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Ladakh Lake Tour

 

Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

 

Cost : INR 12,300 (valid till Dec. 2012)

 

Best time to visit : May - September

 

Attractions:

Leh | Scenic Monasteries | Pangong Tso | Khardong - La | Tsomoriri | Tsokar

 

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Tsomoriri Lake: Tsomoriri Lake is a High Altitude Lake (HAL). This Mountain Lake is at 4550m and is at one end of the 140km long. Rupshu valley. The lake is 28 kms and 8 km across at its widest point. Around the lake one can spot Nomades (khambas) camping with their herds of cattle and yaks. This area affords the best chance of spotting wildlife such as the kiang, foxes, hares and marmots.

 

The lake itself hosts several species of water birds like the bar-headed geese, pin tails, Brahmany ducks and black-necked cranes. The small village of Karzok laying a quarter of the way along the length of the lake, with its 500 inhabitants, is the only permanent settlements in the Rupshu Valley. There is an old Gompa and the barley fields here among the highest cultivations in the world.

 

 

 

Day 01: Arrive Leh

Arrive Leh, transfer to Guest House. Day is at rest for acclimatization. Evening, walk around the Leh Bazar. Overnight at Guest House. (3500m)

 

Day 02: Excursion to Hall of Fame - Pathar Sahib (Gurudwara) - Magnetic Hill - Sangam

Post breakfast, Excursion tour to Sangam (confluence of Indus and Zanskar River). En route visit Hall of Fame (Kargil war hero Museum), Pathar Sahib (Gurudwara) built in the memory of Guru Nanak in 1517AD. Later drive back to Leh. Post Lunch visit Shanti Stupa, Samkar monastery and Leh Palace. Evening explore Leh market. Overnight stay at Guest House.

 

Day 03: Drive Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Stok Palace– Leh

After breakfast at the Guest House, drive to Stok (14km) by crossing Indus River over a Bridge at Choglamsar. Visit the Stok Palace. This Palace built in 1825 by King Tsespal Tundup Namgyal. Great collection of Royal dresses, Armor, statues and Thangkas (Scroll paintings). After the visit, drive to Shey, ancient capital of first King (Lachen Spalgygon) of Ladakh. Visit Shey Palace and small monastery and then drive back to Leh. Overnight at Guest House in Leh. (3500m)

 

Day 04: Drive Leh – Tsomoriri Lake (4550 m)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Korzok (230km).You along the Indus River up to Mahe Bridge. On the way you can see many beautiful villages of Changthang valley, Hot Sulphur Spring at Chumathang and many Nomadic Camps with their domestic animals like Pashmina Goats, Yaks and Sheeps. The Tsomoriri Lake is 23 km long and 10-15 km wide and the panoramic view of the Lake is amazing with Turquoise coloured water. Overnight at camp. (4550m)

 

Day 05: Drive Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar Lake

Morning after breakfast have a spectacular view of Tsomoriri Lake, drive to Tsokar Lake (White Lake). Today you have to cross one pass Polokongka (4970m) and you may be able to see Black Neck Crane. Arrive Tsokar ( Salty Lake) and here you can see many wild Ass (Skyang) and many birds. Overnight at Camp in Pongunagu. (4590m)

 

Day 06: Drive Tsokar –Taklangla (5300 m) - Leh

Morning after breakfast, drive Tsokar to Leh via Taklang-la (5300m) (world's second highest motorable pass). After Tsokar you rejoin Leh-Manali highway. Halt at top of the Taklang-la pass for few minutes to enjoy the panoramic view of awesome landscape of Rupshu valley. After then continue drive to Leh. Overnight at Guest House in Leh.

 

Day 07: Drive Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh (149 kms one way)

Early morning drive to Pangong Lake 149 km from Leh. Today you cross Chang-la (The world's third highest motorable road in the world 5300m). On the way, you enjoy awe inspiring amazing view of charming villages, beautiful mountains, animals like Yaks and marmots, nomads and Chanthang valley. Arrive at Lake, the Lake is 136 km long and 5-10 km wide, 47% of this lake is in India and rest is in Tibet. The view of lake is spectacular and breathtaking. Spend few hours there while overwhelming, captivating the beauty of nature and later on drive back to Leh. Overnight at Guest House in Leh. (3500m)

 

Day 08: Drive Leh - Khardung-la (5400 m) - Leh (39 km one way)

Post breakfast, drive to khardunglatop (39 kms one way / world’s highest motorable pass -18380ft). Enroute awesome and spectacular landscape view of Indus valley, high snow capped peaks of Ladakh, Zanskar ranges. Later drive back to Leh. Overnight at Guest House in Leh.

 

Day 09: Drive Leh – Delhi

Early morning transfer to airport to take return flight.

 

 

 

 

Cost Details per person on Twin Sharing Basis:

(Rates are valid till December 2012)

No. of Pax

02 Pax

04 Pax

06 Pax

Cost in Rs.

Rs. 20,500

Rs. 14,500

Rs. 12,300

 

 

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