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Destination Ladakh - 07th to 16th Aug 2010
Overview
Ladakh is a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, it is a high-altitude desert located at the western edge of the Tibetan plateau. Its awe-inspiring landscape has been modified and sculpted into its spectacular shape by wind and water over the millennia. The moon-like scenery is extraordinary: stark and barren but interspersed with isolated settlements of green oases full of swaying poplar trees, apricot orchards and cultivated farmland.
While we all must have heard at some point in our lives of a now seemingly clichéd adage that goes as such, “It’s not the destination, but the journey that matters the most.” The adage holds true to every word it says for one of the most spectacular drives in the country. You see, it’s not just Leh, but driving up to Leh that makes it a very special place. The road from Manali to Leh covers an approximate 500kms, is dotted with quite a few high altitude passes with some touching 18,000ft and above in height. That apart the arid and dry terrain makes up for a grand view as you drive by it.
Itinerary
| Days | From | To | Distance | Travel Time | O/N | Activity | B | L | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Delhi (216mts/709ft) | Manali (1,800mts/5,900ft) | 565kms | 12-14hrs | Volvo | Road Travel | N | N | N |
| Day 2 | Manali (1,800mts/5,900ft) | Manali (1,800mts/5,900ft) | Guest House | Acclimatization Walk | N | Y | Y | ||
| Day 3 | Manali (1,800mts/5,900ft) | Sarchu (4,290mts/14,075ft) | 230kms | 8-9hrs | Camp | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 4 | Sarchu (4,290mts/14,075ft) | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | 253kms | 8-9hrs | GH | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 5 | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | GH | Visit local monasteries | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Day 6 | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | Nubra (3,245mts/10,646ft) | 127kms | 5-6hrs | Camp | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 7 | Nubra (3,245mts/10,646ft | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | 127kms | 5-6hrs | GH | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day8 | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft | Pangong Tso (4,250mts/13,943ft) | 160kms | 6-7hrs | GH / Camp | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 9 | Pangong Tso (4,250mts/13,943ft) | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft | 160kms | 6-7hrs | GH | Road Travel | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 10 | Leh (3,505mts/11,500ft) | Delhi (216mts/709ft) | Airport Transfer | Y | N | N |
Elevation Chart
Price/Guidelines
The Price per Participant is INR 14,500/-
- Synapses Adventures Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to cancel, change the route or number of days of the event if the situation so desires.
- The event is subject to ‘Force Majeure’ conditions.
- Requests for cancellation/refund will not be entertained without a written application.
- Participants are to duly fill up and send registration form, medical form and indemnity bond to register for the event. Incomplete forms or any 1 of the 3 forms not sent will result in the registration being cancelled for the participant.
- If you cancel 31 days before date of departure, Synapses will refund 100% of the amount.
- If you cancel 30 -16 days before date of departure, Synapses will retain 50% of the fee and return the balance amount.
- If you cancel less than 15 days before date of departure, or after the event has begun, there will be NO REFUND.
Cost Includes:
- Travel by Volvo coach, Delhi-Manali.
- Travel by deluxe Non-AC mini bus (accommodating 10 pax) from Manali to Leh and around Leh.
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis.
- Accommodation in resorts / guest houses on twin sharing basis.
- Services of an experienced driving team with road-safety as their top priority.
- Services of a Synapses Trip Leader.
- All required Inner Line Permits*
- All applicable taxes.
*Please carry a valid ID (Passport / Driver’s License), so we may obtain the permits against the same.
Cost Does NOT Include:
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE airfare from Leh to Delhi.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE guide fee, camera fee, mineral water, soft /hard drinks, any starters etc.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE any personal expenses like STD, laundry, or any such expense that may arise due to unforeseen events.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE entrance fees to monuments and monasteries. The same will be based on actuals.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE anything not listed in the inclusions above.
Bring Along
- Hat / Cap 01 nos.
- Woolen cap / Balaclava 01 nos.
- Warm Scarf 01 nos.
- Pair of Woolen Gloves
- Round neck T-shirt, min 03 nos.
- Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater min 01 nos.
- Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
- Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair
- Shorts min 01 pair
- Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
- Cotton Socks, min 03 pairs
- Woolen Socks, min 02 pairs
- Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper, min 01 pair
- Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
- Hand / Face Towel min 01 nos.
- Full Body Towel min 01 nos.
- Torch with spare batteries, 01 set
- Umbrella 01 nos.
- Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF
- A pair of eye shades
- Medicines as specified by doctor
- Toiletries
- Extra Pair of shoe laces
- A duffel bag / suitcase
- A small day pack
# It is very important that you line the inside of your duffel bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry! Your bags will be loaded on the vehicle’s roof while traveling by road.
# Manali and Leh have ATM’s. While Manali has quite a few ATM’s of different banks, Leh has only 3 ATM’s.
# Batteries in High Altitude and cold weather drain out rather fast. Carry enough spares for your cameras. Consider Leh and Manali as the only places where you will have access to electricity. Accordingly so, get all the battery re-charging done here.
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