DURATION : 04 Nights/ 05 Days
DESTINATION : Leh - Magnetic Hill - KhardungLa Pass
INCLUSIONS : Return Air-fare, Accommodation, Transfer, Sightseeing, BF/D
Important Information on Leh:
All visitors must ensure that they are physically fit. People with heart and lung related problems must consult a physician. Acclimatisation is a must. Therefore, it is advisable to take it easy in the beginning. Travelers are likely to experience some breathlessness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite. The Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital in Leh has an extremely qualified team of dedicated doctors familiar in dealing with high altitude sickness and other medical problems. Diamox has been used to help in acclimatisation but it is advisable to consult your physician. The best is to take plenty of water. Clients are advised to bring their own personal medicines. One should carry regular medicine for Diarrhoea, Gastric, Acidity, Headaches, Fever, Cough, Cold, Congestion.
It is an absolute must to carry skin creams, lotions and chapsticks. One should also carry Sun Glasses, hats, Scarfs, thick cotton trousers / jeans for day use, wollen sweaters/ jackets, sports shoes, sandals with straps for rafting and evening wear and gloves. Films and batteries for cameras should be carried in quantity, because re-supply is not assured. A powerful flashlight is a must for those interested in studying monasteries, as the interiors are dimly lit. Photography of bridges, airfields and military installations is strictly prohibited.
Acclimatization and altitude sickness:
Ladakh is a high altitude cold desert with a low level of atmospheric oxygen. It is, therefore, absolutely necessary that visitors reaching Leh from the plains of India by air, give themselves sufficient time for acclimatization before engaging in any physical activity. The rarefied atmosphere may cause high altitude ailments like Acute Mountain Sickness, necessitating instant evacuation of visitors who are unable to get acclimatized.
Anyone travelling to altitudes above 10,000 ft (2,700 m) is liable to suffer from acute mountain sickness (AMS) unless properly acclimatized. The most common symptoms of acute mountain sickness are headache, disturbed sleep and loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude and lack of concentration. If you are reaching Leh by air, it is important to take complete rest for the first 24 hours after arrival. Any kind of physical exertion is to be avoided. Smoking and drinking should also be avoided till you are fully acclimatized. The symptoms of acute mountain sickness generally develop during the first 36 hours, and not immediately upon arrival. Your body should get used to the lower oxygen level of Ladakh after 2 or 3 days if you have taken complete rest for the first 24 hours and as much rest as possible during the next 12 hours.
High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPO) and High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACO) are very serious forms of acute mountain sickness. These are life-threatening ailments and warrant immediate medical attention. As a preventive measure, Tab Diamox 250 mg should be taken at the rate of 1 tablet twice a day for 3 days, at least 2 days before coming to Ladakh or any high altitude area.
Healthcare & Medical Assistance:
The main centre for health care in Leh is the SNM Hospital, which is well equipped and staffed by specialists to handle all problems. Elsewhere in the region, there are sub-district hospitals at block headquarters and medical dispensaries in major villages, which are staffed by qualified doctors.
In case of any medical emergency the hotel will offer every possible assistance to the clients.
Package Itinerary :
Ltc Yatra Day 01 : Delhi to Leh
Our services start with your arrival at Leh airport. Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. We recommend you completely relax for the rest of the day to enable yourselves to acclimatize to the rarefied air at the high altitude. Lunch & dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Ltc Yatra DAY-02 : Leh (Full day monasteries tour)
Breakfast at the hotel. This day we take you for full day excursion of Thiksey Monastery. It is better to visit early morning to see sunrise and praying ceremony. Also visit Hemis Monastery which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace. Packed lunch will be provided. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner & overnight.
Ltc Yatra Day 03 : Leh - (Tour of Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the Magnetic Hill & Hall of Fame)
After early breakfast we take you for a tour of the famous Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the Magnetic Hill & Hall of Fame. Dinner & overnight.
Ltc Yatra Day 04 : Leh (KhardungLa pass - 43 Kms. & City tour of Leh)
After breakfast drive to Khardung la, the highest motorable road in the world at 5600 meters. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. This road carries on to the Nubra Valley. Return to the hotel for hot lunch. After lunch we take you for a tour of Leh city visiting Sangkar, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Ltc Yatra Day 05 : Leh to Delhi
After early breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
Cost Includes:
4 Nights accommodation at Hotel Singge Palace (Category-A Hotel).
Daily bed tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Airport – hotel – airport transfers.
Full day excursion of Hemis, Thiksey & Shey monasteries.
Excursion of Khardungla Pass.
Half day local sightseeing of Leh.
Full day tour of Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Hall of Fame.
Inner line permit