Ambrosial Trio Trip

BEST SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

CATEGORY: TOUR PACKAGE

REGION: LADAKH , KASHMIR , HIMACHAL

PARENT RANGE: PIR PANJAL -ZANGSKAR

BASE VILLAGE: SRINAGAR

GRADE: MODERATE , CHALLENGING

MAX ALTITUDE: 16,210 FT

Ambrosial Trio Trip

Overview

Kashmir, Leh and Manali, the beauty bestowed trio are covered in this journey thus mobilizing yourself from Srinagar to Manali via Leh. A perfect trip to witness the beauty of Himalayas the moves along all these three cities. The divine beauty of heavenly Kashmir, The high and elongated passes at Ladakh and the heartbeat of Himachal is encountered within this package of 12 Days and 11 Nights. Get along with the adventure lovers over this trip and make a long lasting friendships with people and the nature.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Srinagar

As you board the convenience according to your suitability towards Srinagar, get going to the hotel that has been assigned to you. Get well acquainted with the climatic conditions of the Srinagar city. Reserve this day for taking rest so that you feel more energetic and enthusiastic for the later part of the trip.

Day 02: Assimilation day at Srinagar

On this day you need to get assimilated into the weather situations of Srinagar. You can stroll through the central Market- Lal Chowk and purchase a gift of art too for your loved ones. You can wander around the Downtown and the other sites such as Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens of Nishat, Shalimar and Harwan. If you are an adventurist, you can go for an unusual and exciting experience like Skiing within the landscape of Kashmir.Overnight stay in your hotels and get mentally prepared for the motorbike expedition for the following day.

Day 03: Srinagar-Kargil via Zojila pass

After finishing your breakfast in the morning hours of the dayhead towards the sector of Kargil. The traveling distance from Srinagar to Kargil sector is about 294 km which concludes by the end of 6 hours. You are going to move past Zojila pass which is at an altitude of 11,574 ft. This pass is the second highest point on Leh- Srinagar artery. You are going to witness the beautiful landscape of Ladakh during the trail over the Grand Trunk Road. As you arrive in Kargil of the state, get into your hotels and take rest for the remaining part of the day.

Day 04: Kargil- Leh

Post your brunch, kickstart your travel and reach the largest town of Ladakh- Leh. It takes a maximum of 8 hours to cover up the distance from Kargil- Leh. Drive through the longest National Highway, NH-1 to reach the desired destination. Green mountains snow-capped all over the range, the clouds encircling the Cyprus trees that are placed over the peaks and the rocky terrains is what the journey would be all about. You are even going to see the marvelous rivers through the trip- Zanskar and Indus along with the infamous Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pather Sahib, and Lamayuran Moon Land. You can even visit Basgo Palace and Lamayuru monastery which is one of the ancient monasteries of Ladakh on the way. Another popular site among the tourists is the Giant Buddha at Mulbek. Once you reach Leh overnight have a stay in the hotel at Leh.

Day 05: Leh- Nubra Valley

Once you are done with the morning meals, head on the trail descending into the valley of Nubra. Nubra valley was once the popular route for trading that took place between India and China. This valley has acquired its fame due to its overall splendid look. Its beauty is distinguished from the rest of the valleys that are grounded in Leh. In this valley, the river Shyok meets Siachen river thus forming a large lowland which separates Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. Maitreya Buddha statue is the prominent sight of Nubra Valley which is maintained by the Diskit Monastery. The main access to the Nubra Valley is though Khardung La pass. This road is open throughout the year. This pass is the second highest motorable road in the world standing at an altimeter of 17,582 ft. Stay overnight in this valley and get ready for the next level adventure for the following day.

Day 06: Nubra Valley- Leh

As soon as you are up, get going towards the Capital and do some sightseeing. It�s all up to you what you want to do for a day at Leh. You can take a glance at the places you missed on the very first day of the expedition. Sightseeing at Leh has always been fascinating due to its lovely and royal monasteries, palaces and the typical showrooms of the central markets. Stroll through the bazaars and take rest at your hotel room by the time its dusk.

Day 07: Leh- Pangong Lake (14,270 ft)

This day you are going to witness one of the most beautiful and ideal sites of Leh i.e Pangong Lake. This site has been filmed for movies many times and people have even felt awe-struck when they catch the first glimpse of such hypnotized site. The tourists tend to feel lost in the captivating beauty of this Lake that looks bluish green in nature. Pangong lake is situated at an altimeter of 14,270 ft. This lake has gathered so many admirers around the globe due to its praiseworthy beauty. Pangong lake is situated at an altimeter of 14,270 ft. Overnight stay takes place in the landscape of Pangong Lake.

Day 08: Pangong Lake- Leh

After a great day of sightseeing yesterday, you need to revert from the charismatic Pangong Lake after you freshen up and are done with your meals. Quick start the journey for the day covering about 150 km. The time needed to cover up this distance is about 5 hours to be precise. On your way back, you can visit some of the monuments, for instance, the majestic Thiksey Monastery. As you arrive in the city, head towards your hotel and stay overnight in the warm and cozy room.

Day 09: Leh (11,483 ft)-Sarchu via Tanglang La Pass (17,480 ft)

You need to reach Sarchu which stands at an altitude of 14,100 ft above the sea level. You must finish the day�s trip within 10 hours thus driving about 250 km. On this day you must cross the world�s second largest motorbike pass viz Tanglang La Pass, at an altimeter of 17,480 ft. You are going to witness some of the notified places viz Gata loops having 21 hairpin curves, and 45 km long Pang ground. After you are through Nakee La pass and Lachulung La pass, move ahead and reach pang and then on to infamous Tanglang pass grounded at 17,480 ft. As you get through the valley of Upshi, situated just along the shores of Indus river, you move into Tanglang La pass. Upshi valley provides you with a perfect picture of what a lowland valley should comprise of. There also happens to be a helipad at Upshi and the roads descending towards Sarchu are excellent. As soon as you reach an elevation of 14,100 ft, cherish the landscape of Sarchu.

Day 10: Sarchu- Jispa via Baralacha La Pass

After you are done with your breakfast, proceed towards Jispa which is at an elevation of 10,860 ft above the sea level. The total road trip for the day concludes after the completion of 190 km. From Sarchu you need to drive towards the town of Bharatpur, moving past Baralachala Pass at an altimeter of 16,500 ft. Baralachala Pass is an upland that is situated in between the Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal range. You need to arrive at 14,010 ft thus reaching Zingzingbar. From Zingzingbar, you need drive over the highroad leading towards Darcha which is a blend of off-road and decent ones. At Darcha you need to take permission from the check post here as this being the very first area of Himachal Pradesh.

Day 11: Jispa (10,860 ft)- Manali via Rohtang Pass (13,060 ft)

Kickstart, your trail from Jispsa post breakfast. The day is going to be among the memorable moments of your life as your trip is going to be filled with a lot of happenings. On this day you need to cover up around 240km moving past Rohtang La pass which is at an elevation of 13,060 ft. You are going to witness some of the most charming valleys of the trip. The roads assembling into the landscape of Manali are broad and brilliant. Descend into the valley of Marhi which stands at an elevated height of 10,800 ft. Keylong (10,100 ft), Tandi (8,430 ft), Sissu (10,270 ft), Kokhsar, Gramphu (10,500 ft), are the settlements which need to be crossed to reach the city of Manali. Overnight stay takes place in a hotel/ guest house.

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least three months in advance. Please contact us for more information. Payment for booking your experience: The fee can be paid by Online Bank Transfer(NEFT)/Cheque deposit/ Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your booking confirmation details via email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can secure your reservation efficiently and make further arrangements to logistics. In the event of cancellation of your booking due to any avoidable / unavoidable circumstances at your end, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

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    When to come?

    Ladakh is open for tourists throughout the year, while the best period for the cultural tour is between April and October ending. For adventure tours June to October is the suitable period. Most of the trekking routes are closed after November due to snow at high passes except the Liker to Khaltsey trek. The best period for Chadar-trek (frozen river trek) to Zanskar is from January to mid-March.

    The festivals of Stok, Matho and New Year take place in winter and it is possible to visit monasteries in winters. There are few hotels and guest houses with heating facilities in Leh that provide accommodation in winter.

    Getting Acquainted: Ladakh is spread over an area of 97,000 Sq. Kms and lies on an average of 3500 meters above the sea level. Ladakh has a population of around 1,70,000.

    Climate: Temperature in summer (June to September) can touch 35 c and minus 30 c in late December and January. Annual rainfall is 6’’

    Visa and Permit: Tourist can reach Leh with normal Indian tourist visa and does not require any special visa or permit. However, the foreign tourists are required to register themselves at Drass, Rumtse and Sarchu if they are travelling by road. Those travelling by air get themselves registered at the airport. The tourist, both foreign and domestic are required to get permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, Which can obtained through registered travel agencies.

    Currency, Money Exchange & credit Card: The local currency is Indian Rupees. There are authorized agencies for money exchange for USD or Euro traveler cheque and cash. You should insist for a receipt, which will help you in reconverting the money whenever you desire. Credit Cards are accepted by major Travel Agents, hotels and antique shops on paying 2.5% service charge.

    Time difference: The Indian Standard time (IST) is as per the calculation done in the Allahabad city. IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London, 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris and about 10 hours and 30 minutes behind the New York City.

    How to Reach?

    The Air india, Jet airways, go air, vistra etc operate New Delhi to Leh,Srinagar to Leh, Jammu to Leh, Chandigarh to Leh and also Mumbai to Leh.

    Road: The Srinagar Leh road remains open from early April to December. And the Manali-Leh road remains open from early June to mid–November

    What To Bring

    Clothing: The temperature in mid summer is pleasant requiring T-shirt and shorts in the daytime but in evening temperature drips and you need jacket or pullover. While trekking above 4000m, you need warm cloths. Sometimes there is rain or snow in early June and August. Therefore, you need wind sheeter or raincoat.

    Shoes: Good waterproof shoes are needed while trekking and extra Pair of shoes or slippers is useful while crossing the rivers.

    Ruck Sack:Two ruck sacks are needed. One small handbag for your camera, water bottle, pack lunch and a space for jacket. Bigger one to carrying clothes with extra layer to be safe from rain and dust. Sleeping Bag: Summer sleeping bag is enough if you are travelling between mid June to mid September and warm winter sleeping bag is required if you are travelling between mid September to mid June. You can also rent very good sleeping bags from trekking companies in Leh.

    Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness: Acute mountain sickness can occur to any one at an altitude above 10,000 ft. above sea level, therefore, make it sure to take complete rest on the day of arrival.

    Accommodation: There are hundreds of family run hotel and Guest Houses in Leh to suit every pocket.

    Food: All the hotel and restaurants serve Local Ladakhi, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental cuisines.

    Street Hawkers: Generally there are no street hawkers in Leh Town, but at time you might come across people in the street trying to lure you to their shops. You should discourage such practices, it may cause inconvenience to you later.

    Telecommunication facility: Telephone & Fax facilities are available in Leh, Padum, Kargil and Nubra Valley.

    Postal Service: Foreign airmail rate is Rs 15 for a letter,which is not exceeding 20 grams in weight for Australia,Japan,Europe and America .For aerogramme Rs 8.50 and Post Card Rs 8/-.

    Internet Service: Internet and e-mail services are available in the Leh town.

    Clicking portraits of interesting people: it would be advisable to ask before clicking a picture of individual or even group of people. However, a tourist should refuse to give money if asked for.

    Drinking Water: It would be convenient to carry a water purification set with you on a trek. It is even safe to use boiled fresh water during the trek.The Dzomsa Laundry in the main market sell high pressure boiled water for Rs 7 per liter. You can bring your water bottle or container to get it filled with the chemical-free safe drinking water at the Dzomsa Laundry.

    Plastic Bags: Ladakh is perhaps the only region in India where the use of plastic bag is officially banned. So, the plastic carry bags that you see in other parts of India are not seen in Leh. However, market goods in readymade plastics packages are there. A trekker should ensure that the biodegradable camping wastes are buried properly and burn the non biodegradable ones before they move further.

    National Park: All the trekking routes fall under the sensitive wildlife habitat area including the Hemis National Park. In fact Ladakh is a place where villages are part of the vast wilderness that harbours rich but sparse wildlife. Some of the species are even endangered ones. Therefore, one should be extremely careful about not causing any disturbance to the vulnerable wildlife habitat while on trek.

    Hiring Taxi from outside Leh: Hired taxis from outside Ladakh are not allowed to be used for local sightseeing and jeep-safari. You can book the non-local taxis only to drop you at Leh or for your return trip while leaving Ladakh. You have to hire local taxis for local sightseeing and jeep safaris. However, there is no restriction for those traveling in their own private cars.

    Ladakh experiences considerable fluctuations in the day and night temperatures, even during the summer. While the days are pretty warm, sometimes even hot due to the effect of the rugged topography, the evenings can become chilly, requiring additional clothing. It is, therefore, advisable to keep a pullover and / or an anorak or jacket handy. Sturdy walking shoes with strong rubber / synthetic soles for grip, cotton socks (woolen for late autumn tours besides and trekking trips are some of the other items required for the trip.

    Following is a list of some recommendations for your Ladakh visit (you can download here the Ladakh Trip Advisory for your ready reference):

    Dress / Equipment

    Comfortable trousers, preferably of warm material (cotton or wool mix) and / or Jeans.

    Thermal undergarments & sweat shirts / warm shirts for trips during April - May & from Mid September onwards).

    A full-sleeved pullover as well as a half sleeved sweeter (for use during warm days).

    Wind proof outer wear / jacket / parka, sun hat and a pair of good quality sunglasses with sufficient filter-factor to check the sun's ultraviolet rays.

    A cap or balaclava (for use when the weather turns bad especially for trips to the higher places such as Pangong Lake, Tsomo-riri, Khadongla and the Manali-Leh road journeys.

    Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers with thick cotton socks (avoid fancy shoes/sandals).

    For ladies : Trousers or Shalwar suite (worn over thermal inner or tights during April through May & from September onwards only), woolen sweaters / cardigans, a windproof jacket or a shawl, walking shoes with comfortable soles / sneakers. (Avoid Saris & Sandals).

    It is also suggested to carry a flashlight on the tour, especially for those spending nights outside Leh town such as Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Nubra Valley and on trekking trips.

    Miscellaneous

    All essential medicines, including those prescribed by personal physician (if any)

    Sun screen, lip- salve, moisturizers, antiseptic creams, etc.

    Medicines for altitude sickness, if required.

    Acclimatization

    If you are traveling to Leh by air, you must take complete rest for a day for adjustment to the high altitude and low oxygen level of Ladakh. High altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risky condition faced by tourists who do not allow sufficient time for acclimatization upon reaching Leh.

    The most common symptoms of altitude sickness are breathlessness, coughing, disturbed sleep, headache, inability to concentrate; lassitude, loss of appetite, nausea etc. Following precautions are recommended to avoid being affected by high altitude problems:

    Take complete rest at least for a day after arrival;

    Move about slowly and breathe deeply till your body becomes used to the high altitude and low level of oxygen.

    Take plenty of fluid.

    Important – It's generally suggested that one Diamox tablet per day should be taken for 2- 3 days prior to your departure for Leh by air, and continue it within Ladakh for a day or two, if required, to overcome the effect of high altitude.

    However, you MUST consult your doctor and confirm if you can take diuretic medicines like Diamox.

    Remember : You might feel ‘ normal ' upon landing at Leh, but that's an illusion which needs to be ignored because the effect of the altitude and low oxygen level hits you slowly. It is important that you do not exert yourself on the first couple of days after reaching Leh, as your body needs time to acclimatize. Visa and Permit : Foreign Tourists can visit Ladakh on a normal Indian tourist visa and no special visa or permit is required to visit Ladakh. However, all tourists to Ladakh, whether domestic or foreigner, are required to obtain Protected Area Permit / Inner-line Permit from the Deputy Commissioner Leh's office for visiting the restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dah-Hanou and the Nubra Valley. The services of a registered travel agency should be taken to get these permits.

    Credit Card / Cash : For purchase of commodities or services or souvenirs cash is generally sought as Credit Card charging is not common and is uncertain due to frequent connectivity problems.

    ATM : State Bank of India & J&K Bank has ATM points in Leh & Kargil town. Punjab National Bank operates an ATM point in Leh. These remain mostly crowded with long queues. Sometimes they even run out of cash.

    Mobile Phone Service : Mobile phones with post-paid connection of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel & Vodafone Networks also work fairly well.

    ID Card / ID Proof : Remember to carry a valid photo ID Card with you. This will be useful for a variety of purposes – identification at checkpoint, getting Restricted/ Protected Area Permits, Check-in at airports / hotels etc.

    Useful Tips : In Ladakh, you will find a culture in rapid transition, yet one in which the traditional values are still largely intact. In order to make your visit to Ladakh more pleasant, both for yourself and for the host community, following steps / precautions may be helpful.

    Dress Code : Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, blouses, tops, undershirts etc. in public and especially in monasteries, mosques, temples, gurudhwaras, and churches. The same holds true on the trekking routes. While short clothing is acceptable in camp-sites away from human habitation, they should be changed for trousers, slacks and blouses in villages where you might stop. Under no event should swimwear (and for women bikini tops) be worn in public as these may be taken as sexually provocative and be a cause of possible harassment.

    Behaviour Code : Please keep your affection for your partner as a private matter and confined to your own rooms or tents, but not for public display, on the street, in religious buildings, in restaurants or at public events.

    Photography : Please do not take photographs of local people without seeking permission, nor of, or within, any religious building and of any religious ceremony, without permission of the official in-charge of the concerned religious place. Remember that the intense light of flash photography is damaging to ancient wall paintings and tapestries placed in the monasteries.

    Comfortable clothes

    Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks

    Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturisers

    Water bottles, trendy backpack and energy bars/snacks

    A pair of sunglasses and camera

    Caps or hats

    Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any)

    Flash light (with spare batteries)

    Insect repellent and emergency medical kit

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