Jeep Safari in Zanskar
Tour Code : LC-JSZ-1112
Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Best Season: June-September
Synopsis
Often, the journey is as enriching as the destination, and it allows one to appreciate the destination a lot more.
This tour takes you on a gradual climb from the low-lying areas of North India, up the Himalayas, to the Tibetan Plateau.
Not only will you get to see and stay in some beautiful places, but you can also observe and appreciate how the natural world and human life adapts to increases in altitude as you journey towards Ladakh.
The gradual climb also allows you to acclimatize to Ladakh’s rarefied air so you can make the most of your getaway, where you can visit beautiful monasteries and the stunning scapes of Zanskar.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Leh airport by morning flight from Delhi. This flight is one of the most sensational flights in the world. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. You would take a little time to settle in and acclimatize since you have gone from a relatively low elevation in New Delhi to over 11,000 feet! During the afternoon, you can walk through the old town, beneath the Leh Palace, to allow you to get oriented to this fascinating city. Overnight in a hotel.
You may book your flights at www.indian-airlines.com & http://www.itn.net/cgi/get?itn/air/jetairwaysusb/index
Day 02: Leh – Morning sight-seeing of Spituk and Phyang monasteries. Afternoon visit Leh monastery, Leh palace and Leh Bazaar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Leh – Full day tour of Shey, Tiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Leh-Saspol (Jeep/62 kms) – Drive to Saspol. Afternoon sightseeing of Alchi monasteries. Overnight in a camp.
Day 05: Saspol-Kargil (Jeep/168 kms) – Drive to Kargil. En-route visit Lamayuru and Mulbekh monastery. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 06: Kargil-Ringdom (Jeep/140 kms) – Drive to Ringdom. Visit Ringdom Monastery. Overnight in a camp.
Day 07: Ringdom-Padum (Jeep/131 Kms) – Drive to Padum, the capital of Zanskar enroute visit Sani monastery. Overnight in a camp.
Day 08: Padum – Sightseeing of Padum and surroundings, visit Karsha, Pipi Tong and Stagnimo monasteries. Overnight in a camp.
Day 09: Padum – Visit Bardan Gompa . Overnight in a camp.
Day 10: Padum-Kargil (Jeep) – Return drive to Kargil. Overnight in a camp.
Day 11: Kargil-Srinagar (Jeep/204 kms) – Drive to Srinagar. Transfer to houseboat for overnight stay.
Day 12: Srinagar – Delhi
Transfer to the airport to fly to Delhi. Tour Ends.
Please let us know the number of people travelling on this tour and we will send you the total cost. We also specialize in customizing the tour. Should you need any changes we would be happy to modify the itinerary.
The tour may include arrangements such as accommodation, travel, meals, permit, guides, activities etc. or services as required by the client.
How to book
The booking of this itinerary is with Asian Adventures Asian Adventures B-9, Sector-27
Noida 201301 (UP) India
phone : +91 120 4222797, +91 9266519519
Email: wildindiatours@vsnl.com, Tour Code : LC-JSZ-1112
Website : www.asianadventures.in
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