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Ladakh with Pangong Lake
Travel Ladakh Leh in India - Little Tibet
If you want to travel in the Himalaya region of India, you should look into the many different Leh and Ladakh tour packages that are available. Leh is the capital of Ladakh which is also known as small Tibet. If you imagine India to be a hot place, you be surprised at this tour.
India is a country full of surprises. From the pristine beaches to the Himalaya region, India has something for everyone. A holiday in Leh Ladakh will bring you to this mountainous region where you can see nature in its purest form. You can find a Leh Ladakh package tour that will not only include your accommodations, but your traveling as well.
Tourism in Leh Ladakh is something that is becoming popular with Westerners who often like to visit this area of the world for its beautiful scenery as well as a way of attaining peace and tranquility. Leh and Ladakh packages are available for just about every budget. In some cases, meals are included.
Visiting India is something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. This country can be considered the cradle of civilization as it is home to so many wonders, both man made and natural. Your Leh Ladakh holiday will be one of peaceful enjoyment amid the wonders of nature.
Instead of spending your next holiday rushing around and spending tons of money, why not travel Ladak Leh in India? You can find Leh and Ladakh tour packages that will allow you to get everything you need for one low price and can even spend time to visit the exquisite Leh Ladakh Valley, Kashmir, India.
Whether you are on vacation by yourself, with a loved one or with family, India has something to offer you. For a holiday that you will never forget, take a Leh Ladakh holiday.
6 Nights / 7 Days
Private car round trip: Leh - Alchi - Uietokpo - Lamayuru - Khardongla Pass - Pangong Lake - Leh - Delhi
Day 1 - Delhi - Leh
You will have an early morning fight from Delhi to Leh. Upon your arrival in Leh you will be transferred to your hotel. Leh lies at the height of 11480 feet above sea level. Rest of the day is free for acclimatizing to the height. During the evening you can go for a walk in the surrounding bazaars before retiring to your hotel for an overnight stay in Leh.
Day 2 - Excursion to Monasteries
After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to the local monasteries. You will visit Shey, a royal monastery out of the 16th century. Here the kings were born. The monastery also has the largest statue of Buddha in Ladakh (57 foot tall). Further, it goes to Thiksey (11 miles from Leh). Thiksey is an impressive monastery and one of the best examples for Ladakhi architecture. The complex covers 12 plains and offers numerous stupas, statue, tankas (portable religious painting on a piece of cloth) and wall paintings. The main hall has a 48-foot-high Buddha statue. You will also visit Hemis (22 miles). Hemis is one of the largest and most popular Gompas of Ladakh. It was built around 1630 AD and belongs to the Red Sect. It is well known for the annual Hemis festival. You can visit the large library with the Tibetan writings, numerous Tankas (portable religious painting on a piece of cloth), pictures of Buddha and frescoes. Finally, you visit Stok Palace. This 19th-century royal palace has a museum with fabulous costumes and royal jewellery. Moreover, exquisite Tankas, coins, weapons, valuable Jade and china pots are exhibited. You will drive back to Leh for an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Leh - Alchi - Uletokpo (75 km)
After breakfast you will drive to Uletokpo, which is considered one of the best sites for camping in the Ladakh region. In addition, the river coming from the Ridzong side enhances the beauty of the camp sites. On the way you will visit Spituk monastery (2 miles from Leh). You will then drive to visit the monasteries of Alchi and Likir. Alchi lies 38 miles from Leh at the bank of the Indus. Alchi Gompa was mentioned first in the 11th century. The monastery of Alchi, is constructed not on a mountain but rather on a plain. It is well known for its Buddha statue. It is one of the largest and best-known monasteries with a collection of paintings. One of these walls is covered with thousands of miniature paintings of Buddha. This monastery is maintained by the monks of the Likir monastery and is, no longer, place for spiritual life. The actual Likir Gompa dates back to 14th century, built by the Tibetan monks and have innumerable pictures of Buddha and various old scripts. You will continue your drive to Uletokpo where you will camp out along the river.
Day 4 - Uletokpo - Lamayuru - Leh (180 km)
After breakfast you will drive to Lamayuru. In Lamayuru, according to a legend, there was a crystal clear lake at the place of the present monasteries. With the blessing of the Lamas of that period, the water of the lake made the place free for the monasteries. The complex was built in the 11th century. You find here a library that is regarded as the oldest in the region. The current monastery was built in the 16th century and has 11 pictures of the Avalokiteshwara Buddha. In the ruins, one finds also Tankas. After your visit you will continue your drive to Leh, (4-5 hours drive) for an overnight stay in your hotel.
Day 5 - Leh - Khardongla Pass - Nubra Valley
After breakfast you will travel to the Nubra valley over Khardongla. The Khardongla is the highest pass of the world and has very beautiful viewpoints. You will also see a large military camp of the Indian army. Trip to Nubra takes you back in time to an almost forgotten "Shangri La" with breathtaking outlooks and friendly people. You will stay overnight at a Camp.
Day 6 - Nubra Valley
You will have a day excursion into the Nubra valley. Diskit is the administration center of the valley. It lies at the edge of a desert in the Shyok side valley, around 8 hours from the Khardongla pass. It is surrounded by the majestic Himalaya and offers a wonderful view into the Leh valley. You will spend the night in the camp.
Day 7 - Nubra - Leh
After breakfast, you will drive to Leh. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the panorama. You will stay overnight in Leh.
Day 8 - Leh - Pangong Lake - Leh (290 km)
After breakfast you will go on an excursion to Pangong. The main attraction here is the Pangong Lake (around 4 miles wide and 70 miles long) where the boundary passes between India and China. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Leh. You will stay overnight in Leh.
Day 9 - Leh - Delhi - Departure
You will be transported to the airport for the flight to Delhi. After your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to international airport for onward journey.
Information on Leh / Ladakh
1. What is the best time of year to visit Ladakh?
The best time to visit Ladakh is during the summer from June to September. During these 4 months, the days in Leh are warm and sunny(20-30 degree of centigrade) and at night comfortable. The most popular months are July and August for Cultural tours and Trekking into higher regions. The airport in Leh (the highest flight-runway in the world) is almost always open, dependent on the weather situation.
2. How will we reach Ladakh?
There are three popular routes to reach Ladakh.
A) By airplane. The airport in Leh is connected with Delhi, Srinagar, Jammu and Chandigarh. The flights are always fully booked in advance for the foreign groups with trips during July until August.
B) The 240-mile Manali-Leh Highway is regarded as the classic trip over the Himalaya. It crosses four high passes including the second-highest mountain pass in the world and is a worthwhile trip with spectacular river valleys, grandiose rock formations and bare Plateus. The breathtaking beauty makes this route one to remember. During the trip, you will see Tramper, Mountain Bikers, and Enfield Biker ( Enfield = Indian motorcycle). The population will be lower during the end of September or beginning of October the street because of strong snowfall. The trip with the bus jeep lasts 2 days (10-12 hours per day) with a night stop in Sarchu/Pang (4500 ms highly) half way on the trip. Lodging in Sarchu is in tents with other facilities and joint toilet.
C) Along the 240-mile Srinagar - Leh Highway the LOC (military Line of Controll) is located near the Zoji La pass, Drass (the two coldest inhabited place to Siberia) and Kargil. This is also a 2-day trip (10-12 hours daily) with an overnight stop in Kargil. The lodgings in Kargil are hotels. The highway is used by the military and is open even if there is snow.
3. Will we definately be able to visit Ladakh?
Ladakh is in Jammu & Kashmir, but is an autonomous region with 2 districts. If security is a problem, your trip will be focused on the mountains and diverted from problem areas. AMS (acute Mountain Sickness) and the more dangerous versions (HAPE etc) are problems you need to be concerned about during your trip. The persons in the region (Buddhisten and Muslim) live in harmony and Ladakh is a very peaceful place.
4. Which problems should I be concerned about during my trip?
The largest problem is the altitude. On the Manali-Leh Highway, one can go many kilometers without seeing a person or another vehicle. Rain is rare and the vegetation sparse. The height on the Manali-Leh Highway ranges from 2200 feet to over 11000 feet in the remainder of Ladakh. Leh itself is about 11000 feet. Based on this height, the oxygen content of the air is appears slighter and AMS happens frequently. The symptoms of AMS are headache, Atemlosigkeit, cough, little appetite,, restlessness, insomnia, tiredness, etc. It’s best to travel to Manali, which during the two-day trip you will acclimatize to the altitude. Sometimes. if one stands 20-30 minutes for photographs, the altitude will become worse. If you feel dizzy, sick or weak, you should stand only for 5-10 minutes at a time. If you fly to Ladakh, the problems with AMS do not appear during the first 36 hours, and then can hit you suddenly. The medical advice is during the first 24 hours to rest and remain total quiet and after that partially quiet, dependent on your physical state. After that you can go sightseeing. If you are planning on trekking, it’s recommended to say in Leh for five days before going on a trek. While at this altitude, it’s recommended that you drink 2-3 liters of water each day. If you have acute AMS< you should see a physician and get Diamox. Since you are at a higher altitude, the sun will be closer and the days warmer. A large hat and sun protection cream are recommended. In the high season July to August, getting airfare is harder so you must be ready to travel via the highway. Ladakh is known for hours of rain. Many hotels do not have generators, so during the night it is very dark, and still.
5. What lodging is available during the tour to Ladakh?
There is no four-star hotels in Ladakh. Leh offers the best hotels in the region (category A). In our tours, we use only A-hotels. Lodging outside of Leh is in semi-deluxe tents with toilets.
There are also places available in Tirath and Tegar ( Nubra Valley ). You may want to choose one of these locations allowing you to enjoy the landscape and people. Most A-hotels have is carpet, TV in the reception hall possible and no current generator. The main tourist season is June-September. Many hotels remain closed during October to April or May.
6. What meals are safe to eat? And what water should I drink?
Most hotels and camps provide meals cooked onsite. Leh offers a large selection of cuisuine including Kashmiri, Ladakhi and Tibetan. Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine is also availble. For drinking water, we recommend bottle mineral water.
7. How long are the various trips?
Depending on what you want to see, you can visit Ladakh for one to up to 3 weeks. One can also combine trips to Srinagar and Ladakh which is a magnificent round trip with flight Delhi-Srinagar. Srinagar-Kargil-Leh-Manali-Delhi or travel Leh-Delhi/Jammu/Chandigarh.
8. What are the most popular festivals in Ladakh?
Most festivals take place around the cloisters. The most important are Hemis Tsechu ( July 20-21), Karsha (July 7-8) Phyang (July 12-13).
9. Are there special permits that I need to travel to Ladakh?
All tourists need an interior Line Permit in order to visit certain zones as well as Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Hanu etc. These are issued for 7 days. Top India Tours will arrange the various tours.
10. How good is transportation to Ladakh?
In Leh, Indian vehicles as well as Sumo, Gypsy, Armada are available. These are comfortable and very dependable transports.
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