Like Camel and Horse safaris, another
popular form is the Jeep Safari. The Jeep Safari not only refreshes
and revitalises but one feels close to nature while driving through
the quiet and beautiful countryside. Let your senses sway to the
romance of the surroundings as you pass forts, palaces, historical
landmarks and villages.
A momentous soft quest which gives an exalted sense of gratification.
Riding below the hollowed universe, burning with constellations
of stars upon the regality of the superlatively beautiful Himalayas,
is an unusual experience. This experience turns a speculator into
a seeker of the unknown - where he can stand in solidarity with
chattering silence. This solidarity gives a new lease to the understanding
of the unfamiliar, strange and undiscovered with logistic emotions
and burning passions.
Duration:- 10 nights / 11 days
Destinations:- Delhi - Leh - Panamic- Ansa- Panamic
- Kyagar- Samstanling- Sumur- Deskit - Hunder - Leh - Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi :
Transfer to the hotel, sightseeing Tour of Delhi/New Delhi
Day 02 Delhi / Leh :
Flight to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest for acclimatization at
3,500mts.
Day 03 Leh:
Tour of Leh city, including the 17th century palace and gompa.
Day 04 Leh :
Visit to the monasteries and palaces of the Indus valley. .
Day 05 Leh - Panamic (3200 m):
Leave Leh in the morning for 145 kmdrive through Gangles village
(4200m) - the highest village in the Leh valley. The road then rises
to reach Khardong La (5,600m), the world's highest motorable road.
Bird's eye view can be had of Leh town. Another 35km drive takes
us to Khalsar at Shyok valley, where the scenery is enchanting all
around. The road after crossing Khalsar Bridge at Shyok river enters
the Nubra valley and then proceeds along the Nubra river. Overnight
camp near the Hot Springs.
Day 06- Panamic - Ansa - Panamic (14 km drive / 1 hrs walk):
Morning drive to Ansa monastery on a hilltop across the Nubra river
in the middle of the valley, drive for 7 km and then walk for about
half-hour to arrive. Visit Panamic village considered to be the
largest camping ground for caravans in the Nubra valley. Visit the
hot spring of Panamic, which is known for curing skin disease and
rheumatism. Enjoy 2-3 hr camel ride on double humped Bactrian camel
at Panamic.
Day 07- Panamic - Kyagar - Samstanling-Sumur-Deskit:
Drive to Deskit enroute visiting Samstanling monastery, old castle
and temple of Kyagar. Also visit Sumur monastery which is 265 years
old. Driving for another 30 km takes us to Khalsar Bridge. Deskit
can be approached by driving parallel to the Shyok river for 20
km. Overnight camp at Deskit.
Day 08 Deskit - Hunder - Deskit:
Deskit is the headquarters of the present administrative setup of
the Nubra valley it is famous for its 515 years old Buddhist monastery,
situated on the top of a hill, facing the entire valley; the breathtaking
view from the top of almost the entire valley is a lifetime experience,
visit Hunder and its temple at a distance of 5 km from Deskit. Overnight
at Deskit.
Day 09 Deskit - Leh (118 km):
Leave Deskit in morning and reach Leh in the evening. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 10 Leh:
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Phiyang,
Spituk and Stok monastery. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11 Leh / Delhi :
Tour concludes and onward journey back.
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