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Sindhu Darshan Festival Tour with Pangong
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Sindhu Darshan Festival is a 3-day festival held every year on Guru Purnima (full moon day) in the month of June. It is held at Leh, in Ladakh District of Jammu & Kashmir. The Sindhu Darshan Festival one of the most colourful and attractive fiestas held in North India. considered to be the symbol of communal harmony and unity of India. Every Year Sindhu Darshan Festival is celebrated on the banks of river Sindhu, where an ancient Sindhu Valley Civilization originated, a holy place where Lord Jhulelal reincarnated, where the Vedas were created/written, a place which also became the centre of ancient Buddhist Monasteries. Be part of the grand celebrations and we assure that you will cherish the experience for a lifetime.
Sindhu Darshan Festival Dates: The Sindhu Darshan Festival 2023 dates will be announced in April 2023.
Itinerary
On the day of arrival at Leh Airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, acclimatize yourself to the altitude and climate in Leh. In the evening, visit the white-domed Shanti Stupa that sits pretty on a hilltop. Later, you can explore the local market where the shopper's can spend time buying authentic Tibetan handicrafts such as Prayer Wheels, Stoles, Pashmina Shawls among others. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu festival. Evening back to Leh. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu festival. Evening back to Leh. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Early in the morning, take your packed breakfast from the hotel and leave for Pangong TSO Lake - situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world's highest saltwater lake. Its waters, which seem to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China. On the way to Pangong, visit Shey Palace - used as a summer palace by the former King of Ladakh. Next visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock providing awe-inspiring views of the Indus valley. After that drive to Changla Pass (5486 Mtrs). Changla Pass is famous for its fast photograph session, later drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can take a sip of Tea and relax for a while. Later, continue your drive to Pangong TSO Lake. Upon arrival at Pangong Lake, check-in at your camp. If time permits, you can visit Pangong Lake. Overnight stay at the camp.
After breakfast at the camp, visit the beautiful lake, along with nearby places. Later in the afternoon drive back to Leh, en-route visit Hemis Gompa, situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June. Upon arrival at Leh, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or go out for shopping in the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
It's time to say farewell to Ladakh. Leave on time for Leh airport for onward journey.
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What's Included?
Accommodation
- 5 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on double or twin sharing basis
Meals
- Daily breakfast at all the hotels
- Daily dinner at all the hotels
Guide
- English speaking local destination guide
Transport
- Comfortable transport throughout the tour as per the itinerary
- Driver beta/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charges
Additional Services
- Personal assistance during arrival and departure
- Ladakh environmental fee
- Basic first aid kit
- All applicable taxes
What's Excluded?
Flights
- Any International or domestic flights are not included
Additional Services
- Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India
- VISA fee (if applicable)
- Oxygen cylinder/heater charges
- Monastery fee, tips, shopping, camera fee
- Any personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Accommodation
3 Star Accommodation
| Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ladakh Imperial | Leh | Hotel |
| Himalayan INN Camp | Pangong TSO Lake | Camp |
Note: Hotel upgrades are available as per your choice.
Good To Know
Payment Terms
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Cancellation
No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.
VISA
It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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On arrival at Leh Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.
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