Ladakh Exploratory & Rafting (Ptwla01)

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COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS

LADAKH EXPLORATORY & RAF
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COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS

Ladakh the magnificent mountain dessert kingdom provides a fitting

backdrop for this trip that attempts to do it all. Ladakh is famed for its

high passes, brackish water lakes, a stunning lunar landscape, a Buddhist

culture warped in time, deep blue endless skies, and a landscape that is

larger than life. It is an adventure seekers paradise. Many have said

Ladakh is the most beautiful place in the world. And we discover this in

our trip. This trip while high on adventure is one that a family can enjoy.

We do a spot of sightseeing in Leh and then head out for a few days of

trekking and end with a thrilling rafting run on the Indus River. A small

but heady dose of adventure.

About The Tour

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10 nights / 11 days

Ex Leh

Treks & Walks

4850 m / 15913 ft

June to September

Hotel 05; Organized Cam

Leh Bed & Breakfast basieals Included.

Transfers and sightseeing in


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Do you think comfort and adventure are incompatible? Not at Countryside!Map not to scale

Graph indicates sleeping altitudes & not daily ascents or de

Brief Itinerary

Altitude ChartRoute Map

Day 01

Day 02Day 03

Day 04

Day 05

Day 06

Day 07

Day 08

Day 09

Day 10

Day 11

Leh

Leh; Half day sightseeingLeh; Full day sightseeing

Drive Leh to Zinchen. Trek to Rumbak

Trek from Rumbak to Ganda La Base

Trek from Ganda La Base to Shingo

Trek from Shingo to Skaya

Trek from Skaya to Chilling

Raft to Nimo (2 hrs); drive to Leh via A

Rest day

Final Departure


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Seven or Seventy - we have a trip for you!

Day 01: New Delhi to Leh(3500 m / 11484 ft)

We catch the early morning flight to Leh. As we look below we see theplains give way to mountains. The mountains first green then turn to

arid and then as we cross the Great Himalayan Range we can see thestretch of the high altitude dessert below us. We get a pick up at theairport and drive to our hotel. The rest of the day is spent in

acclimatization walks and an orientation walk in the markets of Leh. We

return to the hotel for dinner and stay.

Day 02: Leh Half Day Sightseeing

We have a late start and relax in the morning. Post lunch we step out

for an orientation and acclimatization excursion around Leh.

We then visit Leh Palce, Hall of fame and head to Shanti Stupa which is

a Buddhist white domed stupa on a hilltop in Changspa. We enjoy thepanoramic view of the city at sunset. From here we leave the vehicles

and head down to Leh taking some quite back roads and into the Leh

market to wander around at leisure.

Day 03: Leh Full day sightseeing

This day is for taking in the sights of Leh and to use this as an

opportunity to acclimitise further. We visit Hemis Monastery, ThiksheyMonastery and Stok Palace.

Hemis stands on the western bank of the Indus Riv

also boasts of a very rich collection of ancient rMonastery also serves as the venue of an annual fest

Hemis Festival. Thikshey houses one of the largest Bu

15 meter tall Champa, the Buddha of Future and lo

today; Thiksey is one of the most frequently visited an

monasteries in Ladakh. About a hundred monks livPalace is where the current royal family lives

Detail Itinerary


5/9 When the going gets tough that is when our guides get going - we try to ensure that you climb thatscale that rock-face, cross that bridge.... fulfill your dream, achieve your goal!

Day 04: Drive Leh to Zinchen. Trek to Rumbak (3800 m/12468 ft;Trek2 to 3 hrs)

After breakfast we take a short drive to Zinchen, a small village near

Leh. We further walk up to our campsite at Rumbak. Camp overnight.

Day 05: Trek from Rumbak to Ganda La Base (4380 m / 14371 ft; 4

hrs)

We then follow the main trail on the left of the Rumbak Nala keeping

the Rumbak village behind us. We then enter a valley leading to thesouth & proceed to the village of Yurutse. After and 1 hrs walk. Here

we can take some good pictures of the valley and rest for sometime then

we proceed in the same valley for about another 1 hrs to first basecamp of Ganda La. The climb is long and we seem to be doing a series of

climbs ascending gradually. We go littile further 45 mins more walk up

hill then we reach another camp of Gandala base, which is 4380 m /

14371 ft. Camp Overnight.

Day 06: Trek from Ganda La Base to Shingo (4150 m / 13616 ft; 4hrs) over Ganda La (4850 m / 15913 ft),

Our high point on the trek. From the base we have a gradual ascent

before the steep climb to the top of Ganda La. From the pass we get a

fabulous view of Mt. Stok Kangri & the Stok La range on the SouthEast,while the Zanskar range is on the West. We descend steadily along theSkiu Nalla to reach a small village called Shingo with a beautiful

campsite. Camp overnight.


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Day 07: Trek from Shingo to Skaya (3017 m / 9900 ft; 4 5 hrs)

We continue to descend the Skiu Nallah. This walk is through a narrowgorge with willows & shrubs of wild roses. We walk all the way criss-

crossing the Nallah till we reach the Skiu Village on the banks of the

Markha River. We can choose to camp near Skiu Village.

Day 08: Trek from Skaya to Chilling (3250 m / 10663 ft; 4 5 hrs)

From here the walk is quite easy and its a more relaxed day as we leavethe high passes behind and walk along the river to reach Chilling which

is the starting point of the rafting run. Camp Overnight.

Day 09: Raft to Nimo (2 hrs); drive to Leh via 11484 ft; 3 hrs)

After breakfast we do a rafting run down Zanskar RThe exciting rapids make the rafting run interesting

Nimo and we break for lunch. Post lunch we visit

which is a World Heritage Site also this is the only

ground. From here we drive to Leh. Evening is free foovernight stay in a hotel.

Day 10: Rest day in LehThe last day is spent at leisure. We enjoy the many c

finish our last minute shopping of curios, gifts and han

back home. In the evening we have a farewell dinnerhotel for stay.

Day 11: Final Departure

Early morning, drive to Leh airport, this time do makewindow seat so that you may enjoy the stunning land

you head back to the plains.

End of arrangements


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1. Pangong Visit:We have an option of one day or 01 Night / 02 Days excursion to theworlds highest lake - Pangong - a salt-water lake, its vastness 150 km

long and 4 km wide spans two countries, India & China (2/3rd of the

lake lies in China). The sun paints its various hues on the canvas of the

surrounding mountains as we watch spellbound while walking on theshores of the lake.

2. Nubra Valley:We can make an excursion of 01 Night / 02 Days or 0excursion to Nubra Valley. We drive towards Khardu18380ft), the worlds highest motor able pass. Af

session and acclimatization break on the pass we

towards Nubra. Nubra is sandwiched between the Karto the north and the Ladakh range to the south lie t

Nubra Rivers. The villages of Nubra are scattered alon

floors. This is a beautiful region that once formed a pa

into Afghanistan. Because of the lower altitude a widvegetables and grains are grown, creating an impresOnce in Nubra Valley we visit places like Pan

Monastery, White sandunes at Hunder and a beautifu

There is an option of driving directly to Pangong from

3. Tso Moriri & Tso Kar Lakes:We can choose to make 2 nights / 3 days excursion toTso Kar Lakes. Tso Moriri, the largest of the high a

situated entirely within India. Tso Moriri or "Mountain the middle of the elevated valley of Rupshu surropeaks which completely surrounds the lake. We driv

passing Tso Kar. Tsokar means salty lake in local lan

extracted from this lake in earlier times, till the

consumption by the local people.

If you would like to make any extensions or any oththen do contact

Extending Your Holiday


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1. Accommodation:Leh: In a Grade A hotel on twin sharing basis / Breakfast and

Dinner Included.

On Trek: In small camping tents on twin sharing basis / All MealsIncluded

2. Travel:Airport, trek & rafting transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary in

small vehicles (4 5 pax per vehicle)

3. Others:Permits fees in LehLocal guide on the trekLocal guide during sightseeing in LehRafting charges

1. Government Service Tax if applicable.2. Flight fares from New Delhi to Leh & back.3. Accommodation & transfers in New Delhi. Cou

arrangements for the same.4. Monument visit fees.5. Lunch & Dinner in Leh and food during tr

destinations.6. Any expenses of personal nature such as miner

liquor, etc.7. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, m

etc.8. Tips to porters, camping team, driver, guide, etc.9. Cost incurred due to change / extension in th

roadblocks, bad weather condition, flight

breakdowns, etc.10.Items not specified in the above in Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Cost Includes

Cost Per Person (Ex Leh)

CLASSIC PACKAGE Indian National Foreign National

Group Size Premium Classic Premium Classic

2 Pax Rs. 46650/- Rs. 42550/- USD 1262 USD 1146

3 - 5 Pax Rs. 39050/- Rs. 34950/- USD 1043 USD 1002

6 - 9 Pax Rs. 35650/- Rs. 30750/- USD 942 USD 924

> 10 Pax Rs. 32250/- Rs. 28250/- USD 867 USD 903Single Supplement Rs. 7950/- Rs. 3950/- USD 252 USD 88


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1. TravelAll the Delhi Leh flights are scheduled in the early morning hours

hence it is advisable to fly to Delhi a day in advance.

2. Permits & Other InformationThe permits to visit Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake are processed once you are in Leh; it is mandatory that all the participants carry a validphoto id to issue permits.

1. Flights in Leh sector are conditional to weatheradvised that, you should book your international f

your expected date of arrival in New Delhi.2. Please reconfirm your flight timings and tickets at

the departure with respective airline.

3. Vehicles in Ladakh are not at disposal. Any addpick up drops are to be settled at actual.

4. The vehicles in Ladakh are hired from Leh uniopossibility of change of vehicles everyday however

same vehicles.5. Delays are expected on account of roadblock & w

Our effort will be to continue with the trip as pmake you as comfortable as possible. But in such

have to compromise on the campsite / hotels

situations then & there.6. The itinerary should be viewed as ideal & we m

some spot changes due various reasons.7. The distances & altitude mentioned in the above

best of our knowledge & information; marginactual distances & altitudes is possible.

8. We can customize a similar trip to suit your requirOur effort is to give a clear idea about various aspects any misunderstanding during the tour. We request you

general informationandbooking conditions.

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