Leh-Ladakh Road trip

Leh-Ladakh Road trip (8 Days 7 Nights)
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When you think of Ladakh, what springs to mind? Land of high passes, Majestic Mountains, cold deserts, snow-covered roads, heavenly blue lakes, monks and many more. Another question is, can family members like kids or seniors join the trip. The answer is YES. Anyone with reasonable fitness can join the trip. Backpack Outdoors introduces a family special tour to the Land of high passes.
A lot of care needs to be taken for proper acclimatization so that we can enjoy the vast beauty of Ladakh and have a memorable experience.
Travelers wish to explore Ladakh and are restricted with number of days and budget these days. We have planned our itinerary in which we are covering all the popular destinations of the region with ample time to soak into the beauty of Leh Ladakh. We also have budget options available.

Itinerary: 8 Days 7 Nights

DAY 1: Pune/ New Delhi – Leh (Travel & Acclimatization)
Take early morning flight to reach Leh. Airport pick up & transfer to Hotel. Full day Acclimatization & evening visit/Small hike to Shanti Stupa (Built by Japanese monks to celebrate 2,000 yrs of Buddhism) and Leh Palace.
(Breakfast, Dinner).

DAY 2 : Leh – Local Site seeing (6Hrs – 250Kms)
Post breakfast, departure to Nimu Sangam Beautiful roads and amazing views of mountains and rivers (Indus, Zanskar etc.) Visit Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & have lunch at Langar(optional). This day we explore places around Leh for its beauty, this also helps in acclimatization to high altitude. Visit Nimu sangam, magnetic hill and visit Hall of Fame on the way back to Leh. Night stay in Leh. (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 3 : Leh – Khardungla – Nubra Valley (5.30Hrs – 120Kms)
Big Day. After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla *One of the highest motorable pass in the world (18,380 feet). On the way you get an excellent view of great Karakoram Range. Enroute lunch at Khardung village. Visit Diskit Gompa. Evening visit sand dunes & experience cold dessert with the view of double humped camels etc. Overnight stay at Nubra. (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 4 : Nubra – Turtuk – Nubra (6Hrs – 160Kms)
Post Breakfast drive to Turtuk the Indo Pak border (LOC) Visit and experience the food and culture of Turtuk, Return to Nubra late night for dinner. Overnight stay in Nubra (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 5 : Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake via Shyok valley (7Hrs – 270Kms)
This is another day of a daring off-roading experience as you traverse through untamed paths in the high mountains. The route leads to the beautiful Pangong Tso (lake) – Shared lake between India and China via Shyok River. It is quite challenging yet thrilling and is generally used by the army. On arrival, prepare for a captivating view of the lake. Spend some time at the banks of Pangong Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms wide and over 144 km long and is shared by two countries (25% India and 75% China). Overnight luxury camping experience. (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 6: Pangong Lake – Changla – Leh (6Hrs one way – 140Kms)
Early morning after Breakfast travel through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (High Motorable Pass). Visit Hemis Monastery & Thicksey Monastery enroute & arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight stay in Leh. (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 7: Buffer day / Local/ Sound & Light Show
You can explore local market & nearby places on your own. Free time for shopping and to visit any places left to explore. Evening visit Sound and Light show at Hall of Fame. This is a very useful buffer day, in case of harsh weather or bad road conditions. White water rafting can also be done on this day. Overnight stay at Leh. (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 8: Fly Leh – New Delhi/ Pune
Post breakfast drop to Airport.
TOUR ENDS!!

Cost: 8 Days 7 Nights

Budget: Rs 22500/- pp (Home stay, 3 – 4 Sharing)
Standard: Rs 26500/- pp (Standard Hotels, 2-3 Sharing)
Deluxe: Rs 29500/- pp (Deluxe Hotels, 2 Sharing)

*Cost for Kids pls get in touch with us. We can also arrange a private trip for your family.

Trip Includes:
* Stay on Hotels / luxurious tents as per choice of package.
* Stay in Leh for 04 nights
* Stay in Nubra Valley for 02 night
* Stay near Pangong Lake for 01 night
* Food during trip – Breakfast & dinner only
* Transport by Innova for Deluxe package or Tempo traveler for Budget and Standard package
* All necessary Permits
* Pick up drop from Leh airport in taxis
* Backpack Outdoors souvenirs
* Backpack Outdoors Expert leaders & Service Charge

Bikes can be arranged in Leh at extra cost, available Bikes – * Avengers, 350/ 500 cc Royal Enfield or Himalayan ( Rs 1500/- to Rs2500/- per day)
* Fuel for bikes with be extra

Trip Excludes:
* Flight to Leh & back
* Food other than mentioned in the Itinerary
* Any other expenses occurring due to natural calamities or reasons beyond our control.

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