Partners welcome for a Leisure Trip to Ladakh

rupamgupta

Hi All,

The Hemis Festival seems to be on July 12 and 13th this year and thats a spectacular treat of a lifetime. Planning to catch it. Here is the itenary from Leh.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LEH ( Jul-9)

Rest and see around Leh
Excursion to Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace

Later in the afternoon, Sanker Gompa, visit Shanti Stupa at Changspa


DAY 02: EXCURSION TO LOWER LADAKH ( Jul-10)

After an early breakfast we drive to Likir gompa
Then we drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi,
And further drive to Lamayuru monastery,

On the way back to Leh we visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Magnetic Hill, Moon Land…


DAY 03:LEH – PANGONG TSO ( Jul-11)
After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass
Evening at leisure and stroll near the lake and overnight stay at the Camp / Guest house..

STAY in Tanksey


DAY 04: PANGONG TSO – LEH ( Jul-12)

Post breakfast visit the lake and after spending some time we drive back to Leh (enroute visiting Shey, Thiksey and Hemis)




Upon arrival at Leh we check in at our pre-arranged hotel.

Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 05: Visit Hemis and watch the festival ( Jul-13)


DAY 06: LEH - NUBRA ( Jul-14)
After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley. On arrival in the Nubra valley Visit hot sulphur springs at the village of Panamik, Later 3-4 hrs walk till the Esna monastery.

Return drive to camp rest of the time at camp.
STAY in Sumur ( first option) or Deskit


DAY 07: NUBRA – LEH ( Jul-15)
After breakfast drive to Leh over the Khardungla pass.

On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure or one can explore Leh

DAY 08: Leh at leisure ( Jul-16)


DAY 09: DEPART LEH ( Jul-17)
In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi.

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From all the travel Gurus, need help.

1. Anything I missed? Please add into this.

2. Plan to reach Leh thru Manali route... How difficult is it get a Taxi/Bus from there.

Radjesh

If only I hadnt planned my summer vacation already, I'd definitely come with you... So next year it is

Enjoy the Hemis festival, wud love some fotos

rupamgupta

Photos will be in plenty... thats the sole reason I am going there for

amarshah

how many of you'll are going Rupam ? and you plan to reach Leh via Bus or Air ?

I was to go in May/June but it seems friends are backing out and me left out.. was looking at some company to go along with....

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rupamgupta

Hi Amar,

Like I pointed put I will be going in July. As of now, its me, Myself and alone going .. and I am surely going !!

amarshah

rupam you use gmail or msn ? add me amards14@gmail.com or amar_shah@hotmail.com !

harishparam

Rupam,

We are a group of 3 from Hyd also plannin to be in Leh the week of 13-19 Jul, plannin to take a sumo/qualis from Manali, our plans also included a night stay at Pangong to capture the sunsets/sunrise there.

We are also looking out for partners for this trip.

rupamgupta

Hi,

Please give details of your group and My plan is to be there 2-3 days before the Hemis Festival. Also, night stay in Pangong Tso is already a part of teh itenary that I have put up.

Do get back with details of your trip and about your team

kokeymon

Hi Rupam and Harish,


I too would like to join your group. Please can you pass on your details. I live in Mumbai and work for an IT company.

You can contact me on siddhesh(dot)bijlani(at)gmail( dot)com or s_biji(at)hotmail(dot)com

ankurv

Hi Guys,

I plan to be in Leh around the same time - will be driving up from Delhi in my jeep. Would be great to get in touch with all who will be going for the festival. I have not finalized my itinerary yet but will be doing so in the next couple of days.

would love to be a part of the group -I can be reached at

ankurver AT gmail DOT com

thanks

Ankur

rupamgupta

Hi Guys,

Please contact me at rupam.gupta@airtel.in

Ashish Agrawal

my wife & I are planning to visit to leh this July.
Dates are a bit flexible, (unless something unavoidable comes up) for about 15 days.

We will be starting from Surat & reaching Delhi & plan to take up a Volvo ( Rajnational express) the best option to reach Manali.

Thereafter, prefer to hire a taxi on sharing basis, ensuring that it takes 2 days reach to Leh along with night halt at sarchu/keylong.

I called up a tour operator & Taxi union stand in Leh to figure out the details & they said a sharing taxi would cost 1500 per head & they start at 2 AM in the night & reach the destination by 6 PM.
I am least interested in doing the Manali Leh highway in such a hush neither wanna use bus service for this route. It dosent make of sense of spending so much time & money not being able to enjoy the scenic beauty.

Lets form a small group of like minded or adventurous ppl & hire a Taxi from Manali to Leh, stretched over two days.

Similar such trip can be planned for sightseeing in & around Leh by hiring a Taxi & sharing the costs.

The intinerary can be worked out.
"PPl looking for leh trip on shared travel costs basis OR self driven vehicle basis, pls write back to me, if interested

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rupamgupta

Hi Ashish,

So far there are 2 of us who would be going to Leh via Manali.

We are starting from delhi on July-5 to Manali and then with 1-day stay in Manali, we plan to start for Leh on July-8 and reach Leh with a night halt.

Our plan in Leh is confirmed and you can join us in the trip. That way we can all share the cost. We will be staying in a Guest House in Leh with One night stay at Nubra and another at Pangong.

Do mail me back at rupam(sot)gupta(at)airtel(dot) in if you are interested.

amarshah

just back form Leh ! A awesome experience and great sights. Did it via road from Srinagar and returned via Manali. !

cheers

marialeila

Hi!

I'm glad I bumped into your post and learned about the Hemis festival! We are landing in Leh early in the morning on the 12th. The festival is a must (let's see though if going there would "interfere" with our acclimatisation process).

In addition, we are definitely planning to visit Pangong Tso. Therefore, I would be interested in knowing more about your plans for Lower Ladakh -> Pangong Tso -> Leh. Such a small tour would be nice to do. I assume you're going to hire a car from Leh for the trip? What about accommodation on the road?

Also Nubra has also been on our minds...