Welcome to your ‘Ladakh Summer Special with Airfare’ tour. On arrival at the airport in Leh, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Leh is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of mighty Himalayas.The rest of the day is at leisure for acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh. Overnight in Leh. (L & D).
Post breakfast we drive towards Kargil road and start our sightseeing with Hall of Fame near Leh. It is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. Further on we proceed to Kali Mata Temple, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. A drive of another 4 kms takes us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar river 4 km before Nimmu village. .After visiting the above places we drive back to Hotel for Overnight Stay.The rest of the evening is at leisure for Independent activities.
Overnight in Leh. (B,L,D).
This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or “the valley of flowers” via Khardungla Pass - the world’s one of the highest motorable road (5602 mts). On arrival, check in to the camp.Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Thereafter, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder, where you can enjoy the double humped bactrian camel ride (ride on direct payment basis). The rest of the evening is at leisure for Independent activities. Overnight in Nubra Valley. (B, L & D)
This morning after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso - a lake which is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet, 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. En route, visit Shyok River & Durbuk. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, a high mountain pass and the world’s 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literally means "Pass towards the South" or "Pass in the South" (Chang = south, La = Pass). On arrival, check in to the camp. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Pangong.
This morning after breakfast, drive around the Pangong Lake and don’t forget to click photos!! Continue your drive to Leh. En route visit Hemis Monastery hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest Gompa in Ladakh. Visit Stok Palace, famous for beautiful gardens and the view of sunrise as well as sunset is amazing from the palace. At present, the palace is open to visits and presents a collection of royal attires, crown and other royal materials. The rest of the evening is at leisure for various independent activities Overnight in Leh.
After breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Starting with Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, 3 Idiots Rancho School &Sindhu Ghat. After visiting the above places we drive back to Leh. Evening at leisure to explore the city on your own. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Ladakh Summer Special with Airfare’ tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Leh for your onward journey.
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· Return airfare in economy class Ex-Delhi.
· Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar.
· All Meals as per the itinerary (Lunched will be provided Enroute at Local Restaurant).
· Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing on SIC basis by Non-AC Tempo Traveller as per the group size and availability. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal.
· Note: Vehicle will be provided depending up on the count of pax travelling together.
· Akbar Holidays tour co-ordinator ex- Leh (Subject to group formation)
· 2 Bottle of mineral water everyday per person.
· Restricted permit fee for visiting Pangong Lake.
· All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.
Any train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterages, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, pony / horse rides, rafting, cable car / ropeway rides, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours / excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable.
Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ column.
Goods and Services Tax of 5%.