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Ladakh has always fascinated visitors with its images of a stark and barren landscape juxtaposed with lush green fields, monasteries precariously perched on mountaintops, and an intriguing blend of cultures. It lies between the mountains of Karakoram in the northwest, the Himalayas in the southwest with the Trans-Himalayas at its core. Leh, the capital of Ladakh, was once the centre for trade caravans from Central Asia and the plains of India.
Ladakh has been able to evolve and inherit a rich culture, which survives even today as a living heritage of the Western Himalayas. This heritage finds manifestation in the region's monuments, monasteries, art and oral literature, fairs and festivals, and in the time-honored tradition of collective celebration of various events. cultural events are held.
Ladakh experiences include religious ceremonies, monastic festivals, oracles and not forgetting the awesome physical features. Crafts such as metalwork, painting, weaving and woodcarving are widely found in the region; archery and polo are the traditional sports here. One of the most visible features of Ladakh's rich cultural heritage is its ancient monasteries. Most of these are built on sheer cliffs and are still functioning. This is truly one of the last few places where one can experience Tibetan Buddhism.
Itineraries
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A JEEP SAFARI TO 'THE LAND OF HIGH PASSES' (LDK 010)
Delhi – Chandigarh – Mandi – Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh – Leh Palace – Shankar Gompa – Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace – DelhiAn awesome drive through Himachal Pradesh takes you to the 'The Land of High Passes'.
The journey through Himachal Pradesh presents a vivid picture of lush green meadows, excitable rocky ravines, rich temperate flora in sub tropical latitudes and attractive fauna. This jeep safari takes you across the formidable Baralacha La, (4,830 m / 16,500 ft) to reach Sarchu. An hour after leaving Sarchu you negotiate 21 hairpin bends known as the "Gatta Loops" which takes you from an altitude of 4210 m / 13,780 ft to a height of 4667 m / 15,302 ft. Thereafter, the first pass that you cross is Nakee La (4,711 m / 15,547 ft). The next pass is Lachulung La (5065 M / 16,616 Ft). Your journey takes you over the second highest motorable pass in the world - Taklang La (5,336 m / 17,582 ft). On crossing over the pass the full force of the awesome stark grandeur of barren mountains greets you.
After crossing over high mountain passes, the smooth fast drive on the stretch from Upshi to Leh comes as a welcome relief. At Leh you visit the 17th century Hemis Monastery and 19th century Stok Place, besides exploring the quaintness of Leh town.
Duration 09 Nights / 10 Days Best Time June - September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 010 
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The Golden Temple, Living Buddhism, Nubra Valley (LDK 011)
Delhi – Amritsar – Golden Temple – Dharamsala – Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh – visit Saboo Gompa & Leh Palace – Oracle – Floating trip on River Indus – Hemis Monastery – Stok Palace – Lamayuru – Tingmosgang – Alchi – Leh – over Khardung La (5,336 m / 17,582 ft) – Nubra Valley – Diskit Monastery – Bactrian Camel Safari – Panamik Hot Springs – Samstanling Monastery – Leh – DelhiBefore driving up to the rarified atmosphere of Ladakh, the journey takes you first to Amritsar - meaning "pool of ambrosial nectar" – to visit the Golden Temple. It is a place of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness.
The drive thereafter passes through the town of Paragpur, which has been declared as India's first Heritage Village to Dharamsala - the Tibetan capital-in-exile with a large community of lay people and monks. Dharamsala is also the home of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetan Buddhists, who is now headquartered at McLeodganj.
Thereafter you traverse what is popularly called the Trans Himalayan Route crossing the formidable Baralacha La, (4,830 m / 16,500 ft) and over the second highest motorable pass in the world - Taklang La (5,336 m / 17,582 ft). In Ladakh you cross over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5,602 m / 18,390 ft, around 39 km from Leh on your visit to the Nubra Valley.
The highlights of Ladakh include visits to renowned ancient monasteries, a float on the Indus River, witnessing the performance of an Oracle, a Bactrian camel ride all under the watchful gaze of the awesome mountain grandeur.
Duration 18 Nights / 19 Days Best Time May - September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 011 
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Renowned Monasteries, Mountain Walks, Homestays & the Nubra Valley (LDK 012)
Delhi - Leh – Leh Palace & Shankar Gompa – Thikse & Hemis Monastery – Stok Palace – Hemis Shukpathan – trek - Tingmosgam – Homestay - Lamayuru – Alchi Monastery & Basgo - Leh – over Khardung La (5,336 m / 17,582 ft) - Nubra Valley – Diskit Monastery - Bactrian Camel Safari - Panamik Hot Springs – Samstanling Monastery - Leh – DelhiA flight to Leh is one of the most sensational flights in the world. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.
On this Ladakhi experience besides visiting renowned monasteries that speaks volumes of Ladakh's rich cultural heritage; you enjoy the hospitality of a Ladakhi home during a homestay in a picturesque village as well enjoy an invigorating mountain walk through awesome mountain scenery.
Later, you get across the world's highest motorable road, Khardung La (5,602 m / 18,390 ft), to visit Nubra Valley, which lies on the ancient Silk Route, for a ride on a Bactrian camel, hot springs at Panamik and rural interaction.
Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days Best Time May - September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 012 
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Ladakh - Nomadic Tribes, High Altitude Lakes (LDK 013)
Delhi – Leh - Leh Palace & Shankar Gompa - Pangong Tso – Leh - Takthok, Chemrey & Hemis monasteries - Tso Moriri – interact with nomadic tribes - Tso Kar – Leh – DelhiA sensational flight gets you to Leh, wherein you have the opportunity to get magnificent views of the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and the Nun Kun massif on a clear day.
Initially to acclimatize you may choose to stroll along the main bazaar - observing the varied crowds. Looking into curio shops is an engaging experience. A particularly attractive sight is the line of women from nearby villages sitting along the edge of the footpath with baskets of fresh vegetables brought for sale.
Besides a visit to some of the famous monasteries, a trip to Ladakh cannot be considered complete without experiencing the majestic as well as serene ambience of its high altitude lakes. Drive to Pangong Tso, the largest brackish water lake in Asia, and witness an absolutely amazing and captivating sight that is laid out in front of you. One third of the lake is in India while the rest two thirds of the lake is in Tibet. Tso in the Ladakhi language means a Lake.
Next, you visit Tso Moriri or "Mountain Lake" situated in the middle of the elevated valley of Rupshu surrounded by snow-capped peaks. This valley is inhabited by a small-scattered population of "Changpas" who are nomadic shepards with whom you get to interact. You also visit Tso Kar also called "White Lake" on you return journey to Leh.
Duration 08 Nights / 09 Days Best Time May-September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 013 
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Mountain Biking in 'The Land of High Passes' (LDK 014)
Delhi – Mandi – Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh – Leh Palace & Shankar Gompa – Hemis & Stakna Monasteries – Shey Palace – mountain biking – Likir Monastery – mountain biking - Hemis Shukpachen – trek – Ang – mountain biking - Temisgam – homestay - Lamayuru – mountain biking - Achinathang – mountain biking - Beema – Leh – DelhiAn exciting overland journey on the Trans Himalayan Route across the formidable Baralacha La, (4,830 m / 16,500 ft) - Baralacha La means 'the pass with the crossroads on the summit' and here meets the path from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahoul – and the second highest motorable pass in the world - Taklang La (5,336 m / 17,582 ft) brings you to Ladakh – 'The Land of High Passes' - to be fully acclimatized for your mountain biking trip.
The first day at Leh at leisure to acclimatize to the rarefied air, wherein you may choose to stroll along the main bazaar - observing the varied crowds along a labyrinthine alleyways and piled-up houses of the old town, clustering around the foot of the Palace Hill. Looking into curio shops is an engaging experience.
Thereafter as you visit some ancient and renowned monasteries you get to cycling along the west bank of the Indus River, interact with the local population for a village experience during a homestay and cycle to the Drogpa community is considered to be the last race of Aryans confined to the Valley, The Drogpa community is considered to be the last race of Aryans confined to the Valley. Their features are pure Indo Aryan and they appear to have preserved their racial purity down the centuries.
All along you have the majestic backdrop of the awesome barren mountainous Ladakhi landscape juxtaposed with lush green fields, monasteries precariously perched on mountaintops, and an intriguing blend of cultures.
Duration 16 Nights / 17 Days Best Time May to September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 014 
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Along the Sengge Tsangpo (LDK 015)
Delhi – Leh – Leh Palace, Shankar Gompa, Sunset at Shanti Stupa – Hemis & Thiksey Monasteries – Shey Palace – Phyang & Spituk Monasteries – Stok Palace – Likir & Ridzong Monasteries - Uletokpo – Lamayuru & Alchi Monasteries – Basgo - Leh – DelhiA sensational flight, wherein you have the opportunity to get magnificent views of the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and the Nun Kun massif on a clear day, gets you to Leh.
The first day at Leh at leisure to acclimatize to the rarefied air, wherein you may choose to stroll along the main bazaar - observing the varied crowds along a labyrinthine alleyways and piled-up houses of the old town, clustering around the foot of the Palace Hill. Looking into curio shops is an engaging experience.
Thereafter, you proceed on a heritage jeep safari along the Sengge Tsangpo (River Indus) to visit monasteries, forts and palaces of Ladakh with a guide to understand the monasteries, ritual objects, festivals, architecture and iconography – all this dating back to -------------------- centuries.
Duration 09 Nights / 10 Days Best Time May to September Grade Moderate Code No LDK 015 
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