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Zanskar jeep safari |
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Trip highlights |
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Zanskar
lies between the principal chain of the Himalayas to the south and the Zanskar
Range to the north. The most isolated of all the trans-Himalayan valleys, made
inaccessible for nearly eight months a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in
closure of all the access passes, Zanskar has the distinction of being the least
interfered with microcosms of Ladakh, and thus one of the last few surviving
cultural satellites of Tibet. This geographical isolation together with the
esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced here has enabled its some ten thousand
inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity. Our jeep tour
brings you to Zanskar via Sham, the Lower Ladakh, and the magnificent Suru
Valley under the shadows of the Nun – Kun massif. Continuing over the Pensi La
(4400m), a picturesque pass adorned with two small alpine lakes, a western
gateway to Zanskar, we marvel at the breathtaking views of the snow-covered
peaks of the Himalayas to the west and south. As the Zanskar road winds down the
steep slopes of the watershed to the head of the Stod Valley, one of Zanskar's
main tributary valleys, the majestic Drang-Drung glacier looms into full view.
From here we descend into the geographical and cultural heartland of Zanskar
where the streams and rivers of the region form the main Zanskar River. Here
within the mountain ramparts of this lost Shangri-La stand a number of ancient
and fascinating monastic establishments, most notably the monasteries of Karsha,
Zangla, Stongde and Bardan, the highlight of our journey.
Map below! |
Itinerary:
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Day
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Early morning
flight Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day
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Morning sightseeing - Shanti
Stupa,
and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel, afternoon rest.
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Day
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Full day of sightseeing – famous
Ladakh monasteries - Shey, Thikse, Hemis; picnic lunch, return to Leh.
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Day
4
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Full
day of sightseeing - Likir Gompa and
Alchi Gompa; picnic lunch, overnight at Uletokpo Camp.
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Day
5
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Full
day of sightseeing - Lamayuru Gompa;
picnic lunch; return to Uletokpo
Camp.
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Day 6
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Drive to Rangdum, overnight in our camp. |
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Day 7
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Morning
visit Rangdum Gompa, then drive to Karsha via Pensi La (4400m);
visit Karsha Gompa; overnight in our camp. |
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Day 8
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Visit Zangla Castle and Stongde Gompa, drive back to
Karsha; overnight at our camp.
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Day 9 |
Visit
Bardan Gompa and drive back to Sani, overnight camp at Sani; overnight at
our camp.
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Day 10 |
Drive to Parkhachik; overnight at our camp.
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Day 11 |
Drive to Mulbekh; overnight
at our camp |
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Day 12 |
Return back to Leh. |
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Day
13 |
Full day at your leisure. |
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Day 14
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Fly to Delhi;
depart India.
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-Full support in camps (sleeping bag not included)
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals en route to/from Zanskar.
-All transfers / transportation per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above.
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Private Tours |
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Costs |
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14 days /
13 nights
2 pax from:
$1175 Per Pax
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If you'd like to customize
this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
dates you select, email us! |
Quote on Request
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Difficulty Level |
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Max.
Altitude: 4400m |
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