Journey to the Highest Land Lock Sea in the World
Stretching like a lunar landscape, high in the remote regions of the Karakoram mountains, the plateau of Ladakh- wild, vast and barren – has a compelling charm and beauty of its own. Awesome snow covered mountains tower above frighteningly close, terrifying gorges that descend almost vertically to snake-like rivers thousands of feet below.
Startling patches of greenery break the bleak landscape – wherever there is water at the base of a glacier or in a river valley. Here one is likely to find Ladakh’s famous apricot orchards or giant cabbage heads; as also radish, potatoes and turnips growing to giant sizes because of longer daylight and strong intensity of ultra violet rays.
Tsomo Riri & Tso Kar; th ese high altitude lakes are situated in the Rupshu region of eastern Ladakh. Tsomo Riri is surrounded by mountains and is formed by a tributary of the Spiti river. This rare habitat attracts the Barehead Goose, which breeds around the inlets of the lake during the summer months.
Delhi - Leh - Uletopko - Lamayuru - Saboo-Sumoor - Leh - Tso Morari - Leh - Delhi
Total no of days : 14
Grade : Gentle
Best Season : May-September
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at Delhi’s international airport a representative will be waiting for you outside the
exit gate of arrival terminal, holding a placard. Met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay, where accommodation will be protected for you from previous night. Afternoon half day city tour of Old Delhi, visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid drive pass old Delhi Bazars. Evening free to rest and relax. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2: Delhi - Leh ht. 3445m
You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. While the town has come a long way from the days when polo was played on its main street, Leh still retains a pleasant traditional quality. Rest of the day to rest and for high altitude acclimatization. In the evening stroll through the main street of the town is more than enough exercise to begin with. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Leh – Shankar, Spituk & Phyang
Morning free to acclimitisation. Afternoon half day sightseeing of Leh, which includes visit of Shankar Monastery-a relativity modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and serves as the residence of the head priest Kushak bakula. A number of gold icons are to found here. 8km from Leh, Spituk monastery stands prominently on the top of a hillock commanding panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine thanksa are to be found in this 15th century gompa. The gompa also houses collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakli. Also visit Phyang Monastery which is 17kms from Leh-Kargil road, built by Tashi Namgyal in the later half of the 16th century AD it belongs to the RED CAP SECT of Buddhist. Hundreds of icons of Buddha and other Gods are kept on wooden shelves. Return back to your hotel for overnight
Day 4: Leh - Uletopko - by surface - 65 km, 3-4 hr).
Morning drive to Uletopko. Enroute visit Alchi monastery. There are great temples, caves and stupas built in Ladakh by Rinchen Zangpo. Alchi Choskar is the largest and most famous of all of them. Alchi Choskar was constructed by RinchenLhakhang. Evening free to explore the surroundings. Overnight in tents.
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Day 5: Uletopko - Lamayuru - Saboo
After breakfast drive for Saboo. Enroute visit the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery, one of the earliest seats of lamaistic learning and most picturesque monastery in Ladakh.
Enroute visit Likir Monastery. It was built during the 5th King of Ladakh Lhachen Gyalpo as the monastery was offered to Lama Duwang Chosjer. Evening take a walk around the Saboo village to view the people working in the fields. Back to the resort site for an overnight stay in Mongolian Huts.
Day 6: Saboo - Sumoor - 4350 mtr Over Khardong La 5260 mtr
After break fast drive to Sumoor village 120 kms; (5-6 hrs) over Khardong La, the highest motorable road pass in the world. The view from the top of this pass is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus Valley to the seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. After crossing the pass, drive another 80 kms; (2-3 hrs) across the river Shyok to reach Sumoor village. Overnight at Sumoor Camp.
Day 7: Sumoor – Disket ht 4600mtrs Hundar ht 4150mtrs - Sumoor
Bacterian camel safari subjects to availability. Drive to Hundar, en route visit Disket. See the Disket monastery perched on a rock overhanging a stream, which is the source of energy, used by the mills of the monastery. The monastery is full of Tangkas (silk paintings), magnificent giant statues of the Buddha and old mural paintings in which can be noted a multitude of influences. Overnight in camp at Sumoor.
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Day 8: Sumoor – Leh by surface
After breakfast drive to Leh over Khardung la. Afternoon rest & relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at Guest House/hotel.
Day 9: Leh – Shey, Hemis & Thiksey
After early breakfast full day sightseeing to the massive Tibetan Buddhist Gompas (monasteries of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey a few kilometers up the Indus is Shey, the most ancient capital, with its palaces and temples, their vibrantly colored mirals cleaned and resorted in the mid 1980’s. Hemis was founded under the direct patronage of members of the ruling Namgyal Dyansty. In the evening return back to your accommodation. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10: Leh - Tsomo Riri by surface
After breakfast, drive to the high altitude brackish lake of Tsomo Riri, which is 28kms long and 8kms wide, surrounded by lofty mountains. The lake is so salty that salt is procured from its margins and is sold all over Ladakh & Kashmir. Overnight stay in tents near the lake.
Day 11: Tsomo Riri
Full day free to explore the surroundings of the lake. It lies intensely blue among bare brown hills. A kilometer ahead is the picturesque village of Korzok comprising of about a hundred families. Visit the Gompa set on top of the village. The Gompa is about 350 years old and has about 35 resident monks. Overnight in your tents.
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Day 12: Tsomo Riri - Leh – drive 170kms; approx. 7hrs
After breakfast drive along the rough dusty track through remote countryside to Leh. Other than the Korzok village there are no villages en route except for the occasional nomad (Changpas) settlement of two or three tents. From Chumathang the drive is down stream along the river Indus, crossing the villages of Gaite, Mahe, Ugu and Karu to reach Leh. Evening free to rest and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Leh - Delhi – by air
In time transfer to the airport to board your flight for Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi visiting India Gate, drive pass government buildings and Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Leave Delhi
In time transfer to airport to connect flight back home.
Cost:
Number of pax |
Per person cost in £ |
For 02 / 03 paying |
£1265.00 per person |
For 04-06 paying |
£1195.00 per person |
For 07-10 paying |
£1075.00 per person |
Single room supplement |
£510.00 |
Supplement air fare Leh - Delhi (Economy Class) |
£315.00 per person |
Hotels envisaged in the cost:
City |
Hotel |
No. of nights |
Meal Plan |
Delhi |
Oberoi Maidens |
02 |
Room plus breakfast |
Leh |
A category Hotel |
06 |
Full Board |
Summor |
Fix Camp |
02 |
Full Board |
Saboo |
Ladakh Sarai (Mongolian Huts) |
02 |
Full Board |
Tso Morari |
Fix Camp |
02 |
Full Board |
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The cost includes:
- Hotel accommodation in Delhi on twin sharing room plus breakfast basis and at rest of the places on twin sharing full board basis.
- Air-conditioned car for arrival/ departure transfers and sightseeing in Delhi.
- Non air-conditioned jeep for overland safaris, sightseeing and excursion in Leh.
- English speaking local guide during the sightseeing in Delhi and local Buddhist English speaking guide in Leh.
- Monument and monastery entrances during sightseeing.
- Inner line permit handling charges for Nubra Valley and Tso Morari.
- Hot lunch at Lamayuru.
- Assistance on arrival and departure.
- All applicable taxes including 4.89% service tax.
The given cost does not include:
- Any air fare and airport tax.
- Any kind of personal, medical and evacuation insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature like table drinks, phone calls, tips, laundry etc.
- Personal clothing and sleeping bags.
Note :
- Accommodation will be provided in mentioned hotels or of same category.
- Air fare is subject to change.
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