Nubra Valley Trek
Trip Name: Nubra Valley Trek
Duration: 11 days
The Nubra Valley lies in the north of Leh and is accessible over the Khardungla pass 5600 Mtrs. that is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The Nubra valley has opened for Foreign Tourists in 1994 by the govt. of India to expand tourist activities in Ladakh region. There are several unparalleled trekking routes.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Leh
Today on arrival at Leh airport, meeting and assistance and escorted transfer to hotel. Rest day for the acclimatization. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Leh (Exc. monasteries)
Today morning an excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery, which is one of the most famous monasteries of the Ladakh region. On the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Leh/Khardongla/Diskit
Drive 118 Kms. This morning drive, passing through Gangles villages the road then rises to reach Khardongla pass (5600 Mtrs) the world's highest motorable road. The road then paases through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records. In the afternoon visit Diskit monastery which is 515 yeard old situation on a hilltop giving Panoramic vide of the valley and evening walk around town of Diskit. Overnight and dinner at guest House/tents.
Day 04: Diskit
Half day tour of Sam stalling and Sumur monastery. Lunch at the Tents. In the afternoon visit to Hunder which is famous for its double humped camels. The camels are led in the forest to grace during summer and brought back during winter season. Overnight and dinner at guest House/tents.
Day 05: Diskit/Khalsar/Oatong
3-4 hrs. trek. After short drive from Diskit to Khalsar where the authority will check all the passport which is routine start trek towards Oatong which is dusy and gradual walking. During the trek we have to cross-Rongnallah River which is hardly the depth of the river up to Knee and finally we reach Oatong. Overnight in tents.
Day 06: Oatong/Udgam
5-6 hrs. trek. Today morning start gradual walking nearly for two hours and then ascending towards small passes known as Oatongla. Again easy descending towards the beautiful camping ground with small Buddhist village having willow trees around. Overnight in tents.
Day 07: Udgam/Tangyar
5-6 hrs. trek. It is an easy walking up to Tangyar along the bank of Tangyar river and visit the monastery which is quite old and houses several monks. Overnight in tents.
Day 08: Tangyar/Spang
6-7 Hrs. trek. Leave after breakfast and easy ascending with ups and downs up to the camping site. Spang is the best place to watch Yaks, foxes, marmots and if lucky you will get chance to see snowleopard. Overnight in tents.
Day 09: Spang/Warilpass/Chumchar (Sakatipho)
7-8 hrs. trek. It is about 4 hours ascending to Warila pass which is the highest pass on this trek. The view from the pass is quite spectacular. From here it will take about another 3 hours descending to the camping site. Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Chumchar/Takhtok
3-4 hrs. trek. & drive to leh. Gradual descending upto Takhtok and visit the monastery. From here it is about two hours drive to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Leh/Departure
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
