Line of Control Ladakh Tour 11D/10N

• Visit Sonamarg & Zodjila pass
• Visit Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa
• Visit Alchi Monastery, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
• Enjoy the scenic view at Pangong Lake
• Nubra Valley and Khardungla pass

Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar Airport is an international airport. This airport is well connected and airlines offer regular flights from Srinagar to Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. The airport is placed just 15 km away from the center of the city.

To reach Srinagar by train, one has to reach either Jammu Tawi or Udhampur railway station. The stations are well connected with different parts of India. From these stations, you can hire taxis, private as well as the state government buses to reach Srinagar.

Private Coaches and taxis can be hired from Jammu Tawi to reach Srinagar. Srinagar is linked by the National Highway 1A to the rest of the country. J & K State Road Transport Corporation operates comfortable buses from Jammu.

• Child below 5 Yrs will be complimentary.
• Above 8 Yrs will be considered as Extra Bed.

• 10% cancellation charges if cancelled 30 days prior to the start of tour.
• 25% cancellation charges if cancelled within 20 days prior to the start of tour.
• 50% cancellation charges if cancelled within 10 days prior to the start of tour.
• No refund for tour starting within 09 days, after starting or middle of the tour.  

• Packages are valid up to 31st Dec 2018 ** (Except Long Weekend) **
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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.

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 are the Bactarian Camels (Double hump Camel).

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

**Leh, Ladakh **- 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. 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.