning: Early breakfast followed by a full-day excursion to Shyam Valley.
- Visits: Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, and the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers (Sangam Point).
- Evening: Return to Leh and visit Shanti Stupa.
- Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Leh.
- Morning: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
- Stop: Enjoy the views and take photographs at the pass.
- Visits: Continue to Nubra Valley, visiting Diskit Monastery and Hunder's cold desert with its two-humped camels.
- Overnight: Stay at a camp in Nubra Valley.
- Morning: Early breakfast and drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok.
- Journey: Enjoy the scenic journey with views of the snow-clad Himalayas.
- Visit: Pangong Lake, the highest saltwater lake in the world.
- Return: Return to Leh via Chang La Pass.
- Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Leh.
Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your onward journey.
