Glimpses Of Little Tibet
| Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days |
| Destinations : Delhi - Leh - Chuma - Thang – Sumdo - Tsomoriri (Karzok) - Leh - Delhi |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel for overnight.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning combined city sightseeing Old and New Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort (closed on Monday) -The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial–The memoir of father of the nation. Sightseeing India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The govt. head quarters, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Leh (3520 M)
Early morning transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh airport transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to get used to the rarefied air of Ladakh Evening walk in the market overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Leh
After breakfast am sightseeing Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stup & Tsemo Castle (Victory Tower) with local English speaking monastery guide, Pm local visit in the markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Leh Sightseeing
After breakfast drive toward Hemis around 45 km from Leh, En route visit Shey, & Thiksey monasteries Shey was the old capital and the home of the kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting out into the Indus valley. Thiksey, this large Gompa is an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it Overnight stay
Day 06 : Leh - Chuma - Thang
Morning drive to reach Chuma-Thang (3965 M) by covering 140 kms. This place is known for its famous medicated hot water springs where people from various parts of Ladakh come for relieving their pains. Enroute drive past beautiful villages of Nurnis, Kery and Kadgam. The Jeep drive through this part of the Indus valley is quite flat without much uphill or downhill drive. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 07 : Chuma-Thang - Sumdo
Morning drive to Sumdo, a wide-open village. Enroute stop at Mahe Bridge from where the road crosses to the south bank of the river by a bridge; it then follows the unmetalled road through Puga stream up to join Sumdo village. The drive from Mahe to Sumdo follows a narrow mountain gorge through green bushes. Upon arrival in Sumdo check in at the camp and later visit the monastery of Sumdo that is famous for its well-preserved paintings. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Morning drive to Karzok (4,572 mt) the only village near Tsomoriri Lake. The safari from Sumdo to Tsomoriri is one of the most interesting as it goes through sandy deserts & rocky paths. Arrive at Korzok village and check in at the camps. Afternoon explore KORZOK: Situated at 15,000 ft (4,572 mt), it's the only permanent settlement in Rupshu region with an approximate population of 500 people. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 09 : Tsomoriri (Karzok)
Free day to explore the Lake area and the village. Tso Morari Lake: The clear blue lake is one of the most breathtaking fresh water lakes in Ladakh. Overnight stay
Day 10 : Karzok - Tsokar
Morning drive to reach Tsokar via puga by covering 75 kms in 3-4 hours. Tsokar Lake 4485 mt is also called as white lake because of salt deposit around it. It is approx 45 kms northwest of the Tsomoriri Lake. Tsokhar Lake is so salty that salt extracted from its margins are still sold all over Ladakh. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 11 : Tsokar - Leh
Morning drive to Leh via Thukje Gompa. Join Manali-Leh highway and drive down to Leh via Tanglang-la (5224 mt.) the 2nd highest motor able road in Ladakh. Enroute drive passes beautiful villages of Rumtse, Gia, Meeru. Arrive Leh and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12 : Leh
Free day for independent activities. Evening proceed to see Folk dances of Ladakh which shall be arranged on the spot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Leh - Delhi
On time assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi9. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. On time assistance and transfer to Hotel . Evening assistance and transfer to airport for onward destinations.
Day 14 : Depart-Delhi
