SRINAGAR – KARGIL – LEH – NUBRA – TURTUK – PANGONG – LEH

Note: Kindly note that above mentioned quotation is based on availability of Deluxe category of Hotels / camps. If by chance due to non availability of deluxe hotels / camps if Situation needs Standard / Superior category of hotels then there might be difference of cost (supplement / reduction in cost).

Includes

• Pick up from Srinagar Airport & Drop to Leh Airport.
• Sightseeing as per Itinerary by Xylo/Scorpio (upto 6 Pax) & Tempo Traveler (7 to 12 Pax) including Toll, Driver, Parking.
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Deluxe Hotel / Camp as per tour itinerary.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. (7 Breakfast & 7 Dinner).
• Leh Inner line Permit.
• Hindi Speaking Driver cum Guide.
• Complimentary Gift from Explorers.

Excludes

• GST 5%
• Any kind of Train / Airfare.
• Day 1 Breakfast & Day 8 Dinner, Any kind of Lunch.
• Any type of Entry Fees, Any kind of sports, Cultural shows, Camel Ride.
• Any type of Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals, etc.
• Any type of Insurance Coverage & Medical expenses.
• Room Service charges, if any.
• Any Sightseeing done Twice.
• Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel Tariff Charges.
• Any kind of Pick up & Drop from Home to Airport & vice versa.
• Any Increase in the fuel or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight/train cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks, etc
• Coolie charges, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the Itinerary
• Any other charges which are not specifically mentioned in “Includes”.

AIRFARE AT ACTUAL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING

Book Early & save more…Feel free to call Team Explorers for Best AIRFARE from your Area. Our Team will give you various Options to make your Journey in reasonable cost. We can give you Best Rates from Pune / Mumbai / Delhi / Ahmadabad.

CANCELLATION POLICY – It may change as per the Policy of Particular Resort / Hotel.

Any cancellation by Guest must be communicated to Explorers Office in writing. The refund, if any, will be given after 7 days but before 15 days when the concerned tour is over, irrespective of the date when the cancellation has been communicated to us.

The Following deductions will be made in case of cancellation of Land Package.

• 30 Days before the Date of Departure – 25% of Regular Charges.
• Within 30 Days but before 10 Days of the Date of Departure – 50% of Regular Charges.
• Within 10 Days but before the Date of Departure – NO REFUND

For Airfare: It will be depending on Airlines Policy + Rs.500 per head as our Service Charges.
For Train: As per Train rules + Rs.500 as our Service Charge.

What to Bring?

Morning Utilities
• Hair Oil, Cold Cream, Lip guard, Comb, Sun cream Lotion, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Tissue Paper
• Personal Medicines, Required Tablets like Diamox / Disprin in consultation with Doctor
• Scarf, Sun Glasses.Torch with Cell.

Clothing’s

• Comfortable warm clothing for Entire Journey Period. Avoid Shorts & Sleeves less.
• Sports Shoes, Extra Thick Socks, Floaters for Journey.
• Warm Wear like Thermal, Sweater, Kantopi (Balaklava) Hand Gloves, Full sleeves T-shirts.

Optional

• Extra Carry bags, Camera & Camera Batteries, Charger.
• Mobile & Charger, Portable Charger
• A small Bag to keep necessary things while Sightseeing.

Other Requirements

• Original Id Proof with spare set of Xerox.
• Air / Train Tickets with spare set of Xerox.
• Postpaid Network: Airtel/Aircel/ BSNL
  Idea / Vodafone Service not available.
• Enough & Change Money for Shopping please carry Hard Cash.
• Debit / Credit Card.

ATM: SBI/J&K Bank/HDFC/AXIS/ PNB. ATM is not available outside Leh City.

* This is just a reminder list of what to Bring. You can bring other things as per the Need.

“Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time, and shoot nothing but photographs and bring back nothing but memories”

• Don’t keep valuables while Touring.
• Use Full Dress while Travelling.
• Always Keep your Original Photo ID & Xerox set with you. (Election Card / Driving License / Adhar Card / Passport)
• Keep in touch with your Driver for daily tour plan to avoid misplanning.
• AC will not operate on Hills. In that case Don’t call us or force the Driver.
• Don’t give cash to Driver without consulting the Team Explorers.
• Don’t Expect Similar food quality of your Home town. Try Local food to have some different Experience.
• Respect the Local Religion & Traditions.
• While taking Photographs please don’t click photos of Local people without their permission.
• Keep Healthy environment & helpful nature while Travelling.
• Make New friends & share your thoughts in a Group. Share your Happy memories with Explorers on Facebook.
• On tour Guests are requested to carry a Photo ID proof along with them.

IMPORTATNT POINTS BEFORE DEPARTURE FOR LADAKH

1. LEH AREA: The region of Ladakh is spread over an area of 96,701 Sq.Kms.
2. BEST SEASON: May to October
3. LOCAL LANGUAGE: Ladakhi, Hindi, Urdu, Balti, Shina, Tibetan, English
4. TEMPERATURE: The winter temperature touches as low as (-30) degree (Leh & Kargil) and -60 degree in (Drass) subzero temperature Prevails from December to February throughout Ladakh, whereas, zero degree temperature is experienced during rest of winter months. This result in freezing of all conceivable water resources. During summers the maximum temp. Increases from 20 degree C° to 38 degree C° in July and August. Leh Situated at 10,000ft above sea level, the capital – Leh is higher than most Alpine mountains. In Ladakh you can travel to the world’s highest motorable road at 18,000 + ft (Khardung-La pass).
5. ACCLIMATIZATION: If you are travelling by air to Leh (altitude: 3505 M / 11505 ft.), you must allow a day of complete rest for getting used to the high altitude and low level of atmospheric oxygen. High altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risky condition faced by tourists who do not allow sufficient time for acclimatization upon reaching Leh by air. High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPO) and High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACO) are very serious forms of acute mountain sickness. The most common symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) are: breathlessness; coughing; disturbed sleep, headache, inability to concentrate; lassitude, loss of appetite, nausea, etc.
6. The following precautions are necessary to avoid such problems:
• Take complete rest at least for a day after arrival. Just roam around Hotel.
• Move about slowly and breathe deeply till your body get used to the lower oxygen level.
• When trekking, do not permit your trekking guide to go faster than you (and your group).
7. MEDICINE: One should always carry enough medicines as the trip to Ladakh may, and will, bring you face to face with unexpected situations. One should carry medicines for basic medical conditions like fever, stomach ache, headache and others. Further, altitude mountain sickness, or AMS, is quite common here. Carry medicines like Diamox, Dexamethasone, Aspirin or Disprin to fight this problem. Acute mountain sickness can occur to anyone at an altitude above 10,000 ft. above sea level, therefore, make it sure to take complete rest on the day of arrival. We also recommend that you speak to your Doctor once before you travel to Ladakh, just to ensure that you are aware of all precautions to be taken. IMPORTANT – It’s generally suggested to take one Diamox tablet a day for 3 days prior to your departure for Leh by air and continue it within Ladakh, if required, to overcome the effect of high altitude. However, You must consult your doctor and confirm if you can take diuretic medicines like Diamox or Disprin tablets – If so, what the dosage is.
8. ATM: SBI / J&K Bank / HDFC / AXIS / PNB (Still advisable to carry Hard Cash). The Jammu and Kashmir Bank, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank have placed ATM Machine in main Leh city. ATMS are not available outside Leh City.
9. MOBILE NETWORK: Airtel, Aircel, BSNL are present there; others please check your operator’s collaboration. Vodafone connection does not work there and Airtel / Aircel / BSNL postpaid work well over there for roaming connectivity.
10. ELECTRICITY: There is electricity problem in Leh, so it is better to take extra batteries for digital products like camera, mobiles phones, etc. Charge them fully before leaving for the tour. You may not get electricity at some remote places and also because of the cold, the battery gets discharged quickly.
11. RESPECT TRADITION: Interact with local people. They love to interact and it will also change your outlook. People there are very friendly and hospitable. Do not betray them and respect them.
12. PERMIT & PASSPORT: Tourist don’t require permit for Leh, however, all foreigners are required to be registered at Drass, Rumtse and Serchu if they are traveling overland. Those traveling by air get themselves registered at airport. Tourists are required to get permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar and Pangong Lakes, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, which can be obtained from District Magistrate, Leh, through Travel Agents at Leh.
13. IDENTITY PROOF: One should always keep multiple copies of one’s driving license, PUC, insurance, vehicle registration papers and PAN, voter-id card or passport with oneself at all times. Doing so will make it quite easier to go through military checkpoints. If you happen to be travelling to Pangong Tso or other interior parts of the state, you will be required to submit various copies of your identity proofs at various checkpoints.
14. POPULAR ATRRACTIONS: Leh city, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Zanskar Valley, Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley, Hemis National Park, Pathar Sahib, Nubra Valley, Hemis Monastery and Village, Shanti Stupa, etc.
15. TRAVEL TIPS: Most of Ladakh is at an altitude of more than 3000m so you need to get acclimatized before you can set about. Your body needs to adapt to high altitude, as the higher you go, the air becomes rarefied and the oxygen available for you to breathe becomes lesser. Even though your body is capable of adapting to ‘thin air’, you need to give it time to do so. This is what is called acclimatization. It is advisable for tourists to not take children below the age of 5 years, as they may face acclimatization issues. Always carry drinking water and dry food in Journey. Take Disprin with you if you want to go to Khardung La, as it is very high altitude of 5359m.
16. DRESS CODE: Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, blouses, tops, undershirts etc. in public and especially in monasteries, mosques, temples, Gurudwara, churches & on the trekking routes. While short clothing is acceptable in camp-sites away from human habitation, they should be changed for trousers, slacks and sleeved shirts or blouses in villages where you might stop.
17. ACTIVITIES: Ladakh is an ideal destination for adventure enthusiasts. You can go for trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting etc. You will also try traditional sports such as polo and archery, and camel safaris across the countryside.
18. ROAD CONDITIONS: During the winters, the entire Himalayan region experiences heavy snowfall due to which the scheduled opening of the roads is often delayed. This is also the time when we find the roads in a bad condition. One must also be prepared for the occurrence of landslides and roadblocks. The entire region consists of a rough terrain where the roads are built and damaged every year. However, other than these factors, the roads here are kept in an excellent condition by the BRO.
19. STAY & FOOD: The majority of the hotels here are family run establishments and offer personalized services. Some of the best luxury hotels which one can find here are Hotel Charu Palace Leh and Grand Dragon. The deluxe hotels which promise comfortable and luxurious stays are Hotel Shangrila and Spik n Span. Standard hotels include Hotel Asia and Hotel Dreamland, among others.
20. TRANSPORT: For Intra City Transportation in Ladakh there are options of buses and private vehicles. There are buses leaving from Leh City to the major places of Ladakh. These buses are not regular owing to the unpredictable weather conditions. Leh offers a fleet of tourist transport facilities with more than 2000 vehicles. Taxis, Innova, Mahindra Scorpio, Xylo, Toyota, Tata Grande, etc.
21. TIME DIFFERENCE: The Indian Standard time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London, 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris and about 10 hours and 30 minutes behind the New York City.
22. GARBAGE: Ladakh is a “No polythene” zone. Kindly respect this and please carry back all the plastic you take with you. Try not use plastic in Ladakh. Temperature in Ladakh is too low and if you will throw any biodegradable item, it will remain in the same state for very long time, especially in snow. Carry your garbage with you & through it in Hotel dustbins.
23. SUPPORT LADAKH: Encourage local business by eating local food, buying local items, and support local economy because modern things can be bought from anywhere in the world, but Ladakhi items you will only get in Ladakh.

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