Ladakh Photography Tour (7N 8D)

DAY 01: Arrival in Leh, Transfer to Leh Hotel  and Acclimatize

A flight the trans himalayan ranges is an amazing experience. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, and Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, are so close that you feel you could reach out and touch them, 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 stay at your hotel.     

DAY 02: LEH – Aryan Valley ( 4 hrs.)

 After a leisure breakfast drive to Aryan Valley, the region of 5 Drokpa Villages, it takes 4-5 hours. After check in at the Camp and taking a little rest we will go out for a Village walk & for Taking some amazing shots of the Drokpa men & women in their Traditional Attire and understand their rich heritage.

DAY 03: Aryan Valley to Leh| on the way Likir & Alchi Monastery

After Breakfast today, we will roam around the Villages for few hours and then will leave for Leh. On the way we will stop over at Likir & Alchi Monastery both are one of the ancient monasteries of Ladakh and also amazing example of Ladakhi rich architecture  

DAY 04: Leh to Turtuk (5-6 hrs.)

Turtuk was in Pakistan till the 1971 war, during this Indo- Pak war Indian forces occupied Turtuk. Turtuk is not literally the last village but among the largest villages close to the border. For many its just because of the history or the view of Pakistan, but the awestruck landscape of the Balti village makes it a perfect spot for landscape Photography and also for portraits of local villagers 

DAY 05: Turtuk to Pangong Lake (6Hrs.)

Situated at 4300m Pangong is one of the largest High Altitude lake in the world. Instead of staying at crowded touristy Spagmik where hundreds of camps are just situated next to each other, we will proceed further to Maan village. A scenic yet quiet Ladakhi Village on the shore of mighty Pangong. Here we will indulge ourselves in capturing different shades of Pangong and also the local villagers and their lifestyle. If we are lucky we might spot wildlife & Birds here, like - Himalayan Marmot, Kiang - Tibetan Wild Ass, Black necked Crane etc

DAY 06:Pangogn to Tso Moriri (7-8 Hrs.)

Rise early in the morning to capture some unforgettable snaps of the deep blue waters of the lake against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains of unimaginable hues.

Then Proceed to Tso Moriri after Breakfast. Today is the Longest drive. Today the road goes through very close to Indo - Tibetan Border and vi many Nomadic Villages, completely uninhabited region of Ladakh. Huge scope to spot many wildlife and birds and also to witness Nomadic Lives.

After arriving at Tso Moriri, check in at the Camp / Hotel

DAY 07: Tso Moriri to Leh via Tso Kar (7-8 Hrs.)

Afternoon you continue your journey to TSO KAR. You will be retracing your path till Puga Sumdoo from where you turn left. What catches your eye is that the large basin of the valley that you would be traveling through is absolutely white with salt deposits. About 4 km from Puga Sumdoo you suddenly start experiencing a very strong smell of sulphur. Immediately on the right of the road, you will find large amounts of sulphur deposits with yellow rocks and the heat being generated by these sulphur springs is clearly discernable. An hour’s drive brings you to Polo Kongka Pass (4920 M). This is a long and wide pass and gives you the feeling of driving on a tabletop. The descent takes you through a deserted nomad village, whose houses now only have half-standing walls.

On getting to the bottom of this descent you get your first glimpse of Tso Kar also called “White Lake” because of the salt deposits around it. It is a small lake with a backdrop formed by a chain of snow-peaked mountains. The waters are deep blue in colour and the mountains, like the rest of the Ladakhi landscape are of varying shades of brown and purple with snow-capped peaks. The banks are covered with salt deposits. The water of the lake is so salty that the salt that is deposited on its banks is sold all over Ladakh and Kashmir. A Nomad Headquarters (Samad Rockchen) is located next to the lake. 

DAY 08: DEPARTURE

On-time transfer you to Leh airport for your onward journey. Tour ends.

Accommodation 1

Standard Package

03 Nights in Leh - Khamzang  guest house/Jigmet guest house

01 Night at Ulleytokpo - West Ladakh camp/ Similar

01 Night  at Dha / Hanu village  - Home Stay

01 Night at Tingmosgang - Namra camp/ Similar

01 Night at Tsomoriri - Tsomoriri Camp & resort/ Nomadic life camp/Similar

Price - INR 32,500.00 per pax

Accommodation 2

Deluxe  Package

03 Nights in LEH - Hotel Auspicious/ hotel Naro/ Hotel/ similar

01 Night at Ulleytokpo - West Ladakh camp/ Similar

01 Night at Dha Hanu - Home Stay

01 Night at Tingmosgang - Namra Hotel/Similar

01 Night at Tsomoriri - Hotel Lake View/ Similar

Price - INR 32,500.00 Per pax

• Accommodation in all the hotels as per the list on Dbl/twin sharing basis
• Only breakfasts  in Leh, outside Leh- camp or in ho0mestay all meals 
• All hotel transfers, city tours (as per plan), and excursions by Innova/Xylo. Six and above by using Tempo traveler
• Interstate road tax, toll tax, fuel, driver’s allowance, parking, etc.
• Local professional English/ Hindi guide
• 01 mineral water per day per person
• Permit to visit restricted area
• Assistance on arrival/departure

• Travel Insurance
• Airfare and airport tax
• Soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, laundry, telephone calls, portage, tips and any personal expenses
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee
• Tips, gratuities
• Any item not specified under cost includes.

Please Note

If there is any unprecedented hike in the cost of transport (including fuel surcharge) or accommodation it will also affect the cost.

We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances.  The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost quoted.

1. 50% advance to be deposited for booking confirmation.
2. 50% balance payment should be settled upon arrival at Leh.

Terms & Conditions:

• All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on a double/twin sharing basis
• For Cancellation please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
• Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
• The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only
• Any amendment and cancellation in the booking before 15 days Rs 500 Per Person are chargeable as communication charges

• 45 days or more prior to the departure of the tour - 25%
• 30 days or more prior to the departure of the tour - 50%
• 15 days or more prior to the departure of the tour - 100%
• No Show - 100%
• In case there are any other Cancellations that are levied by either of the suppliers; Airlines or Hotels the same would subsequently be charged from you.