LADAKH-SHAM
VALLEY
Duration:
10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination:
Leh-Likir-Yangthang-Hemis
Shupachan-Lamayuru-Leh-Pangong-Hunder(Nubra Valley)
Day
1: Arrive Leh :-
Upon arrival at Leh
Airport you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for
Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Evening
Visit to Leh Market & Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Leh(Excursion to Monasteries):-
Post Breakfast we
proceed for Indus Valley Monastery tour including Shey Palace, The
ancient capital of Ladakh, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier
upon tier on a hill above the village, Hemis Gompa, the largest
monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism,
Sindhu Ghat & Stok Palace Museum. Packed or Hot Lunch will be
provided. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3:Leh-Lirik (Drive) Trek to Yangthang
After breakfast drive
from Leh to Likir for 2 hours. At Likir you will meet all your
trekking staff and ponies. One can visit Likir monastery situated on
a hill towards the village. Start your trek through a barley field
to cross a small stream and then to village Sumdo. Then gradually
trek to village Yangthang to camp overnight.
Day 4: Yangthang to hemis Shupachan Via Rizong:-
Trek to Wulle
valley and then ascent for one hour to Shemchan La and then descent
towards Hemis Shukpachan, the highest village in this route. It's a
big village and is famous for Cedar trees found in plenty here,
hence the name of village. We will visit a family house and have
some butter tea and Ladakhi chang (the local beer) There is a small
but beautiful monastery just outside the village that we can visit.
Camp for overnight stay.
Day 5: Hemis Shupachan to Lamayuru and drive back to
Uleytokpo :-
We trek through the
Apricot rich village of Ang and This valley has warm weather as
compared to Indus valley and hence conducive to thick vegetation and
hence there are plenty of apricots, apples and nuts making it one of
the richest valleys in Ladakh. Since people are rich they have
beautiful houses with wonderful interior. Lamayuru monastery was
founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. Overnight stay in
uleytokpo Camp.
Day 6: Lamayuru-Leh :-
In the morning we
visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the morning religious
ceremony. It's a very soothing and spiritual experience to be there
among these warm and friendly monks. On our way to Leh we can visit
the Basgo monastery also, famous for its Buddha statue. In Leh
overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 7: Leh-Pangong Lake:-
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 back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels
so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.
Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the camp near lake.
Day 8: Pangong Lake-Leh:-
Morning at leisure to
explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute
visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a
hill above the village & Shey, The ancient capital of Ladakh. Drive
further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight.
Day 9: Leh-Hunder(Nubra Valley) :-
After an early
breakfast we drive to NUBRA VALLEY leads through KHARDUNG-LA-PASS
(the highest motorable road in the world) at 18,390 ft, around 39kms
from Leh. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of
flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram
and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. First visit SUMUR, another
pretty village on the other side of the river'; SAMSTANLING GOMPA
here was founded by Lama Tsultims Nima and Monastic community was
introduced as Rezong Gonpa. Overnight at Nubra Organic Retreat
situated in a beautiful village called HUNDER with lot of trees.
Day 10: Hunder(Nubra Valley)-Leh:-
After your breakfast
at the camp, visit the SAND DUNES to enjoy a camel safari
(Optional). Later we drive to Leh over Khardung La. Afternoon rest
and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Depart leh(Fly Out):-
Tour concludes.
Mountain Trails thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual
transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward
Destination.
Hotel Envisaged in the Above Program :
Destination |
Budget Hotel |
Standard Hotel |
Deluxe Hotel |
Luxury Hotel |
Leh |
Hotel
Horizon,
Hotel Chube,
Hotel Milarepa,
Hotel Pangong
Or Similar |
Hotel
Lasermo,
Hotel Lharimo,
Hotel Royal Palace,
Hotel Spice-N-Span,
Hotel Khang la Chen
Or Similar |
Hotel Grand
Dragon,
Hotel Shangri-la
Or Similar |
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Uleytokpo |
Hotel Ethic
Uletokpo Resort,
Hotel West Resort
Or Similar |
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Nubra
Valley |
Hotel Royal
Camp,
Hotel Tirath Camp,
Hotel Eco Adventure Camp
Or Similar |
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Tour Cost Per Person :
Tour code :
Ladakh-Sham Valley |
Budget
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Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
Transport Used |
25-32 Persons Traveling
Together |
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20-25 Persons Traveling
Together |
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15-20 Persons Traveling
Together |
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10-15 Persons Traveling
Together |
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7-9 Persons Traveling
Together |
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5-6 Persons Traveling
Together |
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4 Persons Traveling
Together |
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3 Persons Traveling
Together |
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2 Persons Traveling
Together |
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Single Person |
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Cost Included :
Included |
Not Included |
Accommodation in Double room in mentioned
Hotels/Resorts or similar
All breakfast and dinner in hotel.
All transfers and sight-seeing in private vehicle on
disposal.
All meal in house boat.
All toll, tax and parking. |
Any international or domestic flight ticket.
Any lunch or meal other than exclusions.
Any entrances or monument fees.
Any guide or tour escort charges for local
sight-seeing.
Any extra other than inclusions column. |
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