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Cultural Ladakh Tour
Overview
Closed to outside world for centuries, Ladakh lies high in a remote region of western Himalayas. In this part of Buddhist India monasteries overlook landscapes of snow-clad peaks, plateaus and deep valleys. Our itinerary traverses the mountain roads and the world’s highest pass to some of Ladakh’s most isolated locations.
Tour Highlights
- Dramatic landscape of Ladakh.
- Alchi monastery, the oldest in the region.
- Nubra Valley - the valley of flowers.
- Stunning Pangong Lake
- Tibetan culture in and around Leh
- Magnificent Taj Mahal in its full glory.
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Hanna Frederiksen
Aug 2019
Christine Hanson and Peter Anet
Jul 2019
Warren Murphy
Jul 2019Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at the international airport of Delhi. After the traditional welcome, transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the day is free. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - In Delhi get a morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Leh. In Leh have a free day for acclimatization. In the evening enjoy a short walk in local market. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - In the sightseeing programme of Leh today visit Shanti stupa, Shankar Gompa, Tshemo monastery and the Leh Palace in the heart of the city. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - After breakfast drive to Alchi. En route visit Rizong monastery that holds special significance for Tibetan Buddhists who belong to Gelugpa sect of Buddhism. (62 KMS; 2-3HRS) Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - Spend the morning hiking to Mangyu monastery. In the afternoon return to Alchi. Rest of the day is free to explore the place further. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 6 - This morning drive back to Leh via Likir where there is an old monastery to visit. Later visit Basgo monastery to get further insight into Buddhism. (62 KMS;2-3 HRS) Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 7 - This morning drive to the Nubra valley, also known as Ldurma (the valley of flowers) over Khardung La pass (5,602 metres). This is one of the finest days to enjoy the panoramic Ladakh. (5,602 metres; 150KMS;5-6HRS) Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 8 - This morning after breakfast drive to Sumoor visit Gompa before you drive back to Sakti via Agam Village and over Warila pass (5312 m). Evening arrive and check in to hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 9 - Today drive to Pangong over Changla Pass (5360 m) one of the highest motorable road in the world. Pangong Tso (Tso means Lake) is a beautiful endorheic lake situated in the Himalayas and is about 90 kms. Pangong Lake is situated at a height of 4350 m and is one of the biggest tourist attractions of the country. The other factor is that this lake is so popular because of the fact it keeps changing colors. Late afternoon return to Sakti. Overnight Hotel ( 9 0kms &3 ½ hrs each way)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 10 - This morning after relaxing breakfast visit Takthok monastery before you drive to back to Leh en route side visit to Hemis monastery which is one of the biggest monasteries in Ladakh. Also visit Thiksay monastery and Shey Palace. Evening free time to explore Leh bazar. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 11 - This morning take a departure transfer to Leh airport to catch flight to Delhi. From Delhi drive to Agra where the rest of the day is free. (DELHI-AGRA 240KMS;4-5 HRS) Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 12 - Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal while the sun rises. Return to the hotel for breakfast, and after checking out, visit Agra Fort before returning to Delhi for departure transfer to airport.
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation in comfort hotels on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a local sightseeing guide during sightseeing guides at cities as per the itinerary.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- All government taxes as applicable.
More Information
Our tour begins with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas to the remote Ladakhi capital, Leh. At 3,500 metres above sea level. Leh was once a major trading post at the junction of the historic silk route that ran from China and Central Asia to the plains of India. The queer, distinctive culture and history, closely related to Tibet, are demonstrative of the way of life and culture well-preserved for hundreds of years. We spend the first two days acclimatizing to the high altitude with a gentle sightseeing tour of the sights around Leh before heading out in the Jeeps to the spectacular 11th century Alchi monastery. We take an exhilarating hike out to Mangyu monastery through the amazingly scenic Western Tibetan Plateau before travelling to the ethereal beauty of Pangong Tso, a sapphire-coloured high-altitude lake that serves as summer grazing area for nomadic yak herders. En route back to Leh, we also stop by at Hemis monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour involves extensive driving and some hiking, including side trips into the remote Nubra Valley after crossing Khardung La (5,602 metres), the highest motorable pass in the world with fabulous panoramic views across the Himalayas. A visit to Agra to see the magnificent Taj Mahal gives this incredible tour a fitting finish.
