Ladakh with Tsomoriri Lake
This tour covers the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh is a land abounding in awesome physical features, set in an enormous and spectacular environment. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south, it is traversed ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Delhi, India; India; Leh, India
- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
This tour covers the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh is a land abounding in awesome physical features, set in an enormous and spectacular environment. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south, it is traversed by two other parallel chains, the Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range. In contrast to its stark landscape, the people of this region are warm and friendly. The tour covers the monasteries of Leh, driving through beautiful lands and crossing the Khardongla Pass (highest motorable pass in the world) and the Tsomoriri Lake, where one can view the bird life of the region.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi.
Airport Transfer
Traditional welcome on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
Sightseeing
After breakfast, guided tour of historic city of Delhi. The tour includes the magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Asia's largest mosque, Humanyun Tomb, Birla Mandir, Qutab Minar, drive through India Gate, President’s House and Connaught Place.
Sightseeing
Evening, see Son-et-Lumerie at Red Fort.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Leh
Delhi – Leh.
Commercial Flight
Catch an early morning flight to Leh.
Airport Transfer
On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escort you to Hotel. Breakfast at hotel.
Sightseeing
Complete day for the acclimatization, which is 3500 mtrs above sea level.
Shopping
In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Leh
Leh – Monasteries.
Sightseeing
Day excursion to the famous monasteries; it is interesting to visit them early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. We will continue to drive to Hemis monastery, which is one of the most famous monasteries of the Ladakh region. On the way back, we will visit the Shey Palace.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 - Leh
Leh – Chumathang – Tsomoriri (240 kms).
Private Car Service
Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for checkpoint. Chumathang is famous for medical hot spring & people visit to this place for medical bath. From here a short drive up to Maha bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area.
Sightseeing
On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them is the bar headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull. The Tsomorir lake is 8 kms wide and 28 kms long.
Camping
Overnight in tents.
Day 6 - India
Tsomoriri
Sightseeing
In the morning visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon visit around the Lake.
Camping
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 7 - Leh
Tsomoriri -Korzok - Puga – Tsokar – Tanglangla – Leh.
Sightseeing
Drive to Mahe village. The village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountains and white clouds. This is Butan gas which Puga valley is famous for. Continue to drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass (4090 mtrs) and visit Tsokar (a small lake) and one can visit Thugke gompa. Continue to drive towards to Leh via Tanglangla pass (5350 mtrs.), which is the second highest motorable pass in the world. Arrive Leh in the evening.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Leh
Rafting
Day for rafting on Indus River which starts from Phe to Nimu. Hot lunch at the banks of Indus.
Hotel
In the afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 - Leh
Leh–Khardongla pass–Leh (85 Kms).
Sightseeing
Day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world (5600 meters) and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. At the top, you can enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains.
Hotel
In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi
Leh – Delhi.
Commercial Flight
Transfer in time to the airport to connect flight to Delhi.
Airport Transfer
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to the hotel to freshen up and proceed to international airport for a connecting flight to onward destination.
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Accommodation for 9 nights in hotels. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
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