Almost 100% Ladakh (1-13 September 2022)
Ladakh, the word, literally means The Land of High Mountain Passes! A cold desert in the northernmost part of India, the average altitude in Ladakh is 3000 metres above sea level (9800 ft). Its beauty lies in its stark landscape, its culture and it’s natural wonders.
This trip is a signature offering from our company where Ritu, our founder, will accompany the group.
IDEAL FOR SOLO AND SUPERSIZED TRAVELLER
The Itinerary
This trip has been designed and planned to cover almost all of what there is to see in Ladakh – including Kargil, high altitude lakes, monasteries, last village Turtuk and more. Detailed itinerary is shared after confirmation.
There is a lot of road travel that is inevitable when traversing a terrain like Ladakh. Distances and travel time are therefore mentioned in the itinerary.
Trip Leader
Ritu, our founder, will accompany as Trip Leader.
As a Trip Leader, Ritu has proven credentials and brings a lot of energy to the group. Her insights into the region are based on her own explorations and will add immense value to those who want to not just tick this destination off their bucket list, but also want to understand everything about it.
The Group
The travellers who join this trip will be like minded individuals who want to explore the region and also make new friends along the way!
Hotels
The plan includes stay in a 5 star hotel in Leh, with all amenities. However, in smaller destinations like Tsomoriri, Lamayuru, Kargil guests will stay in the best hotels available. At Hunder in Nubra valley, the hotel is one of the finest 4 stars, and at Pangong lake, guests will experience glamping (glamorous camping).
Cars
All travel will be in Innova cars and we will seat up to 4 guests in one car. The car will be equipped with O2 cylinders to be used in case of emergency.
All Inclusive Cost
If you go through the inclusions, you’ll realise that barring ‘lunches’ that are generally had on the go, everything is included in the costs quoted. A heritage walk in old Leh city and a cultural programme in a Brokpa village are also included.
What has been Left Out
The only place that has been left out is Hanle village which is a great site for birders and naturalists. But apart from a monastery, there isn’t much to see or do in the village.
Altitude Sickness (Acute Mountain Sickness)
When landing at Leh airport, you will be landing at 3500 meters above sea level (11,500 ft), which can cause breathing trouble, with headaches, nose bleeds, stomach upsets etc. During the trip you will be staying at altitudes as high as 4500 metres (14,700 ft). Acclimatising is very essential and ideally, the first day must be spent resting in the room.
Should you get altitude sickness or AMS, you will have no further recourse but to abort the trip.
TRAVEL PLAN
01 September – Day 1:– Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalayas. Acclimatise. Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
02 September – Day 2:– Drive to Lamayuru via Alchi and Sangam. Distance is 114 kms and drive time will be about 2 hours.
– Check into hotel. Visit the Lamayuru monastery.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
03 September – Day 3:– Leh to Kargil via Mulbek. Distance is 100 kms and drive time will be about 2 hours.
– Check into hotel. After lunch, drive to Dras to visit the Kargil War Memorial. Distance is 63 kms and drive time will be about 1 hour 20 mins. Back to Kargil after.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
04 September – Day 4:– Kargil to Gharkon (Aryan Valley). Distance is 80 kms and drive time will be about 2.5 hours.
– Check into guest house. Day at leisure.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at guest house.
05 September – Day 5:– At Gharkon. Local activities.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at guest house.
06 September – Day 6:– Gharkon to Leh. Distance is 160 kms and drive time will be about 3.5 hours. Local Leh activities.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
07 September – Day 7:– Leh to Nubra via Khadong-la. Distance is 125 kms and drive time will be about 4 hours.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
08 September – Day 8:– Visit to Turtuk. Distance is 82 kms and drive time will be about 2 hours.
– Back to Hunder (Nubra) and local sightseeing.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
09 September – Day 9:– Nubra to Pangong via Shyok. Distance is 240 kms and drive time will be about 6 hours.
– Evening at leisure.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at camp.
10 September – Day 10:– Pangong to Tsomoriri via Chushul. Distance is 360 kms and drive time will be about 8.5 hours.
– Evening at leisure.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
11 September – Day 11:– Tsomoriri to Leh. Distance is 220 kms and drive time will be about 5 hours. Leh local sightseeing.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
12 September – Day 12:– Leh local with heritage walk. Market visit for shopping.
– Dinner in-house. Overnight at hotel.
13 September – Day 13:– Departure
Our Services End
Package Costs
Double Occupancy – Rs. 95,000*/- per head
Single Occupancy – Rs. 1,53,500*/- per head
(*5% GST Extra)
– Accommodation in 01 room on twin sharing basis as per property list given below
– Meal plan MAP (breakfast and dinner)
– Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers as per the itinerary
– 01 NON-AC Innova / Aria for the entire tour as per the itinerary
– Pickup and drop at Leh airport
– Inner line permit
– Driver allowance/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charges
– Heritage walk in Leh
– Cultural Programme in Gharkon
– English Speaking Guide
– GST
– Shopping, laundry and personal expenses
– Lunches
– Additional vehicle service, activities
– Tips and gratuities
– Expenses resulting from road blocks, political disturbance etc.
– Airfare
– Snacks and beverages
– Entry fees to monuments, sights etc.
– Meals other than those mentioned above
– Anything else not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
– Leh – Grand Dragon
– Lamayuru – Grand Moonland / Similar
– Kargil – The Kargil / Similar
– Gharkon – Betepa Guest House
– Nubra – Stone Hedge/ Similar
– Pangong – Nature’s Nest Camp / Similar
– Tsomoriri – Rupshow Residency / Similar
1. Guests must try and reach Leh in the morning hours to enable them to have enough time to rest
2. The weather in Ladakh in September will be about 15-20 degrees centigrade in the day and 5 degrees at night. There won’t be any snowfall during this time
3. Two people signing up together for the same room will get 5% discount on the cost
4. Autumn is one of the best times to visit Ladakh and is a photographer’s delight
Covid Protocol
All Covid related restrictions have been lifted by Ladakh. But proof of double vaccination must be carried on person.
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We believe that travelling is for everyone, regardless of age, culture, gender and other social constructs. Therefore, at Ease India Travel, we have designed special packages for senior citizens, the LGBTQ community, the supersized and more!
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