LADAKH - JEEP SAFARI Ladakh is traversed by other mountain chains, the Ladakh range and Zanaskar range. It is rightly called Land of endless discovery. A vast highland desert at an altitude of 11500 feet, LEH is the centre of Buddhist culture. The participants would be visiting Thiksey Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Stok Palace, Shanti Stupa and Magnetic Point. The highest motorable road in the world, KHARDUNGLA is another destination. PANGONG TSO a brackish water lake at an altitude of 14256 ft. must be the highest such lake in the world. Interestingly, one third of this lake belongs to India and the remaining water belongs to China. Nubra is a high altitude cold desert. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. Jeep safari from Srinagar to Leh enroute have a magnificent view of Kargil war famous peaks (Tiger, Tololing). Also takes one across crystal clear streams and green forested valleys, high snow streaked mountain slopes and also stark landscapes with high rocky mountains and arid desert. Route from Leh to Manali will cross all the spectacular and awe inspiring mountain passes - Tanglang La, Lachunglang La, Baralacha La and Rohtang La. Accommodation: In decent hotels on sharing basis. Jeep: Six person will share one Jeep. Please Carry: Four to Five pairs of casual clothes, one pair of heavy woolens, night dress, hand gloves, sunscreen lotion, cap, sunglasses, sports shoes, cotton socks, floaters / sandals, water bag with strap, torch, snacks, music Cd or Pendrive, day pack, 2 Passport size photograps and sanitary requisites. Please carry sleeping material for Non Ac train journey. Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10000/- for Non Ac Train journey and Rs. 12500/- for 3 Ac train journey to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 15 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the avalability of tickets. Cheques or DD should be in favour of NEEDS, payable at Ahmedabad only. Food: Wholesome and hygienic vegetarian food will be served. Jain food will be available on prior request. Two bottles of drinking water per day will be provided during the train journey. Essential Medical: First aid would be available throughout the programme. All emergences would be treated by the nearest available doctor/medical facility. Please Submit: A Photocopy of the Photo ID proof at the time of registration and the same original Photo ID proof, seven days before departure. The participants may have to pay fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original Photo ID. Please Note: Road journey in all the programmes would be in Non Ac vehicles. Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, NEEDS, or any individual connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the camp/tour. Doctor s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
NEEDS reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the camp/eco-tour in event of unreasonable behaviour in such cases no refund will be given. Dates: B.No From To 1 09/06/18 SAT 22/06/18 FRI 2 23/06/18 SAT 06/07/18 FRI Dates indicated are inclusive of travelling. Participants would leave Ahmedabad on the first day and reach back on the last day. Charges: 3 AC Train Journey (Regular Coach) Rs. 49,100/- on Three Sharing basis per person Rs. 51,700/- on Twin Sharing basis per person Rs. 7000/- extra per person for 4 in a Jeep. Rs. 3500/- extra per person for 5 in a Jeep. Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 12500/- for 3 Ac train journey to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the avalability of tickets. Cheques or DD should be in favour of NEEDS, payable at Vadodara only. Our Fee: is inclusive of accommodation, travelling from Ahmedabad ( by different modes), food, service charges and service tax. All the charges are per person. Cancellation Charges* : Minimum 10% Between 30 & 15 days 25% Between 14 & 08 days 50% Last 07 days No Refund *Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Programme cost. Please note that the booking is not transferable. Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund. The refund amount will be given by A/c Payee Cheque only.
JEEP SAFARI - LADAKH WITH NUBRA VALLEY TENTATIVE ITINERARY DAY 01: Depart from Ahmedabad for Delhi by train in the evening. DAY 02: Arrive Delhi in the morning. Shift to Hotel for Freshnup (Please note that No Extra Bed will be provided). Depart for Manali by Volvo or similar Bus in the evening. DAY 03: Arrive Manali in the morning, transfer to hotel. Orientation meeting after lunch, Evening at Leisure. DAY 04: Jeep safari to Sarchu via Rohtang Pass, Barlachla Pass Night stay at Sarchu/Pang. DAY 05: Jeep safari to Leh via Morey Plains, Tanglangla Pass. Arrive Leh in the evening. DAY 06: After Breakfast, Visit Thiksey Monastery & Hemis Monastery. After lunch, leave for sightseeing of Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa, Sangam of Sindhu & Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill and Pattharsahib Gurudwara. Dinner and over night at the hotel. DAY 07: Jeep safari to Pangong Tso lake (137 kms.), this is the day to be ready by 6:00 AM & be on the roads! DAY 08: Jeep safari to Nubra Valley Via THE WORLD S HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD - KHARDUNGLA PASS with memories full of spectacular beauty unmatched anywhere in the world! Visit Sand dunes in the evening. Night stay at Diskit. DAY 10: Jeep safari to Sarchu or Keylong. Night stay at Sarchu or Keylong. DAY 11: Jeep safari to Manali in the morning. Night stay at Manali. DAY 12: Free time for shopping/leisure. Depart for Delhi in the evening by Volvo or similar Bus. DAY 13: Arrive Delhi in the morning and Shift to Hotel for freshen up (Please note that No Extra Bed will provide). Depart for Ahmedabad by train. DAY 14: Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning. Manali: Sarchu/Pang: Leh: Nubra: Keylong: 2 nights 4 nights Jeep: Scorpio/Tavera or similar (6 pax + driver in one jeep). Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure. The route may change on the last moment if the weather conditions are not favourable. If the trip gets abandoned after departure due to unfavorable weather conditions, no refund will be given.
JEEP SAFARI - LADAKH WITH NUBRA VALLEY TENTATIVE ITINERARY For Batch 01 DAY 01: Depart from Ahmedabad for Jammu by train in the morning. DAY 02: Arrive Jammu in the evening. Shift to Hotel. Night stay at Jammu. DAY 03: Jeep Safari to Srinagar. Arrive Srinagar in the evening, transfer to hotel. Orientation meeting after dinner, night stay at Srinagar. DAY 04: Jeep Safari to Kargil via Sonmarg, Zojila Pass, Drass and Kargil War Memorial. Night stay at a hotel in Kargil. DAY 05: Jeep Safari to Leh via Fotula Pass, Nakila Pass, Sangam of Sindhu & Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill and Pattharsahib Gurudwara. Night Stay at Leh. DAY 06: After Breakfast, Visit Thiksey Monastery & Hemis Monastery. After lunch, leave for sightseeing of Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Dinner and over night at the hotel. DAY 07: Jeep Safari to Pangong Tso lake (137 kms.), this is the day to be ready by 6:00 AM & be on the roads!
DAY 08: Jeep Safari to Nubra Valley Via THE WORLD S HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD - KHARDUNGLA PASS with memories full of spectacular beauty unmatched anywhere in the world! Visit Sand dunes in the evening. Night stay at Diskit. DAY 10: Fly to Delhi from Leh Airport in the morning. Arrive Delhi and Shift to Hotel for freshen up. (Please note that No Extra Bed will be provided). Depart for Ahmedabad by train. DAY 11:Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning. Jammu: Srinagar: Kargil: Leh: 4 nights Nubra: Jeep: Scorpio/ Tavera or similar (6 pax + driver in one jeep). Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure. The route may change on the last moment if the weather conditions are not favourable. If the trip gets abandoned after departure due to unfavorable weather conditions, no refund will be given. JEEP SAFARI - LADAKH WITH NUBRA VALLEY TENTATIVE ITINERARY - Batch 2 DAY 01:Depart from Ahmedabad for Jammu by train in the morning. DAY 02: Arrive Jammu in the evening. Shift to Hotel. Night stay at Jammu. DAY 03: Jeep Safari to Srinagar. Arrive Srinagar in the evening, transfer to hotel. Orientation meeting after dinner, night stay at Srinagar. DAY 04: Jeep Safari to Kargil via Sonmarg, Zojila Pass, Drass and Kargil War Memorial. Night stay at a hotel in Kargil. DAY 05: Jeep Safari to Leh via Fotula Pass, Nakila Pass, Sangam of Sindhu &Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill andpattharsahibgurudwara. Night Stay at Leh. DAY 06: After Breakfast, Visit Thiksey Monastery &Hemis Monastery. After lunch, leave for sightseeing of Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Dinner and over night at the hotel. DAY 07: Visit to Pangong Tso lake (137 kms.), this is the day to be ready by 6:00 AM & be on the roads! DAY 08: After breakfast, leave for Nubra Valley Via THE WORLD S HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD - KHARDUNGLA PASS with memories full of spectacular beauty unmatched anywhere in the world! Visit Sand dunes in the evening. Night stay at Diskit.
DAY 10: Jeep Safari to Sarchu or Keylong. Via Tanglangla Pass & Barlachla Pass, Night stay at Sarchu or Keylong. DAY 11: Jeep Safari to Manali in the morning via Rohtang Pass. Night stay at Manali. DAY 12: Free time for shopping/leisure. Depart for Delhi in the evening by Volvo or Similar Bus. DAY 13: Arrive Delhi in the morning and Shift to Hotel for freshen up. (Please note that No Extra Bed will be provided). Depart for Ahmedabad by train. DAY 14: Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning. Jammu: Srinagar: Kargil: Leh: 4 nights Nubra: Sarchu/Keylong: Manali: Jeep: Scorpio/Tavera or similar (6 pax + driver in one jeep). Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure. The route may change on the last moment if the weather conditions are not favourable. If the trip gets abandoned after departure due to unfavorable weather conditions, no refund will be given. JEEP SAFARI - LADAKH WITH NUBRA VALLEY TENTATIVE ITINERARY - Batch 3 & 4 DAY 01: Depart from Ahmedabad for Delhi by train in the evening. DAY 02: Arrive Delhi in the morning. Shift to Hotel for Freshnup (Please note that No Extra Bed will be provided). Depart for Manali by Volvo or similar Bus in the evening. DAY 03: Arrive Manali in the morning, transfer to hotel. Orientation meeting after lunch, Evening at Leisure. DAY 04: Jeep safari to Sarchu via Rohtang Pass, Barlachla Pass Night stay at Sarchu/Pang. DAY 05: Jeep safari to Leh via Morey Plains, Tanglangla Pass. Arrive Leh in the evening. DAY 06: After Breakfast, Visit Thiksey Monastery & Hemis Monastery. After lunch, leave for sightseeing of Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa, Sangam of Sindhu & Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill and Pattharsahib Gurudwara. Dinner and over night at the hotel. DAY 07: Jeep safari to Pangong Tso lake (137 kms.), this is the day to be ready by 6:00 AM & be on the roads! DAY 08: Jeep safari to Nubra Valley Via THE WORLD S HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD - KHARDUNGLA PASS with memories full of spectacular beauty unmatched anywhere in the world! Visit Sand dunes in the evening. Night stay at Diskit. DAY 10: Jeep safari to Sarchu or Keylong. Night stay at Sarchu or Keylong. DAY 11: Jeep safari to Manali in the morning. Night stay at Manali. DAY 12: Free time for shopping/leisure. Depart for Delhi in the evening by Volvo or similar
Bus. DAY 13: Arrive Delhi in the morning and Shift to Hotel for freshen up (Please note that No Extra Bed will provide). Depart for Ahmedabad by train. DAY 14: Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning. Manali: Sarchu/Pang: Leh: Nubra: Keylong: 2 nights 4 nights Jeep: Scorpio/Tavera or similar (6 pax + driver in one jeep). Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure. The route may change on the last moment if the weather conditions are not favourable. If the trip gets abandoned after departure due to unfavorable weather conditions, no refund will be given.