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"Tour de Leh-Ladakh" in September with Green Carpet

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Green Carpet
Presents
“Tour de Leh-Ladakh”
Little Tibet 
   September 2011
Kargil-Leh-Indus Valley-Nubra Valley-Penamik
and
Pangong lake-Magnetic Hill-Khardungla Pass-Alchi-Lamayuru-Diskit
 Friends,

We, at Green Carpet have organized many thrilling events in the course of the past year. These events involved a variety of adventure activities like Trekking, Rock climbing, Rappelling and Valley-crossing with some leisured ones like Tour de Konkan and crocodile trail. 


Now we are planning to take you the the leisure tour of place known as Little Tibet i.e. Tour de Leh-Ladakh. A place that no need any introduction. A reflection of heaven and nirvana. Discover the beauty of this heaven with Green Carpet


Major attractions on Tour

  • Asia’s Longest Lake- Pangong Lake 
  • World’s highest motorable road (Khardung La pass)
  • Place which resembles Moon Land (Lamayuru)
  • Breathtaking and Mighty view of Himalaya
  • Indus Valley
  • Nubra Valley
  • Colorful and Beautiful Monasteries and Lots more ….


Tour Dates 
 Batch 1: 18th Sept – 24th Sept  
 
Batch 2: 25th Sept – 1st Oct

Cost and Expenditure

  • Deluxe Package : 18,600 + Air Charges
  • Luxury Package : 15,700 + Air charges
Note: Air ticket assistance can be provided on request
Min Pax size : 6
Max Group Size :15 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Assemble(From Mumbai or respective location) at Srinagar (By Air)
            Srinagar – Kargil (By road)
               
After reaching Srinagar. We ll move towards Leh. Reach Sonmarg check post which opens for a duration of 5 hours in the morning. Enjoy the picturesque view of snow capped mountains with our army jawans standing tall against all. Reach Kargil.
Evening will be free for leisure activities around. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 : Kargil – Lamayuru – Alchi – Magnetic Hill – Leh
Early morning after breakfast, we leave for Leh.  Enroute visit Lamayuru, where we tour the Lamayuru monastery. Also called the Yung-drung (Swastika) monastery, Lamayuru is one of the oldest monasteries in Central Ladakh. Further drive to Alchi, located 70 kms west of Leh and Megnatic hill, Hall of fame, Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers, Basgo fort. 
Alchi monastery and the nearby village considered one of the most well preserved Buddhist centers of Ladakh, the Alchi monastery has beautiful paintings on its walls, which are examples of early Buddhist art. In Alchi village you can see the rural lifestyle of the villagers including activities such as grinding wheat etc. Drive to Leh with overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Indus Valley Monastery Sight seeing
After breakfast we leave for a tour of the Hemis Gompa. This monastery is the best known in Ladakh. Around the monastery you will see Chortens or Buddhist reliquaries and ornate walls. On the way back to Leh we will visit Thiksey Monastery. This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic views of the Indus Valley. 
Within the monastery you can see many beautiful Buddhist artifacts. We then leave for the Shey Palace, which was the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Day 4 : Drive Leh to Nubra Valley , Khardung La Pass
After breakfast depart for Nubra valley that goes through the highest motorable pass in the world at Khardung-la ( 5602 Mts.). enroute visit Diskit Gompa and late in the evening enjoy the camel riding at Hunder by Bacterian Camels across the sand dunes. Visit village Hunder and Gompa among lots of trees and mingling streams. Overnight stay in Camps or Guest House
Day 5 : Drive back from Nubra Valley to Leh via Penamik

After early breakfast drive back to Leh via Penamik and Samstangling Monastery.  In penamik you can vitness the hot spring. This medicinal hot water is very good for joint pains and skin dessies. On the way also vist Samtangling gompa. It is branch of the Rizong gomp and newly built and on of the beautiful monastry around Leh. Meals and overnight stay in Guest House at Leh.

 

Day 6 : Pangong Lake trip
 
After an early breakfast we drive for around 4 hrs to Pangong Lake. Located at an altitude of 14,000 ft, Pangong Lake is approached by a road that crosses the Chang La Pass (18,000 ft.) and scenic villages. Explore the 250km long lake, which is divided by the Indo-Chinese border. 1/3 of the lake is in India and rest comes under the Chinese territory. 
We also see the settlements of the Chang Pa tribe, who are nomadic herdsmen who migrate from Ladakh to Tibet and back, as the seasons change through the year. Drive back to Leh (4hrs). Meal and overnight stay in Guest House at Leh.






Day 7 : Fly to Mumbai or Respective locations
We will be transferred in time to the airport to catch the flight to respective location. 



Contact Details for Registrations
Interested people can contact on this no.

Mumbai coordinators

  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Sagar Shende : 9920 850 066 
Pune Coordinator:
  • Sumalya Sarkar : 8055 014 122
How to register:
  • Registrations will be done through voice call or SMS only
  • Our Coordinator will tell you remaining procedure.
  • For any query, Please write in to [email protected]
 Cost and Expenditure
Cost Includes 

  • Assisted arrival at Srinagar
  • Departure transfer by our representative at Leh
  • Non-Alcoholic Welcome Drink on Arrival 
  • Packed Lunches
  • 6 Night Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis
  • MAP meal plan (Breakfast & Dinner) at all the destinations
  • All sightseeing and tours as per programme by non-ac car
  • Inner line Permit to visit restricted areas in Leh 

Cost does not Includes

  • Any Kind of Personal nature expenses
  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls etc.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, soft or hard drinks, starters.)
  • Monastery entrance fees, camera charges if applicable, and Guide services.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Cost Inclusion”.
  • The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary 

Regards,
Mangesh Halbe
Team Green Carpet

LADAKH SPECIAL: MANALI LADAKH ROAD TRIP – JUNE 2011

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TOUR DATES: 20th JUNE 2011 – 30th JUNE 2011
COST PER PERSON: Rs.17900/-
NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE: SIX
LAST DATE TO BOOK: 5th MAY 2011
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Trip Highlights:

- Travel via the famous Manali – Leh route, one of the must-experience road journeys in the country,crossing the Rohtang Pass .

- Visit the Tsomoriri Lake, the largest of the High Altitude Lakes located entirely within India. This lake, surrounded by 6000 m peaks, is almost like an inland sea and is famous for its sheer tranquillity.

- Travel via the famous KhardongLa Pass, known as the Highest Motorable road in the World

- Enjoy the slopes of the incredible White sand dunes and enjoy a Double Humped Bacterian camel ride in Nubra

- Feel the chills and thrills as you Raft in the Zanskar river surrounded by the highest mountain ranges in the world

- Overnight stay under a starlit sky in Deluxe camps near the beautiful Pangong Lake located at the Indo-Tibetan border. One can experience the various hues of the color changing lake as the day goes by.
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Trip Details:

JUNE 20th : On arrival at Manali bus stop, you will be received by our representative and would be commuted to your Hotel in the beautiful Solang valley, where you will be checked in for rest and overnight stay.

JUNE 21st: After breakfast, we begin our drive towards Jispa. The drive starts slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. Overnight stay in Deluxe tents in Jispa.

JUNE 22nd: After breakfast, we begin our drive towards Tsomoriri Lake. Enroute, we shall visit Tsokar Lake, meaning White lake because of the salt deposited around it. Tsokar is situated at an altitude of 4530m above sea level and is surrounded by extensive areas of fresh and saline marshes and wet meadows, which host varieties of water birds.

From here, there is a drive full of beautiful landscapes on the way to Tsomoriri Lake. Overnight stay in Guesthouse at Korzok village, one of the most remote and high altitude settlements in Ladakh.

JUNE 23rd: After breakfast, we drive towards Leh crossing Mahe Bridge on the way. We stop by Chumatang Hot Sulphur springs for picnic lunch. We continue our drive and end our journey in Leh, where you will be received by our representative and checked into your Guesthouse. Overnight stay in Leh.

JUNE 24th: Full day sightseeing of Leh, wherein we will visit Thiksey monastery and Stok palace in the morning. We also visit a 200 year old traditional Ladakhi house to get a glimpse of the local lifestyle and get to enjoy a cup of Butter tea, a ladakhi beverage.

We come back to our Guesthouse for hot lunch and rest. In the evening, we visit the Hall of Fame (a glorious museum built by the Indian Army) and end the day by enjoying the beautiful sunset at Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Leh.

JUNE 25th: After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (18380 feet) –the Highest Motorable Road in the World. Nubra Valley is also known as the ‘Valley of Flowers’ and lies at an average altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level. Visit Panamik Hot springs. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Nubra valley.

June 26th: After breakfast, visit Hunder village and Deskit Monastery. Other attractions include the White Sand dunes and Camel Safari on the double humped camels which are found only in Nubra. Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Leh.

JUNE 27th: Rafting from Chilling to Nimo in Zanskar river (Level 3 plus) Duration: approx 2 1/2 Hours. This is the most cherished rafting option in Ladakh. After hot lunch at Nimo, we drive to Leh. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.

JUNE 28th: After breakfast, Drive to the beautiful crystal clear, color-changing high altitude lake, the Pangong lake located next to the China border via Changla pass. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Overnight stay at Deluxe Tents near lakeside.

JUNE 29th: After breakfast, we drive back to Leh. Evening free to explore. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Leh.

JUNE 30th: Early morning drive to Leh airport for onward journey to Delhi with memories of a lifetime!

Trip Price is valid up to March 2012 only and includes:

• Bus stop pickup in Manali and Airport transfer in Leh
• Sightseeing and Excursions in Chauffeur driven SUV (Xylo/Qualis) from Manali -Jispa-Tsomoriri-Leh
• Sightseeing and Excursions in Chauffeur driven SUV (Xylo/Qualis) in Ladakh
• Accommodation at all places in Three Double Rooms in Hotel/Deluxe Tents/A Class Guesthouses as applicable in the itinerary.
• Meals are on an AP basis (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) in Jispa & Pangong; And on a CP basis (Breakfast plan) at all other places.
• Rafting excursion in Zanskar river ( including rafting gear, equipments, safety gears/kits and accompanied by a Highly experienced team)
• Wildlife fee for Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri and Nubra valley which are protected wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh
• Price includes Inner permit charges required for restricted areas of Tsomoriri, Nubra and Pangong. Guests 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.
• All applicable taxes

Price Excludes:

• Medical & Travel insurance
• International/Domestic airfare/Bus fare/Train fare
• Personal items like mineral water, phone calls, laundry etc.
• Extra meals (not mentioned in the itinerary)/ room services / bottled beverages consumed at the guesthouse/houseboat/camps.
• Additional costs for accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
• Entrance fees/tickets in monasteries/palaces/gurudwaras /museums
•Camel ride fees in nubra
•Transportation for any other excursion not included in the itinerary.


Terms & Conditions:

•We hold the right to alter the tour schedule in case of bad weather & other conditions beyond our control that might affect the normal itinerary.
•The meals at the accommodations are Buffet with mix of Veg & Non-Veg dishes. In case of pure veg meals (No onion/no garlic) advance intimation is must.
•Meals or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund from the tour price.

How to Book this Tour with us:

You can mail us at [email protected] or call us at 91-9052172880
to reserve your seats for this Tour. Please note: Minimum 30% advance payment is required to book the trip on definite basis and balance payments to be cleared before departure from Leh.

Cancellation & Refund policy:

One month before tour commencement = 100% refund of the advance amt

Between one month – 15 days before tour commencement = 75% refund of the advance amt

Between 15 days – one week before tour commencement = 50% refund of the advance amt

Within one week before tour commencement = no refund is possible

How to get in touch with us:

For any queries/requirements, please call us at 91-9052172880/ mail us at [email protected] We can also organize Customized Tours based on your convenient dates, interests and requirements.

Peace n Cheers,

Take a Break Tours

www.takeabreaktours.com
Contact: 91-9052172880
Mail: [email protected]