Birding and Wildlife, Leh - Ladakh, India


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NOTE :- In the below Itinerary of Ladakh, please note that on Day 16 –  – you are scheduled to visit town of Hanle. However as of now, Foreign Tourists are not permitted to visit this area being near the International border with China.  However, local tour operators are expecting this restriction to be lifted. In case, this restrictions are not lifted AND IF YOU ARE A FOREIGN NATIONAL, than instead of Hanle, you will be spending 01 more night at Druk Resort, Tso Kar

 

Day 1:-  Delhi – Leh, Ladakh By Flight

On arriving at Leh at Airport, meet our Representative/Driver and transfer to you Hotel.
Whole day for acclimatization. Dinner and Overnight at Indus River Camp, Leh

Day 2:– Leh, Ladakh
Local Leh sightseeing including Spituk Monastery, Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar/Indus rivers), Pattar Sahib, magnetic hills and Leh market. Depending upon how we take the high altitude desert, we can also explore the Zanskar side till Chilling. Overnight Leh. Dinner and Overnight at Indus River Camp, Leh

Day 3:-  Leh – Hunder In Nubra Valley  (120 Kms/5-6 Krs)
Drive to Hunder in Nubra valley via Khardung La pass (World's highest all-weather motor able road/5350 m altitude). En-route visit the sand dunes of Nubra. Dinner and Overnight in Hunder (3000 m Altitude) in Stone Hedge

Day 4:- Hunder In Nubra Valley – Tutuk – Tayakshi - Hunder
After a rather relaxed breakfast, take a trip to the village of Turtuk and then to Hamlet of Tayakshi, (depending on availability of Permits) the northern most tip of India which is indeed the actual LoC (line of control) between India and Pakistan which is the safest point in the entire LoC where a cease-fire is in place. Back to Hunder. Dinner and Overnight in Hunder at Stone Hedge 


Day 5:-   Hunder – Pangong (Merak)
Start early and drive from Hunder to Pangong lake (4400 m Altitude). We will be taking a newly built and more scenic route (180 Kms/6Hrs). Overnight on the banks of Pangong (Merak Village). In Merak village we can put you in a homestay, where they will get to stay and enjoy local homemade food in a local resident's home. In Merak we could spot birdlife including the great Crested Grebe, Bar headed Goose and Northern Shovelers. Dinner and Overnight at Peaceful Home Stayin Merak Village.

Day 6:– Pangong – Hanle*
Post breakfast, start to the remote village of Hanle. It is a place with one of the darkest night skies. ISRO has a space observatory station there and it is one of the best places to witness the Milkyway (our Galaxy). Dinner and Overnight in Hanle – Padma Home Stay.

Day 7:– Hanle – Karzok (On Banks Of Tso Moriri) - Aprox. 160kms/6-8hrs.
Drive from Hanle to Tso Moriri. Stay at the Village of Korzok on the bank of Moriri. Dinner and Overnight at Korzok at  Rupshow Residency

Day 8:– Karzok
Full day at Karzok, exploring the surrounding. Dinner and overnight at Karzok at
 Rupshow Residency

Day 9:– Karzok – Tso Kar (Aprox. 80kms/03hrs)
 Drive from Korzok to Tso Kar.  Sighting of Black Necked Cranes and Kiang (Asian Wild Ass) is certainly a guarantee here along with sighting of Marmots. Dinner and Overnight in Druk Resort, Tso Kar.

Day 10:– Tso Kar – Leh (160 Kms/5-6 Hrs).
Drive from Tso Kar back to Leh En-route visit Hemis monastery (the largest and the richest monastery in Leh). Overnight in Leh. Dinner and Overnight at Grand Dragon

Day 11:– Leh – New Delhi Intl Airport
Board flight back to Delhi and on arrival in New Delhi, take your flight to onward destination.

End of Services with everlasting Himalayan memories.

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10 Nights / 11 Days
Delhi - Leh - Hunder In Nubra Valley - Tutuk - Tayakshi - Hunder - Pangong - Hanle

On the tour you will embark on a 11-day Sojourn through the land of passes, Ladakh, explore its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, Tibetan Monasteries and rugged terrain…

All of this offers an adventurous holiday which will introduce you to new elements of travel and providing a totally new experience.

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Package Price : INR 1,02,000/- Per Person

INCLUSIONS:-

  • Accommodations in 01 DBL Room on sharing basis.
  • Transportation in Mahindra Zylo during Sikkim tour as per the itinerary
  • Meal Plan – Half Board – i.e. Breakfast and Dinner (Pure Vegetarian)
  • Service of Accompanying Naturalist during entire Ladakh Tour, as per the itinerary including his fees, stay, food and transportation.
  • All Entrance Fees for National Park in Ladakh
  • Air tickets from Delhi to Leh to Delhi
    (AIR TICKETS RATES ARE AS OF NOW AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING BY RESPECTIVE AIRLINES
  • All presently applicable taxes

 

EXCLUSIONS:-

  • Items of Personal Nature such as Laundry, Table Drinks, Telephone Bills, Tips to Room Boys, Porters, Drivers, Guides etc.
  • Video Camera permits and Still Camera permits / cost of Beverages throughout the tour
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE
    (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT APPROPRITAE AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER IS TAKEN BEFORE YOU UNDERTAKE TRAVEL IN INDIA)
  • Difference in cost for any incidental expenses arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockages, floods etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Rate Includes” column

 

Please note that hotels and stay envisaged in the Itinerary are some of the best available in the area. Some of the places is Ladakh have basic accommodation and some is at Home Stay, considering the remoteness of the places you will be visiting.

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