Description
Day 1
Arrive at Delhi airport and be transferred by private car to a 3* hotel and relax.
Day 2
Full day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi.
Day 3
Fly from Delhi to Leh and acclimatise in the hotel and town of Leh (3505m).
Day 4
A day visiting monasteries near Leh (to help with acclimatisation). Return to the hotel in Leh.
Day 5 – 12
Drive to Tosomori Lake and stay in a permanent tented camp overlooking the lake, see the Indus valley, marmots and other wildlife. Drive on to Tsho Kar Lake permanent tented camp and hope to see Tibetan Wild Ass and Black-neck Cranes, over the 2nd highest drive-able pass (possibly still with snow). Return to Leh. Drive over the 3rd highest pass to Pangong Lake (bordering China) and see landscape and wildlife. Return to Leh before going to the Nubra Valley and over the highest drive-able pass in the world to Hunder and walk in the sand dunes and see camels close to the border with Kashmir. Overnight stay in Hunder before returning to Leh. Visit the Moonland of Lamayuru and Alchi village. There is also OPTIONAL river rafting available on the Indus River (subject to availability).
Day 13
Fly to Delhi and have free time or OPTIONAL afternoon sight seeing in Old and New Delhi.
Day 14
Tour ends – transfer to airport – return home or onward travel.
Tina Beermann –
Everything was organized and I can honestly recommend NepInSri travel to arrange your trip to India, you will surely get the best of whatever region you choose to visit.
Having been to India a few times before, but mostly for the more classical sightings, it was time to turn to the most northern part of India for a different perspective on this vast country. And it certainly was. This mountain region offers a totally different experience of Indian nature with the most stunning and beautiful views as you cross the highest motor-able passes in the world to visit some of the most-clear blue lakes you’ll ever see. Be prepared though to spend some time for transportation between the beautiful sightings – you don’t travel fast on the mountain roads, but the view will entertain you as well as the road signs: “Please be soft on my curves”. Be aware of mountain sickness though. It’s nothing to fear, just take your precautions and follow the advice about taking it slow and relax – especially the first couple of days!
The other major attraction of Ladakh is the friendliness and hospitality of the people. Their culture highly influenced by Tibet and the Buddhist religion. Go and visit a festival at one of the monasteries during summer, it is amazing how the monks turn a quiet everyday life in prayer, into a dance ceremony with highly decorated masks and clothing Ladakh is like a different country – and still you feel that special Indian way of life that runs through the whole country.
I was very pleased with this trip and the way everything was organized and I can honestly recommend NepInSri travel to arrange your trip to India, you will surely get the best of whatever region you choose to visit.