Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Leh | Welcome to the Top of the World
Leh
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After landing in Leh, transfer to the hotel.
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Upon reaching your hotel, complete the check-in formalities and spend a relaxing day getting proper rest, so that you can get acclimatized to the climate.
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In evening, start your sightseeing by visiting the beautifully constructed Shanti Stupa, which was built to commemorate the 2500 years of Buddhism.
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Visit the Leh Palace which was built in the 17th century that will give you an insight into the bygone golden era of Leh.
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Later visit the local Leh Market to buy some Tibetan handicrafts or go cafe hopping to try the delicious Ladakhi cuisine.
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Return back to the hotel for a lip-smacking dinner.
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Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. (Meals included:- Dinner)
Day 2
Leh to Sham Valley | Exploring Borders of Leh
Leh
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Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a hearty breakfast.
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Get ready for an adventurous ride to ‘Sham Valley’, which is beautifully nestled around the Srinagar – Leh highway.
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Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame.
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Visit the Spituk Gompa which also has a museum on the premises housing ancient masks, weapons and Thangkas (Buddhist Paintings).
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Enjoy delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and know the story behind the construction of this Gurudwara by the army.
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Another interesting place to visit today is Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
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Visit Indus Sangam Viewpoint to watch the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers.
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After a day filled with fun and adventure, return back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Leh.(Meals included:- Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 3
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | A Drive to the World’s Highest Motorable Road (18000 ft.)
Nubra Valley
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After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure.
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This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever-changing views of the barren land.
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Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, the world’s highest all-season motorable road and soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world.
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As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley full of Nubra Sand Dunes.
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If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue.
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Enjoy the exquisite double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride, exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the famous silk route.
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Later enjoy camping with a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
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Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley.(Meals included:- Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 4
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Recreate the Famous Bollywood Moments
Pangong Tso
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Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
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Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
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One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red.
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Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side.
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You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
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Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong Lake.(Meals included:- Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 5
Pangong lake to Leh | Excursion to Rancho School
Leh
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Wake up in the morning to the beautiful Pangong Lake view and have a delicious breakfast.
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As you mark your way back to Leh, take a small stopover at the Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
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You can also visit the Chang-la Cafe, located just on the Changla Pass.
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Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ as the site where the last scene was shot.
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One can also visit the beautifully structured Shey Palace en-route, if time permits.
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Upon reaching Leh, rest for some time followed by dinner at the hotel.
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Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.(Meals included:- Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 6
Departure | It’s Time to say Goodbye to the Mountains
Leh Airport Travel Terminal
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After having your breakfast in the morning, complete the check out formalities at the hotel.
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Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your onwards journey.
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Fly out of Leh and say goodbye to your fellow travellers and this magical land.(Meals included:- Breakfast)
Inclusion
• Accommodation on Double Occupancy Basis.
• One Tour Manager(Male/Female) from Team Chakarghinni.
• 03 Nights Stay At Leh in Hotel.
• 01 Night stay at Nubra Valley in Swiss Camps.
• 01 Night stay at Pangong in Cottage.
• Transfer and Sightseeing as per the below tour Itinerary by Non A/C Vehicle.
• Meals MAPAI (Breakfast And Dinner)
• Transport by Private Xylo/XUV/Toyota Innova & Tempo Traveler.
. Airport pickup and drop.(only one time Group Transfers)
• All toll taxes, driver’s allowances, Fuel charges, interstate permit if necessary and all taxes.
• Inner line Permission & Wild Life Fee.
• Environmental fee.
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Oxygen Cylinder
Exclusions
• Airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
• Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
• Cost of Insurance
• Any up gradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
• Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
• Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
• Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
• Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
• Cost of any optional activity or service
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
• Any sightseeing or excursion that is not mentioned in the itinerary
• Monument, Guide, other expenses not mentioned in inclusion.
• Any item of personal requirement, such as drinks, laundry, telephone, etc • Any medical or evacuation expenses
• Any expenses occur due to natural climate, security and other unexpected reason.
• Any claim due to road blocks, curfew, accident etc.
• Any type of insurance – personal, medical, travel etc.
• Any other services’ not specified in the Colum “Inclusions”.
• All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages, Camera Fees.
• Cable Car Tickets, Air Fare, Any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
• No refund on any unused transportation or any services in any circumstances.
Regional Facts: Average Altitude: 3505 meters Population: 27500 and 117000 of the complete Leh District comprising of 112 odd villages
Local Languages: Ladakhi, Hindi, Urdu, Balti, Shina, Tibetan, English ATM’s Available: HDFC/J&K/SBI (Still advisable to carry Hard Cash) Networks: Only POSTPAID Airtel and BSNL are present there; others please check your operator’s collaboration
Average Temperature: Max 30 / Min -3 Summer Temperatures Max -10 / Min -25 Winter Temperatures
Know Before You Go for Leh Ladakh Sightseeing Tour
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Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL) is active in the region.
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The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per member.
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Chakarghinni reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
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Oxygen cylinder & backup vehicle will be provided wherever the medical services are not readily available.
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Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
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Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
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Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
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Because of any reason natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
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Pay heed to the tour guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
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All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
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Carry enough cash as the number of ATMs in high-altitude regions are comparatively less and there are long queues at times.
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All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
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If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Chakarghinni will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
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During the trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Chakarghinni will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
