{"id":408,"date":"2023-11-13T17:06:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T17:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smacdemo.in\/ashokaholidays\/?post_type=destinations&#038;p=408"},"modified":"2023-12-12T12:17:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T12:17:38","slug":"ladakh","status":"publish","type":"destinations","link":"https:\/\/ashokaholidays.com\/tour_destinations\/destinations\/ladakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladakh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"shadow-lg p-3 rounded overflow-hidden bg-white destination-col\">\n<div class=\"wpblog-menu-class\">\n<ul id=\"menu-destination\" class=\"menu ps-3\">\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#Information\">Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#TouristAttractions\">Attraction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#GettingThere\">Getting There<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#Festivals\">Festivals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom \"><a href=\"#SuggestedHoliday\">Suggested Holidays<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row uppercase\">\n<h2>Ladakh Quick Information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"Information\" class=\"overview\">\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Location : <\/strong>Himalayas, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, North India [GMT+5:30 ]<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Capital : <\/strong>Leh<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Best time to visit (High &amp; peak months) : <\/strong>June \u2013 October to have the Most of Ladakh or the Best of Ladakh Tour Mid-Jan \u2013 End-Feb to do the Frozen Cheddar Trek Rest of the year \u2013 visit Monasteries; Festivals of Stok, Matho and Tibetan New Year; or the Sham trek.<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Population : <\/strong>Approx. 2.40 lakh in the 2 districts of Leh &amp; Kargil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Area : <\/strong>97,000 sq. km<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Languages : <\/strong>Ladakhi (Tibetan Script), Hindi and English. Also Balti \/ Purgi, Shina or Dardic, Urdu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>Bordering States : <\/strong>Himachal Pradesh \u00a0(south) &amp; Kashmir Valley (west)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"over-row_items\"><strong>All about the city : <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"text1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sculpted by winds, waters and the glacial movements it has been having a drop-jaws effect and rightly earning clich\u00e9s like \u201cHermit Kingdom\u201d, \u201cLand of Gompas\u201d, \u201cShambhala\u201d, and \u201cLast Shangri La\u201d. Emptiness, a key Buddhists philosophy, reflected by Ladakh\u2019s barren and hostile landscapes sideswipes a few of the tourists who pose \u201cSorry Ladakh\u2026Not again\u201d. No doubt, majority returns again and again and yet again either touched by the divinity that survives in that same \u201cemptiness\u201d or for, \u201cit\u2019s different\u201d! \u201cit\u2019s\u00a0<strong>LADAKH<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A stretch of Tibet in terms of culture &amp; topography Ladakh is a vast-cold-rock-and-desert expanse averaging 3500m in altitude and is neighbored by lush green Kashmir valley &amp; Himachal Pradesh. It is sparsely populated with approx. 0.2 million humans. The unique profile of Ladakh\u2019s landscape renders it a suitable destination for\u00a0<strong>Jeep Safari \u2013 Biking \u2013 Trekking \u2013 Rafting \u2013 Mountaineering \u2013 Wildlife &amp; Bird watching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travel to Ladakh and experience the isolation &amp; moonscapes of the Zanskar, shimmering calm waters of the Changthang, the surprising landscape of Nubra, and the unique Brokpa culture of Dha Hanu. Dotting these sub-regions are the numerous rugged moonscapes, river-valleys, ancient Gompas (Monasteries), simple folks, colorful festivals, mystic oracles, dancing monks, wind-kissing prayer flags and mantras, and also double humped camel-safari, Leh berry juice, polo and archery, arts &amp; handicrafts et al that enliven the Ladakhi sojourn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Using the values of a repeater with a single group --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"TouristAttractions\" class=\"content_area\">\n<h2 class=\"content_area_head\">Ladakh Tourist attractions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-dark\">\n<th>Name (Suggested Time Required To See The Place)<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Entrance Charges (If Any) For Foreigner<\/th>\n<th>Close Day (If Any)<\/th>\n<th>Open \/ Close Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Leh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leh town, a former barter centre for Pashm (Cashmere) &amp; spices &amp; the present headquarters of the Leh district, today forms the epicenter of tourism in Ladakh. With all its touristy comforts, Leh comes as a relief for the travelers who entered Ladakh via the tiring trans-Himalayan roads. Also, at 3505m (11,500 ft.) above the sea level it is a perfect place to get acclimatized to the great heights &amp; rarefied atmosphere of Ladakh and prepare oneself for the greater heights waiting ahead. The road to a wholesome Ladakh Darshan goes through Leh with modern facilities and amenities \u2013 market, hotels, cafes, buses\/taxis, airport, hospitals etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Pangong Tso lake<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here, at over 14,000 ft (4200m), nature rendered the Pangong canvas with its childlike creativity \u2013 the clear waters strikingly changing from refreshing turquoise to somber gray, while mirroring the surroundings that hover over and around it. The transitions till the sunset following the spectacular sunrise on this natural marvel are all worth being-eye-witness to and certainly make perfect desktop-images.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pangong is approx. 140 Kms. away from Leh, situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. above the sea level. The Pangong Lake is around 71 Kms. long but only 25% of the Lake is in India rest falls in the share of China. The vast and serene lake displays a spectacular color variation from dark blue to turquoise green during the day.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Tso Moriri lake<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The journey past the deep gorges between the Ladakh and the Zanskar ranges, along the legendary Indus river, on the good-bad tarmacked surfaces, following rocky-dirty-sandy trails, cutting across the stretches of the Tibetan Plateau and the Rupshu valley, and always accompanied by the usual unnerving heights and scenic country delights. It puts one close up to the exotica that Ladakh treasures between its mighty and rugged Himalayan shelterbelts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This Southeast to the Leh circuit is a little off-track and less traveled compared to that of Pangong Tso but any such quantitative analogies are injustice to these natures\u2019 marvel. While on the move and\/or during one\u2019s brief halts this circuit is the place to get intimate with the natural waters, and the thriving wildlife and the camping nomadic herdsman of the yesteryears thriving on the upper reaches of the Ladakh. Of course, as the name suggests Tso Moriri lake forms the highlight.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Nubra<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nubra<\/strong>\u00a0[meaning \u2018flower valley\u2019 in Tibetan] is a wide fertile valley with a beautiful green terrain and referred to as the \u2018valley of flowers\u2019. It was once a part of the Central Asian trade route when around 10000 horses and double-humped camels hoofed its floors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Getting a hold on the beacon highway, going over the worlds Highest Motorable Pass, the Khardung La, north of the Leh, towards the Nubra valley circuit promises one the scenic surprises that will slap down the \u2018barren moonscape impression of Ladakh\u2019 that washes ones mind up till and until this journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After overcoming a probable highest motorable road one is welcomed to the charm of the Nubra with the landscape changing from the barren mountains to the lush green and the desert with a snow-capped backdrop!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><u>Tour Of Nubra: 2 Days with overnight stay at Guesthouses or camps with basic facilities.<\/u><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Dha Hanu [Drokpa Circuit]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dha-Hanu circuit, lying 160 kms to the north-west of Leh, is an interesting alternate to the conventional route to Kargil via Mulbekh &amp; Shergol. It is a scenic country drive along the river Indus, gorges, beaches, confluence of Indus and Shayok and many beautiful villages like Khalsey, Domkhor, Achinathang etc. However, out of the beautiful villages that are worth more than a \u2018dekko\u2019, only two villages of Dha and Beema are open to tourists to explore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The amazing Drokpa community forms the highlight of this circuit and hence the name \u201cthe Drokpa Circuit\u201d. There are factors that differentiate Drokpa belt from the rest of the Ladakh. Drokpa people have the features of pure Aryans, language similar to that spoken by immigrants from Gilgit and Drass and culture and religious practices resembling that of ancient pre-Buddhist animistic religion of Bonchos. Interestingly, the Drokpa people avoid cow and its products. Three times in a year, they have a celebration of the harvest called as Bono-na Festival made lively by the songs, hymns, and ancient rituals. The warm microclimate of the place blesses it with two crops a year and fruits like apricots, apples, walnuts and grape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><u>Tour of Dha Hanu Circuit : 2 Days with overnight stay in the tents.[from Leh]<\/u><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Changthang<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Changthang is the extension of Tibetan Plateau into Ladakh and home of the nomadic herdsmen, Changpa (Khampa) and their flocks of pashmina goats. The vast wilderness of Changthang is one of India\u2019s five bio-diversity regions. The uplands of this cold desert averages 4430m (14600 ft) and acts as a basin for few of the highest and most beautiful lakes around the world. Lakes and wetlands of the Changthang are habitat of many a rare and elusive wild animals and birds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tso Moriri lake:<\/strong>\u00a0At 15,500 ft above sea level, nestled between the snow-dusted peaks, lie the cool and calm waters in the basin carved on the higher Himalayas. One of the highest lakes of the world, Tso Moriri, is 28 km long and 8 km at its widest and 4 peaks viz. Mentok and Kharlung on the right and Karchu and Langsar on the left looms over it.The lake forms the breeding ground for the bar headed goose, brahminy duck, pintails, black-necked cranes. The Kiang [Tibetan wild ass], foxes, hares and of course, the delightful Marmots are not difficult to be seen as it is surrounded by a wildlife reserve. The Khampa [Changpa] nomads, too, inhabits this region with their cattle and yaks and their temporary dwellings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tso Kar lake:<\/strong>\u00a0At a distance of around 80 km from Tso Moriri, lies a spectacular lake ringed by the white salt, which it has been churning since ages, and no wonder called as the \u2018White Lake\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><u>Tour of Tso Moriri &amp; Tso Kar Circuit: 2-3 days Jeep Safari [from Leh] Trek: 2-3 weeks\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Lake Pangong-Tso\u00a0<\/strong>is an inland brackish water lake, 130-odd km long and hardly 6m at its widest, with its major portion stretched into Tibet [China]. The allowed 7 km long view some exploration along its southern shore, till Spangmik, however, more than makes-up for the lost territory\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here, at over 14,000 ft (4200m), nature rendered the Pangong canvas with its childlike creativity \u2013 the clear waters strikingly changing from refreshing turquoise to somber gray, while mirroring the surroundings that hover over and around it. The transitions till the sunset following the spectacular sunrise on this natural marvel are all worth being-eye-witness to and certainly make perfect desktop-images<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><u>Tours of Pangong Circuit: 1-2 days [from Leh]<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><u>Private camping is prohibited nearby the lake.<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><u>Tourists aren\u2019t allowed beyond Spangmik.<\/u><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Leh &#8211; Alchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Alchi circuit lies to the west of Leh on the Leh \u2013 Kargil highway and along the Indus. Compared to other circuits in Ladakh, the terrain is gentler and almost all sights are within the reach of an excursion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This circuit sees several monasteries of significance \u2013 religiously, symbolically, aesthetically &amp; location. All these parameters of significance actually meet at Alchi, the highlight of the trip. However, beside Alchi it goes past some interesting shrines and sights too : Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, housing a legendary rock mould with imprints of sitting Guru Nanak Dev; Magnetic Hill that defies gravity; one of the worlds most endangered heritage sites at Basgo; the brilliant pillar-like sandstone exteriors at the Lamayuru Gompa and the moonscapes en route the same; confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar rivers \u2013 the life line for the destination in the first place etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"place_name\"><strong>Leh &#8211; Manali<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left description\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The clich\u00e9s like \u201cthere is no short cut to success\u201d and \u201cthe success is a journey not (only) a destination\u201d make sense if one opts for this perfect gateway to the \u2018land of high passes\u2019 or \u2018high altitude desert\u2019 or \u2018little Tibet\u2019 that Ladakh is. Around 475 kms of apparently unending and unnerving overland journey goes through thousands of cascading vistas &#8211; cascading rivers, waterfalls, high passes, lakes, villages, transition from a green coniferous landscape to a barren rocky one etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"entrance_charges\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"close_day\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"open_close_time\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"TouristAttractions\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\">\n<h2 class=\"vc_custom_heading custom-headingeps\" style=\"text-align: left;\">LADAKH DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES &#8211; Tourists Attractions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\">\n<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_content_element wpb_raw_html\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" width=\"97%\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" bgcolor=\"#fcfaf7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"ttt\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#f0e3d3\"><strong>Destinations\/ Circuits \/ Regions <\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ttt\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#f0e3d3\"><strong>Experiences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ttt\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#f0e3d3\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Leh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Sights: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Leh Palace,<\/li>\n<li>Tsemo Gompa,<\/li>\n<li>Old Leh Market,<\/li>\n<li>Shanti Stupa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Fairs &amp; Festivals<\/li>\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Hotels &amp; Guest houses<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants,<\/li>\n<li>Travel Agents &amp; Tour operators,<\/li>\n<li>Information centre<\/li>\n<li>Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">Leh town, a former barter centre for Pashm (Cashmere) &amp; spices &amp; the present headquarters of the Leh district, today forms the epicenter of tourism in Ladakh. With all its touristy comforts, Leh comes as a relief for the travelers who entered Ladakh via the tiring trans-Himalayan roads. Also, at 3505m (11,500 ft.) above the sea level it is a perfect place to get acclimatized to the great heights &amp; rarefied atmosphere of Ladakh and prepare oneself for the greater heights waiting ahead. The road to a wholesome Ladakh Darshan goes through Leh with modern facilities and amenities \u2013 market, hotels, cafes, buses\/taxis, airport, hospitals etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Pangong Tso lake <\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\">Magnificent Pangong Tso lake; en route picturesque villages; Gompas; photography; journey itself!<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">Here, at over 14,000 ft (4200m), nature rendered the Pangong canvas with its childlike creativity \u2013 the clear waters strikingly changing from refreshing turquoise to somber gray, while mirroring the surroundings that hover over and around it. The transitions till the sunset following the spectacular sunrise on this natural marvel are all worth being-eye-witness to and certainly make perfect desktop-images.Pangong is approx. 140 Kms. away from Leh, situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. above the sea level. The Pangong Lake is around 71 Kms. long but only 25% of the Lake is in India rest falls in the share of China. The vast and serene lake displays a spectacular color variation from dark blue to turquoise green during the day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Tso Moriri lake<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\">Lakes Tso Moriri &amp; Tso Kar, wildlife esp. birds, nomad herdsman\u2019s lifestyle, one of the highest cultivation, driving and\/or riding, and of course, camerawork!<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">The journey past the deep gorges between the Ladakh and the Zanskar ranges, along the legendary Indus river, on the good-bad tarmacked surfaces, following rocky-dirty-sandy trails, cutting across the stretches of the Tibetan Plateau and the Rupshu valley, and always accompanied by the usual unnerving heights and scenic country delights. It puts one close up to the exotica that Ladakh treasures between its mighty and rugged Himalayan shelterbelts.This Southeast to the Leh circuit is a little off-track and less traveled compared to that of Pangong Tso but any such quantitative analogies are injustice to these natures\u2019 marvel. While on the move and\/or during one\u2019s brief halts this circuit is the place to get intimate with the natural waters, and the thriving wildlife and the camping nomadic herdsman of the yesteryears thriving on the upper reaches of the Ladakh. Of course, as the name suggests Tso Moriri lake forms the highlight.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Nubra<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\">Changing landscapes, highest motorable pass, double-humped camel safari, monasteries (Diskit Gompa &amp; Samasthemling Gompa)<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Nubra<\/strong> [meaning \u2018flower valley\u2019 in Tibetan] is a wide fertile valley with a beautiful green terrain and referred to as the \u2018valley of flowers\u2019. It was once a part of the Central Asian trade route when around 10000 horses and double-humped camels hoofed its floors.Getting a hold on the beacon highway, going over the worlds Highest Motorable Pass, the Khardung La, north of the Leh, towards the Nubra valley circuit promises one the scenic surprises that will slap down the \u2018barren moonscape impression of Ladakh\u2019 that washes ones mind up till and until this journey.<\/p>\n<p>After overcoming a probable highest motorable road one is welcomed to the charm of the Nubra with the landscape changing from the barren mountains to the lush green and the desert with a snow-capped backdrop!!<\/p>\n<p><u>Tour Of Nubra: 2 Days with overnight stay at Guesthouses or camps with basic facilities.<\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Dha Hanu [Drokpa Circuit]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Culture:<\/strong> Drokpa community;<br \/>\n<strong>Villages:<\/strong> Beautiful Dha and Beema villages;<br \/>\n<strong>Drive:<\/strong> scenic country drive past numerous beautiful villages.<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">Dha-Hanu circuit, lying 160 kms to the north-west of Leh, is an interesting alternate to the conventional route to Kargil via Mulbekh &amp; Shergol. It is a scenic country drive along the river Indus, gorges, beaches, confluence of Indus and Shayok and many beautiful villages like Khalsey, Domkhor, Achinathang etc. However, out of the beautiful villages that are worth more than a \u2018dekko\u2019, only two villages of Dha and Beema are open to tourists to explore.The amazing Drokpa community forms the highlight of this circuit and hence the name \u201cthe Drokpa Circuit\u201d. There are factors that differentiate Drokpa belt from the rest of the Ladakh. Drokpa people have the features of pure Aryans, language similar to that spoken by immigrants from Gilgit and Drass and culture and religious practices resembling that of ancient pre-Buddhist animistic religion of Bonchos. Interestingly, the Drokpa people avoid cow and its products. Three times in a year, they have a celebration of the harvest called as Bono-na Festival made lively by the songs, hymns, and ancient rituals. The warm microclimate of the place blesses it with two crops a year and fruits like apricots, apples, walnuts and grape.<\/p>\n<p><u>Tour of Dha Hanu Circuit : 2 Days with overnight stay in the tents.[from Leh] <\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Changthang<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Lakes [\u2018Tso\u2019 \u2013 \u2018lake\u2019 in Ladhaki] <\/strong>&#8211; Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar<br \/>\nWild animals &#8211; The Kiang [Tibetan wild ass], foxes, hares, Marmot, Bharal, Lynx etc;<br \/>\n<strong>Rare Birds<\/strong> &#8211; Bar headed goose, brahminy duck, pintails, black-necked cranes.<br \/>\n<strong>Changpa or Khampa nomads <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rupshu valley:<\/strong> Beautiful country drives or treks<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">Changthang is the extension of Tibetan Plateau into Ladakh and home of the nomadic herdsmen, Changpa (Khampa) and their flocks of pashmina goats. The vast wilderness of Changthang is one of India\u2019s five bio-diversity regions. The uplands of this cold desert averages 4430m (14600 ft) and acts as a basin for few of the highest and most beautiful lakes around the world. Lakes and wetlands of the Changthang are habitat of many a rare and elusive wild animals and birds.<strong>Tso Moriri lake:<\/strong> At 15,500 ft above sea level, nestled between the snow-dusted peaks, lie the cool and calm waters in the basin carved on the higher Himalayas. One of the highest lakes of the world, Tso Moriri, is 28 km long and 8 km at its widest and 4 peaks viz. Mentok and Kharlung on the right and Karchu and Langsar on the left looms over it.The lake forms the breeding ground for the bar headed goose, brahminy duck, pintails, black-necked cranes. The Kiang [Tibetan wild ass], foxes, hares and of course, the delightful Marmots are not difficult to be seen as it is surrounded by a wildlife reserve. The Khampa [Changpa] nomads, too, inhabits this region with their cattle and yaks and their temporary dwellings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tso Kar lake:<\/strong> At a distance of around 80 km from Tso Moriri, lies a spectacular lake ringed by the white salt, which it has been churning since ages, and no wonder called as the \u2018White Lake\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><u>Tour of Tso Moriri &amp; Tso Kar Circuit: 2-3 days Jeep Safari [from Leh] Trek: 2-3 weeks <\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Pangong-Tso <\/strong>is an inland brackish water lake, 130-odd km long and hardly 6m at its widest, with its major portion stretched into Tibet [China]. The allowed 7 km long view some exploration along its southern shore, till Spangmik, however, more than makes-up for the lost territory\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here, at over 14,000 ft (4200m), nature rendered the Pangong canvas with its childlike creativity \u2013 the clear waters strikingly changing from refreshing turquoise to somber gray, while mirroring the surroundings that hover over and around it. The transitions till the sunset following the spectacular sunrise on this natural marvel are all worth being-eye-witness to and certainly make perfect desktop-images<\/p>\n<p><u>Tours of Pangong Circuit: 1-2 days [from Leh]<br \/>\nPrivate camping is prohibited nearby the lake.<br \/>\nTourists aren\u2019t allowed beyond Spangmik.<\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Leh &#8211; Alchi <\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\">Arts, Heritage, Magnetic hill, Rock Mould at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, moonscapes et al<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">The Alchi circuit lies to the west of Leh on the Leh \u2013 Kargil highway and along the Indus. Compared to other circuits in Ladakh, the terrain is gentler and almost all sights are within the reach of an excursion.This circuit sees several monasteries of significance \u2013 religiously, symbolically, aesthetically &amp; location. All these parameters of significance actually meet at Alchi, the highlight of the trip. However, beside Alchi it goes past some interesting shrines and sights too : Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, housing a legendary rock mould with imprints of sitting Guru Nanak Dev; Magnetic Hill that defies gravity; one of the worlds most endangered heritage sites at Basgo; the brilliant pillar-like sandstone exteriors at the Lamayuru Gompa and the moonscapes en route the same; confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar rivers \u2013 the life line for the destination in the first place etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Leh &#8211; Manali<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"td-tt\" valign=\"top\">En route scenic splendors \u2013 making this unending surface journey of ~475 kms a \u2018must-in-a-life-time\u2019. Plus, the Acclimatization blues, chilling tented night-halts, whimsical weather.<\/td>\n<td class=\"tt\" valign=\"top\">The clich\u00e9s like \u201cthere is no short cut to success\u201d and \u201cthe success is a journey not (only) a destination\u201d make sense if one opts for this perfect gateway to the \u2018land of high passes\u2019 or \u2018high altitude desert\u2019 or \u2018little Tibet\u2019 that Ladakh is. Around 475 kms of apparently unending and unnerving overland journey goes through thousands of cascading vistas &#8211; cascading rivers, waterfalls, high passes, lakes, villages, transition from a green coniferous landscape to a barren rocky one etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\">\n<h2 class=\"vc_custom_heading custom-headingeps\" style=\"text-align: left;\">LADAKH ENVIRONMENT &#8211; Responsible Tourism<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>One\u2019s quest for the place unseen &amp; unexplored is expected &amp; respected but not at the cost of\u00a0 the destination itself. Recreation of extinct bio-diversity, eroded cultural charm, lost mysticism and breached faith is perhaps impossible compared to a few simple steps that will help \u2018conserve &amp; nourish\u2019 the very thing that attracts all to Ladakh.<\/p>\n<p>During your travel to Ladakh, alone or in a group, self-guided or being guided by a tour operator, insist and encourage the following right \u2018karmas\u2019 when in Ladakh, \u2018the last Shangri-La\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid Disturbing Ecology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Avoid chasing or disturbing the wildlife (Kiang, marmots, birds etc)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid approaching their feeding &amp; breeding grounds during the trek or safaris in and around the eco-sensitive places like national parks, lakes and so on. Instead, use binoculars to spot &amp; cameras to shoot the rare and elusive wildlife.<\/li>\n<li>Do not overrun a pasture or wet meadow across switchbacks nearby lakes or other ecologically sensitive areas. Use established campsites and beaten tracks and trails.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid burying or burning all waste and carry it out. Greater would be if you carry out the already strewn litter too to set an example. It will go a long way in the conservation of this special environmental zone and will help the \u2018cleaning treks\u2019 organized especially for the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Respect Local Customs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Photography: Avoid photographing of people without their permission. Avoid giving money and discourage such practices.<\/li>\n<li>Dressing &amp; Attitude: Dress conservatively. Avoid shorts, skirts, tight-fitting, skimpy clothes especially at monasteries. Also avoid public display of affection &amp; love.<\/li>\n<li>Trespassing: Do not enter houses, gardens etc without due permission.<\/li>\n<li>Tipping: Tipping is up to one\u2019s discretion. However, pony men, helpers, guides, and cook make up for the low wages with the tip after the tour finishes. Service charge of 10% is the norm in well-to-do hotels and restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>Monatestries &amp; Religious Artifacts: Don\u2019t disturb monks during prayer; Take due permission taking pictures and avoid using flash as that damages the centuries old paintings; do not touch holy scriptures or any there objects; keep chortens and prayer wheels to your right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Avoid Plastic Use and Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Say no to Plastic carry bags while shopping etc. Reuse you plastic mineral water bottle and get it refilled at Dzomsa laundry (Main Market, Leh). They provide chemical-free fresh boiled water for Rs.7 per liter. The plastic is officially banned in Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Dumping recklessly. Carry a waste bag to dump the non-biodegradable waste like cans, bottles, tins, batteries, disposable glasses etc at a suitable place. Biodegradable items like food, unlined cartons etc. should be buried.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using marmot\u2019s burrows as \u2018use me\u2019 dumping hole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conservation of Energy, Water and Fuel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Use and encourage places with renewable energy sources of electricity like solar-powered, hydroelectricity like solar room-heating systems, solar showers etc.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize vehicle use and if possible share rides &amp; drives to reduce air-pollution. Use Bicycle or walk wherever possible.<\/li>\n<li>Use Ladakhi Toilets instead of the flush toilets, where available.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your toilet tents to be set up at a distance of 150 ft (50 m) away from the water resources. Bury all excreta.<\/li>\n<li>Do not wash directly from streams. Use a pan to throw away the soapy water away from the stream or better use a eco-friendly laundry services.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Bonfire and rather bring warm clothes to counter the cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Support Local Economy &amp; NGO\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>While shopping or eating, consider doing so from a local shopkeeper or cooperative.<\/li>\n<li>Learn from or volunteer with the various NGO\u2019s that have taken different causes for the conservation and betterment of Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li>Have a better insight into Ladakh \u2013 its culture, people, wildlife, and Sustainable lifestyle. Watch movies like \u201cAncient Futures\u201d at the Women\u2019s Alliance and \u201cLadakh, the Forbidden Wilderness\u201d at Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper overview\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GettingThere\" class=\"content_area\">\n<h2 class=\"content_area_head\">Getting There<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-dark\">\n<th>Air<\/th>\n<th>Rail<\/th>\n<th>Road<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left air\">Delhi \u00a0, Jammu &amp; Srinagar to Leh Airport [ register at the airport]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left air\">Jammu is the nearest railhead<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left air\">Either from Srinagar (434 kms \u2013 register at Drass) or\u00a0 Manali \u00a0(475 kms \u2013 register at Sarchu &amp; Rumste) Registration for the foreigners only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"Festivals\" class=\"content_area\">\n<h2 class=\"content_area_head\">Ladakh Festivals<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-dark\">\n<th>Name Of Festival<\/th>\n<th>Dates \/ Month \/ Year<\/th>\n<th>Festival Details With Link For More Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left name_of_festival\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/festivals\/hemis-festival-ladakh\/\">Hemis Tse Chu or the Hemis Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left dates_months\">June \/ July [10th day of the Tibetan Lunar month]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left festival_details_with_link_for_more_information\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The very famous Hemis Festival requires no introduction. Travel to Ladakh during June-July to join the crowd at the courtyard of the largest &amp; richest monastery of Ladakh, Hemis, which for 2 days go jam-packed with the Ladakhis and the tourists. Watch the Himalayan religious-cultural spectacle and celebrate the birth day of the founder of the Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Padamasambhava. The lamas attired in colorful bright brocades and elaborate headgears perform the masked dances (Chamms) with \u201cgood (Gods) defeating the evil (Demons)\u201d being the underlying theme.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once every 12 years the giant 62-ft Thangka (religious painting) of Guru Padmasambhav is unfurled &amp; hung in the courtyard. It is the largest thangka in Ladakh and is richly embroidered with gold threads and studded with precious stones and pearls. (next to be unfurled in 2016)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left name_of_festival\">Losar (New Year)<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left dates_months\">December \/ January [11th month of Tibetan calendar]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left festival_details_with_link_for_more_information\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Losar (New Year) sees a month of preparations, ancient rituals, socio and religious get together, colorful outfits and carnival that sets Ladakh\u2019s mood for the winters post-harvest. The real festivities starts with the illumination of the houses, monasteries &amp; surroundings during the auspicious day of Galdan Namchot, the birth anniversary of Tsongkha pa who introduced Gelug-pa School of Tibetan Buddhism. Celebrations continue with the traditional customs \u2013 offerings to the gods and ancestors, special Ladakhi dishes \u2018thukpa\u2019 (soup of vegetable &amp; mutton), \u2018Chang\u2019 (local barley liquor), greetings and gifts, visiting &amp; receiving friends &amp; relatives with presents &amp; \u2018khatak\u2019 (a ceremonial scarf), new colorful outfits and so on. The festivities conclude with the interesting \u2018Metho\u2019 ceremony that bids goodbye to the year bygone and welcomes the New Year. The markets and lanes are all crowded to watch the procession whirling fire torches and chanting mantras to chase away the evil spirits. Travel to ladakh for celebrating the Tibetan new year is for the connoiseurs of cultures and lifestyle especially Himalayan. Travel to Leh during these whimsical times when even flights, the only access, are at the mercy of the weather.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left name_of_festival\">Ladakh Festival<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left dates_months\">1st \u2013 15th sep annually<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left festival_details_with_link_for_more_information\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First half of the month of September is time for to taste the grand blend &amp; showcase of trans-Himalayan Kingdom\u2019s music, dances, arts, handicrafts, sports and culture. Cultural troupes from all over Ladakh come together for this event designed specially for the tourists by the State Tourism board. Travel Ladakh around this time for Folk songs, music, dances, colorful dresses, monastic \u2018chhamms\u2019 [masked dance], archery, polo etc happen at Leh town and different villages of Ladakh for 15 days.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left name_of_festival\">Sindhu Darshan (Visit Indus ) Festival<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left dates_months\">1st \u2013 3rd June annually<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left festival_details_with_link_for_more_information\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 3-day Sindhu Darshan Festival is the celebration of the river Sindhu (Indus), the lifeline and the symbol of the communal harmony and national integration. It also honors the brave soldiers who martyred for their nation during the battles and continue safeguarding their country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cultural Artists and Performers from all over India bring with them the waters of other great rivers and mingle it with that of the Indus as a symbolic integration of the vast diversity of this legendary civilization. Following it, a host of cultural performances and other ceremonies take place.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ\" class=\"content_area\">\n<h2 class=\"content_area_head\">Other FAQ&#8217;s \/ General Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-dark\">\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left question\">Summers is the Best Time to visit Ladakh. What about the rest of the year?<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left answer\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Best time to travel to Ladkah \u00a0and access all its drives &amp; treks falls during summers (June \u2013 October) before it starts snowing by November.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, January to Mid-March is time for the very famous trek on the frozen Zanskar river, \u201cCheddar Trek\u201d. Rest of the year one can visit Leh and the most of the famous monasteries and be part of the Festivals of Stok, Matho, Losar (New Year) and Sham trek too.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left question\">Do I have to rest for the initial 24-40 hrs just to acclimatize? Even if I reached Leh via 450 kms of overland journey across the very high passes? Even if I am an experienced trekker and in a perfect health?<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left answer\">\n<div class=\"text1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>Yes. It makes sense to play safe and live it up. Acclimatization is applicable to anyone who comes to the land of high passes and lower-oxygen levels. This is irrespective of your mode of travel into Ladakh (air or road) and your prior experience to such place.<\/p>\n<p>The altitude sickness if not taken seriously can be threatening. At the same time remember that the body takes time and rest to acclimatize, so don\u2019t be in a hurry to medicate yourself or others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Located:\u00a0<\/strong>state Jammu &amp;Kashmir [India, GMT +5:30]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currency:<\/strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temperature: June to September (summers):<\/strong> 8\u2019 &#8211; 35\u2019 C and December to March (winters): -30 to 0\u2019 C<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rainfall:\u00a0<\/strong>6\u201d or 15 cm annual (Dry)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone &amp; Fax facility:<\/strong> at Leh, Padum, Kargil, and Nubra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internet facility:<\/strong> Leh town<\/p>\n<p><strong>LOCAL TRANSPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only Private vehicles and local taxis and buses are allowed for local sightseeing &amp; safari. Taxis from outside Ladakh (Leh &amp; Kargil) allowed only until Leh &amp; return journey. While buses are the cheapest mode of transport within Ladakh, hired taxis are the most convenient way to explore the area. Taxis are hired on fixed point-to-point bases. Detailed information about bus schedules, taxi tariff, travel agencies, etc. can be obtained from the Tourist Office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>June \u2013 September (summers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Sunscreen, hat, lip balm, sunglasses, full sleeves cotton T-shirts to block the very strong sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Cotton, light woolen clothes, pullovers, windcheater to avoid the chilling winds esp. at high passes, near lakes and during early and late hours of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Warm socks and comfortable walking shoes or trekking shoes.<\/li>\n<li>During October thermals, scarves, gloves are helpful at changing weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Dressing in layers helps keeping adjusting to the fickle weather with freezing cold winds and strong sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Between December \u2013 March (winters)\u00a0<\/strong>substitute the light woolens and windcheaters with the heavy ones. Rest all remains the same.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Carry 2 waterproof rucksacks. A small one for the bottles, camera, lunch etc. And a bigger one for clothes.<\/li>\n<li>A sleeping bag [summer\/winter] useful at the tented accommodations.<\/li>\n<li>A thermos to keep the hot beverages ready for any amazing halt on the way.<\/li>\n<li>Torch to view the very old paintings inside the poorly lit monasteries.<\/li>\n<li>Binoculars to spot the rare and elusive wildlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leh Market provides things from a simple tourist\u2019s utility to a trekker\u2019s needs \u2013 sleeping Bags, rucksack, shoes, and other clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong>MEDICINES<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>One should keep first aid designed for these heights and as suitable to one\u2019s health. Bring medicines for stomach upsets, motion sickness, chest infection, fever, strains and a suitable sunscreen for strong sun.<\/li>\n<li>A light portable Oxygen Cylinder if needed or advised by the doctors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong>MONEY EXCHANGE AND CREDIT CARD<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">State Bank Of India (SBI) and Jammu &amp; Kashmir (J&amp;K) and some authorised private agencies provide money exchange services. Credit cards are acceptable by most of the Travel Agents, Hotels, and antique shops [2.5% service charge]<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong>PERMITS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">Travelling by road, Foreigners need to register themselves at Drass (Srinagar-Leh) and Rumste &amp; Sarchu (Manali-Leh) depending upon the road they took. Foreigners traveling by air are supposed to register themselves at the Leh airport. Within Ladakh Inner-line Permits are applicable for all the tourists, foreigners and domestic. The Inner-line Permits are required for Nubra, Pangong, Tso kar, Tso Moriri, &amp; Dha Hanu circuit, which are easily obtainable from the District Magistrate, Leh, through registered travel agents at a nominal service charge. Carry six photo-copies of the inner-lone permits while traveling to submit at different Check-points.<br \/>\n[related:\u00a0 permits to northeast india \u00a0]<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong class=\"b\">HEALTH &#8211; AVOID ALTITUDE SICKNESS OR ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (AMS)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">\u201cDon\u2019t be a Gama, In the land of the Lama!\u201d Whether you took the easy flight or travel to Ladakh taking a long drive across the mountains to reach Ladakh, you are here for the first time or have already been there, or you a seasoned trekker or a beginner, \u2018Acclimatization\u2019 is must to avoid the blues of Altitude Sickness that hits at these heights above 11,000 ft (3050 m). The rarefied atmosphere (thin air due to low oxygen content) at such heights reduces the blood oxygen pressure drastically, which makes an individual susceptible to the sickness. The common symptoms are headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, disturbed sleep, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lethargy, listlessness etc. The symptoms ask one to avoid further ascent and take rest until the symptoms disappear. It takes around 36 hours of complete rest for the body to get used to the lower oxygen levels and the symptoms to disappear fully. In case the sickness aggravates the symptoms rise in severity and may include double vision, confusion, and dry cough with production of pink frothy substance. The remedy lies in moving to a lower altitude immediately and consulting a doctor. Leh situated at 11,500 ft \/ 3505 m above sea level is an advisable place to adjust one\u2019s body to the Land of great Heights. Beside Leh, other places that have Standard Medical Facilities and cozy guesthouses are Kargil,\u00a0 Manali \u00a0, Srinagar and Chandigarh. Smaller town en route have primary health Facilities.<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong>TIPS TO AVOID\u00a0<\/strong><strong class=\"b\">ALTITUDE SICKNESS OR ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (AMS)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">\n<div class=\"text1\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>At least for the first 24-40hrs Rest!!! and Acclimatize that is get used to the low-oxygen levels! Remember the body takes time and rest to do it, so don\u2019t be in a hurry to medicate yourself or others.<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of water &amp; fluids (4-5 litres a day). Better, start this practice 48 hrs before the journey across the heights and ascent and keep oneself hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Alcohol &amp; Smoking to avoid dehydration &amp; breathlessness, respectively, amidst the lower oxygen levels.<\/li>\n<li>Until fully acclimatized and normal avoid exercises at those heights.<\/li>\n<li>For safe Drinking water a chemical-free fresh boiled water can be filled from the Dzomsa Laundry [Main Market] for Rs.7 per liter.<\/li>\n<li>A Water purification set can be helpful while out of the town in any remote circuit<\/li>\n<li>Carry Oxygen cylinders if advised, very useful during emergencies en route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MEDICAL FACILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Leh and Kargil have a district hospital each.<\/li>\n<li>Leh also has a Military Hospital and reliable private Doctors.<\/li>\n<li>Srinagar has several hospitals and private practitioners.<\/li>\n<li>Manali have numerous private practitioners.<\/li>\n<li>Private Health Centers are available in smaller towns.<\/li>\n<li>Army Camps en route are helpful, reasonably equipped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\"><strong>PRECAUTION AND RESCUE &#8211; FOR THE MOUNTAINEERS AND TREKKERS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">For emergencies requiring immediate evacuation while trekking, mountaineering etc the Air Force Station, Leh, provides IAF helicopters when required but subject to<\/div>\n<div class=\"text1\">\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>Payment of the operational cost and<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking guaranteeing the payment source [travel insurance company \/ self]<\/li>\n<li>Reimbursement of the damages to the helicopter while rescuing the concerned individual.<\/li>\n<li>Usual cost is Rs.70,000\/- per flying hours.<\/li>\n<li>Forms to be filled (obtainable from Deputy Director, TRC, Leh):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ps-3\">\n<li>form of Guarantee of full payment<\/li>\n<li>form of acceptance certificate<\/li>\n<li>form of Indemnity bond<\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of Insurance policy card<\/li>\n<li>Photo of Passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no private aerial rescue service in Ladakh as of now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"SuggestedHoliday\" class=\"content_area\">\n<h2 class=\"content_area_head\">Suggested Holidays Including Ladakh<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-dark\">\n<th>Holiday Name<\/th>\n<th>No. Of Days<\/th>\n<th>Destinations Covered &amp; Highlights<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/ladakh\/\">Best Of Ladakh Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Leh \u2013 Nubra \u2013 Alchi \u2013 Kargil (via Dha hanu) \u2013 Padum \u2013 Tso Moriri \u2013 Tso Kar \u2013 Pangong \u2013 Leh \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Jeep Safari across most of the regions of Ladakh viz. the Nubra, Zanskar, Changthang, and Leh.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Its Differen Tour<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Leh \u2013 Phey \u2013 Rumbak \u2013 Zingchen \u2013 Stok \u2013 Leh \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Warm Homestays, mild trek up the Stok la pass (4900 m), moderate rafting on the Indus and viewing the unique wildlife \u2013 Blue sheep, the Great Tibetan Sheep or Argali, high altitude flora.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">The Himalayan Safari Tour<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">23<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/manali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manali<\/a>\u00a0\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/lahaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lahaul<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Sarchu \u2013 Tso Moriri \u2013 Nubra \u2013 Pangong \u2013 Alchi \u2013 Kargil \u2013 Zanskar \u2013 Srinagar \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/destinations\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A North Indian \u2018Himalayan\u2019 Feast! With Ladakh, one also gets a close-up with the lush green Kashmir valley and Himachal delights.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokaholidays.com\/packages\/markha-valley-trek-in-ladakh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markha Valley Trek<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">08 Days Of Overall Moderate Trek 12 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Markha valley &amp; river; Camping at the base of the Kang-yutze peak on the plains of Nimaling; Hemis monastery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Zanskar Classic Trek [Lamayuru \u2013 Padum \u2013Darcha]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">19 Days Of Challenging Trek From Ladakh To Himachal. 25 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Zanskar isolation &amp; stark landscapes, hardy people; Ancient monasteries of Phutkal, Lingshet, Sani; explore the beautiful Himachal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Changthang Traverse Trek [Rumste to Tso Moriri]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">08 Days Of Overall Moderate Walk Across The Vast Tibetan Changthang Plains 13 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beautiful lakes of Tso Moriri &amp; Tso Kar; Wildlife \u2013 marmots, ibex, blue sheep and Kiangs (wild asses) in plenty; Changpa (khampa) Nomads &amp; their herds &amp; yak skin tents.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Stok Kangri Ascent<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">03 Days Of Arduous Ascent (20,100ft \/6150m) 8 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Most famous peaks; spectacular view of the Indus valley and karakoram range; it can also be done with Markha valley trek.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Sham Trek [Likir to Khalste]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">04 Days Of Easy &amp; Short Trek For The Beginners &amp; The Families 8 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Lamayuru, Likir &amp; Rizong Gompas; pretty village of Hemisshukpachan dots this lower ladakh Trek [can be done throughout the year]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Old Monasteries route [Lamayuru to Alchi]<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">05 Days Of Overall Moderate Trek. 11 Tour Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">3 heritage monasteries of founded by the great Ringchen Zangpo Alchi, Wanla &amp; Sumdachan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Chaddar Trek [Frozen Zanskar River] Jan-Mid March<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">18 Days Of Challenging Pilgrimage Trek During The Severe Winters. 24 Days<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Ultimate adventure of Walking on Frozen river of Zanskar, a part of the ancient Silk route,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"content_table\">\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">Rafting on the Zanska<\/td>\n<td class=\"align-left suggested_holidays\">5 Days Of Run Down The Zanskar Rapids Of Grade II, III &amp; IV. 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