Getaway Goddess - Ladakh

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2 Your Itinerary in Brief Day Description Meals Hotel DAY 1 Arrival transfer from airport to hotel in Leh (NAC Private Vehicle). D Hotel Kanika Himalayan View Or Similar ( Leh ) DAY 2 Visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar monastery and the Leh Palace (NAC Private Vehicle). B + D Hotel Kanika Himalayan View Or Similar ( Leh ) DAY 3 Transfer from Hotel in Leh to your Camp in Nubra Valley (NAC Private Vehicle). B + L + D Deluxe Camp Or Similar ( Nubra Valley ) DAY 4 Transfer from Camp in Nubra Valley to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Khardung-La Pass (NAC Private Vehicle). B + D Deluxe Camp Or Similar ( Pangong ) DAY 5 Visit the Alchi Monastery, River Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Military Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib & Spituk Monastery (NAC Private Vehicle). B + D Hotel Kanika Himalayan View Or Similar ( Leh ) DAY 6 Transfer from Hotel in Leh to Camp near Pangong, en route visit the Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palace & Chang-La pass (NAC Private Vehicle). B + L + D DAY 7 Transfer from Camp in Pangong to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Hemis Monastery, Stok Palace & Pangong Tso Lake (NAC Private Vehicle). B + D

3 DAY 8 Departure transfers from Hotel to airport in Leh (NAC Private Vehicle). B

Your Itinerary in Detail Trip Highlights Explore Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's royal family Discover the beautiful monasteries of Ladakh Visit Hemis Monastery -

4 Your Itinerary in Detail Trip Highlights Explore Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's royal family Discover the beautiful monasteries of Ladakh Visit Hemis Monastery - the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh Marvel the white sand dunes at Hunder Experience a journey via Khardungla pass - the world's highest motorable road Stay near the famous Pangong Lake GetAway Goddess Specials Indulge in a Ladakhi "Khunak" tea preparation demo and learning session with a local family once during the stay. Visit a traditional Ladakhi Women Dress- Dying and Tailoring Centre run by group of local women once during the stay. Day 1 Arrive Leh Transfers - Included in your trip Arrival transfer from airport to hotel in Leh (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP Airport in Leh DROP Hotel in Leh Welcome to your 'Getaway Goddess - Ladakh' tour! On arrival in Leh, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Leh is in the abode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of mighty Himalayas. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh.

5 Day 2 Leh Activities - Included in your trip Visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar monastery and the Leh Palace (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME 15:00 hours DURATION 6 hours This morning, after breakfast, proceed to visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This large hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere (smoking is prohibited here). Then, visit the eye-catching Sankar Gompa Monastery. Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet interesting, which was built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.

6 Day 3 Leh - Nubra Valley Transfers - Included in your trip Transfer from Hotel in Leh to your Camp in Nubra Valley (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP Hotel in Leh DROP Camp in Nubra Valley This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or "the valley of flowers" via Khardungla Pass - the world's one of the highest motorable road (5602 mts). On arrival, check-in to your camp. Activities - Included in your trip Explore the Diskit Monastery and white sand dunes at Hunder (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 14:00 hours DROP UP TIME 19:00 hours DURATION 5 hours Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Later, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian camel ride (ride on direct payment basis).

Day 4 Nubra Valley - Leh Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Camp in Nubra Valley to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Khardung-La Pass (NAC Private Vehicle).

7 Day 4 Nubra Valley - Leh Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Camp in Nubra Valley to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Khardung-La Pass (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME flexible DURATION flexible After breakfast, drive back to Leh. En route, visit Khardung-La which is 39 km away from Leh (Mountain Pass at 5578 m / ft.). Khardung- La which means 'Pass of Lower Castle,' is major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia. The rest of the day is at leisure for various activities.

Day 5 Leh Activities - Included in your trip Visit the Alchi Monastery, River Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Military Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib & Spituk Monastery (NAC Private Vehicle).

8 Day 5 Leh Activities - Included in your trip Visit the Alchi Monastery, River Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Military Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib & Spituk Monastery (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME 15:00 hours DURATION 6 hours This morning, after breakfast, visit Alchi, (3500m / feet) a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 km west of Leh. Abandoned centuries ago the gompa or monastery known as Chos-kor or religious enclave comprises the five temples. En route, see the majestic Sangam - Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river formed from the junction of two streams, Lungnak means "dark gorge" and Stod, which carries the melt water of the great Drang-drung glacier. See the marvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. This hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Then, visit the Military Hall of Fame, a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images and weapons used during Kargil war, Siachen and its heroes and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh and Spituk Monastery famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerous Thangkas. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Day 6 Leh - Pangong Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Hotel in Leh to Camp near Pangong, en route visit the Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palace & Chang- La pass (NAC Private Vehicle).

9 Day 6 Leh - Pangong Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Hotel in Leh to Camp near Pangong, en route visit the Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palace & Chang- La pass (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME flexible DURATION flexible This morning, after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso, a lake which is 134km long and extends from India to Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. En route, visit Shey Palace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's Royal family; the 800 year old gompa at Thiksey built on a hilltop and modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Chang-La, a high mountain pass and the world's 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literally means "Pass towards the South" or "Pass in the South" (Chang = south, La = Pass). The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Day 7 Pangong - Leh Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Camp in Pangong to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Hemis Monastery, Stok Palace & Pangong Tso Lake (NAC Private Vehicle).

10 Day 7 Pangong - Leh Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from Camp in Pangong to Hotel in Leh, en route visit Hemis Monastery, Stok Palace & Pangong Tso Lake (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME flexible DURATION flexible This morning, after breakfast, drive around the Pangong Lake and don't forget to click photos!! Continue to Leh. En route, visit Hemis Monastery hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh. Visit Stok Palace, famous for beautiful gardens and the view of sunrise as well as sunset is amazing from the palace. At present, the palace is open to visit and present a collection of royal attires, crown and other royal materials. Continue to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.

11 Day 8 Depart Leh Transfers - Included in your trip Departure transfers from Hotel to airport in Leh (NAC Private Vehicle). PICK UP Hotel in Leh DROP Airport in Leh Today, bid farewell to your 'Getaway Goddess - Ladakh' tour, as you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@coxandkings.com. ;

12 Inclusions and Exclusions Your Holiday Price Includes Accommodation at the hotels listed or similar hotels. All transfers and sightseeing by smaller Non Air-conditioned Scorpio / Qualis or similar (Economy category) and Non Air-conditioned Innova (Standard category) as per the itinerary. Vehicle will be as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis. Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at all places. Stay in Nubra and Pangong includes all meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary. Travel Insurance. All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax. Your Holiday Price Excludes Any transport to / from Leh. Your tour price starts Ex Leh. Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified. Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours &excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc. Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance. Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable. Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column. Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals. Goods and Services Tax of 5%.

13 Price Category Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis On Triple Sharing On Single Occupancy Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) ECONOMY FIRST CLASS Notes Terms and Conditions apply. Arrival into and departure from Leh would be on your own arrangements. Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals. The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category. Water supply in the hills during the peak season is restricted due to shortage and water is supplied area wise at specific times. Please co-operate with the hotel on same. Travel Insurance, included in our package cost is valid for age group upto 80 years only. For age group beyond 80 years, rules, terms and conditions of the Insurance Company will apply. The same needs to be checked on case to case basis with the Insurance Company Its mandatory to bring one photocopy and along with original voters ID card or Indian National Passport for the permit for Khardung -La, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. All sightseeing's are subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination. Shopping would be on your own arrangements. Do carry comfortable walking shoes. Do carry warm clothes and a personal torch. For higher altitudes, please carry Diamox tablets. All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified. It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card / Aadhar card).

14 Suggested Hotel Information Leh Hotel kanika himalayan view ECONOMY Room Or Similar (3 Night) Leh Tel.: Facilities: Internet

15 Nubra valley Deluxe camp ECONOMY Room Or Similar (1 Night) Nubra valley Tel.: Facilities: Internet Air Conditioned Restaurant

Hotel holiday ladakh FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (3 Night) Leh

16 Pangong Deluxe camp ECONOMY Room Or Similar (1 Night) Pangong Tel.: Facilities: Internet Air Conditioned Restaurant Leh Hotel holiday ladakh FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (3 Night) Leh Tel.: Facilities: Internet Air Conditioned Restaurant

17 Nubra valley Deluxe camp FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (1 Night) Nubra valley Tel.: Facilities: Internet Air Conditioned Restaurant Pangong Deluxe camp FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (1 Night) Pangong Tel.: Facilities: Internet Air Conditioned Restaurant

Explore Ladakh. 8 Days / 7 Nights Page 1 of 15

Explore Ladakh. 8 Days / 7 Nights Page 1 of 15 1800 209 0400 info@coxandkings.com www.coxandkings.com Page 1 of 15 Map of the Region 1800 209 0400 info@coxandkings.com www.coxandkings.com Page 2 of 15 Your Itinerary in Brief Day Description Meals Hotel