A Week In Frozen Ladakh – Winter Special

 

A Week In Frozen Ladakh - Winter Special


[ 5 Night / 6 Days ]
 

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

 

Day 1 - Arrive Leh 3505 meters / 11567 feet

Arrive Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level. Transfer to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel before 09.30 am. Half-Day at rest for acclimatization.
Lunch at the hotel. Evening visit leh market & Shanti stupa. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
 

Day 2 - Drive Sham Valley

post breakfast we drive on the Srinagar highway and start our Day by visiting the hall of fame - museum constructed by the Indian army, Gurudwara Patthar sahib nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak dev. further we experience the magnetic hill which defies the law of gravity. We stop at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers and later we drive back to the hotel in Leh. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

 

Day 3 - Tour of Khardungla top - 18,380 ft.

After breakfast drive to Khardungla- world’s highest motorable road at 18380ftt above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow-capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing joy the views from the top and then return to the hotel for hot lunch. later in the afternoon at leisure and visit. the market.

 

Day 4 - Tour of Pangong Lake

It is the highest land locked lake (155 Kms on way from Leh 05 Hrs driver each way. After an early breakfast, we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the backdrop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and the environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

 

Day 5 - Depart Leh

In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

  • Assistance upon arrival and departure in Leh
  • 4 Nights Accomodation as per Itinerary
  • Meal Plan MAP basis (04 Breakfast + 04 Dinner)
  • All transfers, sightseeing & overland journey by non-air-condition Xylo, Innova on Sharing Basis
  • Permit charges - (wild life fee, red cross fee, inner line permits to Nubra valley & Pangong lake , ladakh entry fee )
  • First Aid Medical kit (basic) in taxi.
  • All applicable luxury/ road taxes
  • 5% GST Extra
  • Any entry fee for monument and monastery .
  • Any sightseeing or excursion that is not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any Other activities like Rafting , Biking , Cycling & etc.
  • Any item of personal requirement, such as drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.
  • Any medical or evacuation expenses.
  • Any type of insurance – personal, medical, travel etc.
  • Any services not mentioned above.

About Destination

Leh is an enchanting utopia that literally makes you feel on top of the world. A prominent city in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, it is a place where the stars shine brighter and the majestic Himalayas loom over you. For the travelers who really want to experience peaceful bliss with a slice of adventure, Leh is the perfect destination. You can engage in adrenaline-pumping adventure sports of the place or discover your spiritual side in one of the district’s numerous monasteries, such as Thiksey Monastery and Shanti Stupa. Adventure lovers, bikers in particular, will love to explore the never-ending stretches of mountain paths around the city. Equally fascinating is the culture of Leh. Kind-hearted people with warm smiles on their faces, greet you wherever you go and make you feel at home. Roam around the narrow paths of the City Market, and get engulfed with the irresistible aroma of Tibetan food. Check out beautiful souvenirs and handicrafts and indulge in window shopping. Revisit history at the ruins of majestic Leh palace. Leh also acts as a gateway to other mesmerizing areas of Ladakh. The famous Pangong Lake is just 140 km away. En route, you can stop at Chang La pass, which is always covered with pearly-white snow. Be fascinated with the mysterious gravity-defying Magnetic Hill. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Leh proves to be an unforgettable retreat.