The Ladakh Experience
(Manali-Jispa-Leh-Pngong-Khardungla-Lamayuru-Kargil-Srinagar)
(25''th June - 7''th July)
(20''th July - 1''st August)
(17''th August - 29''th August
Itinerary
Day 01
Depart for Delhi by Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express or Mumbai - Chandigarh Paschim Express. Overnight Train Journey.
Day 02
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Manali. Overnight Manali.
Day 03
Arrive Manali and Day Free.
Day 04
Manali to Jispa. Overnight In Jispa.
Day 05
Jispa to Leh (255 Kms) Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Arrive Leh by evening. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06
Leh to Pangong Lake (160 Kms) After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world.) Overnight Camp.
Day 07
Pangong Lake to Leh (160 Kms) After Breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis, Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight Hotel.
Day 08
Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms) After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by Afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Hotel.
Day 09
Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms) After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight Hotel.
Day 10
Proceed for Rafting. After that check in to Ule Tupko Campsite
Day 11
Ule to Kargil (160 Kms) After Breakfast leave for Kargil, enroute visit Moon landscape, Lamayuru (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh) and Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh. Arrive at Kargil by evening. Overnight Hotel.
Day 12
Kargil to Drass to Sonamarg to Srinagar (204 Kms) After early Breakfast drive to Srinagar passing through Drass, the second coldest inhabited Place on earth and you can have spectacular view of Kargil War famous Peaks Tiger Hill and other Peaks. Arrive Srinagar by Evening. Overnight Stay In Srinagar in House boat.
Day 13
Depart for Mumbai.
Cost
Rs 28500 /- +
Srinagar - Mumbai flight Tickets (Approx Rs 6500 /- per person) +
Mumbai - Delhi - Train Tickets (Approx Rs 1500 /- per person in Rajdhani) +\
2.575% Govt. Service tax.
Cost Leh to Leh (Day 5 - Day 11)
Rs 18500 /- per person + 2.575% Govt. Service tax.
Cost Includes....
Complete site-seeing by Maxicab / Tempo Traveller
1 White Water Rafting trip.
All meals starting with Breakfast on Day 01 to Bed Tea on Day 13
Accommodation on twin sharing basis at A Class Hotels / Campsites.
Inner line permits. (Guest are required to bring one a photocopy of their photo identity proof along with them. Foreign Tourist should bring their original Passport with a valid Indian Visa on it. For Foreign Diplomats the permit has to be
issued from Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi)
Wildlife fee for Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley areas which are protected wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh.
All applicable Taxes
Monument and Museum Entry Charges
Cost Excludes….
All kinds of Extra Meals, Drinks Phone calls, bottled water, aerated drinks etc. Ordered.
Medical & Travel insurance
Additional costs for Hotel accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
Camel Safari charges
Porterage & tips at the airport, Hotel/Camp staff & drivers.
Any kind of personal expenses.
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the Cost Includes column above.
Flights and Train tickets
Who can go on the trip??….
Anyone who is capable of taking care of oneself and is not suffering from any life-threatening disease. You should also be ready to pack light. People with ailments of the heart, blood pressure, etc. are advised not to consider this trip.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Trip prices are applicable for Indian & Foreigners.
Trips are materialized subject to minimum 2 persons together.
We hold the right to alter the tour schedule incase of bed weather & other conditions beyond our control
that might effect the normal itinerary.
50 % advance payment is required to book the trip on definite basis and balance payments to be cleared
before departure of the tour.
The meals at the hotel are Buffet with mix of Veg & Non-Veg dishes. Incase of pure veg meals (No
nion/no garlic) advance intimation is must.
During day sightseeing tours, lunch would mostly be packed boxes (usually continental style), so in such a
case hot lunch may not be possible.
Meals at the hotel or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund
from the tour price.
CHILD POLICY:
• Children below 5 years of age are free on sharing bed with parents.
• Children bt. 5 – 12 years are liable for taking an extra bed.
• However children bt. 5 – 12 years sharing bed with parents are liable for extra meals.
• All children above 12 years of age shall be treated as adult and will have to take an extra bed as mentioned
in the trip price list.
SUPPLEMENT COSTS FOR EXTRA SERVICES
• Exclusive Ladakhi Cultural Show: Rs. 5,520 – 6,520.
• 3-4 Hrs Rafting on Indus River (from Phey to Nimoo): Rs. 1,520 per Person.
• 3-4 Hrs Rafting on Zanskar River (from Chilling ti Nimoo): Rs. 2000 per person
• Thiksey Monastery special Morning Puja Ceremony : Rs. 1000 Per Car
CANCELLATION BY ‘YOU’ AND REFUND POLICY:
ESCAPADES must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows:
- Cancellation more than 30 days prior to departure = 50% refund
- Cancellation 15-29 days prior to departure = 25% refund
- Cancellation less than 15 days prior to departure = no refund
CANCELLATION BY ‘ESCAPADES’ AND REFUND POLICY:
- ‘ESCAPADES’ reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum numbers of persons as specified, do not book on the tour.
- ‘ESCAPADES’ reserves the right to refuse or cancel any booking if we consider it necessary. In such cases, we shall refund all the money that you have paid.
- If cancellation or alteration by ‘ESCAPADES’ is caused by events including war or threat of war, strikes, civil strife, natural disaster, technical or political difficulties affecting air or ground transport, or events amounting to force majeure, this will naturally limit our liability. If such events occur before the departure date, we will do our best to make alternative arrangements.
Kindly contact us for any further details and enrolment procedure.
Regards
Parag
Escapades
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