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Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Dahanu Valley - Pangong Lake - Alchi - Likir
Gompa - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Ladakh Adventure Tour"!
On arrival at Delhi Airport in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who
also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid
mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets, and
then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60 years
old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutab
Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam
in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform, and
the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists
and crafts people at work.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Leh
After breakfast transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for Leh. On
arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our representative.
Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 meters above sea level.
In the evening take a short walk around Leh bazaar at your own.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Leh- Dahanu Valley
Drive to Dahanu Valley, where the Drokpa live. Upon arrival check into
Camp. They are Buddhist in name, but are culturally and racially different
from the rest of the inhabitants of Ladakh. We will visit Dah and Beema, two
of the five villages inhabited by the Drokpa people. We will drive down the
Indus, between Khaltse and the Shyok - Indus confluence seeing panoramic views
on the way to our camp at Beema.
Overnight: Camp.
Day 05: Dahanu Valley- Beema and Dah
After breakfast visit the villages of Beema and Dah and meet the Drokpa
tribe. They are a small community of about 2000 people whose features are
pure Indo-Aryan, and they have preserved their racial purity down the centuries.
Stay overnight at the camp at Beema.
Overnight: Camp
Day 06: Leh
On the day 6 of your tour drive back to Leh. Enroute explore the picturesque
villages of Achinathang, Skurbachan and the impressive Basgo fort on the way.
Upon arrival check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Leh- Pangong Lake/Pangong Tso
After an early breakfast drive for around 7 Hrs to Pangong Lake. Located
at an altitude of 14,000 ft, Pangong Lake is approached by a road that crosses
the Chang La Pass (18,000 ft.) and scenic villages.
The spectacular lakeside is open during the tourist season, from May to September.
A special permit is required to visit the lake. While Indian nationals can
obtain individual permits, others must have group permits (with a minimum
of four persons) accompanied by an accredited guide; the tourist office in
Leh issues the permits for a small fee. For security reasons, India does not
permit boating. There is a 7 room J&K Tourism Guest House which also houses
a campsite, at Spangmik, the only village on the banks of lake. Most of its
inhabitants herd sheep and goats and have quite recently given up nomadic
ways. A significant temple stands below the peaks overlooking the village
and the lake.
The Lake freezes completely during the winter season. In fact its even said
that the border security forces stationed around the lake use the frozen surface
as roads for a bit of adventure during the slack and laid back winters.
Stay overnight at a camp on the edge of Pangong Lake.
Overnight: Camp
Day 08: Pangong Lake-Pangong Tso
This morning after breakfast explore the 130km long lake, which is divided
by the Indo-Chinese border. Also see the settlements of the Chang Pa tribe,
who are nomadic herdsmen who migrate from Ladakh to Tibet and back, as the
seasons change through the year.
Overnight: Camp
Day 09: Pangong Lake-Pangong Tso - Leh
This morning after breakfast drive back to Leh (7 hrs.) and check into
your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Leh-Alchi -Leh
After breakfast leave for a day's sightseeing of the Alchi monastery and
Likir Gompa. The Buddhist heritage of Ladakh can be seen at these religious
sites.
Likir Gompa: Founded in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic
order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The
present Gompa dated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftsmen producing
excellent Thankas, earthen pots and carved wooden folding stools, live here
in the village. Majestically situated, Likir commands a spectacular view.
A magnificent giant Jupiter tree, one of the few survivors of its species,
stands in the courtyard.
Alchi Gompa: 70 Kms from Leh, on the banks of the Indus, is the Alchi Gompa
dating a thousand years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature
sized pictures of the Buddha. Three large sized images made of clay and painted
brightly are its focal attractions. No longer an active religious center,
it is looked after by monks from the Liker monastery. This is the only monastery
amongst 34 monasteries, which is not located on a hilltop.
In the evening return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Leh - Delhi
After breakfast you will transferred to the Leh airport to board the flight
to Delhi. Reach Delhi and transfer to Delhi International airport (by Shuttle
service available at the airport) to board the flight for your onward journey
to back home with sweet and pleasant memories of your "Ladakh Adventure
Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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