Itinerary

Tour Description

Day 01 Delhi to Leh
Arrive at Leh Airport and transfer to the Hotel. Rest in the hotel for acclimatization to Ladakh’s high altitude. With enough free time in the afternoon, one can explore nearby areas and expect to see species like Black-billed Magpie, Black Kite, Common Kestrel, Mountain Chiffchaff, Red-Billed Chough, etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Bird watching around Indus River belt.
Be ready for birding the full day. Reach Indus River Belt from Shey, 18km east of Leh, by passing through the irrigation channels and marshes or follow the river upstream from the bridge at Choglamsar. Expect to see Bluethroats (Lusciniasvecica), Streaked Rosefinch (Carpodacusrubicilloides), Water Pipits (Anthusspinoletta), White-Winged Redstart, Rosy Pipits (Anthusroseatus), the Ibisbill (Ibidorhynchastruthersii), the Hobby (Hypotrichosis) in summer, or the Water Rail. Also, get to explore the grazing land, the shoreline, wetlands, thick buckthorn patches along the riverbanks of Indus. Spend the night at the hotel.

Day 03 Leh to Nubra valley
By crossing Khardung La Pass, the world’s highest motorable pass (18,380 ft/5,700m), drive to Nubra Valley where visitors can expect to see raptors, ducks, waders, and White-browed Tit Warbler, etc. here. Mammals including Tibetan fox, lynx, pika, Himalayan blue sheep, Bactrian camel (semi-feral) can be among the exciting discoveries for birdwatchers. Further, cape hares (race tibetanus) can be only spotted in India here. Return to the Hotel for Dinner and o/n stay.

Day 04 Nubra Valley to Leh
Drive back to Leh through the same route crossing Khardong La Pass. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 05 Leh to Rumbak Valley
Full day birding around the Rumbak Valley. Birds like brown & robin accentor, streaked rose-finch, tickell’s leaf warbler, chukar, Tibetan snow-finch, red-billed chough, Himalayan snow-cock, common & fork-tailed swift, fire-fronted serin, twite etc can be seen. Mammals including Urial, Himalayan marmot, Tibetan wolf, and argali above Yurutse are also present here. Later drive back to Leh for overnight stay.

Day 06 Leh to Tsomoriri
Situated at an altitude of (4,650m), Tsomoriri is the largest lake in Rupshu Plains, can be reach in a day by driving from Leh enjoying beautiful panoramic scenery. The lake is the best-known and most important breeding ground for the Bar-Headed Goose Anser indicus in Ladakh. Black-Necked Grebe Podicepsnigricollis and the Great Crested Grebe P. cristatus can both be found there. Once an Arctic Skua Stercorariusparasiticus was seen chasing a Brown-Headed Gull Larusbrunnicephalus over the lake! Accentors, rose finches and mountain-finches can be seen in the peashrub-covered northern slopes. Mammals include blue sheep, fox, weasel, marmot, woolly hare and pikas. Overnight in Home stay

Day 07 Puga to Tsokar lake
Reach Tsokar via Puga Valley and Polo kong ka La after breakfast. Black-Necked Cranes, waterfowls, Common Redshanks, and lots of waders can be seen at the lake. The most common mammal species spotted here are Tibetan wild ass, Stolizka’s mountain vole, and marmot. Other than this, Little Owl, Plain-backed Snowfinch. Tibetan Sandgrouse, Horned Lark, Tibetan Snow finch, Hume’s Short-Toed Lark are the exotic birds found in Tsokar lake. Avocet, Ruddy Shelduck, the breeding colony of Crested Grebe, Black-Necked Cranes may be seen around the freshwater lakes in the afternoon. Overnight in Homestay

Day 08 Tsokar
The lake’s surroundings, comprising marshes, wetlands, and grasslands, provide an ideal habitat for various bird species and wildlifes. The diverse ecosystem around Tsokar contributes to the presence of different avian life. So let’s take one more day to watch these beautiful life. Overnight in Homestay.

Day 09 Tsokar to Leh
Driving back to Leh via the Tanglang Pass, stop on the route for more bird watching. Intriguing species Tibetan Snowcock and White-capped Redstart can be spotted on the way. Reach leh by late afternoon, stay Overnight.

Day 10 Leh to Delhi
After an early breakfast, reach Ladakh airport for an early flight and get back to Delhi with lifelong memories of an adventurous trip you just had.

Inclusions

• Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis with all meals and heating facility
• All meals in Homestays, Guest House and Lodge as mentioned below.
• All transportation by Innova, Scorpio & Tempo Traveler
• Nature Guide services throughout the tour in Ladakh
• Spotting Scope and Binocular
• National Park entrance fees
• Spotting Scope during the trek.

Exclusions

• Flight tickets from Delhi-Leh-Delhi
• Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses, Personal binocular or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Policies

Payment Policy:

45 or more days before departure: 20%

Between 30 to 44 days before departure: 60%

Between 15 to 29 days before departure: 100%

The booking stands liable to be canceled if 100% payment is not received less than 10 days before the Date of Travel.

Cancellation Policy:

30 or more days before departure: 25%

Between 20 to 29 days before departure: 50%

Between 10 to 19 days before departure: 100%

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE BY EMAIL, ONLY DURING OFFICE HOURS & MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY OUR STAFF IN WRITING. There is no refund on any unutilized service.

Flight Tickets:
100% Amount of flight tickets at the time of flight booking.
Any rescheduling, cancellation, and refunds of flight tickets shall be as per respective airlines rules.

Rescheduling:
In case you are unable to travel as planned and need to reschedule your date of travel:

Before 15 Days from the Date of Travel – One-time Complementary.
Within 15 Days from the Date of Travel – The cost of rescheduling needs to be paid by the guest subject to amendment charges from hotels and transporters.
Rescheduling will only be accepted by E-mail at spititravelgroup@gmail.com

Must Carry:

Authentic Government ID Card

Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.

Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses

Personal Medicines (if any) & few medicines for altitude sickness (a must)

Innerline Permit

Clients require Innerline permits to visit the restricted areas like Pangong Lake & Khardongla pass.

Permits will be arranged by us from the District magistrate’s office for which we require the original photo ID proof (passport, driving license or Election ID).

The permit costs include Red Cross society, Wildlife fee and Environmental fee.

The District Magistrate office Leh is not authorized to issue permits to the nationalities of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Afghanistan and people holding Diplomatic and official passport and visa. These Nationalities and Diplomatic/ Official passport holders can issued permits only after they gain authorization from the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.

Supplementary Other Charges:

Prices valid from 01 January 2025 to 31 March 2025.

Kindly Note:
We reserve right to change any schedule in interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, physical ability of travellers etc may cause itinerary change.

Dos and Don’ts
On arrival please rest for 24 hrs, as you are traveling to high Altitude from Low, due to low oxygen.
Have plenty of drinking water or any kind of liquid (except alcohol)
Please cooperate with the localities, potters, guide, cook and driver as they are more helpful during the trek.
Transits between two destinations depend upon weather and road conditions.
Ladakh is a polythene-free region; make sure not to use any polythene when not necessary.
Do not contaminate the area by not disposing the waste properly.
Leave your denims behind – these are ill suited for treks. Snacks, colas, alcohol and personal food – No need to overburden yourself with food
Don’t get any equipment. We would carry Alpine tents and other equipment required for such treks.
Medicines of all kinds are usually available in local pharmacies with no prescription necessary. Check expiration dates.

Things you must carry:
Clothing (Heavy Warm Feather Jacket, Warm philes jacket, woolen and windproof gloves, Warm hat, woolen Socks, Warm Windproof Trouser, Sweaters etc.)
Trekking shoes (Water proof).
Sun glass with UV Protection
Torch with extra batteries.
Sun Screen lotion and cold cream.
Sleeping bag for – 25.
Light towel (should be thin, quick drying kind).
Chapstick or lip balm
Water bottles. The insulated water bottles are good but even normal water bottles will suffice.
Camera, memory-cards, batteries etc. (carry enough spare batteries. Electricity is not available on the slopes)
Personal toiletries/windcheater/Tissue rolls.
If available then a Pair of walking sticks.
An identification card (like Passport, driving license, voters ID card etc.), along with a photocopy.

Medicines:
Avomine-Vomiting
D cold-Illness/combiflam-Body ache
Vicks balm
Diamox (250mg) – for high altitude/high pressure.
Saridon – Headache.
Personal Medicines.
Glucon D/ Electral powder and camphor.
Also consult your local doctor for any other medicines.

Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness can occur to anyone at an altitude above 10,000 feet from the sea level. The most common symptoms of the acute mountain sickness are headache disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude and lack of concentration, Since Leh town is situated at an attitude of 11,500ft. above sea level, it is advisable to take the following precaution, so as to acclimatise your body properly.

Cost Details

Package Cost
INR 94599/- Per Pax For 2 Pax Travelling Together
INR 66599/- Per Pax For 4 Pax Travelling Together
INR 59599/- Per Pax For 6 Pax Travelling Together
INR 55599/- Per Pax For 8 Pax Travelling Together

Rates are subjected to availability + 5% GST Applicable

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