ITINERARY IN DETAIL

Day01 Arrive Leh

Welcome to your 'Explore Ladakh' tour! On arrival at Airport in Leh, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Leh is in theabode of the rocky paradise of Ladakh depicting eternal beauty and wrapped in the most beautiful design of mighty Himalayas.On arrival, check-in at your hotel.Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the climate of Ladakh.Overnight in Leh - None (Meals on your own)

Day02 In Leh

This morning, after breakfast, proceed to visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to promote world peace. This large hilltopstupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere (smoking is prohibited here). Visitthe eye-catching Sankar Gompa monastery. Lastly, visit Leh Palace, dilapidated yet interesting, which was built in the 17thcentury in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure.Overnight in Leh (B)

Day03 On to Nubra Valley

This morning, drive to Nubra Valley, popularly known as Dorma or 'the valley of flowers' via Khardungla Pass - the world's one ofthe highest motorable road (5602 mts). On arrival, check-in to your camp.Later in the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest Buddha statue inLadakh. Later, visit the white sand dunes at Hunder where you can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian camel ride (ride on directpayment basis).Overnight in Nubra Valley (B, L, D)

Day04 On to Leh

After breakfast, drive back to Leh. En route visit Khardungla Pass which is 39 kms away from Leh (Mountain Pass at 5578 m /18300 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.Overnight in Leh (B)

Day05 In Leh

This morning, after breakfast, visit Alchi, (3500 m / 11500 feet) a small village in the Indus Valley, 67 kms west of Leh.Abandoned centuries ago the gompa or monastery is known as Chos-kor or religious enclave and comprises of five temples. Enroute see the majestic Sangam - Confluence (where two rivers meet each other). Zanskar is the river formed from the junction oftwo streams, Lungnak means 'dark gorge' and Stod, which carries the melt water of the great Drang-drung glacier. See themarvelous Magnetic Hill, a gravity hill located near Leh. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pullcars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Visit Military Hall ofFame, a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see biographies of eminent defense personalities, images andweapons used during Kargil war, Siachen and its heroes and their daily instruments and lifestyle of Ladakhi people. You will alsovisit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Lehand Spituk Monastery a famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerousThangkas.Overnight in Leh (B)

Day06 On to Pangong

This morning, after breakfast, proceed to Pangong Tso, a lake which is 134à âà  km long and extends from India to Tibet. 60%

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of the length of the lake lies in China. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. En route visit SheyPalace, the 15th century summer palace and monastery of Leh's Royal family; the 800 year old gompa at Thiksey built on ahilltop and modeled on the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa. Before reaching Pangong Lake, you will pass through the Changla, ahigh mountain pass and the world's 3rd highest motorable road. It is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literallymeans 'Pass towards the South' or 'Pass in the South' (Chang = south, La = Pass). The rest of the day is at leisure.Overnight in Pangong (B, L, D)

Day07 On to Leh

This morning, after breakfast, drive around the Pangong Lake and don't forget to click photos!! Continue to Leh. En route visitHemis Monastery hidden in a gorge, the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh. Visit Stok Palace, famous for beautifulgardens and the view of sunrise as well as sunset is amazing from the palace. At present, the palace is open to visits andpresents a collection of royal attires, crown and other royal materials.The rest of the day is at leisure.Overnight in Leh (B)

Day08 Depart Leh * Return home with happy memories

Today, bid farewell to your 'Explore Ladakh' tour, as you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@coxandkings.com (B)

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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Holiday Price Includes

Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.Transportation - All transfers and sightseeing by smaller Non Air-conditioned Scorpio or similar (Economy package / Standardpackage) and Non Air-conditioned Innova (Deluxe package) as per the itinerary. Vehicle will be as per the itinerary and not ondisposal basis.Meals - Daily buffet breakfast at all places. Stay in Nubra and Pangong includes all meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner as perthe itinerary.Travel Insurance.All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax.

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, phonecalls, additional sightseeing tours andexcursions 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 inaccordance.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.3.50% Govt. Service Tax.

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PRICE / DATES

Ex - Leh Valid From - 01, May 2015 Valid To - 30, September 2015

Economy

Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 27828.00|Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis

Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04 Pax) 20556.00|Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04Pax)

On Triple Sharing 21694.00|On Triple Sharing

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 10908.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (ormattress)

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 7220.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (ormattress)

Per Person on Single Occupancy with family 32470.00|Per Person on Single Occupancy with family

On Single Occupancy 42902.00|On Single Occupancy

Standard

Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 31371.00|Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis

Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04 Pax) 25498.00|Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04Pax)

On Triple Sharing 24136.00|On Triple Sharing

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 13753.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (ormattress)

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 8951.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (ormattress)

Per Person on Single Occupancy with family 44815.00|Per Person on Single Occupancy with family

On Single Occupancy 52779.00|On Single Occupancy

Deluxe

Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 47149.00|Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis

Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04 Pax) 40215.00|Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04Pax)

On Triple Sharing 39877.00|On Triple Sharing

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 26346.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (ormattress)

Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 16756.00|Child Between (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (ormattress)

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Per Person on Single Occupancy with family 53458.00|Per Person on Single Occupancy with family

On Single Occupancy 62408.00|On Single Occupancy

Notes :

Cox and Kings 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 areawise at specific times. Please co-operate with the hotel on same.Its mandatory to bring one photocopy and along with original voters ID card or Indian National Passportfor the permit for Khardungla Pass, 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).

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DEPARTURE DATES

Leh

11 Sep 2015 12 Sep 2015 13 Sep 2015 14 Sep 2015 15 Sep 2015

16 Sep 2015 17 Sep 2015 18 Sep 2015 19 Sep 2015 20 Sep 2015

21 Sep 2015 22 Sep 2015 23 Sep 2015 24 Sep 2015 25 Sep 2015

26 Sep 2015 27 Sep 2015 28 Sep 2015 29 Sep 2015 30 Sep 2015

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HOTEL INFO

ECONOMY

City Hotel Name No of Nights

Leh Hotel Grand Willow Or Similar 02

Nubra Valley Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Grand Willow Or Similar 02

Pangong Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Grand Willow Or Similar 01

STANDARD

City Hotel Name No of Nights

Leh Hotel Kanglachan Or Similar 02

Nubra Valley Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Kanglachan Or Similar 02

Pangong Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Kanglachan Or Similar 01

DELUXE

City Hotel Name No of Nights

Leh Hotel Grand Dragon Or Similar 02

Nubra Valley Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Grand Dragon Or Similar 02

Pangong Deluxe Camp Or Similar 01

Leh Hotel Grand Dragon Or Similar 01

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