KCS Vacations

Leh Ladhak

LEH LADHAK(3 NYTS)

Description :

Explore the charming land of Ladakh and its high rising snow-capped peaks and shimmering beautiful lakes with our wonderful new package. Also visit the famous monasteries of Ladakh including Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery. Also enjoy a thrilling drive on the world's highest motorable road, Khardungla Pass. So hurry and book this incredible package today!

Package Inclusions :

Accommodation in standard rooms
Accommodation for 3 nights at specified hotels in Leh (with attached bath)
Stay on MAP basis (3 breakfasts and 3 dinners)
Transportation by non air-conditioned Quails / Tavera / Scorpio / Innova for arrival and departure transfers. Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Assistance at the airport during arrival and departure
Miscellaneous charges are inclusive like inner-line permits, porter fees at the hotel and airport and all applicable luxury/ road taxes

Package Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival in Leh, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening, take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh and later, stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Monastery tour and Leh sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast, drive to Thiksey Village and visit Thiksey Monastery and then onto Shey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Continue your journey to visit the Hemis Monastery, one of the most famous monasteries of Ladakh. On the way back to Leh, visit the Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan and a walk along the beautiful river. Return to Leh and enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Excursion to Khardungla Pass (78 kms / round trip)
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast, get ready for the ultimate adventure. We will drive up to the Khardungla Pass to enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys. After spending some time there, return to the hotel and relax. Later, enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 4: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Leave for the Leh Airport to board your return flight to Delhi.

Destination Details :

Leh
Cut away from the real world, Ladakh is an unexplored land of mystery and beauty. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, remote valleys and wild expanses, there is something about this high-altitude desert that makes people 'always want to go' but never dare to. Step into Leh, Ladakh's capital city if you long for some adventure and you will understand why one trip here is a life-altering experience.

The journey up to Leh is a test of endurance. However, this little backpacker town isn't too hard to settle in. The biting chill here is infused with the pleasant chatter of tourists, students and monks in long red robes. Souvenir shops and pizzerias open their doors, despite being a breathless 11500 ft above sea level. Settled at the foot of the Namgyal Tsemo peak, fluttering prayer flags add colour to the barren, snowy mountains that rise and fall around it. Thought that life here was slow and dull? You couldn't have been more wrong!

Places to see

Get in touch with its culture by taking a break from the monotonous routine and enjoying some mountainside entertainment. The Hemis Gompa is a riot of colour when the Hemis Festival (Hemis Tsechu) celebrations are underway in July every year. The atmosphere comes alive in fiery tones of red and yellow, oranges and blues as locals dress up in costume, perform mystical Chaam dances, and sway to temple music to the cheering crowd. While the festival is slowly losing its authenticity with growing tourism, you could visit the newer Ladakh Confluence, which celebrates Ladakh-Leh's affinity to music, adventure, culture and the arts. Add that splendid finishing touch with a bowl of Chang, the region's own traditional, country liquor.

Thiksey Monastery and Matho Gompa are other cultural treasures that one can visit. The Matho Gompa is famous for its Winter Oracle Festival. The Stakna Gompa, and the Hemis - Leh's wealthiest monastery are must visits.

Tibetan architecture and Buddhist culture are an integral part of town, and add colour to Leh's desolate landscape. The Nine Storey Palace (Leh Palace), built in the 17th century by King Sengge Namgyal, who ruled over the Old Kingdom treasures a fine collection of beautiful murals. The Dhukar Temple on the fourth floor houses the image of Goddess Tara and several religious artefacts that you could look through.

About 140 km from the bustling hub of Leh is the Nubra Valley, well known for its white sand dunes and the double hu**ed camel. The drive to the valley opens exciting vistas and passes through the world's highest motorable road - Khardungla Pass (5602 meters). Fondly called 'K-Top' by the locals, rugged ridges and steep falls test your will and stamina to fly high. Avid bikers must try this! Breathlessness is a common feeling, the weather will play fair and foul when it feels like it, and honking Indian Army trucks may block your way though the pass. But when you sit at that legendary tea stall at K-Top, snack on some instant noodles and drink a nice, steaming cup of tea while you chat with an Army Jawan or two, you will agree that there is no better feeling in this world.

Once in the valley, a ride on a double hu**ed camel is what most travellers try their hands at. Hunder and Diskit monasteries are other interesting places that one can visit.

Another popular and must visit place for a traveller to Leh is the beautiful, serene and soothing Pangong Lake. The very presence of the lake at such a height (approx 18000 feet) in between the stark mountains is a source of great joy. Only half the lake is within the Indian region and it is quite an experience standing at its side, knowing you can never get across.

Traveller Tips

The best time to visit Leh is from May to September. Weather at this time is pleasant and the average day temperature ranges from 20 to 30 Degrees Celsius. It is important to acclimatize for a day at Leh if you are taking a flight to reach there.
Always carry chocolates, energy bars and drinking water wherever you go.
Toiletry like medicines for nausea and headache, moisturizers and sunscreen lotion are a must on any trip to Leh. Another necessary item is a torch in case of power shortages. Warm clothes are mandatory.
A pair of good walking shoes is another compulsory addition to your travel kit.