Girikand Travels Pvt. Ltd.

LK02 - Best of Ladakh - 8D/7N

Tour Highlights:

Leh : Alchi Monastery,Lamayuru Monastery, Sangam Point, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Hemis Monstery, Thiksey Monastery, Rancho School, Sindhu Ghat, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa.

Nubra : Khardung La, Diskit Monastery, Hunder Sand Dunes

Turtuk : Last Village close to LOC (Line of Control), Balti Heritage House

Pangong : Pangong Lake, Chang La

Tour Details

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Day 1: Arrive Leh

Welcome to Paradise on Earth. All tour guests will arrive at Srinagar Airport as per the scheduled Flight. Upon arrival, you will meet our Girikand Tour Manager and transfer to the Hotel. (Recommended arrival in Srinagar is between 1000hrs –1500hrs). Srinagar; the Capital city of Kashmir is known all over the world for its incredible natural beauty. Overnight at Hotel in Srinagar. (Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Kashmiri Kahwa / Tea / Coffee with Pakoda / Sandwich in Hotel.

Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Today, we will proceed for local sightseeing in Leh. We visit Rancho School famous for the shooting of the film 3 Idiots. Later proceed to Hemis Monastery, where the annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held in early June. Then we visit Thiksey Monastery which is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh. Visit and spend some time at Sindhu Ghat before we proceed towards the Hall of Fame War Museum, this museum is built in memory of the soldiers who had lost their lives through the Indo-Pak wars. Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura, and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama. Overnight at Leh. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/Coffee, Momos, and one Dry Snack during Leh sightseeing

Extra Toppings: Ice cream at Sonmarg & Tea/ Coffee with Biscuit on the way to Kargil.

Day 3: Leh – Alchi – Lamayuru – Nimmo – Magnatic Hill – Leh

Have breakfast at the hotel, after breakfast, proceed to visit Alchi and Lamayuru Monastery - one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh. Later we proceed to Sangam view point of the rivers Indus & Zanskar - two of Himalaya's great rivers and then we proceed to Magnetic Hill – also known as Gravity Hill where vehicles defy the force of gravity. We take a halt at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib; most revered place where Guru Nanak Dev ji is believed to have conquered a demon. Return to Leh by late evening and check in at hotel. Overnight at Leh. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea Coffee and Kashmiri biscuits & one Dry Snack en-route to Leh.

Day 4: Leh – Khardungla Pass – Nubra Valley

Today early breakfast, check out proceed to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (18300feet) One of the world’s Highest Motorable Pass. The view from top of the passes is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks. Nubra valley - the Shyok River meets the Siachen River to form this large valley separating the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Upon arrival we visit we visit Diskit monastery – oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in Nubra valley. Later we visit White Sand Dunes for which the Nubra Valley is famous for and is also the only place in India where double humped camels are found. Enjoy the camel ride at the dunes and head over to the camps for the stay. Overnight at Nubra. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tetra Packed Juice, one Dry Snack en route to Nubra Valley, Tea/ Coffee at Nubra valley

Day 5: Nubra Valley – Turtuk – Nubra Valley

Early morning proceed to Turtuk one of the northernmost villages of India, close to the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. We reach Turtuk early afternoon and visit Balti Heritage House and Museum. During the 1971 Indo – Pak war Turtuk was part of Pakistan but India recaptured this strategic location in one night’s time. We come back to Hunder for stay at the camp by evening. Overnight at Hunder. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tetra Packed Juice, one Dry Snack en route to Turtuk, Tea/ Coffee at Nubra valley

Day 6: Nubra – Pangong – Durbuk

Today after breakfast proceed to Pangong Tso, also known as Pangong Lake - one of the world's highest saltwater lakes. The most notable feature of this lake is its ever-changing hues. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of it running the other side of the “INDO CHINA BORDER”. One rarely feels so close to nature and the environment and the scenery is unforgettable. The lake acts as an important breeding ground for a large variety of migratory birds like Brahmani Ducks, Rare black necked cranes, and Seagulls. Later we proceed to Durbuk. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Durbuk. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/Coffee and One Dry snack en route to Pangong, Tea/Tetra Packed Juice at Pangong.

Day 7: Durbuk – Leh

After breakfast check out & proceed to the famous monasteries through Changla pass. While ascending Changla pass (5486 Mtrs.) enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. On arrival at Leh check in at the hotel. Overnight at Leh. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/Coffee and One Dry snack en route to Leh, Tea at Leh.

Day 8: Leh – Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel. All tour guests will proceed to Srinagar Airport and start the return

journey to your hometown. Tour concludes at 1000 hrs in Leh. (Breakfast)

Accommodation as per the itinerary.
Intercity Transfers by Non AC Vehicle as per the itinerary and group size.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
Extra Toppings as mentioned.
01 Ltr bottle of packaged drinking water Per Person PerDay.
Entry fees for all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel, Driver, Restaurant Tips and Guide Charges.
Service of Girikand Tour Manager Ex. Srinagar.

GST as Applicable.
Any cost of Flight/Train Fare/Bus/Transfers which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any cost of Horse Back, Pony, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned) etc.
Cost of any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing such as Gum Boots, Snow Dress, Skiing Dress, etc.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
Any extra expenses incurred due to any unforeseen circumstances, force majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes, change in route, additional stay etc.
Any extra cost incurred due to delay in Flights/Rail/Bus/etc.
Any charges for extra ride, porter charges, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature.
Cost of Insurance / Mediclaim.
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the tour itinerary.

Above Cost is per person in INR

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Important Notes

Extra Adult /Child with Bed will be provided MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS as per availability and not a Bed and only one is allowed per room.
Vehicles in hilly terrain/stationary position will run as Non AC.
Discounted Tour cost is dynamic and may change at any time.
Extra Toppings are subject to availability, if not similar items will be made available.
Before booking To & From Flight/Train Tickets. Please consult first with our Travel Consultant for more
details regarding Joining & Leaving.

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