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| Himalayan Rafting Tour (14 Days) |
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| A once in a lifetime experience! There is no other way to describe this Himalayan rafting tour. We’ll take you on a journey that will have you on the edge of your seats, and experience unbelievable beauty that will last a lifetime. Feel the rush of cold Himalayan waters as we take you for the ride of your life, through the meandering twists and turns between the great Himalayan peaks. This is water rafting at it’s very best! |
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Day 1
Fly Delhi/LehLadakh Travel Guide (11,500 ft.) Check in at the hotel Lha Rimo. Relax, don’t exert yourself, your body needs to acclimatize to the altitude.
Day 2
Light activity and short walks around Leh. The quaint Leh market is a great place to start exploring as are the numerous bakeries selling mouth- watering gourmet delights. For the more energetic a visit to a few monasteries such as Spituk, Thikse and Hemis will be arranged. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
We drive a 180 kms. From Leh to Mulbek / Kargil, through a spectacular ‘lunar’ landscape. Crossing the high mountain pass, Fotu La (14,000 ft), from the Indus valley into the Suru Valley. We visit the Lamayuru monastery enroute, known to be one of the oldest monasteries amongst the ‘Red Hat’ sect. Overnight hotel/PWD Rest House.
Day 4
TThe most spectacular drive filled with natural wonders. We drive to Ringdum Gompa (12,000 ft.). Few mountain drives get you this close to the Great Himalaya. The awesome mass of the Nun Kun massif over 7000m high with its hanging glacier across the road from us, dominating today’s journey. Overnight in the PWD rest house at Ringdum.
Day 5
We drive for approx. 06 hrs to Remala which is the put-in point for the rafting trip. The drive is across the Pensi La at 14,500 ft. at the top of which, we stop for lunch surrounded by an awe inspiring arena of the Zanskar peaks at the bottom of which ids the Drung Durung glacier that feeds the Zanskar river, 40 kms below, on which we begin our rafting trip tomorrow.
Overnight tented camp.
Day 6
RaftingLadakh Travel Vacations expedition commences from Remala to Karsha Gompa, near Padum. We cover approx. 30 kms. in 05 hrs. which includes a break for lunch and hot beverages. We are surrounded by 6000 m Himalayan and Zanskar peaks. Rapids encountered today are all Class II, a good introduction for first time rafters as well as to the river in general. After settling into campo, take a short walk to Kharsha Compa for the evening incantations by the monks.
Day 7
After breakfast trip starts in the morning form Kharsha uptil Pidmu. This stretch is approximately 30 kms. with Class II & III rapids. After settling into the camp by mid afternoon, we visit the nearby villages of Pidmu and Hanomil.
Day 8
Today we raft approx. 20 kms to Nyerak, through Class III rapids and the canyon closes in on us through this I gorge section and the views are akin to the Grand Canyon. We make a camp in a steep gorge below Nyerak village.
Day 9
Today’s rafting stretch is approx. 35 kms from Nyerak to Lamaguru. This is the heart of Zanskar. Awe inspiring rock formations with indescribable colours. A good white water day with continuous Class III rapids, with a few Class IV’s where the river narrows down to 15 ft in width. We stop for lunch at a huge waterfall at the confluence of Markha river with Zanskar.
Day 10
Hiking day today. We hike up the Markha valley to Skiu village to partake of the local culture and colour. Picnic lunch enroute. Overnight in Lamaguru camp.
Day 11
Rafting from Lamaguru to Nimu today. Ladakh Holidays40 kms. on the water through class III/IV white water. The Zanskar joins the Indus river near Nimu. We camp short of the confluence of the two rivers. Overnight.
Day 12
Raft approx. 25 kms. from Nimu to finish the trip at Alchi through class III / IV rapids After taking our at Alchi, we walk up to the centuries old monastery to view the beautiful frescos and wood carvings. Drive back 60 kms. to Leh and check in to Lha Rimo hotel.
Day 13
In Leh – Rest and relaxation (and those much needed baths!) and time to catch up with any last minute shopping.
Day 14
Fly Leh / Delhi. |
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Inclusions: The tour includes
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis.
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments.
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations.
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations.
e) Meals as prescribed.
f) All internal flights.
Exclusions:
a) International flights and taxes etc.
b) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
c) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified. |
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Overland Safari to Spiti, Ladakh and Kinnaur | Everest Trek | Himalayan Rafting Tour | Horse Safari Tour in Rajasthan
Jungle Odyssey | Land of Tiger and Roar of the Tiger | The Dhauladhar Trek | The White Water Rafting
The Zanskar River Expedition | Birdwatchers’ Delight | Parlang | Arunachal & Nagaland Safari |
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