Ladakh Summer Hike

LADAKH FESTIVAL
Monasteries, Nomads, Mountains and Festivals

When: 17 - 29 September 2018
Where: Leh, Ladakh
Guaranteed Departure

Ladakh, tucked away in the bitterly cold reaches of the Himalayas, lies cut off from the rest of the world for the better part of the year. But, come summer and the entire region suddenly comes back to life, in a vibrant burst of vitality which lasts through the all-too-brief summer. It’s a period of warmth and joy, when Ladakh plays host to thousands of visitors from across the globe. The fun lasts till late September, when winter starts setting in again; but before that happens, there’s one final round of partying, in the form of the Ladakh Festival. The Ladakh Festival highlights the sports and culture of the region, in a weeklong extravaganza of dances, music, handicrafts and sports.

The festival begins with a long procession, of local leaders, schoolchildren and dancers, which makes its way through Leh. What follows is seven days of lion dances, yak dances, craft stalls, excellent local food and plenty of the heady barley beer known as chang! Archery contests are held at Skara (near Leh), and polo matches, white-water rafting expeditions and treks are organised as well. All in all, it’s one of the best times to visit Ladakh - a time when you can get a really good feel, at close quarters, of this wildly beautiful cold desert.

Tour Includes:+ All accommodation as described above including daily breakfast+ All private transfers and transportation within the journey as described in the program+ Local English speaking tour guides during daily tours and excursions + Entrance fees during the trip as per itinerary (except in Delhi) + Inner line permit to Nubra Valley + Ladakh Environmental Fee + All meals as indicated B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,D=Dinner (those not listed are not included)

Tour Excluded: - Arrival/Departure flights to/from Delhi and to/from Leh and relevant taxesare not included - Travel Insurance -Your passport must valid for at least 6 months – Visa Fee- Tips/gratuity (porters, drivers, local guides, etc) - Still and Video Camera Fees if any - Beverages during meals (you can bring your water bottle into the restaurant or purchase beverages and pay direct), Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls, laundry

Trip notes:
Although there is no mandatory hiking on this trip, the high altitude of the itinerary is a salient concern. Most of the trip is spent at elevations above 3353m in remote terrain. Bathroom facilities during sightseeing in remote areas or on long drives are sometimes non-existent, which may limit your privacy to a nearby tree or rock. Flexibility and a sense of humor are essential. Due to health risks at high altitude, we highly recommend obtaining medical insurance and you should be fit to travel on this tour.

Distances mentioned are good estimates and depend on road conditions, traffic and other events.

Trip Grade: II Active -Some hikes, slightly more demanding walks at or to sites, a few elevations, comfortable but busy schedule and some long rides as well as congested traffic in the cities while some rural roads can be bumpy and slow.

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