Leh Ladakh Group Tour Package(6D/5N)

• Altitude: 4275 meters
• Start time around 9 to 10 AM after having Breakfast.
• Today we will explore Leh and the surrounding attractions starting with Hall of Fame by Indian Army – every Indian’s pride. Note that Hall of Fame is closed on Mondays. If our Day 2 falls on Monday, we can visit an alternate place like Leh Palace (needs climbing up).
• Head towards Sangam, the beautiful confluence of two mighty rivers: Indus and Zanskar. The Indus river originates from the Holi Mansarovar in Tibet, flows into Ladakh.
• Visit legendary Pathar Sahib where Guru Nanak Dev, founder of the Sikh religion, is believed to have conquered a demon. Spend some time in the warmth of Gurudwara built in the 15th century and sit down for a quiet meditation for few minutes.
• Stop by at Magnetic Hill – an optical illusion created by wondrous nature, where a slight downhill slope appears to be an uphill slope because of the surrounding terrain.
• Give an evening visit to Shanti Stupa – Buddhist White Domed Statue located on a hilltop.
• Head to the Leh stay by late evening, finish Dinner and rest for the night.

• Max altitude: 5350 meters (17,800 feet)
• Start time around 9 AM
• Roadtrip to amazingly pretty Nubra Valley, known for its Ldumra (flower garden) via one of the world’s highest motorable passes called Khardung La.
• Enjoy hot Kawa tea and Maggy noodles at the top of the pass.
• Information note: The road to Nubra valley will continue towards international LOC, till the base camp of great Siachen Glacier which is well protected by Indian Army.
• We will stop by at Hunder which is also called ‘Desert in the sky’ to witness double-humped giant Camels. Want more? Take a Camel joy ride and make those cool reels for your Instagram. Hunder is also famous for its adventurous ATV rides. Guests need to take tickets at the designated counter. 
• Explore sand dunes and reach our campsite of Swiss tents or Guest House by evening.

• Altitude: 4250 meters.
• Early morning start!
• Visit 100 feet Future Buddha statue at Diskit village with a stunning view of the Nubra valley. From the Buddha statue, one can withness the giant structure of Diskit Monastery located between mountains. 
• Head out on a road trip to one of the prettiest places on Earth: “Pangong Lake”, driven by the free-flowing river Shayok at one end and giant mountains with amazing landscapes at the other end. You cannot help but keep your eyes out of the windows as we cross many streams and barren mountains special to Ladakh.
• Enjoy the stunning view of Pangong Tso with the purest & bluest sky in the background, pose for those photographs you have been longing for.
• Pangong is the only lake we share a border with China, with more than half in its control. You would have had a glimpse of it in the Bollywood 3 Idiots movie.
• Have long conversations for evening get together.
• Rest in the Wooden Cottages or Swiss tents of Pangong, whichever is assigned to us.
• Nights are usually very cold at Pangong/Tangtse because of very high altitude.
• Dinner and rest.

• Altitude: 4200 mt
• Interested people may wake up early to witness the sunrise at Pangong lake.
• Finish Breakfast.
• Start driving back towards Leh by another route via Chang La Pass which is 17300 feet above Sea level.
• Stop by at the famous Rancho School, featured in the blockbuster Bollywood movie ‘3 Idiots’.
• Visit hilltop Thiksey Monastery with panaromic views of Ladakh landscapes. The artwork and the Buddhist prayer flags fluttering is mesmerizing.
• Get back to Leh guest house and say goodbye to our driver who has been with us past few days taking us through most rugged routes.
• Finish Dinner, and gather around for social gathering one last time at our stay.
• Take rest.

• Check out of the guest house as per your flight timing. We will arrange one-time taxi to Airport around 9 AM.
• Take back memories of a lifetime. You will surely want to return to this magical place once again. But this first trip of yours will be etched in your memories forever.
• Till the next time, say JULAY to Ladakh.

Basic Essentials

• Tooth brush, paste, other toiletries
• Small Bag (20-30 liter)
• Backpack (50-60 liter)
• 1 water bottle (it’s important to drink plenty water and keep ourselves hydrated)
• Personal medical kit
• Original ID Card (Aadhar, DL)

Clothing Essentials

• Thermal Wear
• Jacket (Water proof)
• Warm Inner-wears
• 2-Gloves (1 Woolen, 1 Waterproof)
• Track Pants, Full sleeve T shirts
• Sweater for nights
• Socks (Cotton or Woolen)
• Rain Coat / Poncho (Just in case)
• Handkerchief/towels

Misc

• Cap/Hat
• UV sunglass
• Sunscreen SPF 50+
• Lip Balm
• Quick Dry Towels
• Body Lotion
• Sanitizer, Handwash for hygiene
• Camera/Go pro (optional)

Medicines

• Consult your doctor and carry medications necessary for fever, acidity, allergy, loose motions, travel sickness, vomiting and other common sicknesses that may occur while traveling to Himalayas and high altitude places.
• Note: To avoid basic ailments, it is advisable to drink plenty water to keep yourself hydrated, avoid alcohol, and get as much rest as possible during the nights of your Ladakh trip.

• Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
• Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your flights.
• A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Travellers are not allowed to advice/instruct the Organizers (Driver or Trip Leader or Operations Manager) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the Organizers in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travellers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling and visiting all places in itinerary.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Do not indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: In rare scenarios, we might not be able to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest/local authorities, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the Organizers will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip places altogether.
• Note: In case of flight delays, cancellations, or reschedules, Muddie Trails will not be responsible for missed connections to the trip starting point. Travelers are requested to make their own arrangements to reach the destination, as per the itinerary. We recommend booking flights with sufficient buffer time to avoid any last-minute issues.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the stays for interested people.
• This is a budget, backpacking group trip. The facilities are shared between all group members. By default, all the stays and vehicles are Non-AC. No special preference shall be given to anyone.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help one another. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/Organizers, and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• Every traveler is expected to digitally fill & submit a liability/waiver form given by the Organizers before the trip. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

• 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
• 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 29 to 15 days before the trip start date.
• No refund/postponing within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund/postponing request will be entertained on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip.