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About Leh Ladakh
A place that needs no introduction. A synonym
for heaven, solace & nirvana. Join us & enthrall yourself
with the beauty of shimmering lakes, gurgling rivers, majestic
mountains, and mystical lamas. Discover the incomparable beauty
of Ladakh with the world's highest motorable road (Khardungla
Pass - 18380 ft), world's highest Plane, Asia's Longest Lake (Pangong),
place that resembles Moon land (Lamayaru) & colourful Monasteries.
Experience the double hump camel ride on the sand dunes of Diskit,
a breathtaking experience of river rafting through the Sindhu
River, other high passes like Rohtang, Lachungla, Tanglangla,
Baralachla, Changla & Fotula Pass & many other attractions
for people who love adventure & live by it.
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Travel Itinerary |
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Arrival at Leh. |
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Upon arrival, transfer to the very hospitable Hotel
Bijoo located near Leh Market. A day of rest is highly
recommended as it eases the process of acclimatization. Also sipping
hot Tea while stretching your legs in the lap of Himalayas is definitely
not a bad way to start you trip, alternatively you can also choose
to visit the local market in the evening. |
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Visit places around Leh |
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Sindhu Ghat: The Sindhu Ghat at Choglamsar
village at the bank of Indus is where 50 senior Lamas hold prayers
to mark the beginning of the Leh festival.
Hemis
Monastery: Hidden in a gorge, built on a green hillside the
Hemis Gompa lies on the western bank of the Indus, also happens
to be the biggest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh and is a must
for visitors. It holds the annual Hemis Festival and is well known
for its wall paintings.
Thiksey Monastery:
Thiksey Gompa is the most beautiful of all monasteries in Ladakh
which lies on a hilltop to north of Indus River. The monastery is
home to a 35ft Buddha statue, a must visit.
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a hearty lunch and some well deserved rest we move on
Leh Palace: The erstwhile palace
was home to the royal family, located on a hilltop it overlooks
the Leh town and offers spectacular views of the same.
Shanti
Stupa: A spectacular white domed structure, the Shanti Stupa
located on a hilltop at Chagspa offers magnificent view of the sunset.
It was constructed by a Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese
for World Peace'. |
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Visit Pangong Lake |
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After crossing the third highest motorable pass the Changla Pass
(17800 ft) one arrives at the picture pefect Pangong lake(14500
ft, Highest Salt water lake). It’s an unimaginable 135 kms
long with almost 70% of the lake in China. Its part of the Changthang
geographical setting in the higher Himalayas. |
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Visit Nubra Valley |
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Via Khardungla Pass (World`s Highest Motor able Road, 18360 ft)
lies the uniquely landscaped Nubra valley which separates Ladakh
range from the Karokaram range. One can experience the white sand
desert of Hunder equipped with double hump camel rides. We spend
the night sharing peace and space with the mountains at Nubra
Organic Retreat. |
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Visit Diskit Monastery |
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Diskit monastery is the oldest and the largest monastery in Nubra
Valey. The Gompa roof is said to offer glorious views of Nubra valley.
We make our way to Leh as the sun sets in. |
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Visit Tso Moriri(Via Mahe Bridge) |
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Named “Sacred gift for the living Planet” by the local
community, Tsomoriri (High Altitude Lake, 15080ft) is indeed breathtaking.
The Nomadic Camp where we will be staying lies on the banks of the
Lake, and certainly is an experience to remember. The area being
breeding grounds for a number of birds is a protected reserve. |
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Visit Tsokar Lake |
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Tsokar Lake a salt water lake lies at a close distance from Tsomoriri.
Extracted salt from this lake is sold all over Ladakh. We proceed
to Leh via Tanglalngla pass(Third highest motorable pass, 17,582ft)
. On this route wildlife unique to this region such as Black Neck
Cranes (Very Rare now), Marmots, Kiangs(Wild Asses), Mountain Goats,
Ibis among many others can be experienced. |
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Visit Kargil, Magnetic Hill |
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A number of attractions are on offer en route:
Pattharsahib Gurudwara : A beautiful
Gurudwara constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev.It is situated
on the Leh Kargil road.
Magnetic Hill : A hill alleged to have
magnetic properties strong enough to pull car uphill. Visitors and
residents alike claim the legend to be true.
Confluence of Sindhu and Zanskar rivers
is a magical sight apart from the obvious geographical significance.
Alchi Monastery : Located at the Alchi
village the monastery counts itself as one of the oldest monasteries
in Ladakh region.
Moonland : As the name says it all,
this particular area is said to resemble the moon surface.
Lamayuru Monastery : The Monastery
is made up of number of shrines and is well known for its magnificent
wall paintings.
Mulbekh Monastery : It is said to consist
of two Gompas and lies in the Zanskar region. |
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Visit Srinagar |
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En route to Srinagar we’ll visit Vijay Samarak(Kargil War
Memorial ) and also on display is the legendary Tiger Hill. After
lunch we get back on the road and proceed to Srinagar via Zojila
pass(11575 ft). Sonmarg which means “Meadow of Gold”,
provides yet another magical twist to the journey as we drive by
the Sindh Valley. We mark the beginning of the end of the trip by
spending the night in Double
deluxe Houseboat. |
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Departure to Mumbai |
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Depart to Mumbai by air with memories for a lifetime. |
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Tour dates |
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15th - 21st May, 2011
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09th July - 17th July, 2011
Ladakh Hemis Festival |
| 29th May - 05th June, 2011 |
27th August - 06th September, 2011
Ladakh Festival Special |
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Tour cost: Rs.
28,800/- per person + Airfare. |
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Tour cost: Rs.
24,800/- per person + Airfare. (Without a
trip to Tso-moriri Tso-kar). |
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* Please note : Your trips could
be customised. |
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* Last moment registration
will incur extra cost. |
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* Activities like rafting, cycling
and trekking can be organised on request. |
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Payment Details : |
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For registration & paying the tour cost, you
can send a cheque on residential address or transfer it online to
bank account of Kaustubh Upadhye. |
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Cheque to be drawn in favour of
- MISSING COMPASS PRIVATE LIMITED |
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Residence Address for courier
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Kaustubh Upadhye |
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1,2 Devkiwadi J.K.Sawant Road, Near Starcity Theater,
Mahim, Mumbai - 400016. |
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Cell no : 9987126233 |
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Bank account details for
online transfer : |
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Bank Name : ICICI Bank | Payee Name - MISSING COMPASS PRIVATE LIMITED |
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A/c No - 641205050676 | A/c Type - Current |
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Branch - Dadar Gokhale Road Branch |
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RTGS / NEFT IFSC Code - ICIC0006412 |
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MIRC Code - 400229068 |
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Things to carry : |
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Woollen clothing (sweater,woollen hand gloves etc) |
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Comfortable sports shoes with a decent grip |
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Personal clothing, Sunscreen lotion, Cap, Scarf,
Cold Cream, Torch |
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A camera.. or else you will miss the show |
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Plastic bags (to keep wet things) and a water bottle |
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Personal Medical kit, Do not carry any valuables
or jewellery |
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Personal Identification.(Compulsory) |
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For further details & registration, send us
a mail on : junglelore@gmail.com |
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Gaurav Athalye - +91 09833246740 |
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Kaustubh Upadhye - +91 09987126233 |
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