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- Customization 3: Guided Photography Tour
Leh and Ladakh’s striking landscapes are a photographer’s dream. Arrange a photography-focused tour, with a local guide who can help you capture the best spots for sunrises, sunsets, and mountain panoramas. - Customization 4: Staying in a Ladakhi Village
For a cultural immersion, stay with locals in a traditional Ladakhi village. Experience their lifestyle, try homemade Ladakhi food, and learn about their customs and traditions. It offers an intimate look at the region’s rural life.
Included and Excluded
- Accommodation: 6 nights in hotels, camps, or guesthouses (depending on the package).
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are generally included throughout the tour (lunch may or may not be included).
- Transportation:
- Pick-up and drop from Leh Airport.
- Local transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (usually by private vehicle or jeep).
- Sightseeing: Entry to monasteries, palaces, and lakes like Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri, Nubra Valley, Khardung La Pass, and Hemis Monastery.
- Driver and Guide: A local driver and guide for the duration of the tour to assist with navigation and provide information about the local culture and history.
- Permits: Necessary permits for certain regions, especially Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake (since they are near international borders).
- Acclimatization: Guidance and tips for acclimatization to the high altitude.
- Flights: Flights to and from Leh (you need to book your own air travel to and from Leh).
- Lunch: Lunch is typically not included in most packages.
- Personal Expenses: Costs for shopping, souvenirs, snacks, or other personal purchases during the trip.
- Adventure Activities: Optional activities such as rafting, camel rides in Nubra, or photography permits may not be included and could incur extra charges.
- Travel Insurance: Not usually included, but strongly recommended, especially for high-altitude travel and adventure activities.
- Tips and Gratitudes: Any tips for the driver, guide, or hotel staff are generally not included in the package.
- Extra Sightseeing: If you wish to visit any additional places not covered in the itinerary, there may be extra charges for entry fees or transportation.
Highlights of the Tour
Itinerary
- Arrival in Leh: Arrive in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, which is located at an altitude of 3,524 meters (11,562 feet). Due to the high altitude, it’s important to rest and acclimatize.
- Transfer to Hotel: Check-in to your hotel or guesthouse, and relax. Leh offers various accommodation options with stunning views of the mountains.
- Afternoon: Leisure and Acclimatization: Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing to the altitude. This is crucial to avoid altitude sickness.
- Casual Walk Around Leh Market: If you feel fine, take a gentle walk around Leh Market, where you can explore local handicrafts, Tibetan jewelry, and woolen goods.
- Evening: Leh Palace: Visit the Leh Palace, which provides a great view of Leh town and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
- Dinner: Have dinner at a local café or your hotel. Ladakhi cuisine such as Thukpa (noodle soup) and Momos (dumplings) are popular here.
- Morning: Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast in your hotel.
- Visit Shey Palace and Monastery: Start your day with a visit to Shey Palace and the nearby Shey Monastery. Shey Palace was the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh.
- Visit Thiksey Monastery: Continue your journey to Thiksey Monastery, a massive Tibetan Buddhist monastery situated on a hilltop. It resembles the Potala Palace of Lhasa and offers panoramic views of the Indus Valley.
- Afternoon: Visit Hemis Monastery: After lunch, head to Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. It is famous for its annual festival, Hemis Tsechu, and is home to sacred Buddhist artifacts.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local café or restaurant on your way back to Leh.
- Evening: Shanti Stupa: End the day with a visit to the Shanti Stupa, a white-domed Buddhist stupa offering panoramic views of Leh town. It is beautifully illuminated at night and a perfect spot for a peaceful sunset.
- Dinner: Return to your hotel and enjoy a traditional Ladakhi meal.
- Morning: Breakfast and Early Departure: After an early breakfast, begin your journey to Nubra Valley (120 km from Leh).
- Khardung La Pass: En route, stop at Khardung La Pass (5,359 meters), the world’s highest motorable road. Enjoy the breathtaking views and take photos in the chilly winds. You can stop at the pass’s café for some refreshments.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Nubra Valley: Continue your drive to Nubra Valley, passing through the majestic landscapes of the valley, sand dunes, and Tibetan-style villages.
- Visit Diskit Monastery: On reaching Nubra Valley, visit the Diskit Monastery, which is the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra. The monastery offers a spectacular view of the valley.
- Evening: Camel Ride in Hunder Sand Dunes: Visit the Hunder Sand Dunes, where you can enjoy a unique camel ride on the double-humped Bactrian camels.
- Dinner: Overnight stay in Nubra Valley, either at a camp or a guesthouse, with dinner and a peaceful night under the stars
- Morning: Breakfast: Enjoy a scenic breakfast at your camp or guesthouse.
- Drive to Pangong Lake: Begin your journey towards Pangong Lake, a stunning high-altitude lake located at 4,350 meters. It’s famous for its changing hues, especially during sunrise and sunset. The drive takes about 6-7 hours, passing through scenic mountain ranges and villages.
- Afternoon:
- Arrive at Pangong Lake: Upon arrival, check-in to your camp, and take in the surreal beauty of this saltwater lake, which is about 134 km long and spreads into China.
- Explore the Lake: Spend time near the lake, taking photographs and enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings.
- Evening: Sunset at Pangong Lake: Enjoy the mesmerizing sunset at Pangong Lake, where the lake’s color changes dramatically with the setting sun.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay: Enjoy dinner at your campsite and spend the night under the clear skies of Pangong.
- Morning: Breakfast and Departure for Tso Moriri: After breakfast, head towards Tso Moriri Lake, another beautiful high-altitude lake in Ladakh, situated in the Changthang Plateau. The drive takes about 7-8 hours, and the road is filled with rugged terrain and magnificent views.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Tso Moriri: Tso Moriri is one of the largest lakes in India and is less crowded than Pangong, offering a peaceful retreat. The lake is surrounded by mountains, providing a perfect backdrop for nature photography.
- Evening: Explore Tso Moriri: Take a walk around the lake and soak in the natural beauty of the surroundings. You can visit Korzok Monastery, which is located near the lake.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay: Stay in a guesthouse or campsite near Tso Moriri and enjoy a cozy dinner under the stars.
- Morning: Breakfast and Check-out: After breakfast, check out from your accommodation.
- Drive Back to Leh: Begin your journey back to Leh for your return flight. The drive takes around 6-7 hours.
- Afternoon: Lunch on the Way: Stop for lunch during the journey.
- Evening: Arrival in Leh: Upon arrival in Leh, you will be dropped at the airport for your flight back home, marking the end of your amazing Ladakh adventure.
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