Double Hump Camel Safari Nubra Valley Ladakh

This program provides opportunity to explore the exotic high altitude lakes, the unique Buddhist culture and monasteries, the ancient trade route over the one of the highest motor able passes the "Khardung la" (5602 M.) as well as a short trek by double hump Bactrian camel thorough the "Nubra valley".

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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport meet our executive and transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi – Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)

Take the morning flight for Leh from Delhi. On arrival at Leh met our representative and transfer to pre booked hotel/Guest house for relax and acclimatisation. This is necessary for getting acclimatised at high altitude. Evening one can visit the color full market of Leh. Overnight in the hotel/guesthouse.

Day 03 : Leh – Shey – Thiksey - Hemis

On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.

Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17’Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.

Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17’Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 04 : Leh – Hunder (drive 125 Km/3-4 hrs)

After an early breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardung La Pass. From Leh the road gradually climbs Khardung la Pass (5602 mts) believed to be second highest motorable pass in the World, instructions incredible view of Stok Kangri and adjacent peaks. From the pass move down to Khardung and Khalsar villages, continue the journey along the river Shayok to Hunder (3048 mts) (last point a tourist can visit) about ten Km beyond Diskit, the district head quarter. On arrival check into camp. Overnight stay.

Day 05 : Hunder - Diskit (Camel Safari)

After breakfast we walk around local monastery, start the trek on Bactrian double hump camels along which runs through sandy desert and dunes up to Diskit, this is run of 2 to 3 hours. After lunch explore the village, market and the Diskit monastery situated on small on a rock above the town and commanding panoramic view of Nubra valley. Nubra falls on ancient trade path between Ladakh and central Asia, and the mode of transport used these Bactrian double hump camels and yaks. Overnight camp.

Day 06 : Diskit – Tegger (by Car) – Pinchmic (Camel safari)

After a leisurely breakfast drive a short distance to Tegger village (3146 mts), explore here Samstanling monastery and village. After lunch a short camel trek along the river through the widest part of valley to Pinchmic. Overnight camp.

Day 07 : Pinchmic – Panamik (Camel Safari)

After leisurely breakfast commence the final stretch of this camel trek to Panamik which would be covered between 1-2 hours. On the way we will visit a pond (small lake) high above the road, sandwiched between two hills which form a bowl like space for this pond. Panamik was a major halting point for caravans of traders between central Asia and Ladakh after/before crossing the Karakoram range. Arrive and camp / gust house for overnight. Rest of the day to explore the village, Hot Springs and relax.

Day 08 : Panamik – Insa – Panamik – Leh (Drive 150 Kms/4 hrs)

After breakfast drive a short distance to the bridge connecting Panamik with Insa, walk up and visit Insa monastery clinging on a mountain cliff, surrounded by some trees. Drive back to Panamik and trace the route back to Leh. Arrive Leh and check in at hotel.

Day 09 : Leh - Pangong Lake – Leh

Early morning, around 5 a.m., you will leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass (at 5486 m). A visit to Changla pass will leave you mesmerized with the magnificent view of the villages below. Thereafter, you will stop for a picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pasture of the yaks. Continuing the drive, you will reach Durbuk, from where a short drive will lead you to the western shore of the Pangong Lake. The unforgettable natural beauty of the lake will remain etched in your memory for a long time to come. By late afternoon, you will leave for Leh and retire to your hotel for the night.

Day 10 : Leh - Delhi

In the morning, you will leave for Delhi airport. From there you will take a flight to your destination. On arrival at Delhi transfer to airport and from here catch onward flight.

Day 11 : Delhi depart

Transfer to airport according to your flight schedule.

Trip & Services Ends Here

Visa

You Need to have Indian Visa for entry to India on your holiday. To apply for Indian Visa you have to contact your nearest Indian consulate or you can call on 09057570045 or visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/ for more information.

Indian Embassy in London

Address : Indian Embassy
India House, Aldwych,
London WC2B 4NA.
Tel: 020 7836 8484
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Money

There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks

Banks are open in the major cities & the nearest towns of the sanctuaries for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sunday.

Best time to visit

High season: October to April - Monsoon.

Travel wear

Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc. Some woolen clothes require, during winter.

Credit cards

Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centers honor major credit cards.

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Drugs

Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

Food

All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian & local.

Water

It is always better to drink bottled drinking water or drinking water from restaurants. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.

Private Departures

Did you know that we can also arrange private departures on the vast majority of our small group tours? So if you can’t find a date to suit you or if you want to have your very own adventure just with your friends or family then we can help you.

Private departures will follow the same itineraries as our usual group tours, but on a date to suit you, with no minimum numbers.

Customised Private Groups

For a group of 6 or more people we can organise a customised private group tour where we design the itinerary and activities especially for you, according to your requirements.

To enquire about booking a private departure of this tour or about organising your own private group tour, please fill in the form below and our Private Tours Team will be in touch shortly.

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