Leh Tour Package 9 Days 8 Nights (with Hanle and Tsomoriri)

Duration: 9 Days

Passes covered:

KhardungLa – 18,000 ft

ChangLa – 17,688 ft

Tour Difficulty on scale of 1 to 10: 5

Suitable For: Couples, Families, Friends, Kids (7+)

Experience: Anyone (above the age of 7)

Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL ) in Leh

Best Season to visit:

Summer – May, June

Autumn – Aug, September, October

Stay: Hotels/Homestays/Camps

Regions covered: Ladakh

Duration: 8 Nights 9 Days

Approx Kilometres: 1100

Who can participate:

Families, Friends, Solo travellers.

People with good stamina and fitness level who can adjust to changing atmosphere’s.

Leh Tour Package 9 Days 8 Nights (with Hanle and Tsomoriri)

Overview

Chanel the adventurer in you on this thrilling road trip through Ladakh. Best known for its unparalleled views, icy lakes and roads, Ladakh is on everyone’s bucket list. Cover Leh’s local sightseeing, witnessing the beautiful architecture, Nubra Valley, the white desert, Pangong, that changes colours from blue, green to red, Tso-moriri, the calm and beautiful lake and Hanle, world’s highest astronomy observatory. Stay amidst a beautiful valley of the mountains and bonfire under the starlit night sky.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Leh, The land of high passes

Today we keep the day for complete rest and acclimatisation because of high altitude at 10,682 ft. After arrival at Leh direct transfer to the hotel.In the evening, we head out to explore around - visit the beautifully constructed Shanti Stupa, built to promote peace and prosperity marking 2500 years of Buddhism, and Leh palace, built in the 17th century. Later visit the local Leh Market to get your hands on some Tibetan handicrafts or try the delicious Ladakhi cuisine. Head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02: Leh to Sham Valley, exploring the local

After a hearty breakfast, we head on to explore the Sham Valley on the Srinagar - Leh highway. On the excursion to witness the following: ● Hall of Fame to pay homage to the Indo-Pak wars ● Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, to enjoy a delicious langar and know the history behind construction of the Gurudwara by the army. ● Magnetic Hill, a short stretch that defies the phenomena of gravity. ● Indus Sangam Viewpoint, the confluence of Zanskar and Indus rivers, also the world’s highest river rafting point. In the evening you can shop souvenirs, clothes, dry fruits and more from the Leh Market. Later, head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Leh to Nubra Valley, via Khardung La, World’s highest motorable road

We start our journey to discover the Nubra valley post breakfast at the hotel and checkout. As we drive via Khardung La, witness the highest accessible Motorable road in the World, at 18,380 ft. The changing landscapes, from valleys, gushing rivers, high mountains, and desert will take you to Nubra. A stopover at Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest monastery with an enchanting Buddha statue. From there we head to white sand dunes of Hunder. You can enjoy a camel ride on a double humped Bactrian camel, found only in this region. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite along with a bonfire under the stars experience.

Day 04: Nubra to Pangong, highest saltwater lake in the world

After an early breakfast, checkout from the campsite as we are set to explore the much awaited Pangong Lake, on the Indo-China border at 14,500 ft. The parallel views of the Shyok river and the mountains will be mesmerising, not missing out on The Pangong lake , one of the most loved attractions with pretty shades of blue, green and purple. The tranquillity of the lake will put a smile on your face, with a chance to relive some moments from famous Bollywood movies like 3 Idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Later, head to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Pangong to Hanle, world’s highest observatory

After breakfast, checkout from the campsite and leave for Hanle, a remote location with a mere population of 250. The route to Hanle is one of the best, amidst wide grasslands, literally a haven for nature and adventure lovers with offroading through Maan, Merak and Chushul. Stopover at Rezang-La, 1962 Indo-China war memorial. As we reach this quaint village, witness the remote life of Ladakh region. The night sky in Hanle is beautiful, with a starry sky and calm atmosphere. Unwind for the day with a hearty meal. Overnight stay at the homestay in Hanle.

Day 06: Hanle to Tso moriri, a white lake

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for yet another journey today - towards the beautiful, calm and sacred Tso Moriri lake. This lake is located in the Changthang region and is the largest high altitude lake in India entirely in Indian territory. The bleu lake is about 7 km wide and 19 km long. Spend a good amount of time near the lake. Overnight stay and dinner at the campsite.

Day 07: Tso Moriri to Leh via Chumathang

After breakfast, checkout from the campsite, as we head for Leh today via Chumathang. Enjoy the views of the long Tso Moriri lake, followed by changing landscapes from lush green valleys to barren mountains. On the way visit the Thiksey Monastery, one of the oldest gompas in the Ladakh region. As we reach Leh, rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Leisure Day in Leh

Today the day is at leisure to explore Leh or relax and rejuvenate. Suggested things to do -
● Rafting at Zanskar
● Visit the Stok Village at the base of the Stok range with Stok Kangri Peak.
Explore the Leh market and the cafe’s around Leh.

Day 09: Departure from Leh

Post breakfast, complete your check out formalities at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, for your onward journey with happy memories of Leh

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.

Inclusions
Exclusions
Cancellation Policy

● 30 days before the date of travel: 25% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.
● 15 to 30 days before the date of travel: 50% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.
● 0 to 15 days before the date of travel: 100% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.

Rescheduling Policy
Any rescheduling of trip dates, postpone or prepone due to any valid reason can be done only 15 days or more prior to the tour date confirmed at the time of booking.

No rescheduling will be considered if a confirmed tour starts in less than 15 days.

Child Policy
Children below 5 years of age are not allowed on the trip due to high risk in this region.

General Policy
In case of changes in itinerary:
● Cost to be borne by the client directly in case of change in itinerary/hotels or guests due to natural calamity, road blocks, or any other valid reason beyond our control .
● Change in itinerary due to reasons out of our control like - political disturbances, natural phenomenon, change in flight/train/bus schedules, cancellation of flights,trains/bus will not be adjusted in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for the same for any missed service/facility.
● No refund if due to a natural or personal reason, the tour or a particular activity is missed,
● We reserved the right to change the itinerary due to any unforeseen circumstance - weather /political condition etc without compromising on the service.
● Vehicle for airport pick and drop subject to availability
● Covid Guidelines ( including RTPCR test ) to be followed as per respective Government guidelines.
● All hotels/campsites are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, similar category property will be provided.
● If due to any reason, a traveller wants to leave the trip midway, all the related expenses to be borne by the traveller itself. We will not be responsible for any such decisions or refund.

Food Provided:
Hotels/Campsites at every location provide Indian vegetarian food where meals will usually consist of Indian bread, vegetable, lentils, salad, and rice. Non vegetarian/ eggs only as per discretion of the hotel/campsite as per availability.

Active mobile network:
Only postpaid ( Jio, Airtel, BSNL ) around this region

Baggage limit:
1 bag ( rucksack ) per member not more than 15 kgs.

Medical
Suggested to take ample time to get acclimated due to high altitude in the region
Do consult a physician before your tour and it is advisable to carry basic medicines and first aid kit during the tour.

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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.

    Back pack (50-60 ltr) with rain cover, comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps.

    1 ltr refillable water bottle for enough hydration throughout the trip/ At least one thermos flask is recommended.

    1 personal medical kit after consultation with your doctor.

    Energy bars, healthy snacks, dry fruits, electral/ORS. Clothes

    2 full sleeves non cotton t-shirts

    1 fleece t-shirt

    1 fleece jacket or a woollen sweater

    1 down feather jacket

    1 pair thermal inners (upper and lower)

    1 pair waterproof gloves

    1 pair woollen gloves

    Personal Utilities

    SPF 50 Sunscreen

    Moisturising cream

    Toilet paper/wipes

    Mosquito and insect repellent

    SPF 30 Lip Balm

    Hand Sanitizer + disposable masks

    Toothbrush and Toothpaste

    Towel (Quick Dry)

    1 Cap

    Head Gears

    1 head torch

    1 woollen cap

    1 normal cap

    UV protective sunglasses/ contact lenses and photochromic glasses with people who wear spectacles. Foot Gears

    1 pair trekking shoes (waterproof, high ankle with good grip)

    1 pair comfortable shoes of your choice (floaters, flip-flops)

    Cotton socks (4-5 pairs or more) according to the duration of your trip

    Woollen socks (2-3 pairs or more) according to the duration of your trip

    Documents

    A copy of Driving License/VoterID/Aadhar Card

    Any one original document

    2 passport size photos

    Note: (Driving licence mandatory if you are driving/riding on the tour)

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