Bharat Deko - Cox & Kings

Leh – The Land of the Blue Lake
6 Days / 5 Nights (Code: GRPLT) - Ex Leh
Leh • Nubra Valley • Pangong Lake
Leh is one of the favourite tourist destinations located in the
northernmost parts of the country. Lapped in the snow-covered
fringes of the Himalayas, Leh has been the center of Tibeto -
Buddhist culture since ages. Its colorful gompas have attracted devout
Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides, it is also a favorite hiking
locale and is known for some of the best hikes in India.
Day 1: Arrive Leh
Welcome to your ‘Leh – The Land of the Blue Lake’ tour! Arrive
into Leh airport. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The
afternoon is free for acclimatisation. In the evening, visit the Shanti
Stupa and Sankar Monastery.
Overnight stay at the hotel (L, D)
Day 2: In Leh
Today, proceed on a full day excursion visiting Shey Palace, the 15th
century summer palace and the monastery of Leh’s Royal family. Then
proceed to the 800 year old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop,
modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Later visit Hemis
Monastery, hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest gompa in
Ladakh. The rest of the evening is free.
Overnight stay at the hotel (B, L, D)
Day 3: On to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (120 kms / approx.
5 hour drive)
This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Ldorma
or ‘the valley of flowers’ via Khardungla Pass - the world’s highest
motorable road (18380 feet). On arrival, check into your camp. The
rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight stay at the campsite (B, PL, D)
Day 4: On to Leh (120 kms / approx. 5 hour drive)
This morning, drive to Leh, once again via Khardungla Pass, the world’s
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highest motorable road. The evening is at leisure to discover Leh
bazaar for souvenirs or you can take a walk and explore Leh Jokhang
/ Leh mosque.
Overnight stay at the hotel (B, PL, D)
Day 5: In Leh • Day Excursion to Pangong Lake (160 kms / approx.
5 hour drive)
In the morning, proceed to visit the amazing Pangong Lake to the
east of Leh, crossing Changla Pass 17500 feet / 5300 mts. Pangong is
one of the largest lakes in the Himalayas spanning 140 kms in length
and 3-10 kms in width, half of which is in Tibet. Packed lunch will be
served en route. Explore the crystal clear blue salt water lake. Later,
return to Leh.
Overnight stay at the hotel (B, PL, D)
Day 6: Depart Leh • Return home with happy memories
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Leh – The Land of the Blue Lake’ tour as
you are transferred to Leh airport for your onward journey. (B)
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Highlights:
• Experience a journey via Khardungla Pass - the world’s
highest motorable road
• Visit Pangong - one of the largest lakes in the Himalayas
• Visit an 800 year old gompa at Thiksey
• Trawelltag Insurance included
• Friendly and Experienced Tour Manager
Leh – The Land of the Blue Lake Group Tour Price - (Based
on minimum 8 - 10 paying adults travelling together): Ex Leh
GIT Tour Price – Ex Leh Standard
Cost per person on twin sharing basis 17,999
Cost per adult with extra bed / mattress 9,999
Child between 5-12 years with extra
8,999
bed / mattress
Child between 5-12 years with no extra
5,999
bed / mattress
Child between 2-5 years With no extra
3,999
bed / mattress
Infant (below 2 yrs) with no bed /
799
mattress
Per person on Single Occupancy* 24,999
* Single Room rate denotes a person staying in a single room on
tour and travelling in the same vehicle with other members of
the family.
* In case camps are not operational, then accommodation
will be provided in Hotels (Hotels and camps have very basic
facilities, bathrooms are common in the camps in Nubra Valley)