Itinerary - Incredible Ladakh Tour Package
- In your best interest, sometimes you may need to make necessary modifications to your vacation itinerary. Where practical, we will advise you before you leave your home town, although we may occasionally be forced to make changes along the way. We will keep you informed at all times.
- Bad weather in mountainous regions can cause flight delays. These problems mainly occur in the Ladakh region of India. If the delay is prolonged, it may be necessary for us to reroute the walk and tour, perhaps to an area more easily accessible by road transport. We accept no liability for charges incurred as a result of flight delays and missed international flight connections. However, we will do our best to help you.
- You understand and agree that the proposed tour may expose you to levels of physical exertion to which you may not be accustomed or expose you to hazards inherent in traveling through remote areas which may be subject to, among other things, political, physical, sanitary or climatic conditions. By agreeing to use our services, you accept these dangers and unfavorable conditions.
- You must purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes a provision for helicopter rescue when you pay your deposit.
- We strongly recommend that you visit your doctor and dentist before your vacation. You should consult your doctor about current vaccination requirements. Full details of pre-existing medical conditions must be sent to us when booking. Elderly clients or clients with pre-existing medical conditions may require a letter from their doctor clearing them for the trek and Beyond Himalayas Pvt. Limited. Limited. Ltd. reserves the right to verify these documents before confirmation of tours and treks.
- A valid passport is required for all tourists. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the start of the trip, with at least two clean pages per country to visit.
- A valid visa is required for the entire destination. You should always consult your doctor or the nearest travel clinic for the latest information on recommended health precautions, both vaccination and malaria prophylaxis.
- Complete medical kits are carried on all trips. Additionally, medical oxygen and portable altitude chambers are carried as a precaution on high-altitude hikes and climbing expeditions. All meals during the trek are prepared specifically for your group with strict hygiene standards and sterile washing facilities are provided.
- Altitude sickness can affect anyone. Serious problems are avoided by incorporating rest and acclimatization. For normal symptoms, a drop in altitude or time in a portable acclimatization chamber leads to a rapid recovery.
- Travel insurance that includes helicopter evacuation is highly valued.
- Customers over the age of sixty must complete a personal and medical travel history questionnaire. People under the age of sixteen can join specific family outings and private groups.
DAY 01
LEH
LEH - KARGIL
We will leave for Kargil early in the morning. Kargil is located at the junction of the famous Silk Road and is the second largest city in Ladakh after Leh. It is situated on the beautiful Suru River that flows through the valley, keeping it the greenest valley in the Great Himalayas at an altitude of 2700 meters.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: D, L, D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,520 feet
Road condition: Good
Driving time: 6 hours
Schedule of the day:
7:00 am Departure for Kargil
9:00 a.m. m. Breakfast in Khalse
2:00 pm. Lunch in Kargil
Rest of the day in Kargil
8:00 pm. Dinner at the hotel
DAY 02
KARGIL - PADÚM
The drive through Kargil to Padum en route offers stunning views of mountain peaks and secluded villages. Crossing the gateway to Zanskar, the Pensi La pass with the wonderful view of the glacial lake and Drang Drung glacier, we reach Padum, a small township in Zanskar named after the Great Padmasambhava and central to our visits to most of the monasteries. .
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: D, L, D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road Condition: Rough
Driving time: 7 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Meals: B, L, D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road Condition: Rough
Driving time: 7 hours
Time of day: 7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 am Departure to Padum
13:00. Lunch at Rangdum
7:00 pm. Getting to Padum
8:00 pm. Dinner
DAY 03
PADUM - KARSHA - STONGDEY
Spend the day at the prestigious Karsha Monastery, located majestically on a steep mountain overlooking the Padum Valley and is the largest monastery in Zanskar. What makes this monastery incredibly special are the little monks who study here and carry a divine innocence within them that instills every heart with a sense of wonder. Immerse yourself in their innocent wisdom and exchange learnings.
Later we will visit the Stongdey Monastery built by the great Tibetan yogi Marpa and make an offering to the goddess Palden Lhamo, the supreme authority of the protectors of the Dharma. Behold the beauty of the exquisite paintings of the deities and various ancient works of art inside the monastery surrounded by pristine Himalayan landscapes.
Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Meals: B
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road condition: Partially rough
Time to drive
From Padum to Karsha: 30 minutes
From Padum to Stongdey: 45 minutes
Schedule of the day:
8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 Karsha Monastery
3:00 pm. Stongdey Monastery
DAY 04
PADUM - SANI - DZONGKHUL MONASTERY
Today we visited the Sani monastery associated with a famous Buddhist yogi, Naropa, who mediated under the Kanika Stupa, a Chorten built in the 1st century by the Kalinga empire around which the monastery is situated. Stroll through the alleys of a beautiful village with poplar plantations and fields of barley, potatoes and peas to Guru Padmasambhava's leisure ground next to a beautiful spring lake.
After lunch, we will visit Dzongkhul Monastery located at the foot of a wide side valley and said to have been founded by the great saint Naropa. Next to the elegant Bardur River, the monastery is built directly on a rock wall and houses ancient thangkas and images of lamas with care and reverence.
Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Meals: B
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road Condition: Rough/Adventure
Time to drive
From Padum to Sani: 45 minutes
From Padum to Dzongkhul Monastery: 1:30 hrs.
Schedule of the day:
8:00 a.m. m. Breakfast
09:30 Sani Monastery
Padmasambhava Recreation Area
3:00 pm. Dzongkhul
DAY 05
PADUM - CHA - PHUKTHAL
After breakfast in Padum, we will leave for Cha, the oldest village in the Zanskar Valley that still retains its pristine character. We begin our day's trek towards Phukthal Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Zanskar, hidden in a cave and a sacred refuge for many masters since time immemorial. The walk along a stunning winding path alongside the Lungnak River provides a space for contemplation and investigation, as the scale of the surrounding untouched landscape provides perspective. At Phukthal Monastery, we will camp under the open sky or stay in the monastery guest house depending on availability.
Accommodation: Monastery Guest House/Camping
Meals: D/L/D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road Condition: Rough/Adventure
Travel time: Padum to Cha: 3 hours
Hiking time: Cha to Phuktal: 2-3 hours
Schedule of the day:
7:00 am. Breakfast
11.00 pm. Cha
13:00. Picnic lunch (packed lunch)
3:00 pm. Phukthal Monastery
7:30 pm. Dinner
DAY 06
PHUKTHAL - PADUM
As the early sunlight spreads over the land, we begin the day in the monastery's main hall for Tsoks, a practice of offering and purification performed by monks. After breakfast, savor the beautiful view of the valley and its river before making our way back to Cha village, where we will stop to enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a local village house. Shortly after lunch, we will begin our journey back to Padum, stopping along the way at the spectacular Bardan Monastery.
Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Meals: B/L
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,998 feet
Road Condition: Rough/Adventure
Hiking time: Phuktal to Cha: 2-3 hours
Travel time: Cha to Padum: 3 hours
Time of day:
Morning prayers
Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Return trail departure
1:30 in the afternoon. Lunch at the family home in the Cha village.
3:00 pm. Departure towards Padum
Visit Bardon Monastery along the way.
DAY 07
PADUM-KARGIL
Passing beautiful villages hidden in picturesque landscapes, receding high-altitude glaciers and rugged mountain peaks, we will stop at the charming but isolated village of Rangdum for lunch. On the way to Kargil town, we will cross the fascinating Suru Valley, blessed with large rocky mountains on one side and dense, bright green fields on the other.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: D, L, D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,520 feet
Road condition: Good
Driving time: 7 hours
Time of day:
7:00 am. Breakfast
08:00 Kargil
12:30 pm. Lunch in Rangdum
6:00 pm. Arrival in Kargil
7:30 pm. Dinner
DAY 08
KARGIL-LEH
The route from Kargil to Leh is one of the most scenic. On the way, we will make a stop in Lamayuru, famous for its lunar landscapes. Retire in a cozy homestay in Leh with the fond memories of your travels. The next day, after a complimentary breakfast, let us know if you would like to explore the culture and land of Ladakh through our authentic local experiences, monastic tours or adventure tours in Leh.
Accommodation: Local family home
Meals: D, L, D
Transfers: Innova
Altitude: 11,562 feet
Road condition: Good
Driving time: 6 hours
Time of day:
7:00 am. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. m. Departure from Kargil
13:00. Lunch Lamayuru
2:00 pm. Way back to Leh
4:30 pm. Come, Leh
7:30 pm. Dinner at the family home
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