06 nights - Valleys of Ladakh.pdf

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Valleys of Ladakh

DURATION : 06 Nights / 07 Days.

HIGHLIGHTS : Indus Valley Monastery tour, Sunset Point, Jeep Safari Sham

Valley, Nubra Valley (Valley of flowers) over World’s highestmotorable road – Khardungla, and Jeep Safari to Pangong

Lake on Indo China border.

COST VALIDITY : Valid from 15th April 2012 to 30 Sep 2012. Valid for IndianNationals only

ITINERARY - :

Day 01 : Arrival Leh drive to Likir. (60 Kms / 1 ½ Hrs)

Arrival Leh, Wisdom representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to your hotelin Likir. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening

take a walk in the serene and calm Likir village and visit Likir Gompa. Return to Hotel fordinner and overnight stay in Likir.

LIKIR GOMPA: Founded in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monasticorder in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompadated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftsmen producing excellent Thankas, earthenpots and carved wooden folding stools, live here in the village. Majestically situated, Likircommands a spectacular view. A magnificent giant Jupiter tree, one of the few survivors

of its species, stands in the courtyard.

Day 02 : Drive to Leh via Alchi.After breakfast at the hotel drive to Alchi village to see 1000 years old Alchi

Dhammchakra Centre. Later drive to Leh, enroute visiting Confluence of Indus andZanskar river, Basgo fort, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Spituk monastery.Evening free to stroll around Leh market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Leh.

ALCHI GOMPA: 70 Kms from Leh, on the banks of the Indus, is the Alchi Gompa datinga 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 focalattractions. 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 notlocated on a hilltop.

CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village

one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they havedifferent colors and flow and wildness.

BASGO GOMPA: 40 Kms downstream from Leh, it was the seat of power of branch of aNamgyal family. It was here in 1680 that invading Mongol and Tibetan armies were heldin check over a three year old siege. Original 16 th century murals and other arts at Basgo

are well worth a visit.



GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB:

The Shrine known as Gurdwara Pattharsahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar road. Builtin the everlasting memory of Shri GuruNanak Deve Ji the great prophet who

sanctified the place by his sacred visitduring the year 1517 while on his secondmissionary tour (2nd Udassi 1515-

1518). The Guru reached here via Nepal,Sikkim, Tibet Yarkand and Leh after

having spiritual discourses with thesidhas at Mount Sumer (CentralHimalayas). On the hill features acrossthe road, there used to live a wickeddemon that terrorized the people of the area. Their miseries multiplied day by day. Astheir miseries became unbearable they prayed for divine help. It is said that the GreatGuru heard their woes and came to their rescue. The Guru settled down on the bank of the river flowing nearby. The people sought for help and the Guru blessed the people

and became very popular in the area. The locals called him as Nanak Lama. The Demongot enraged and started making plans to kill Guru Nanak. One morning, when the Guru

was sitting in meditation, he rolled down a big boulder from the hilltop with the aim of killing the Guru. But on the very touch of Guru’s body, the solid rock melted like wax andGuru’s back got embedded on it like a cushion. The Guru kept on sitting in meditationundisturbed. Thinking that the Guru must have been killed, the demon came down butwas taken aback on seeing the Guru in meditation, undisturbed. With a rage of anger hetried to push the rock with his right foot but the rock had already became like wax hisfoot also got embedded into it. On this , he realized his folly and powerlessness ascompared to the spiritual power of the Great Guru. He fell on the feet of Guru and

humbly prayed to be pardoned. The Guru advised him to get rid of his wickedness andlead the life of a nobel person, in the service of humanity. This changed the life style of

demon and he started serving the people. The Guru there after continued his Holy journey towards Srinagar and Kashmir via Kargil.

The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to this day.

MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara ShriPatthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on thismetallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!

SPITUK GOMPA: 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock

commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha andfine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a

collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal. Theface of the Kali image is kept covered and is revealed only at the annual function atJanuary every year.

Day 03 : Monastery tour and Leh sightseeing.Morning after breakfast, drive to Thiksey village, visit Thiksey monastery and drive toShey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Later return to Leh for lunch. Post lunchvisit Ladakh’s only donkey Sanctuary and Shanti Stupa for beautiful sunset view. Return

to hotels for dinner and overnight stay.

THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey isone of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There

are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas andwall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.



SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was

once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the

largest of its kind, is installed here.

DONKEY SANCTUARY : The sanctuary is situated justoff the road leading to Khardungla Pass. The public isencouraged to visit the sanctuary and friendly signs willdirect you to the sanctuary from the center of Leh. Onceat the sanctuary, the artistic surprise awaiting you iswell worth the effort. It is open to the public throughoutthe day and donations and juicy carrots are mostwelcome and used exclusively for improving the lives and welfare of these wonderful

animals.

SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda) : Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda isbuild by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with thehelp from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspavillage providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks.Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side formeditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.

Day 04 : Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass (140 Kms / 5 – 6 hrs)

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts)Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at

Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits visit Hunder andDiskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp. Evening at leisure. Overnight at thecamp.

KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubravalley leads through Khardung La pass (The highestMotorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on

the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first villageof Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and

other villages.

DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which hasa small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on thehilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.

DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa,

which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes placeon 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.

HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot

of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has asmall monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk orCamel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar toDeskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).

Day 05 : Nubra - Leh



Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the

World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit LehJokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel.

JOKHANG: the Ladakh Buddhist Association in 1957 built the

small Gonpa opposite to SBI and known as Jokhang in the mainbazaar, which is open throughout the day for visitors. TheGonpa contains statue of Joyo Rinpoche (crowned Buddha).

LEH MOSQUE: The Jama Masjid of Leh was built in 1666-67 ADunder an agreement between Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Ladakhi ruler DeldanNamgyal. Initialy, the architecture of the mosque bore Tibetan, Central Asian andLadakhi style. In recent years it has been reconstructed and given a new look with

minarets and domes.

Day 06 : Excursion to Pangong Lake (280 Kms round trip)Morning after breakfast drive to to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border.Evening back to hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight.

THE PANGONG LAKE : This route takes the visitor past the picturesque villages of Sheyand Thiksey, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. TheLadakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its greatelevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in

winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass,has an ancient temple.

But the main attraction of this circuit is thePangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M).

A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly sixto seven kilometers at its widest point to whichforeigners are permitted, is only some seven kmalong the southern shore from the head of thelake, but it affords spectacular views of the

mountains of the Changchenmo range to thenorth, their reflection shimmering in the ever-

changing blues and greens of the lakes brackishwater. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-

capped peaks of the Pangong range.

Day 07 : Airport Departure.

Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.

TOUR ENDS - :

Cost per person on twin sharing basis :

NUMBER OF PAX Deluxe Luxury Premium

01 Single traveling alone Rs. 58065.00 Rs. 66265.00 Rs. 79180.00

Min 02 pax Rs. 31030.00 Rs. 38556.00 Rs. 44987.00

Min 04 pax Rs. 23075.00 Rs. 30600.00 Rs. 37035.00

Min 06 Pax Rs. 20425.00 Rs. 27950.00 Rs. 34380.00

Single supplement Rs. 11120.00 Rs. 11800.00 Rs. 18280.00Extra Bed (above 05 years) Rs. 12145.00 Rs. 13455.00 Rs. 18705.00



2nd Child below 12yr. W/O bed Rs. 5840.00 Rs. 7156.00 Rs. 11355.00

Per person Supplement cost for

AP basis (for complete tour)

Rs. 2756.00 Rs. 3745.00 Rs. 5056.00

Hotels Envisaged :

Place Deluxe Luxury Premium

Likir Hotel Lukhil Hotel Lukhil Hotel Lukhil

Leh Mantra Cottages

Lharimo

Eco Resort

Lehchen

Alpine Villa

Khasdaan

Grand Willow

Mantra Deluxe

Reenam

Ladakh Residency

Spic n Span

Caravan Centre

Royal Ladakh

Lharisa

Grand Dragon

(Std. room)

Nubra Tirith Camp

Royal Camp

Mystic Meadows

Lharimo North

Desert Himalaya Camp &

Resort

Desert Himalaya Camp &

Resort

Supplement for English Speaking Local Guide (optional) : Rs. 1200.00 per day.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation in Standard room at :• 01 night stay at specified hotel in Likir with attached bath.

• 04 nights stay at specified hotels in Leh with attached bath.

• 01 night stay at specified camps / resort at Nubra Valley.

2. Stay on MAP Basis. (06 breakfasts and 06 dinners)3. Transportation by NAC Quails / Tavera / Scorpio / Innova (as per availability) forarrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.4. Assistance at the airport while arriving and departing.

5. Mics. charges are inclusive like• Inner-line permits

• Potareges at hotel and airport

• All applicable luxury/ road taxes

THE QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfares trainfare.

• Any monastery entrance fees, Any Joy ride or rafting.• Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.

• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and

items of personal nature.• Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any

extra running will be charges extra.• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay /

cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or anyemergency evacuation expenses.

• Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.



Cancellation policy : -

15 Days prior to date of arrival - 25% of the total bill will be charged.

14 Days to 08 Days prior to date of arrival – 50% of the total bill will be charged.

07 Days less prior to date of arrival – 100% of the total bill will be charged.

All the arrangements for the tour are preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the

tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services.

Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.

Child Policy : - Children below 5 years of age are allowed to stay free with parents without

extra bed.

Children between 5 – 12 years have to take an extra bed at the prescribed

rate.

02nd child between 5 – 12 years sharing parent’s bed have to pay extra as per

the prescribed rate.

All Indian tourists are required to carry valid Photo IDs issued by any govt. institution, for the innerline permits. Children accompanying the parents are required to carry date of birth certificate. Non submission of the above documents will result in denial of entry to the restricted areasin Ladakh.

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