Package Overview
Ladakh, one of the most culturally rich regions of India has a lot more to explore than just Pangong Lake and Magnetic Hill! From the trade link during the Silk Route era to the spread of Buddhism from Tibet, the land has much more to explore. The legends of those tales are clearly visible and in the form of art and culture in the village which are scattered into tiny hamlets in all regions. Every village has its own charm and its own beauty. The nomadic way of living in the east to the Brokpa community in the extreme west who are said to be the descendents of Alexender the great. The Snowbound regions of Zanskar to Purki speaking Baltis of Kargil are all part of Ladakh. Homestay is one of the best modes of accommodation for those who seek peace and a glimpse of Ladakhi lifestyle in villages, more importantly for those who do not prefer regular hotels in Ladakh. During the course of 7 days in Ladakh you will be staying in a local homestay which means you’ll be staying in a family house with a private room with an attached or non-attached bathroom. One thing we can be confident of and guarantee that you will get a unique experience of Ladakh. This trip is not recommended for those who are attached to the comfort of cosy hotels and do not want to compromise their six course meals on a holiday..
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HighLights
- 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery and fresco paintings of Alchi Choskor
- Aryan valley the land Brokpa, Shey palace
- Spectacular Pangong Lake and Thiksay Monastery
- Double hump camel ride, Diskit Monastery and Shayok valley
- World highest motorable road, Khardongla 18380ft
- confluence of Indus and Zanskar, Magnetic Hall and Hall of Fame
- Shanti Stupa, Leh market and Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
- Experiencestaying in a Ladakhi house
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Day wise Itinerary
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1 : Arrival and Rest | Stay - Leh
You will be received at the Leh airport by our tour executive and take you to the homestay in Leh.
- The most important thing to do on your first day is to acclimatise and drink lots of water.
- We suggest that you should not do any activity on your first day.In the evening at 5 o’clock your tour executive will brief you about the tour and give you an overview about the places that you are going to visit.
- If health permits you can visit Shanti stupa and Leh market in the evening.
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2 : Leh to Lamayuru | Stay - Wanla
Visit to the famous Lamayuru Monastery and Alchi Choskor.
- Today you will be heading towards Lamayuru Monastery which is 130km from Leh.
- On the way to Lamayuru you will take a detour to Alchi Choskor which is a Buddhist religious enclave and known for its century old fresco paintings.
- We recommend that you stop at Khaltse market for Lunch.
- At Lamayuru you will be visiting an 11th century monastery located on a spectacular picturesque geological formation which is also known as the Moonland.
- After visiting the monastery you will be heading towards your homestay in Wanla village which will take you a maximum 30 minutes.
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3 : Wanla to Dha Stay – Dha
Aryan Valley Exploration
- After breakfast you can visit the famous Wanla monastery which is located on a hill at the top of the village.
- The distance from Wanla to Dha is about 60kms which will take 2 to 3 hours.
- The Brokpas or Aryans valley is the home to dard tribes of the Buddhist community and known for its unique racial features.
- You will be visiting Dha village which is one of the 5 villages inhabited by the Brokpa community. You have plenty of time to take a walk to the village and meet the inhabitants and have a chat about their unique culture and lifestyle. The Aryan person follows Buddhism with some elements of Shamanism.
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4 : Dha to Shey | Stay - Shey
Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh
- Today you will be going back towards Leh and will be staying in Shey village which is the ancient capital of Ladakh.
- The first king of Ladakh, Lachen Spal Gi Gyon built its first palace at Shey. The ruins of the palace can be seen even today.
- Before checking into the home stay you should visit the 3ft copper gilded statue of Shakyamuni Buddha at the Shey Palace..
- In the evening go for a walk into the village.
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5 : Shey to Pangong | Stay - Merak
Pangong lake, a magical mirror nestled in th Himalayas where the blue water and sky blends.
- Pack your bags and get ready to drive towards the famous Pangong Lake.
- It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Pangong and is the highlight of every visitor’s trip to Ladakh.
- Stop at Changla pass for a quick photo break and if not facing any health issue due to altitude you can grab a cup of hot coffee or maggi from the cafeteria at the pass.
- After reaching the Lake you will drive for almost 25kms parallel to the lake till you reach Merak village.
- It’s going to be a little windy in the evening so make sure that you are carrying an extra layer or a jacket.
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6 : Merak to Hunder | Stay – Hunder
Pangong to Nubra via Shayok Valley
- Today you will be going through Shayok valley whichis a stunning landscape for photography
- The distance from Merak to Hunder is about 180km which will take 6 to 7 hrs of drive.
- The road from Shayok to Nubra is between the 2 great Himalayan ranges which are Ladakh Range and Karakoram Range.
- You can haveyour lunch at stopover place called Agam
- To give you an experience of staying in a tent you are scheduled to stay in a fixed camp with an attached bathroomin Hunder village.
- In the evening your driver will take you to the famous Sand Dunes of Hunder for a double hump camel ride.
- Enjoy your meal at the camp and prepare for the next day.
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7 : Hunder to Leh | Stay – Leh
Nubra to Leh via on of the world's highest motorable road Khardong la Pass.
- Today you will be crossing the world's highest motorable road Khardongla pass! (18380ft)
- It will take you about 5 hours to reach Leh from Hunder.
- If you check out early from the camp you can get a good time to explore the Leh market and visit Shanti Stupa if you would have missed it on the first day.
- You are expected to reach Leh by 2:30 pm.
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8 : Leh to Delhi | Fly back
With a good memory the tour ends.
- After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport by our driver.
- With a good memory of the trip and lots of tales to be shared with your dear one it’s time to say goodbye to the mystical land LADAKH!!
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Things to Carry
- A good camera phone or professional DSLR camera
- Jacket & Cap
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass
- Basic medicines
- Personal toiletries
- Identity card
- Most of which you are going to carry boils down to your personal preference.
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Inclusions
- Inner line permit for all the mentioned places in the itinerary.
- Airport pickup and drop
- Vehicle will be Toyota Innova or Manindra Xylo, if the group exceeds more than 6 Pax, then we will provide Force Traveller.
- Accommodation will be on double sharing basis in the mentioned hotel or similar.
- Breakfast and Dinner
- An oxygen cylinder in the car throughout the tour.
- All the sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary.
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Exclusions
- Airfare
- Any other items which are not specified in the cost inclusion.
- Entry fee to Monastery, or Monuments.
- Cost arising due to an unforeseen event, i.e- Landslides, Roadblock etc.
- A/c in the car is charged separately if asked @₹5 / km.
- Travel insurance
- GST @ 5%.
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Terms & Conditions
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 50% of the payment should be transferred at the time of booking
the trip & balance to be paid 15 days before the tour starts.
* Ladakh Tales holds no responsibility for road blocks or flight cancelled or any unforeseen situation happening on tour.
* Child between 5 – 8 yrs will be considered under without bed charges (no bed / extra mattress will be provided) and child above 8 yrs will be considered as extra bed (extra mattress will be provided)
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* 25% of the total tour cost will be charged if cancelled 15 days before the tour departure date.
* 50% cancellation charges if cancelled 10 days before the tour departure date.
* No cancellation refund will be made if cancelled before 9 days to departure date.
* No refund will be made once the tour starts.
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About Ladakh Tales
Ladakh Tales is an initiative to make your Himalayan travel journey into a memory of a lifetime. The company was founded with an aim to provide a unique experience into the remotest corner of Ladakh for travellers who seek solitude, adventure and spirituality.
Working in the field of education in the development sector for more than a decade the founder has an exhaustive knowledge about the land and its people.
We always believe that there is a lot more to be explored in Ladakh than just Nubra and Pangong. Imagine the region is spread across 45000 sq km and 80% of the traveller just visits 10 to 50% of the region.
We offer various package tours in Ladakh Zanskar and Spiti which can tailor to our clients needs and preferences for their journey.
Ladakh Local Travel Company (for home page)
Being a local and our office is based in Leh itself, we have a deep knowledge of the land that can make your trip better and memorable in every possible way.
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