Ladakh Astrophotography Tour

Hanle is renowned among stargazers for its moonlike landscape. Along with being one of the tallest observatories in the world, the high-altitude Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is situated here at a height of 14,764 feet. It features upgraded facilities for astronomy at night. Since 2001, it has owned the two-meter Himalayan Chandra Telescope. At the Hanle site, a seven-unit High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope is also in use. The best would be to set up camp with a heavy comforter and a cup of hot tea and think about the universe as you stare into space, though, as Hanle is renowned for its clear sky. You can travel through the “moonscape” during the day to reach the stunning Tso Moriri Lake. Around 254 kilometres separate Leh from Hanle.
Zenith Odysseys in association with Aseem Foundation invites you to an Astrophotography Tour to Ladakh.
Itinerary:
Day -1 Wednesday, 26 July, 2023
Arrival at Leh, Rest throughout the day and evening hike to Shanti Stupa
Day -2 Thursday, 27 July, 2023
Visit to Monasteries near Leh and evening at Druk Padma Karpo School for on ground orientation session of Astro Photography.
Day -3 Friday, 28 July, 2023
Acclimatization hike near Khardung La, evening free at Leh Market.
Day -4 Saturday, 29 July, 2023
Transfer to Hanle via Mahe, Nyoma, Loma. overnight at Hanle
Day -5 Sunday, 30 July, 2023
Visit to Hanle Observatory, dark sky photography, overnight at Hanle
Day -6 Monday, 31 July, 2023
Dark sky photography, overnight at Hanle
Day -7 Tuesday, 1 August, 2023
Transfer to Tso Moriri, Night Photography
Day -8 Wednesday, 2 August, 2023
Transfer from Tso Moriri to Leh, evening free at Leh
Day – 9 Thursday, 3 August, 2023
Drop off at Leh Airport
Acclimatization:
Leh is at an elevation of 11,500 ft approximately above sea level. When you scale such heights, your body may not get enough time to adapt to the changing surroundings. Though most people do not experience symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in Leh. But it is advisable to be cautious and be alert for symptoms of AMS. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, coughing and irregular breathing. One should avoid smoking tobacco, alcohol and caffeine-based drinks as they dehydrate the body and interfere with the process of acclimatization.
Charges:
INR 35999/-
Inclusions:
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as specified in itinerary
• Pick up & Drop from Leh Airport
• All Transfers within Ladakh UT
• Sight Seeing & permits
• Multi sharing Accommodation in Home stays at Hanle, Tso Moriri,
• Deluxe hotels at Leh on twin sharing
• Permissions, entry tickets for people etc.
Exclusions
• Personal orders of Tea, coffee, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc.
• Personal expenditure of any kind.
• Insurance Coverage.
• Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
• Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fee Includes”
• Any Ad hoc charges that may come up due to unforeseen circumstances
• Entry charges for cameras.
Payment Terms:
• 25 % to be paid at the time of booking (nonrefundable)
• 50 % to be paid at the time of arrival at Reporting location
• 25 % to be paid during the tour.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation charges will apply on the total Odyssey price excluding the discount.
 60 Days to 30 Days prior to tour start date: 25% of Total Tour Cost
 29 Days to 10 Days prior to tour start date: 50% of Total Tour Cost
 10 days or later prior to start date & No Show: 100 % of Total Tour Cost

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