12 Days - Grand Ladakh Tour
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Route : Delhi-Leh-Nubra-Leh-Pangong-Leh-Uletokpo-Leh-Tsomoriri-Tsokar-Leh-Delhi
Name of Tour : Grand Ladakh Tour
Highest Altitude : 5600 Mts.(Khardungla Pass)
Best Season : May to Oct
Duration of the Tour : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Outline Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight
Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey,Thiksey monastery and Leh Palace
Day 03) Leh – Khardungla (18380 ft). - Deskit (Nubra) / 135 Kms
Day 04) Deskit – Hunder- Deskit- Khardungla - Leh / 135 Kms
Day 05) Leh – Pangong Lake / 145 Kms / 05 hrs drive
Day 06) Pangong Lake- Leh / 145 Kms / 05 hrs drive
Day 07) Leh – Alchi - Uletokpo / 75 Kms / 02 hrs drive
Day 08) Uletokpo – Lamayury - Uletokpo / 120 Kms / 04 hrs drive
Day 09) Uletokpo - Leh / 75 Kms / 02 hrs drive
Day 10) Leh - Tsomoriri ( Korzok) / 218 Km / 07 hrs drive
Day 11) Tsomoriri (Korzok) –Tsokar Lake-Leh / 240 Km / 09 hrs drive
Day 12) Leh - Delhi / By Air
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QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Above rates are based on per person basis
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
- All breakfasts and Dinners
- All transport by non air conditioned Toyota Innova as required in the tour programme
- All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
- Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
- Any other meals
- Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
- Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
- Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
- Guides and Monuments Fees
- All other than those listed in inclusive
- GST
We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends
Detail Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight
Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure. After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own.
Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular. As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher. Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills. They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.
Land : 4 mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok. Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.
People: There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey,Thiksey monastery and Leh Palace
Leave after breakfast for full day visit of Hemis/Shey/Thiksey monastery.
Leh town (3505 mts.) is the headquarter of the Leh District and is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal Pradesh in South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.
Shey Place & Monastery: The Palace is 15 Km from Leh town, King Deldan Namgyal built it in 17th century. He also built a monastery there. The main image in the monastery is the two- storey tall statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, made of copper, installed by King Deldan Namgail in the memory of his father Singay Namgail.
Hemis Monastrey: The Hemis Monastery is the biggest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. It is situated 45 Km to the south of Leh and built in 1630 by first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyats, who was invited to Ladakh by king Singee Namgyal. The king offered him religious estates through out the region. Monastery belongs to Drugpa Order (Red Hat sect.) and has largest Thangka painting in Ladakh, which is over 12 mts. in length and which is exhibited once in 12 years. The Festival of Hemis is the most popular festival, held in June-July and dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava, which is characterized by colorful masked dances.
Thiksey Monastery: Thiksey is 18 km south of Leh and situated on the top of a hill. This is most imposing Monastery in the Ladakh. It belongs to Gelukpa order. The Monastery was first build at Stakmo by Sherab Zangpo of Stod. Later the nephew of Sherab Zangpo, Spon Paldan Sherab, founded the Thiksay Gonpa on a hill top to north of Indus river in 1430 AD. The festival of Thiksey Gustor is held in the October-November. Around 80 monks are in residence. There are images of Maitriya Buddha, Sakyamuni, thousand armed Avaloketshvara, Budhisattvas and an excilent library in the Monastery.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03) Leh – Khardungla (18380 ft.) - Deskit (Nubra) / 135 Kms
Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Nubra Valley is located between Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of Himalayas. Nubra means”Ldumra” (the valley of flowers).Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardongla (18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. It is drained by Siachen and Shayok river. Nubra valley was one of the trade centres on the ancient famouse silk route passing through this area. The Bactrian Camels (shaggy double hump Camel) can be seen around sand-dune, between Deskit and Hundar village, which was used on the ancient silk route. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.
Visit:
Diskit Monastery: it is situated in Nubra valley and founded in 1420 AD by Shesrab Zangpo of Stod. About 100 monks are residing in the Monastery.Gutor festival held on 20th and 21st days of the 12th tibetain calendar.
Hundar Monastery: it is 7 Km from Diskit situated in Hundar village and 500 years old. There is a small desert area between Hundar and Diskit and one can see the double womb camels. The camels date back to the silk route.
Sumur Monastery: this is a beautiful monastery and worth to visit.
Samstanling Monastery: it is 132 years old and founded by Lama Tsultims Nima. It is situated on the North facing Diskit Monastery and about 50 monks are in residence.
Panamic: This is a small village and was a famouse place in ancient silk route. It has a monastery, which is situated on the opposite side of the river. The village has hot sulphur spring and pleope use it for medicine purpose.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04) Deskit – Hunder- Deskit- Khardungla - Leh / 135 Kms
Drive back to Leh over Khardungla Pass.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 05) Leh – Pangong Lake / 145 Kms / 05 hrs drive
Drive to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to Lukung at the western shore of the lake and drive along the Pangong Lake upto Spangmik (8 Kms) the last point allowed for tourists. 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 its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.
Overnight at Camp.
Day 06) Pangong Lake- Leh / 145 Kms / 05 hrs drive
Drive back to Leh over Changla pass (5486 Mts.)
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07) Leh – Alchi - Uletokpo / 75 Kms / 02 hrs drive
Leave for Uletokpo camping which is one of the most beautiful camping in the Ladakh region on the way visit Spituk monastery which is just 5 kms from Leh town. Continue drive to Alchi monastery
Spituk Monastery: The Monastery is located on the top of a hillock, 7 Km from Leh. Spituk Monastery is belonging to Gelukpa Order and there are about 100 monks in the monastery. It founded by Od-de in the 11th century. He introduced a monastic community. The great translator Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo visited this monastery. Stok Monastery, Sankar monastery and Saboo monastery are branches of Spituk Monastery. It commands a panaoramic view of the Indus Valley.
Alchi Monastery: 69 km from Leh the only monastery in Ladakh built on flat ground. Built in the 11th century by the great translator Ringchen Zangpo. This is very famous for its painting and architecture which has an Indian and Kashmiri influence in them. there are many beautiful images of Buddha within the monastery. There is no monastic community; it is looked after by monks from the likir monastery.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 08) Uletokpo – Lamayury - Uletokpo / 120 Kms / 04 hrs drive
Full day Lamayuru excursion
Lamayuru Monastery: It is situated 60 Km from Uleytokpo. Monastery built on sand stone. This is the oldest known monastery which dates back to the 10th century. It belongs to the kar-gyut-pa (Red Hat) sect. it is said that long time ago Arahat Nimagung visited this place and he made a prophecy that monastery will come up at this spot. He made offering to the Naga serpent spitrits. The corns mixed with the earth and formed like Swastika or Yungdrung, later it came to be known as Yungdrung Monastery. Rinchen Zangpo, the Translator came to build many temples and stupas and so the teaching of the Kadampa School came to flourish greatly there but later it was taken over by Digungpa Order. Mahasiddha Naropa also came to this place and meditated here. There are renowned collection of carpets, thankas and frescoes. A festival “Yuru Kabgyad” is held on 17th and 18th of the 5th month of tibetain calendar during which dances are performed.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09) Uletokpo - Leh / 75 Kms / 02 hrs drive
Leave Uletokpo and drive back to Leh, , on the way back we stop at magnetic hill. In the late afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Namgyal Tsemo in Leh
Leh Palace: The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.
Namgyal Tsemo (Victory Peak): It was built by the King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor (central Asian invaders).
Tsemo Monastery: Monastery was built by King Graspa Bum-Lde in 1430 AD. It contains a three-story Maitrieya Buddha and a one-storied statue of Avaloketesvara, Manjushri and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains and Leh town from the top.
Shanti Stupa: Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10) Leh - Tsomoriri ( Korzok) / 218 Km / 07 hrs drive
After breakfast drive to Korzok which is 218 km and takes 7 hours. Tsomoriri village is situated at 15,000 feet with it’s dozen houses and the Gompa is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu otherwise the region is inhabited only by Nomadic Changpa. The Nomad live in tents all the year around moving in accordance with an old established annual routine between the pastures that exist where ever. The turquoise Color Lake is the most beautiful lake in Ladakh. Here you can find numerous spices of birds Chief among them are the bar headed Goose found in great number. The great crested Grebe, the Brahmini Duck and the brown headed Gull.
Later visit Korzok
Walk up to upper Korzok. Here you can see the nomadic life and Yaks and Pashmina goats. And you can meet the Changpa people too. Spend the rest of the day around the Lake.
Overnight at Fix camp.
Day 11) Tsomoriri (Korzok)–Tsokar Lake-Taglangla Pass( 5350 Ms.t)-Leh / 240 Km / 09 hrs drive
Morning, drive to Tsokar which is 86 km and takes 2 hours. On the way to Tsokar one can see the wild ass of Tibetans plateau. This colorful salty lake is also the great example for nature, with beautiful color. After stopping at Tsokar drive to Leh which is 154 kms via crossing the world second highest motor-able road. From the top of the highest pass on this road (Taglangla 5350 Mt) from you can see the beautiful view of Rupshu valley and Indus valley. Then descend towards Rumtse and continue through narrow gorge with colorful mountain.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12) Leh - Delhi / By Air
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
Tour Ends But Memories Remains – Always
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