Ladakh and Zanskar Off Beat Safari – 16 Nights and 17 Days
Srinagar / Kargil / Zanskar
Valley Padum / Rangdum / Suruvalley / Alchi / Leh / Pangong / Nubra / Tsomoriri
/ Tsokar / Sarchu / Manali
An Adventure, A Journey An Experience like no other..
An Adventure, A Journey An Experience like no other..
Summary
of the trip
July 19, 2014 – Sat Day 01
Srinagar
Transfer
. O/N Srinagar House Boat
July 20, 2014 – Sun Day 02
Srinagar – Drass – Kargil
Safari
to Kargil. O/N Kargil. (B, PL, D)
July 21, 2014 – Mon Day 03
Kargil – Padum (Zanskar)
Kargil
– Zanskar Safari. O/N Padum. (B, PL, D)
July 22, 2014 – Tue Day 04
Padum (Explore Zanskar)
Overnight
stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
July 23, 2014 – Wed Day 05
Padum – Rangdum via Suruvalley (Explore Zanskar)
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
July 24, 2014 – Thu Day 06
Rangdum – Kargil
Zanskar
to Kargil. Overnight at Kargil. (B, PL, D)
July 25, 2014 – Fri Day 07
Kargil – Alchi
Safari
via Alchi by afternoon, Spend time at leisure at resort. O/N Ule (B, PL, D)
July 26, 2014 – Sat Day 08 Alchi
– Leh
After
Breakfast leave for Leh … Lunch at Hotel in Leh. Evening free time at Leisure.
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
****
July 27, 2014 – Sun Day 09 Leh
– Local Sightseeing
Excursion
to monasteries ..Explore Leh local Town. O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)
July 28, 2014 – Mon Day 09 Leh
– Nubra Valley
…
Deskit and Hunder Village. O/N Hundur (B, HL, D)
July 29, 2014 – Tue Day 10
Nubra Valley – Leh
.. O/N
Leh (B, HL, D)
July 30, 2014 – Wed Day 11 Leh
– Pangong Lake – Leh (4 Hrs one way)
… .
Drive back to Leh by the same route. O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
July 31, 2014 – Thu Day Day 12
Leh – Do you own thing.. Rest Day
at Leisure by exploring Leh local Town. O/N
Leh. (B, HL, D)
****
Aug 1, 2014 – Fri Day 13 Leh –
Day 13 Tsomoriri Lake
O/N
Korzok. (B, PL, D)
Aug 2, 2014 – Sat Day 14
Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar – Sarchu
Arrive
in Sarchu and check into your Camp. O/N
Sarchu Campsite. (B, PL, D)
Aug 3, 2014 – Sun Day 15 Sarchu
– Manali
Overnight
stay at Manali.
Overnight
at Hotel BF/PKDL /D
Aug 4, 2014 - Mon Day 16 Manali board Overnight bus for Delhi
Check
out of hotel after breakfast, local exploring.
Overnight
in Volvo Bus BF
Aug 5, 2014 – Tue Day 17
(Arrive at Delhi End of Tour)
Details of Total Ladakh and
Zanskar Experience
July 19, 2014 – Sat Day 01
Srinagar
Arrival
at Srinagar at your time & transfer to House Boat.
O/N Srinagar
O/N Srinagar
July 20, 2014 – Sun Day 02
Srinagar – Drass – Kargil
Morning
After breakfast leave for Kargil, by visiting Sonamarg (Known As Meadow of
Gold), Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabitated place in the World) Enroute have
a magnificent view of Kargil war Famous Peaks (Tiger Hill, Tololing) pay a
visit to Vijay Smarak a place to pay a tribute to soldiers who laid their lives
for us in Kargil War in 1999, reach Kargil hotel by evening.
O/N Kargil. (B, PL, D)
O/N Kargil. (B, PL, D)
July 21, 2014 – Mon Day 03
Kargil – Padum
Early
Morning leave for 9 Hrs Drive to Padum (Zanskar) where you can Have a
Magnificent View of Nun Kun & Dran Drung Glacier. And Enroute Rangdum,
Pentse la Pass. Reach Padum by Evening. O/N Padum. Padum(3505 m) is the present
day administrative headquarters of the region. With a population of nearly
1500, Padum can be described as the most populous settlement of Zanskar,
otherwise a very scarcely inhabited valley.
O/N Padum. (B, PL, D)
O/N Padum. (B, PL, D)
July 22, 2014 – Tue Day 04
Padum
After
Breakfast leave for Full Sightseeing of Karsha, Stongdey & Sani. Back to
Padum by evening. O/N Padum. After a leisurely breakfast visit Karsha Gompa.
The Karsha Monastery of Ladakh is situated in the Karsha village of the Zanskar
region. The full name of Karsha, the largest monastery of Zanskar, is Karsha
Chamspaling. Phagspa Shesrab, the translator of Zanskar first founded this
monastery. The monastery, as it stands today, was the result of the efforts of
the Teacher, Dorje Shesrab. It was under him only that the monastery flourished
and prospered. Shesrab Zangpo of Stod was the one to introduce the Gelukpa
Order in the Karsha Gompa of Leh Ladakh.
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
July 23, 2014 – Wed Day 05
Padum – Rangdum via Suruvalley
Drive
to Rangdum (12,000ft) and check-in at a camp. The farthest and the most
isolated part of the Suru Valley, Rangdum is an elliptical expanded plateau
surrounded by colourful hills on the one side and glacier encrusted Rocky
Mountains on the other. Situated 130 kms South- east of Kargil, it falls midway
between Kargil and Padum. Due to its remoteness from inhabited parts either of
Suru or Zanskar, the areas wild beauty is almost haunting, while its isolation
is near perfect even as the unpaved Zanskar road traverses its length.
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
Overnight stay at the camp. (B, PL, D)
July 24, 2014 – Thu Day 06
Rangdum – Kargil
Morning
after breakfast we will drive back to Kargil.
Overnight at Kargil. (B, PL, D)
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Overnight at Kargil. (B, PL, D)
***
July 25, 2014 – Fri Day 07
Kargil – Alchi
Morning
after Breakfast leave for Ule, enroute visit Mulbek a giant Buddha Sculpture on
Rock Mountain, Lamayuru, the oldest Monastery of Ladakh and have a magnificent
view of spectacular view of Moon landscape. Arrive Alchi by afternoon, Spend
time at leisure at resort. O/N Ule (B, PL, D)
July 26, 2014 – Sat Day 08 Alchi
– Leh
After
Breakfast leave for Leh enroute visit Alchi, Likir Monastery, Magnetic Hill,
Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Hall of Fame. Lunch at Hotel in Leh. Evening free
time at Leisure. O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
****
July 27, 2014 – Sun Day 09 Leh – Local Sightseeing
Morning
after breakfast leave for Half day excursion to Thiksey Gompa & Shey
Palace. Back to Hotel by Lunch time and spend time at Leisure by exploring Leh
local Town.
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)
July 28, 2014 – Mon Day 09 Leh
– Nubra Valley
After
Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the
World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch
free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between
Deskit and Hunder Village.
O/N Hundur (B, HL, D)
O/N Hundur (B, HL, D)
July 29, 2014 – Tue Day 10
Nubra Valley – Leh
After
Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing
Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to
explore Leh market.
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
July 30, 2014 – Wed Day 11 Leh
– Pangong Lake – Leh (4 Hrs one way)
After
early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350
ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong lake
it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India
& China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while
appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake.
Drive back to Leh by the same route.
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
O/N Leh (B, HL, D)
July 31, 2014 – Thu Day Day 12
Leh – Local Sightseeing
Morning
after breakfast leave for Half day excursion to Thiksey Gompa & Shey
Palace. Back to Hotel by Lunch time and spend time at Leisure by exploring Leh
local Town.
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)
O/N Leh. (B, HL, D)
End of
Part One.
Aug 1, 2014 – Fri Day 13 Leh –
Day 13 Tsomoriri Lake
Early
morning after breakfast leave for Tsomoriri Lake via Chumathang (Hot spring)
& Tsokar Lake, enroute visit Sulphur mines and arrive Tsomoriri Lake by
afternoon. Evening walk around the lake to enjoy the scenic beauty.
O/N Korzok. (B, PL, D)
O/N Korzok. (B, PL, D)
Aug 2, 2014 – Sat Day 14
Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar – Sarchu
Early
morning leave for leisure walk on the Lake and enjoy the beauty of Lake and
Changing colors. Then drive to Sarchu. Sarchu is the last inhabited point in
Himachal Pradesh on the Manali-Leh route from Himachal side - which is regarded
as one of the highest highways in the world. Arrive in Sarchu and check into
your Camp.
O/N Sarchu Campsite. (B, PL, D)
O/N Sarchu Campsite. (B, PL, D)
Enroute
Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche Nullah and the Zangskar Chhu which
takes off from the Shinkun La. Both these nullahs meet with main river Bhaga at
this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha. The altitute of Darcha is
about 3500 meters which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatisation. Darcha
is the jumping off point for treks to Padum over the Shinkun la or Baralacha la and Phirtse la
and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga
series. However no tourist bungalow or rest house facilities are available on
either side of the nullahs. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the
last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha not even a
single tree can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape starts looking
desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. This beautiful spot is 22 kms
away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The village is situated at the
junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry
river-bed, a rarity in Lahaul.Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with the
monasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal
Chakra sermon a few days back to the Buddhists all over the world. The mountaineering
Institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism.
We
proceed beyond Keylong getting into heart of Lahaul Spiti Valley passing along
Chandra and Bhaga Rivers as we reach Khoskar; from here we start ascending
towards
Rohtang
Pass 3790 Meter is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road
point and gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. Pass remains closed during
winter due to heavy snow from November end to May end. We descend from
RohtangLa to reach Marchi below here we start entering, forest of Birch, Fir
and Spruce. Overnight stay at Manali.
Overnight
at Hotel BF/PKDL /D
Aug 4, 2014 - Mon Day 16 Manali board Overnight bus for Delhi
Today
after breakfast we checkout of hotel and leave the luggage at checkout counter,
explore local market try local delicacies for lunch evening board bus at Manali
bus stand for Delhi (Overnight on Volvo Bus)
Overnight
in Volvo Bus BF
Aug 5, 2014 – Tue Day 17
(Arrive at Delhi End of Tour)
Inclusions
Hotel / Camping Stay on twin sharing basis
APAI plan – All Meals plan
7 BF + 7 Pkld Lunches + 7 Hot Dinners
Inclusions
Hotel / Camping Stay on twin sharing basis
APAI plan – All Meals plan
7 BF + 7 Pkld Lunches + 7 Hot Dinners
Transport in Non Ac Vehicle
with Professional Himalayan Driver till Srinagar as per the Itinerary in Xylo/ Scorpio / Maxi Cab /Tempo Traveler
Inner line permits
Nature Fees
Not Included
Any Emergency evacuation
Any Medical costs
Any Extra cost Incurred due
to Land Slides , Road Blockages , Weather Conditions, Personal Medical Conditions or Natural Calamities not
controlled by us. Extra expenses incurred will be borne by the guest on actual
Any Mineral water , Any Aerated drinks, Beverages
Any Meals of personal order
or any rooms service
Does not include any travel / accident or any other type of insurance
Cost of Un Utilized resources will not be refunded
