KHARDUNG LA PASS

Khardung La Pas – World Highest Motorable Road

Altitude : 5359 M (17582 FT)

Opening : It was open to Public Motor Vehicles in 1988 by BRO

Historically : Khardungla is historically important Sitlies on the major carobon root in central asia.

KHARDUNG LA PASS

Overview

This 3 Nights 4 Days Tour package will give quick glimpse of Ladakh. You will be visiting Leh city and its monasteries and get to know about culture and life of Ladakh. The highlight of this trip is a visit ,Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world.You will also visit famous landmarks along with monasteries and palace that will give you a peek into the culture and natural flavor of this incredible Himalayan terrain.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival - Leh

Pick up from Leh Airport and transfer to hotel. Complete rest for acclimatization is must for rest of the day to avoid high altitude sickness. You will feel the elevation as it is a big jump from sea-level to 3500 meters, and it will take your body a few days to adjust to this altitude. It is very important to drink plenty of water, and to not over-exert yourself while wandering around Leh. Even walking up the stairs of the hotel will make you breathless for the first day or two. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 2 Leh - Indus Valley Monastaries

After breakfast, full day excursion to various Monasteries/Gompas in and around Leh. Visit Shey Monastery (13 Kms) and from there, drive to Thiksey Monastery (19 Kms). After that, drive further to visit Hemis Monastery (40 Kms from Leh) which is one of the best known, wealthiest and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Back to Leh in the evening. En route, visit 3-Idiots school, Stok Palace & Museum and Sindhu Ghat. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 3 Leh - Local Sightseeing - Khardungla Pass

After breakfast, drive to Khardung La Pass (40 Kms) which is famous for the highest motorable road in the world and is also gateway to Nubra valley. Have a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys. In the afternoon, back to Leh and visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. Visit Leh market in the evening. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 4 Leh - Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Leh Airport for your onward journey with sweet memories of the tour.

You shall be advised of the current situation, weather and other conditions of the tour before departure. *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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Booking Policy & Refund Terms 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.

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    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.

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