Leh Ladakh Trek

Itinerary: Leh – Uleytokpo – Nubra – Leh (THREE DAY EASY TREKKING)Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Season: June to October
Destinations: Leh: 5 Nights Uleytokpo: 1 Night Nubra: 2 Nights
Trekking campsites OR Home Stays: 2 Nights
Excursions: Leh market, shanti stupa, phyang gompa, likir, basgo, Alchi, uleytokpo, lamayuru, redzong, pangong lake, thiksey, shey, khardung-la-pass, nubra and Tsomoriri

Trekking grade: EASY: Suitable for most people in good health, these trips include only a short element of trekking which is predominately on good paths and at low altitude.

Trip leaders / guides: Our trip leaders have a vast experience of trekking & camping in the Himalayas. They are fluent in English language and are always forthcoming with interesting lore and information on local history, culture and practices.

Camping: We use existing camping sites on most of the treks with a combination of home stays.

Meals on our treks: On all our treks we provide food that’s tasty, hygienic and nutritious. Our chefs offer multi-cuisine meals. Cuisine is decided keeping in mind the profile of the group. Also on most of our treks our clients get the option of trying out the local dishes.

Day 1. Arrival Leh: You will be assisted on arrival at Leh airport and transfer to hotel. You will a complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. In the evening visit Leh market & shanti stupa. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 2. Leh – excursion to monasteries: Today post breakfast we proceed for the indus valley monastery tour including shey, the ancient capital of ladakh, thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and stok palace – the present residence of the royal family. Enjoy packed lunch at sindhu ghat. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 3. Leh to Likir (drive) trek to Yangthang (5 hrs approx) 3 day soft trek: Today after breakfast drive from Leh to Likir for 2 hours. At Likir you will meet all your trekking staff and ponies. One can visit Likir monastery situated on a hill towards the village. Start your trek through a barley field to cross a small stream and then to village sumdo. Then gradually trek to village Yangthang to camp overnight.

Day 4. Yangthang to Hemis Shupachan via Redzong, 5-6 hrs trek: Trek to wulle valley and then ascend for one hour to shemchan la and then descend towards hemis shukpachan, the highest village in this route. It’s a big village and is famous for cedar trees found in plenty here, hence the name of village. You will visit a family house and have some butter tea and Ladakhi chang (the local beer) there is a small but beautiful monastery just outside the village that you can visit. Camp for overnight stay.

Day 5. Hemis Shupachan to Lamayuru (5-6 hrs) & then drive to Uleytokpo:Today you trek through the apricot rich village of ang. This is one of the richest valleys in ladakh as there are plenty of apricots, apples and dry fruits. Stay overnight at the campsite at Uleytokpo.

Day 6. Uleytokpo to Leh: This morning you visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the morning religious ceremony. It’s a very soothing and spiritual experience to be a part of this ritual. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 7. Leh to Nubra Valley: Today after an early breakfast you drive to nubra valley crossing khardung-la-pass – the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 ft. Nubra valley is popularly known as ldorma or the valley of flowers. it is situated to the north of Ladakh between the karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Enjoy your evening at the campsite. Overnight at camps.

Day 8. In Nubra Valley: Today after your breakfast at the camp, visit the sand dunes to enjoy a camel safari (optional) and deskit monastery. Rest of the day at leisure at the campsite.

Day 9. Nubra valley – Leh: Today post breakfast we drive to Leh crossing the khardung la pass. Reach Leh and relax at the hotel for the day. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 10. In Leh: Today free for rest and leisure. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 11. Depart Leh: The tour concludes. Travinfoindia.com thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to the domestic airport.

PACKAGE COST (Per Person Cost in USD)

CATEGORY	DURATION	02 PAX	04 PAX	06 PAX
Standard	10 Nights / 11 Days	675	528	490
Deluxe	10 Nights / 11 Days	720	570	535

HOTELS INCORPORATED

Destination	Standard	Deluxe
Leh	Hill Town, Tsomoriri	Lharimo, Namgyal Palace, Shambala, Lotus, Lharisa
Nubra Valley	Lharimo North, Silk Route, Nubra Organic Retreat	Lharimo North, Silk Route, Nubra Organic Retreat
Uleytokpo	Ule Ethnic Resort, West Ladakh camp	Ule Ethnic Resort, West Ladakh camp
During Treks	Individual camping / fixed campsites	homestays / Guest houses

Trekking includes

• Transfers by jeeps from Leh to the trek starting point and pick up from the finishing point.
• English speaking Ladakhi professional trekking guide.
• Tents (2 people sharing on tent).
• Tented accommodation / home stay for 2 nights.
• Cook with all kitchen supplies.
• All meals ( Ladakhi, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, Continental).
• Porters / ponies (to carry your bags).
• All wildlife, trekking & camping fee.
• Inner line permits to restricted area.
• Camera fee.
• Kitchen & dining tent.
• Insulated mattresses.
• Sleeping bags.
• Separate utility for staff and trekking equipment
• Basic first aid kit carried by your guide

Package includes

• Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport by Travinfoindia.com representative.
• Non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival.
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard room, at specified category of hotel.
• All meals (bed tea, breakfast, hot / pack lunch, evening tea & dinner).
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non-ac vehicle as per the program.
• Inner line permit to restricted / protected areas (pangong lake, tsomoriri & Nubra valley)
• Monument & museum entrance fees
• Currently applicable taxes and service charges
• Any future taxes levies will be charged extra

Package does not include

• Airfare to and from Leh.
• Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours / extra meals ordered.
• Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls.
• The services of vehicle are not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
• Any kind of drinks (alcoholic, mineral, aerated).
• Guide fee, camera fee, soft or hard drinks, starters.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “package includes”.

IMPORTANT: Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Additional Optional Activities:

• River rafting @ USD 50 per person (Phey – Nimmu 2 hrs) Season from June – September
• Camel Rides @ USD 20 per person in Hunder Nubra for 01 hr
• Cultural Show @ USD 120 per troupe for 1 hr
• Professional Tourist Guide USD 30 Per Day

PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Prices valid from 01st April 2010 to 31st march 2011.
• Prices valid for minimum 02, 04 & 06 Pax traveling together in one vehicle.
• 100% advance to be deposited at the time of booking.
• Check-in / check-out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (noon).
• All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing.
• Child cost is on APAI basis sharing room with parents.
• Any payment in Leh office should be cash only.
• During off-season heaters will be provided for accommodation & vehicle without extra charges.
• During off-season pangong lake journey will be done in one-day excursion.
• For Indian tourists USD rates can be converted @ Rs. 45/-USD.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 10% before 15 days from date of departure.
• 25% before 7 days from dated of departure.
• 50% within 7 days from date of departures.
• 100% within 48 hours from date of departure.