JEEP SAFARIS

- SCENIC DESTINATIONS IN LADAKH
- NUBRA VALLEY
- TSOMORIRI

 

SCENIC DESTINATIONS IN LADAKH

Pangong Tso
Pangong Tso/Lake is located in the Himalayan Mountain Range on the Indo-China Border. It is about 4,250 m (13,900 ft) in altitude and 134 km (83.3 m) long. One of the most memorable features of Pangong Tso is its ability to freeze in the winter even though its a salt water lake. The flora ,or lack of it, is very unique to Pangong Tso. According to credible reports, the lake is devoid of both micro-vegetation and acquatic life, such as fish and crustaceans. However, the lake is an important breeding ground for migratory birds, including the Bar-headed geese and Brahmini Ducks.
Getting there: Pangong Tso can be reached in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road traverses the third-highest motorable pass in the world, the Changla pass, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. The spectacular lakeside is open during the tourist season, from May to September.

Khardung La
Khardung La Pass is situated 37 km by road from Leh. Its a rugged trip, with portions of the road paved and others primarily loose gravel. Khardung La Pass takes you to the Nubra Valley.

Indus and Zanskar River Confluence
Visit the confluence of Indus and Zangskar river via Sikh Gurudwara. This confluence results in the longest river in Pakistan and the third longest river, in terms of annual flow, in the region. It is often considered the life-line of Pakistan by the people. It provides the key water resources for the economy, specifically for the nation’s agricultural production in the Punjab province. The Indus River originates in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of lake Monsarovar, where it begins at the confluence of the Singe Khabab river and runs a course through Ladakh, then heads into Pakistan where it merges with Arabian Sea near Karachi.


Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Leh, transfer to hotel, and acclimatize for the rest of the day. Local excursion to market, Leh palace, or Shanti Stupa.
Day 2: Excursion to local monasteries including Shey Palace, Thiksay monastery, and Hemis monastery.
Day 3: Leh to Pangong Lake to Leh(320Kms). Early morning departure with arrival around 12:00 pm. Pangong is the highest salted lake in the world. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the banks of Pangong while appreciating the changing colour and fascinating high altitude of the lake. Return to Leh. Meals included.
Day 4: Visit to Khardung La pass, the gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valleys. Then head to the Indus and Zanskar rivers confluence via Gurudwara Pather Sahib. Return to Leh. Meals included.
Day 5: Return to Delhi with memories of Ladakh.

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NUBRA VALLEY


The Nubra Valley is situated about 140 km north of Leh. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. above sea level. The Sasser Pass and the famous Karakoram Pass lie to the northwest of the valley which connect Nubra with Xinjiang. Historically, this was a critical trade route from East Turkestan and Central Asia. Along the Nubra river lie the quaint villages of Sumur, Tiger, Tirith and Panamik. Sumur is also known for an important Gompa or monastery called Samstanling; while Panamik is noted for its hot springs. Across the Nubra at Panamik, is an isolated Ansa Gompa located on a hill. Most of the people are of mixed Tibetan and Central Asian origin and speak varieties of the Balti language. The Nubra valley is a fertile tract of land producing a variety of fruits and nuts.
The beautiful village of Bogdang is also located in the valley. It is famous for its people, who have startling blue eyes, auburn hair and ruddy cheeks as compared to the typical mongoloid features of the Ladakhis. Local lore has it that they were a Greek tribe who came in search of Jesus Christ’s tomb and settled here. Hunder, a village in Nubra valley, is famous for its roaming camels.

Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Leh and acclimatize.
DAY 2: Local excursions to the market, Leh Palace, or Shanti Stupa.
DAY 3: Drive to the Nubra Valley. After checking out of the hotel, we drive on the highest motorable road in the world over the 18,380 ft. Kardung La pass. The road descends from the pass down a spectacular gorge through the Kardung village, and on down to the valley floor, where we set up camp at the village of Sumur.

DAY 4: Sightseeing. Drive to Diskit and Hunder after breakfast. We follow the Shyok river to the beautiful village of Diskit, where we visit the stunningly perched , Diskit Monastery. We then drive further down the river to the scenic village of Hunder, which is as far as tourists are allowed. In the afternoon we head up the Nubra river to Sumur and visit the Samstanling Gonpa with its large children’s school.
DAY 5: Drive back to Leh.
DAY 6: Day of leisure: continue to explore the markets and landscape of Leh.
DAY 7: Departure to Delhi.

What’s included
° All Accommodation in Delhi and Leh with breakfast.
° Camping accommodation as per the program with meals
° Monument entrance fee, wild life fee and Camping fee
° English-speaking guide throughout the tour
° Service of cook and attendants .
° Inner line permit for Tsomoriri , Tsokar , Nubra valley and Dha-Hanu lower ladakh
° Camping equipment: North face sleeping tent, foam mattresses mess/ dining & toilet tent
° All Transportation from pick up at the Delhi Airport to departure.

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TSOMORIRI


Tsomoriri in the Changthang area, is a High Altitude Lake (4595m/15163ft) in Ladakh and is the largest of the High Altitude Lakes in the Trans-himalayan biogeographic region. It is located between Ladakh, India and Tibet. Tsomoriri is classified as a remnant lake, meaning that it originated from a much larger lake during glacier times. The lake is surrounded by the elevated valley of Rupshu with hills rising to 6000m. "Changpas", the nomadic migratory shepherds of yak, sheep, goats, and horses of Tibetan origin, are the main inhabitants of the area. The Korzok Monastery, on the western bank of the lake is 400 years old and attracts tourists and Buddhist pilgrims.

Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Leh and acclimatize.
DAY 2: Local excursions to markets, Leh Palace, or Shanti Stupa.
DAY 3: Drive to Tsomoriri (218km): Approximately 6 hour drive. Enjoy the views upon arrival.

DAY 4: View the Lake, meet the Nomadic people (Changpas). Visit the Korzok Monastery.
DAY 5: Drive back to Leh.
DAY 6: Day of Leisure: continue to explore the markets and landscape of Leh.
DAY 7: Departure to Delhi.

What's Included
° All Accommodation in Delhi and Leh with breakfast.
° Camping accommodation as per the program with all meals during the treks.
° All monastery entrance fee, wild life fee and Camping fee
° English-speaking guide in monasteries and in the safari.
° Service of cook and attendants .
° Inner line permit for Tsomoriri and Tsokar
° All Camping equipment including North face sleeping tent, foam mattresses, mess/dining tent & toilet tent

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