Why Ladakh
From clicking picture on Kareena’s yellow scooter from
3-idiots movie to enjoying safari of a rarely found double
hump camel, Ladakh trip is a dream for many travelers.
Admired for its unparalleled scenic views, pristine icy
lakes, clear skies, high mountain passes, dramatically
crowned gompas, and swirling roads, Ladakh is becoming
the most instagrammable place in India and is on
everyone’s bucket list.
➔ Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL)
is active in the region.
➔ Breakfast availability in hotel on last day totally depends
on your departure timings.
➔ The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per member
➔ The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in
case of any amendment in the package due to change in
the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
➔ The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are
not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a
property of similar standard.
➔ Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary
due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather
condition, political condition or any others) without
changing the total number of days and without
compromising any service.
➔ Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry
basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
➔ The airport pick-up and drop is done in
Eeco/Van/Innova/Xylo (decided on spot by the taxi
union as per the availability)
➔ Covid Guidelines (including RT-PCR Test) issued by the
State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to
be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of
mask recommended.
➔ Oxygen cylinder will be provided from day 3 as first two
days, the medical services are easily approachable.
Welcome to the Top of the World
● After landing in Leh, get welcomed by a representative, who will
help in smooth transfer to the hotel.
● Upon reaching your hotel, complete the check in formalities and
spend a relaxing day getting proper rest.
● Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the hotel and gradually get
acclimatized to the climate.
● Start your sightseeing in the evening by visiting the beautifully
constructed Shanti Stupa, that was built to commemorate 2500
years of Buddhism.
● Visit the Leh Palace that was built in 17th century that will give
you an insight to the bygone golden era of Leh.
● Later visit the local Leh Market to buy some Tibetan handicrafts
or go cafe hopping to try the delicious Ladakhi cuisine.
● Return back to the hotel for a lip smacking dinner.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Things not to miss:
★ Hangout at Lala’s Art Cafe for a tall glass of Italian Coffee
★ Enjoy Thukpa, Traditional Ladakhi cuisine at Tibetan Kitchen Restaurant
Exploring Borders of Leh
● Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a
hearty breakfast.
● Get ready for an adventurous drive to 'Sham Valley', that is
beautifully nestled around the Srinagar - Leh highway.
● Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the
Indo-Pak War at Hall of fame.
● Visit the Spituk Gompa that also has a museum in the premises
housing ancient masks, weapons and Thangkas (buddhist
paintings).
● Enjoy a delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and know
the story behind the construction of this gurudwara by the army.
● Another interesting place to visit today is the Magnetic Hill, a
small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
● Visit Sangam view point to watch the confluence of Zanskar and
Indus Rivers.
● Visit SECMOL which is the real 3-idiots school.
● After a day filled with fun and adventure, return back to the hotel
for dinner and overnight stay in Leh
Things not to miss:
★ River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
A Drive to the World’s Highest Motorable Road
● After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the
ultimate adventure.
● This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in
the world and will greet you with the ever changing views in the
barren land.
● Take a stopover at the Khardung-La pass cafe, world's highest
all-season motorable road and soak in the views as you will feel
like on top of the world.
● As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in
landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert
as you enter the Nubra Valley.
● If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of
Ladakh in Diskit that also houses a large Buddha statue.
● Enjoy a ride of the exquisite double-humped Bactrian camel,
exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the
famous silk route.
● Later enjoy camping with bonfire under the sky full of stars.
● Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley
Things not to miss:
★ Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass cafe
Relive the Bollywood Moments
● Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a
scrumptious breakfast.
● Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting the
Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
● One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will
greet you with its changing colors from shades of blue to green
to red.
● Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the
Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and
the mountains on another side.
● You can also remake some of the moments from your favourite
bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy
the place in Bollywood style.
● Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong lake.
Things not to miss:
★ Take a picture with the iconic yellow scooter featured in 3 Idiots
★ Click a picture in the Shah Rukh Khan pose with the bullet from the movie
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Excursion to Rancho School
● Wake up in the morning to the beautiful Pangong Lake view and
have a delicious breakfast.
● As you mark your way back to Leh, take a small stopover at the
Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain pass in the
world.
● You can also visit the Changala Cafe, located just on the
Changla Pass.
● Visit the Changla Baba temple on top, after which the pass got
its name and is believed to be the guardian of the people
visiting Chang La.
● Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3
Idiots’ as the site where the last scene was shot.
● One can also visit the beautifully structured Thiksey and Shey
monastery en route, if time permits.
● Upon reaching Leh, rest for sometime followed by dinner at the
hotel.
● Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Things not to miss:
★ Visit Thiksey monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Ladakh
It's Time to say Goodbye to the Mountains
● After having your breakfast in the morning, complete the check
out formalities at the hotel.
● Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your onwards
journey.
● Fly out of Leh and say goodbye to your fellow travelers and this
magical land.
INCLUSIONS:
➔ Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings
➔ Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Innova/Xylo/Similar)
for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
➔ Stay on a double (couples and special requests) and triple
sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized standard
hotels/Camps
➔ Breakfast and Dinner (starting with dinner on day 1 &
ending with breakfast on last day as per itinerary)
➔ Camping with an evening bonfire (in Nubra Valley)
➔ Assured Inner-Line Permit for all restricted areas as per
the itinerary
➔ Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee
➔ Driver night charges, toll tax, parking charges, etc.
➔ Experienced driver for the entire journey
➔ Sightseeing as per itinerary
➔ Oxygen cylinder and basic first-aid during the tour
EXCLUSIONS:
➔ Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, phone call,
camera fees or any other item
➔ Entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, etc
➔ Lunch throughout the tour
➔ International / Domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax or
any kind of insurance cover
➔ 5% GST
➔ Anything that is not mentioned in the section “inclusions”