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ITINERARY
13th September: Leh
An early morning arrival at Leh airport where you will be greeted by our company representative and transferred directly
to your Leh based accommodation. After check-in spend a full day taking rest and adapting to the high altitude of
Ladakh. Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and take in the local gardens before dinner and overnight stay in your
preferred Leh based accommodation.

14th September: Leh - Hall of Fame - Pathar Sahib - Sangham - Magnetic Hill - Basgo - Alchi - Leh
Wake early and travel west of Leh to the popular ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history
pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia. Next, continue on to the Sikh temple
known as ‘Pathar Sahib’ before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity
in action as your vehicle appears to move without power. Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham
lookout where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers and then drive
through the ‘pretty-as-a-postcard’ Basgo village. Arrive at Alchi village in time for lunch and overnight stay in a local
homestay.

15th September: Alchi - Likir - Leh City tour - Leh

Wake as per your leisure and make the return trip back to Leh via Likir monastery which hosts a giant colourful Buddha
statue - perfect for photos! Following your arrival to Leh, enjoy a half-day of Leh city sightseeing beginning at the ancient
Tse Mo castle. After seeing the crumbling architecture and your first aerial view over the town, you can visit the 16th
century built Leh palace and then proceed to the magnificent Japanese built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sun
set and the lights emerge over Leh town. Return to our preferred Leh based accommodation for overnight stay.

16th September: Leh - Disket - Hunder

Depart Leh after breakfast and head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ - popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the
variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh
(between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-
la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)! The journey to Nubra is a
half-day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery and the experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and
truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot tall
Buddha statue and then those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on Nubras resident double humped camels can
climb aboard a double-humped camel in Hunder for a ride around the cold desert sand dunes. Arrive to Nubra Valley
accommodation in time for dinner and overnight stay.

17th September: Hunder - Pangong Lake

Definitely a highlight of your tour, today involves an adventurous drive with a constantly scenic trip to the magnificent
Pangong Lake. A must see destination for your time in Ladakh, Pangong Lake has been made famous by the 'Three
Idiots' movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China. The appearance of the
water is said to change colour at every angle of the sun - which makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget
your camera (and spare batteries!) Overnight stay in Pangong.

18th September: Pangong Lake - Thiksey - Shey – Leh

Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey
monastery. Commonly referred to as ‘Little Lhasa’, Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its
architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey
Monastery and Palace - both built in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King. Return to Leh for a well
earned rest with the evening free to roam in the market as per your leisure. Overnight stay in Leh.

19th September: Departure

Our driver will collect you from the Leh based accommodation and transfer you directly to the Leh airport in time for your
early morning flight. On arrival to Delhi, our Delhi based driver will be waiting at the airport to collect you and transfer
you to Agras famous ‘Taj Mahal’. The Taj is one of India’s most-renowned monuments and often regarded by
archaeologists as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. Noted as one of the seven wonders of the world, the
Taj is surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created an legend suggests that more than 20000 men
laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. After exploring the Taj (and if time
permits), our driver will transfer you to the nearby ‘Red Fort’ which is an officially recognised UNESCO world heritage
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site. Take your time to wander through the spectacular red sandstone fortress which was built in the 16th-century and
you will have a chance to explore and learn the various on-site palaces, chambers and Mosques. As per your international
departure time, our driver will return you to the Delhi international airport in time for your evening flight.

PACKAGE COST
Inclusions:
- All detailed transportation requirements in Scorpio/Xylo vehicle with our experienced driver
- 4 nights guest house accommodation – ‘Jigmet Guest House’ in Leh and ‘Galaxy Guest House’ in Nubra Valley (or
similar standard vendors)
- 1 night traditional Ladakhi homestay in Alchi
- 1 night luxury camp accommodation - ‘Shamballa Camp’ in Pangong (or similar standard vendor)
- Buffet breakfast and dinner for 6 days
- Protected area permit required for travel to Nubra Valley and Pangong regions
- Wildlife and Red Cross fees

PACKAGE COST BASED ON FOUR PASSENGERS: 22500 INR per person

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**Kindly note that the above costs are exclusive of GST as we are still waiting for response whether or not GST will be
applicable in our state for next year. If GST is applicable, cost will be extra (as per government ruling). We hope to get a
response any day now and will advise as soon as possible.
 LADAKH TRAVEL CO.
EMAIL: info@ladakhtravelco.com
WEB: www.ladakhtravelco.com
www.facebook.com/ladakhtravelco
PHONE: +91 946 946 3106 (Ladakh)
+91 946 946 3107 (Ladakh)

PACKAGE DETAILS
Supplement / Excursion costs:
- Monument entrance fees (According to personal taste – maximum 250 INR per person)
- Optional tour guide (2000 INR per day - recommended for all foreign clients)
- Optional dune buggy/camel safari costs (price dependant on preferred time on buggy/camel)
- Optional rafting/ mountain biking/ bullet bike hire (1500 INR per person/bike - petrol not included)
- Optional hire of oxygen cylinder to take with you on tour (750 INR per cylinder per day)

Exclusions:
- Room service, Telephone calls and/ or laundry
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
- Any changes / cancellations / expenses borne due to delay in Flights / Trains / Buses.
- Any cost arising due to ‘Acts of God’ including landslides, road blockage, terrorist activities, political disturbances
(strikes) etc. Cost to be borne by the client - directly payable on the spot.

Package Validity:
This package is valid from April 2018 - October 2018 inclusive. For packages outside of this timeframe, please contact our
office directly via email: info@ladakhtravelco.com

Cancellation Policy:
Standard Cancellation fees:
- 21-8 days notice prior to commencement of services: 25% of total package price
- 7-4 days notice prior to commencement of services: 50% of total package price
- 3 days or less up until departure day: 100% of total package price

Child Accommodation Policy:

- Children aged 4 and below are complimentary
- Children aged 11 or above must pay for extra bed

Health Note:
Ladakh is a high altitude region and it is not uncommon for people to experience mild symptoms of altitude sickness on
arrival. For this reason, we suggest clients consult their doctor before travel and if recommended, take ‘Diamox’ (or a
similar medication) to help with the acclimatisation process. We purposely arrange a complete day of rest for the first day
of all tours and our guides and drivers are well equipped to handle altitude related emergencies throughout the tour.
Most other standard medications are available in the main town of Leh, but if you prefer your own trusted brands or if
you have any specific prescriptions please bring these with you for your Ladakh holiday period.

Staying Connected
All pre paid Indian SIM cards will not work in Ladakh and due to security restrictions it is very difficult for outsiders to
obtain a local SIM card. Post paid services with BSNL, Airtel and Aircel will work but we suggest relying on internet based
services such as Skype, Viber, Whatsapp, Facebook or email to keep in touch.
Note: There is free WIFI in most hotels and there are plenty of internet cafes in the main bazaar, but be aware that
power failures occur frequently and it is not uncommon for all satellite internet connections to be lost for up to a few
days at a time.

Weather
The best time to vacation in Ladakh is between May and October. Days are usually nice and sunny, but the nights can be
quite cool. It is unlikely clients will experience much rainfall but they may get wet from snow at Khardong La or snowy
areas whilst driving.