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Mighty Mountains with Hanle

Leh – Sangam- Nubra valley - Pangong lake –Hanle Monastery – Indian Astronomical observatory – Chumathang Hot Spring – Leh

Best season to visit: 15 April to End of September

Day 01: Arrival Leh and Evening sightseeing near Leh main city

Arrival Leh in the morning, our representative driver will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to the Hotel. Full day of rest for complete acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Evening short sightseeing to Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Market. Dinner and overnight at Nubra valley.

Day 02: Leh – Sangam Tours

After breakfast, drive for local sightseeing of Leh city including - Sangam - Where Indus & Zanskar river meets and also famous for river rafting during the Summer Months, Magnetic Hill - Here is believed that the gravity takes a backseat, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib- Was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Ladakh Region, Spituk Monastery – Home for the wish fulfilling Glorious Goddess (famous among Hindus as Kali Mata), Hall of fame - a memorial built in the memory of all the soldiers who lost their lives in India - Pakistan War. Dinner and overnight at Leh.

Day 03: Leh to Nubra Valley (130 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (known as the Valley of Flowers) via Khardung la Pass (highest motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft). Enroute, admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around K-Top. After spending some time at k-top, proceed to Nubra . After Hotel check-in, enjoy the Camel ride at Sand Dunes (own) between Diskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay in Nubra.

Day 04: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (155 Kms / 4-5 Kms)

After Breakfast check out and leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, approx. 6 – 7 Hrs drive en route visit Diskit monastery and Maître Buddha statue, Arrival at Camp, later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.

Day 05: Pangong Lake to Hanle (175 Kms / 6-7 hrs )

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Hanle, by crossing Chushul Village, Chushul War Memorial ,Tsaga La (15,200 Ft) enjoy the drive upto Hanle, which is home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. The location of the village and the observatory are highly sensitive due to the close proximity of the Tibetan / Chinese border, India set up the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, a 2m gamma ray telescope. Once complete the Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope gamma ray telescope under construction will be the world's largest telescope at the highest altitude and the second largest gamma ray telescope in the world. As per history, it is believed that King Singge Namgyal died here at Hanle while on his return from an expedition of Mongols. Enjoy the stay with locals at a local guest house. Overnight stay at Hanle.

Day 06: Hanle to Leh via Mahe Bridge

After breakfast check out and drive back to Leh via mahey bridge. Enroutevisit Chumathang hot spring, dinner and overnight stay in Leh hotel.

Day 07: Leh Airport Departure

Early morning transfer to the airport and fly back to your destination with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.

Costing:
Package Category Couple Per Person Cost In INR EXTRA BED CNB
04 Pax 06 Pax 08 Pax 10 Pax 12 Pax
Standard Rs. 62500/- Rs. 20300/- Rs. 16633/- Rs. 17450/- Rs. 15840/- Rs. 14750/- Rs. 6760/- Rs. 6760/-
Super Deluxe Rs. 66500/- Rs. 22552/- Rs. 18834/- Rs. 18307/- Rs. 17005/- Rs. 16071/- Rs. 9000/- Rs. 4200/-
Luxury Rs. 79000/- Rs. 28552/- Rs. 24834/- Rs. 24307/- Rs. 23005/- Rs. 22071/- Rs. 13800/- Rs. 6600/-
01 Non-AC Innova/Xylo/Similar 01 Non-AC Tempo Traveller
Hotels/Camps/Cottages Envisaged:
Destinations Standard Hotels Super Deluxe Hotels Luxury Hotels
Leh (3N) Hotel Mandalchan | Hotel Takshila | Hotel Shashipa or similar Hotel Lemon Green | Old Road Mansion or Similar Crown Himalaya | Sia Residency | Trikaya Ladakh or Similar
Nubra (1N) Ladakh Heaven Hills | Paramount Camp | Skyriders Camp or Similar Summer Castle Camp | Hotel Caravan or Similar Hotel Hill Crest | Summer Castle Retreat | Hotel Snowleopard or Similar
Pangong (1N) Pangtso Cottages | White Heaven Cottages | Skyview Cottages or Similar LG Resort or Similar Grand Retreat or Similar
Hanle (1N) Deluxe Homestay Padma Homestay or similar Aurora Cabins | Umlingla Residency or Similar
Cost Inclusion:
  • All transfer and sightseeing by non-A/C Private Vehicle (As specified above)
  • 06 Nights stay as per itinerary and schedule
  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner
  • Inner line permit| Wild life fee| Red cross
  • Airport pick & Drop
  • All toll tax | Parking charges
  • Welcome drinks on arrival
Cost Exclusion:
  • All kind of personal activities like Hard drinks | Soft drinks | Laundry Airfare | Camel riding charge Etc…
  • Any entry fee for Monument & Monastery fee
  • Any Sightseeing or Excursion that is not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any Medical or evacuation expenses
  • Oxygen Cylinder