Call Of The Mountains 8D/7N

• Hall of Fame, Mata Temple, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Magnetic Hill
• Lamayuru
• Camel Safari in Nubra Valley and Khardungla pass
• Diskit & Hunder Villages and Monasteries
• Shey, Thiksey, Hemis and Sindhu Ghat
• Pangong Lake and Changla Pass

Leh is well connected with other important places in India. Regular flights link Leh with Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar.

Jammu and Chandigarh are the nearest railway stations to Leh. You can also travel to Leh from Kalka which is 600 kms from Leh.

Taxis are frequently available to plan a road trip to Leh. The road trip/driving to Leh by bus, taxi or motorcycle, bikes, Jeep and SUV which many travellers drive on to, will be a lifetime adventurous experience for the travellers.

• 10% of the total tour cost beyond 30 days of the tour departure date
• 25% of the total tour cost between 15 days to 30 days of the tour departure date
• 50% of the total tour cost between 17 days to 15 days of the tour departure date
• No refund for cancellation within 07 days from the tour departure date

• Packages are valid up to 31st Dec 2018 ** (Except Long Weekend) **
• Govt. Service tax @ 9% will be applicable on the total bill.
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Kindly find below the additional activities that can be availed at an additional cost:

• Professional Tourist Guide @ INR 1540 per day
• Camel Safari @ INR 1100 per day
• River Rafting in Indus (Phey to Nimo) @ INR 1870 per person (25th June to 30th August only)
• Cultural program @ INR 8250 per day
• Vehicle upgrade (Scorpio / Tavera / Qualis to Innova / Xylo) @INR 1540 per vehicle

Leh - Leh was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, now the Leh district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Dotted with stupas and crumbling mud-brick houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort. Here, gushing streams and narrow footpaths link traditionally styled Ladakhi buildings with flat roofs, sturdy walls and ornate wooden window frames.

Alchi - The village of Alchi is situated around 70 kms. from Leh on the left banks of the Indus river. The village Alchi differentiates itself from other villages of Ladakh because it is lush green. The main centre of attraction in the Alchi village is the Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa (monastery and temple complex), on the banks of the Indus river. Alchi is regarded as one of the most important Buddhist centers in Ladakh and also as the monastic jewels of Ladakh

Nubra Valley - The Nubra Valley, once on the trading route that connected eastern Tibet with Turkistan via the famous Karakoram Pass has been opened recently to the tourists. Dotted around the valley are ancient gompas and ruined palaces and villages are close enough together to make this magnificent walking country. The main attraction of the Nubra valley is Bactarian Camels (double hump Camel).

Khardongla Pass - At an elevation of 18,379 ft, Khardung La is the world's highest motorable road and serves as gateway to Shyok and Nubra valleys in Ladakh. Located in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, the high mountain pass is in the Karakoram Range north of Leh. The pass offers amazing views of the valley and the roads winding up the mountain. The pristine air, scenic vistas and the feeling of being on top of the world have made Khardung La a popular tourist attraction.

Pangong Lake - Situated at a height of about 13,900 ft, the name Pangong is a derivative of the Tibetan word Banggong Co meaning "long, narrow, enchanted lake". One third of the lake is in India while the remaining two thirds lies in Tibet, which is controlled by China. Majority of the streams which fill the lake are located on the Tibetan side. The first glimpse of the serene, bright blue waters and rocky lakeshore remains etched in the memory of tourists. There is a narrow ramp-like formation of land running into the lake which is also a favourite with tourists.

Shey - The old capital of Ladakh, Shey is situated in the upper Indus valley in Jammu and Kashmir in north India. It lies on the route between Leh and Hemis Monastery, 15 km from Leh. Currently, the palace serves as a centre of Buddhism and houses the Shey monastery. It has the largest golden Buddha statue. It covers almost three floors of the monastery. Painting on the walls, murals and sculptures of Buddha is worth seeing.

Thicksey Monastery -Thicksey Gompa is huge and and is built up the side of a rock rising from the flood plain of the Indus. It has been described as one of the finest examples of Ladakhi religious architecture and one of the most beautiful. 
The building has twelve levels which ascend the hillside with the red painted chief lama's private residence at the top. Below, the white monastery buildings tumble down the hillside with temples and rooms where the monks live.

Hemis Monastery - Hemis Monastery is revered as the largest monastic institution in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir in north India. The monastery has more than 200 branches with more than 1,000 monks in the Himalayan region. Situated in the foothills of Indus at a distance of 45 km from Leh, the monastery has access to motorable roads. Travelling to Hemis monastery itself is a thrilling experience and the surroundings make the journey a memorable one.

Shopping in Ladakh can be a wonderful experience. Some of the important shopping hubs are as follows:

Leh - Shopping in Leh is an experience in itself as the main bazaar gets full with souvenir shops and boutiques during peak tourist season. Though mostly selling Ladakhi and Tibetan handicrafts, the shops are largely owned by Kashmiri traders. There is also a cluster of shops in Leh that sell carpets, handicrafts, and curios from the Kashmir valley. Souvenirs on sale include local household items like the tea and chang vessels, cups, butter churns, knitted carpets with Tibetan design, jewellery, semi-precious stones like turquoise, coral, prayer flags, musical instruments, and dance masks. The main markets in Leh are Tibetan Market off Old Leh Road for clothes and Moti Market near the Leh bus stand.

Ladakh - Popular items with tourists are Pashmina shawls, stoles and other Pashmina wool garments. Locally handmade woolen socks, gloves, caps and sweaters are a favorite of tourists in Ladakh. Tibetan handicraft items including prayer wheels, Buddhist masks and Thangka paintings can be purchased in Ladakh. Tibetan silver jewelry and traditional Ladakhi jewelry with turquoise are also popular with tourists. Apricots that grow abundantly in Ladakh are another popular gift that you can take back as a delicious souvenir of your trip to Ladakh. The main markets in Ladakh are the Ladakh Art Palace on the Main Bazaar Road,Tibetan Handicraft Emporium on the Main Bazaar Road, Ladakh Environment and Health Organization on the Main Bazaar Road,Tibetan Handicraft Community Showroom in Choglamsar and the Cottage Industries Exposition in Changspa.

Money- The currency of India is Indian Rupees (INR). The currency exchange departments are present in almost every Indian city. You can also exchange your currency in 5 star and 4 star hotels, no other currency is valid except for Indian currency (INR).

Best time to Visit- It is pleasant in Ladakh during the months of May till the end of September. However the remote trek routes open up only by June. Another reason to visit Ladakh during the summers is that the Buddhist Monasteries or gompas celebrate their annual festivals at this time of the year.

Travel Kit- Woolen clothes suitable for winters, camera.

Emergency Numbers-
HOSPITALS: Sonam Norbu Hospital 01982-253626 24-Hour Pharmacy 01982-252160
TOURISM OFFICE: Director Tourism Leh-(Ladakh) 01982-252297 01982-252095
POLICE: SHO- Leh 01982-252018 01982-252283

Language- Ladakhi is the most common language spoken by the people. Likewise, Purik and Tibetan are also spoken by the communities. Apart from these languages english and hindi are also commonly spoken languages.

Drugs- Heavy penalties including imprisonment for possession of narcotic drugs.

Temple Codes- It is advisable to dress conservatively in temples.

Smoking- Smoking is banned in public places.

Festivals and Fairs -Ladakh festival and various monastery festivals are the prominent festivals in Ladakh that are celebrated with much fervor and fanfare all over Ladakh. Some of the important festivals and fairs are as follows:

• Ladakh Festival: A week long cultural festival organized by the government to promote the region's unique heritage. The Ladakh Festival focuses on the different aspects of Ladakhi life, its art, crafts and culture, its music and dance. The festival features processions, archery contests, polo matches, music and dance performances, as well as a parade of traditional Ladakhi costumes.

• Monastery Festivals: The Buddhist monasteries play a pivotal role in the life of the community and each monastery celebrates its festival with the usual prayer for the well being of the community and the universe. The festival at the monasteries of Shey and Thikse fall within a few weeks of each other and include invocations and prayers.

• The Metukba Festival: Is held in July, the Shey Shublas, the harvest festival comes in August. Next comes the Thikse festival that is celebrated with a fair held in the monastery grounds.

• The two-day Nagrang Festival is held during Losar (February), part of the Tibetan New Year celebrations.

• Hemis Festival: In the warm summer month of June (or sometimes in July), when the weather is perfect for a gala event, the Hemis Festival is held - it is an explosion of noisy music, blaring trumpets, masked dances, dragon dances and plenty of cultural activity.