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Freedom Road Trip 06th to 15th August

2016

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About RLT Pg 3-5

Traveler Testimonials Pg 6

Trip Highlights Pg 7

Trip Itinerary Pg 8-11

Pricing and Hotels Pg 12

Terms and Conditions Pg 13

Related Links Pg 14

Table of Contents

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Holiday Type Region Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Wildlife, Culture &

Leisure

Andaman Rajasthan

MP

Adventure, Culture &

Leisure

Ladakh Himachal

Uttarakhand Adventure, Culture &

Leisure

Bhutan Sikkim

North East

Wildlife, Culture &

Leisure

Africa Europe

Aus & NZ

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RLT founder Sandeep Sandhar with External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, receiving Manthan award for Best e-Travel & Tourism Company

Why travel with RLT

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Over 15,000 satisfied customers

Led by team of passionate travelers & MBA’s

fromIMT Ghaziabad , IMI Delhi, with many years of

Corporate ExperienceSmall-Group Tours that enable travelers to interact with local communities

Handpicked Experiences curated by team

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Traveler TestimonialsRightly termed – “Life Mein Ek Baar” The Ladakh expedition from 14th-23rd June 2013 was rightly termed – “Life Mein Ek Baar”. For those of you who are still holding back, it is time to make a fast move as the heaven is calling you. And that says it all. The frequency at which we were all charged up is unimaginable. The divinity of the region made us all paint the town. Would definitely try to b a part of another expedition by RLT. At last without fail : RLT ROCKS!!! SAIMA MAHAJAN, AIR INDIA

Excellent Groundwork by RLTI found that the itinerary was planned very carefully and the six days flew without any glitch, confusion and problems. From the time we touched down at Leh to the time we said goodbye, not one thing went wrong. The hotels were good, the sites chosen for visits were worth the trouble and the long drive, and the driver, besides being excellent at his job, was equally good as a guide! We had a wonderful time seeing Ladakh at close quarters; thanks mainly to the excellent groundwork done by the RLT. Hope to travel with you again. WING COMMANDER Y P SINGH

See more testimonials here

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Get ready for the Experience of a Lifetime, on a Road Trip counted among the “World’s Top 5 Road Trips” by BBC

Traverse the legendary Manali-Leh highway & cross 7 high altitude passes, some well over 5000 meters in altitude

Camp by Pangong lake and sight rare migratory bird & wildlife

Cross Khardungla, the highest motor able road on earth leading you to sand-dunes of Nubra Valley

Immerse into RLT Special Experiences-Night lights of Indus valley, Tea at Ladakhi village house, Bonfire, Heritage walk in Manali and Jispa.

Explore the monasteries of Indus ValleyWATCH VIDEOS OF RLT’s HAPPY CUSTOMERS HERE

Trip Highlights

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Trip Itinerary Freedom Road Trip

06th – 15th August 2016

Day 1 (06th Aug ) Depart from DelhiLeave your work and worries behind as you board a comfortable AC Volvo at 5:30 pm from Majnu Ka tilla (opp Gurudwara) in Delhi

Day 2 (07th Aug)-ManaliArrive at Manali , transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure(on your own). Chill out at hot spring waters in Vashishtha Village, hang out at various cafes in Old Manali, or just “be” by a lonely stretch of the Beas river. Hit the bed early as a long drive awaits you tomorrow. Night stay at Manali.

Day 3 (08th Aug)– Manali to Jispa(138km )After breakfast leave for Jispa (5-6 hours drive viaRohtang Pass), where landscape changes from lush green Manali side to arid & rugged. The afternoon is free to explore. Night rest at guest house in Jispa.

Day 4 (09th Aug) – Jispa to Leh(335km)Today is one of the longest days of the road trip wherein we cross the high altitude passes of Baralachala & Lachangla, Tanglalng la we start descending towards the Indus Valley. We will check–in to the hotel in Leh by late evening.

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Day 5 (10th Aug) -Sham Valley Excursion (75Km/ 3hrs O/W)After breakfast you will be driven downstream along the River Indus on Leh– Kargil Highway. Visit Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army),and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, a drive of another 4 km takes us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity & further driving through a picturesque landscape we reach the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River. After this, we drive back to Leh en route visiting Spituk Monastery, built in 15th century during the reign of Dharma raja Grags Bum lde, this New Gelug-pa monastery was built like a fortress on the summit of crags. The remaining evening is at Leisure. Overnight at Leh.

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Day 6 (11th Aug)- Leh–Nubra Valley Via Khardung La (120 Kms /4–5 Hrs)After breakfast, we drive towards Nubra Valley and enroute we traverse the highest motorable road on earth (Khardungla Pass, 18384 feet). From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. Enjoy the warmth of bonfire(weather permitting) amidst the highest desert at Nubra valley. Night Stay in Hunder at Camp.

Day 7 (12th Aug): Nubra Valley – Leh (120 Kms / 4 – 5 Hrs)After an early breakfast we check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder, where you come across sand dunes besides the road and have an opportunity to ride the double humped Bactrian camels on this high altitude desert. Seen in isolation, you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. It is indeed a strange sight since in the same visual you get to see the desert, Snow-capped mountains, a river and camels, all thriving together. On the return, stop at Diskit, famous for 515 years-old Buddhist Monastery, magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon. On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel. Later leave for Shanti Stupa in the eveving & enjoy RLT’s special experience of the spectacular view of Night Lights of Indus valley. Overnight at Leh.

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Day 10(15th Aug) -Fly OutTour concludes. Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home, with fond memories & lifelong friends

Day 09(14th Aug)- Pangong to LehWake up calls by the migratory birds this morning. Indulge in the walk beside the lake or go for a photography splurge. Today, Further en-route to Leh, we have an RLT Special experience of tea at the house of a local Ladakhi at Stok village & admire the local architecture. Arrive at Leh in second half. Evening free. Overnight in Leh.

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Day 08(13Th Aug )- Leh to Pangong Lake (140km/ 4-5 hrs onward)Discover the myriad colours and shades of Pangong lake. Leave Leh in the morning, en route visiting Shey Palace, the ancient capital of Ladakh& 3Idiots School further driving through a picturesque landscape we reach Thiksey, an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. Reach Pangong by crossing the third highest motor able pass (Changla) on earth. Spend good 3-4 hours by the great Pangong Tso, 2/3rd of which lies inside the China border. Overnight at Camps by the Pangong Lake.

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Freedom Road Trip 06 to 15th August q‘16Cost per person on twin sharing basis travelling in Innova (basis 5 persons in 01 car)

Rs 41,800 PP

Cost per person on triple sharingRs 40,800 PP

Single TravelerRs 53,200 PP

Pricing & Hotels

Place Hotels Envisaged

Manali KeylingaJispa Padma Lodge |IbexLeh K2 ContinentalNubra Cold Desert Camp |Similar Pangong Pangong Resort | Similar

*Above costing is basis minimum 20 persons travelling together in a group. Any change in group size will lead to a change in costing.

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Exclusions Government Service Tax 4.35% Rafting Medical/ Travel Insurance Monument & museum entry fee,

guide fee, camera fee, camel rides etc.

Extra personal costs e.g. laundry, telephone, tips, extra food, Lunch, Drinks, Cigarettes, Mineral water etc

Medical insurance, medical costs or expenses of any other nature not mentioned in the inclusions above

Additional cost due to flight cancellation/ road blocks or any unforeseen circumstances beyond control etc

Payment Schedule & Bank Details : To confirm a booking, participants are required to remit 25% of the package amount as advance immediately, 25% after 30 days of booking & the balance 50%, atleast 1 month prior to departure. In case final payment is not received as per payment schedule, RLT will be forced to treat the booking as cancelled & retain the amount (already received) against cancellation. Note : RLT reserves the right to amend the itinerary as and when subject to any unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Policy & Charges as % of Total Package Amount Rs 5000 - 61 days before package start 25% - 60 to 45days before package start 50% - 44 to 30 days before package start 75% - 29 to 16 days before package start 100% - 15 days before package start & in case of No-Show – No refund on

unutilized / partly utilized services

Terms & Conditions

RLT Bank Account DetailsAccount Name: Oravel Stays Pvt Ltd. ; A/c No: 00030340067212 Bank Name: HDFC Bank: Branch: KG Marg; Branch Address- 209/214, Kailash Building 26, KG Marg, Delhi -01IFSC/RTGS/NEFT code –HDFC0000003; Inclusions All travel from Day 1 (Delhi onwards) to

Day 11 (till Delhi Airport), Delhi to Manali in AC Volvo, Manali

onwards in SUV (Innova/ Xylo- 5 persons in 01 car),

All local excursions. All accommodation on twin sharing basis

(in hotel /Standard Room/Camps) Leh -Del economy class flight ticket Daily breakfast & dinner Ladakh Hills Development fee Given the nature of ‘RLT Special’

Experiences , They are dependent on availability of key local partners & may have to be shifted in time or cancelled altogether in case of availability issues

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Check-In / Check-out time at all the properties would at 0900 amRoads Less Travelled by OYO will not bear any cost for flight cancelled or delayed due to Bad weather or any other reason given by the airline. Cost for accommodation and transport in such cases will have to be borne by passenger.There would be no refund for the road blocks at Nubra Valley | Pangong Lake due to natural calamity or any factor beyond our control. The alternate accommodation Cost at Leh due to the same would be borne by the passenger directly.No Refund or Compensation for any unused services or transport in any kind of circumstance.No changes in the date of travel once booked.Room allotment will be as per availability at the time of check in, floor or view preferences are not guaranteed. Food menu as per availability of vegetables based on Buffet | Fixed menusAny dispute will be subject to Delhi jurisdiction25% advance (Non Refundable) to be deposited at the time of booking confirmationAny addition in Tax or Fuel charge done by Airlines / Transport Company etc will be chargeable to the travelers .The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only IMPORTANT NOTE:-                                                                                                                                                    Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances.  The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost Note: It is our endeavor  to provide you with the best services possible & make your holiday a memorable, however infrastructure in Ladakh is not the greatest but landscape outweighs everything else. 

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