Bhutan The Land of Thunder Dragons

Roads to Heaven…!

We at Shikhar Vedh invites you all to Explore Land of Thunder Dragons, most nature friendly, Eco Travel Destination in the world “Bhutan”. The Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.

Join us to live the moment and make a memory forever with us.

Bhutan officially the Kingdom of Bhutan(Druk Gyal Khap) is a landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north, the Sikkim state of India and the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, the Arunachal Pradesh state of India in the east, and the states of Assam and West Bengal in the south. Bhutan is geopolitically in South Asia and is the region’s second least populous nation after the Maldives. Thimphu is its capital and largest city, while Phuntsholing is its financial center.

Cost For the Expedition is as follow:

IMP Note :

* Entry fees EXTRA – Around 3000-4000 Indian Rupees for ALL Monuments

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Day 1: Sunday :- Pick up point @ Bagdogra Airport by 12:30 Hrs

Day 8: Sunday :- Drop point @ Bagdogra Airport by 13:00 Hrs

Kindly get your flight tickets accordingly.

7 Night / 8 Days Itinerary:

Day 01:  Meet @ Bagdogra by 13.30 Hrs

* We shall embark the journey to the land of Dragons –Bhutan sailing and gliding across many meadows and an array of nature’s canvas. The beautiful journey will take 4=5 hours to reach Jaigaon … Take a walk to nearby Zangtong Pelri Lakhang

*  After Reaching our Destination. Check in to Hotel.

*  Roam Around in Phuentsholing Locally.

Day 02: Move towards Thimpu

* En-route we will require to get permit for Bhutan. Keep your Passport / Voter ID ready / Few Photos Ready.

* Phuentsholing. Enjoy some cool snaps at Bhutan Gate. Roam Around in Phuentsholing Locally.

* Breakfast and move towards Thimpu through the picturesque landscape and magnifying aura, making the travel desired and easing the travel. This will take 4-5 hours to reach.

• Explore places en-route to Thimpu

*   Visit to Tashicho Dzong ( fort )

*  Check in to Hotel and Take Rest. Dinner.

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Day 03: Explore Thimpu – Punakha
* Get set to take out the wandering beast and explore the mostly unexplored.

• This is the tinsel capital town of Bhutan stacked with small bubbling markets and the admired monks.

         * In the morning visit to .

         * It nests the world’s biggest Buddha statue for the eyes to enjoy and heart to pray.

• Afternoon Transfer to Punakha /wangdue via Dochu La ( 10,700ft) to view the high himalayas ranges in Bhutan region. Dochu la pass has 108 Chorten ( Stupas ) Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place

         * Check in at hotel and REST. Have Dinner and Good Night.

Day 04: Visit to Gangtey ( Phobjikha Valley )

After breakfast will start for full day trip to Gangtey (9840ft ). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which are migrated birds from Tibet in the north. It is beautiful Valley of Bhutan. You can also visit to Gangtey Gompa ( Monastery). After exploration will travel back to Punakha/wangdue.

* Overnight Stay at Punakha.

Day 05: From Punakha to Paro

*  After breakfast check out and visit to Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Nagwang Namgyal. For many years this place acted as the capital of Bhutan also known as Ancient Capital of Bhutan. Punakha is lil warmer that is why its still winter residence for Head of the Monk and King.  After which we will take a short trip to Chhimi Lakhang ( Temple ) which is knows as “Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.

       * Will continue to drive toward Paro. Evening will roam around Paro market its a free time.

*  Overnight Stay at Hotel and Rest.

Day 06: Paro – TAKTSANG Monastery – Paro

* Breakfast and start our Journey.

*  Drive / Ride through a beautiful countryside and golden paddy fields. After ascending gradually making twists and turns we see small cottages before the road ends in a breathtaking pine forest.

* We start our trek for the famous Taktsang or Tigers Nest Monastery from here. It seems like it is perched on the vertical rock by magical glue. You will witness steep slopes and dusty paths in the forest as you reach closer, concluding the beautiful trek with 700 steps. The serenity and beauty of the place make one forget all the tiredness.  This will take almost 5 hours of your day.

* we will visit the stunning Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. In the evening we enjoy our euphoric moments in the lap of Paro valley and sleep through the night.

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Day 07:  Paro Sightseeing– Phuentsholing

*  Morning Breakfast and checkout. Explore Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong and travel back to Phuentsholing

*  Overnight Stay and Dinner.

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Day 08:  Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport</p>

* Today we bid adieu to Bhutan and proceed back to Siliguri.

We travel through the breathtaking mountains and captivating scenic beauty towards the India – Bhutan border and reach Siliguri after a lifelong memorable ride.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.
2. All the accommodations will be on sharing basis (3 person) in all the stay locations.
3. Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. Shikhar Vedh will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).
4. Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.
5. We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.
6. In case of sudden Hike in Visa Fee or any unforeseen hike will be applicable to participant fee cost

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

(Team Shikhar Vedh)

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Spiti’ Means a middle land i.e. Land between Ladakh & Tibet . A beautiful trip through the high mountains and deep valleys of Kinnaur (Sangla and Kalpa) to Spiti and ending back in Manali crossing the high pass of Rohtang and Kunzum. This trip is only possible from July onwards when the road between Kunzum and Rohtang opens.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Saturday

Chandigarh- Shimla- Kufri- Narkanda (180 kms / 7-8 hours)

Arrive Chandigarh before 11 am

Drive towards Narkhanda … En-route Lunch

Reach Narkhanda in the evening

Overnight @ Narkhanda

Day 2 : Sunday

Narkanda- Sarahan- Wangtoo- Sangla (160 kms/ 7-8 hrs)

Explore Narkhanda … Highest peak – Hatu peak & Temple

Move towards Sangla

En-route explore Sarahan village – famous for Bhimkali temple

Overnight @ Sangla

Day 3 : Monday

Sangla- Chitkul- Kalpa (100 kms/ 4 hrs)

Visit Kamru Fort in Sangla

Post B/F, head to explore Chitkul- last inhabited village on Indo-Tibet border.

After visting Sangla & Chitkul, further drive to Kalpa a beautiful place

Overnight @ Kalpa – Hotel / Guesthouse

Day 4 : Tuesday

Kalpa- Pooh- Khab- Nako- Sumdo- Tabo (170 kms / 9-10 hours)

Post B/f, move towards Nako, a famous for lake & Monastery

further drive to spiti valley – first village sumdo & then to Tabo

Overnight @ Tabo

Day 5 : Wednesday

Tabo- Dhankar- Kungri – Pin Valley (70 kms / 4 hours)

• “Ajanta of Himalayas”- The Tabo Monastery which is close to 1000 years old now.
• Dhankar Monastery- Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting of a monument which hangs on a cliff and overlooks the confluence of Spiti and Pin River.
• Kungri monastery – the last hold of Buchen Lamas in Sangam.
  

Overnight @ Pin Valley

Day 6 : Thursday

Pin Valley- Demul - Hikkim- Komic- Langza- Kaza   (80 kms / 4 hours)

• Langza – the main area for Fossils.
• Hikkim – the highest post office in the world.
• Komik – one of the highest villages in the world at 4600 meters

Day 7 : Friday

Kaza- Kye- Khibber- Kunzum Pass – Chandratal Lake  (100 kms / 4 hours)

• Kye monastery – is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and a huge river bed.
• Kibber Village – which was once the highest motorable village in the world.

Day 8 : Saturday

Chandratal- Batal- Chatru- Gramphoo- Rohtang- Manali (120 kms / 7 hrs)

• Chandra Tal- The lake of the moon.
• Losar – the last village of Spiti valley.
• Leave spiti valley early morning and enter to Lahual valleyReach Manali via famous Rohatang Pass

Overnight @ Manali

Day 9 : Sunday

Manali- Kullu- Mandi- Chandigarh (290 kms / 10 hours).

Leave early in the morning to catch your evening flight/train/bus from Chandigarh back to your hometown. Trip ends here

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Terms and Conditions:

1. Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.

2. All the accommodations will be on triple sharing basis

3. Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. SHIKHAR VEDH will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).

4. Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.

5. We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Exotic Coorg Backpacking Tour !!! ( Leaving on Day-1 morning & Return on Day-4 evening at 18:30 Hrs @ LTT)
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 9500/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Manglore – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing Coorg (AC Vehicle)

3) Food expenses (Train Journey Food excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Major Sightseeing Points :-

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  Madikeri fort exploration
  ● Omkareshwara temple
• Rajas Seat & Raja Tomb
  ● Dubare Elephant camp
  ● Nisargadhama
  ● Bylakuppe – largest Tibetan settlement in South India
  ● Bhagamandala – Talacauvery 

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Itinerary for the tour as below: -

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Meeting Point:

Day 1: LTT @ 11:30 Hrs
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Departure by Train – Netravati Express
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Day 2:  05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Mangaluru

3 Hrs drive to Coorg  by private vehicle

B/f en-route

09:00 Hrs : Bhagmandala – 

10:00 Hrs : Tala Kaveri – Dakshin Kashi — Foothills of Brahmagiri Hills

Drive to Madikeri

13:00 Hrs : Check in Hotel – Freshen Up

14:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Madikeri Exploration :-

Abbey Waterfall

Madikeri Fort – 

Omkareshwara Temple

Rajas Seat & Tomb

Dinner

Overnight at Hotel

Day 3 : Breakfast time … Check out
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Dubere Elephant Camp – Elephant Grooming , Feeding,  Ride

Exploration Time (~ 3 Hrs Time )
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Nisargadhama :- An Island formed by river cauvery

En-route Have a Lunch

Bylakuppe :- Largest Tibetian settlement in South India

18:00 Hrs : Drive to Mangluru
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21:00 Hrs :: @ Mangluru Station
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Dinner time

Departure by Train – 16346 – Netravati Express to Mumbai

Day 4: 
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16:15 Hrs :: @ Panvel

17:00 Hrs :: @ Thane

17:45 Hrs :: @ LTT
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 9500/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Manglore – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing Coorg

3) Food expenses (Saturday Train Journey Food excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking / Hotel booking

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373  / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the *Exotic Coorg & Chikmagalur – Belur – Halebid – Udupi* Backpacking Tour !!!
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 16750/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Manglore – Mumbai

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges
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Major Sightseeing Points :-

Coorg
Madikeri fort exploration
● Omkareshwara temple
Rajas Seat & Raja Tomb
● Dubare Elephant camp
● Nisargadhama
● Bylakuppe – largest Tibetan settlement in South India
● Bhagamandala – Talacauvery
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Chikmagalur

Mullyangiri – Karnataka Highest Peak
● Jhari Falls
● Hirekole Lake
Coffee Museum
● Belur – Heritage Tour
● Halebid – Heritage Tour
● Siri Cafe
● Mahatma Gandhi Park
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Itinerary for the tour as below: -
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Meeting Point:

Day 1:

LTT @ 11:30 Hrs
Departure by Train – Netravati Express
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Day 2:

05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Mangaluru

3 Hrs drive to Coorg by private vehicle

B/f en-route

09:00 Hrs : Bhagmandala –
10:00 Hrs : Tala Kaveri – Dakshin Kashi — Foothills of Brahmagiri Hills

Drive to Madikeri

13:00 Hrs : Check in Hotel – Freshen Up

14:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Madikeri Exploration :-

Abbey Waterfall

Madikeri Fort –

Omkareshwara Temple

Rajas Seat & Tomb

Dinner

Overnight at Hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast time … Check out
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Dubere Elephant Camp – Elephant Grooming , Feeding, Ride

Exploration Time (~ 3 Hrs Time )
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Nisargadhama :- An Island formed by river cauvery

En-route Have a Lunch

Bylakuppe :- Largest Tibetian settlement in South India
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3 Hrs drive to Chikmagalur
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Check in Hotel / Home Stay

Day 4:

Breakfast time …

Mullyangiri – Karnataka’s Highest Peak at 6330 ft visit

Jhari Falls, Hirekole lake & Coffee Museum

Siri Cafe , Mahatma Gandhi Park Visit

Back to hotel for Overnight Stay
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Day 5:

Post Breakfast – Tea

Belur – Halebid Heritage Tour

Post Lunch
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Drive to Udupi

Explore Udupi
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22:00 Hrs :: @ Udupi
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Dinner time

Departure by Train – 16346 – Netravati Express to Mumbai

Day 6:
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16:15 Hrs :: @ Panvel

17:00 Hrs :: @ Thane

17:45 Hrs :: @ LTT
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Advance 2 b paid Rs. 10000/- per Head

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
.
Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Arunachal Pradesh Backpacking Tour !!! 

Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Guwahati Airport / Railway station by 11 am latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train from Guwahati after 6 pm

/ Day 8: Book your flight / train from Guwahati in morning   

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Arunachal Pradesh –  The Land of the Rising Sun   !!! 

“The Land of the Rising Sun”, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most enthralling holiday destinations in India. Strung out along the misty mountain peaks , verdant valleys, swift rivers and finest sanctuaries , it entices an adventurer with mysterious , immaculate and picturesque loveliness. Arunachal is huge and traveling around its vast and mountainous tracts is too arduous and time consuming to be completed in a week.

Itinerary

Day 1::- Guwahati – Bhalukpong (250 km / 6 hr)

Meet the team @ Guwahati Airport by 11:00 Hrs

Drive to Bhalukpong – Situated at 213 metres above sea level, Bhalukpong is the entry point to Arunachal. The place is famous for archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka who was the grandfather of King Bana of Mahabharata fame and an ancient ruler of the region. A historical fort of 10th-12th Century AD is situated in the foothills of the region and one can see the stone remains of the fort. Some important remains of King Bahluk’s capital and his grandson Bana are preserved here. The Kameng River flows through Bhalukpong providing ample scope for adventure tourism. It is also a beautiful picnic spot.

Evening arrival @ Hotel & Relax

Day 2::- Bhalukpong to Sangti Valley ( 150 km / 6 hr)

After breakfast depart for Dirang

En-route visit Tipi, It is 5 kms from Bhalukpong and is famous for its orchid museum where one can see about 450 species of orchids. Some of these are rare and endangered. Asia’s biggest orchidarium.

Sessa: It is 24 kms from Tipi on the way to Bomdila. There is a natural orchid sanctuary spread over 10 sq km. More than 2600 orchids representing 80 species have been cultivated in natural surroundings.

Sangti Valley is beyond description. It is surrounded by Eastern Himalayan ranges, covered with fruit orchards (kiwi fruit, apple, apricot, orange), dotted with pristine dense forests and meandering fast hill rivers. Black-necked cranes migrate to this valley.

Overnight stay at Sangti Valley ( Home stay / Tents)

Day 3::- Sangti Valley – Dirang  - Tawang (150 km / 6 hr)

Dirang: The place is famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Places worth visiting here are the apple and kiwi orchards, National Yak Research and sheep Breeding Center at Nigmadung.

Sela Pass: It is 45 kms from Dirang on the way to Tawang. Sela Pass is the world’s second highest motorable pass at an altitude of 14000 ft. The serene crystal blue water natural lake and the surrounding landscape are truly pleasing to the eyes and senses.

Nurannang: It is 12 kms from Sela Pass and is famous for cold water snow and rainbow trout fish hatchery where one can go fishing in the chilly waters.

Jaswant Garh: Located at a distance of 4 kms from Nuranang, Jaswant Garh is a memorial erected in the memory of Veer Jaswant Singh of the 4th Garhwal Rifles and a recipient of Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) who alone stopped the Chinese Army for 72 hours during the 1962 aggression.

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 4::- Tawang local Sightseeing

After breakfast, go for local sightseeing. 

Tawang monastery, which is an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism is located here. This world famous monastery of the Gelukpa was founded during the 17th century by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso who is considered as a contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. It is Asia’s second largest monastery after Lhasa and India’s largest which controls 17 Gompas in the region. The highlights of this monastery are the imposing three-storied assembly hall and the 28 ft high golden statue of Lord Buddha. There is also a big library which has an impressive collection of ancient books and manuscripts.

Tawang War Memorial , dedicated to the martyrs of Sino-India war (1962), 

Evening @ local markets

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 5::-  Feel pride Bum La Pass & dip @ Sangster lake

Bum La Pass – The meeting point of India and China, sitting pretty at 4,600 meters (15,200 ft). Only Indians can visit, with proper permit

There are also beautiful natural Lakes in Tawang like the Sangetsar Lake which is known for its scenic surroundings as well as rare avi-fauna like snow pigeon and musk deer and the PTso Lake for its picturesque landscape .

Overnight stay @ Tawang

Day 6 ::- Tawang to Bomdila (175 km / 6 hrs)

Overnight @ Hotel

Day 7::- Bomdila – Guwahati ( 300 km / 8 hrs)

Early breakfast and move to long drive to Guwahati

U can book ur flight after 6 pm if don’t want to stay back

Else Overnight @ Guwahati (Stay cost on your own)

Day 8 :: Post Breakfast – Local Sightseeing – Kamakhya Temple & Other

Guwahati Airport to catch flight back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Advance Rs. 12000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
.
Googlepay : 9702121373

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Things To Carry:-
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Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)
5 passport size colour photographs (A must)
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Meghalaya Backpacking Tour !!! 

Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Private Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

.

Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Guwahati Airport / Railway station by 1 pm latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train for Guwahati after 1 pm

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Meghalaya- The Abode of the Clouds !!! 

A dreamland : ‘Meghalaya’ is a Sanskrit term which denotes ‘abode of clouds’. As its name reflects here clouds have a tendency to settle on the surface whereas you will discover yourself up above the clouds. Meghalaya is also known as the land of the living root bridges and numerous natural swimming pools, crystal clear water. The state is filled with gushing waterfalls, breath-taking trails and life in the woods is an ideal trip for individuals in quest of beauty and serenity. Cherrapunji bestows one of the most picturesque settings, receives the maximum rainfall in the world.

Major Highlights of the offbeat tour !!!

Amazing man-made & natural wonders of Living Root Bridge

Natural swimming pools deep the valleys

The beautiful Umiam Lake

The Nohkalikai Falls, Arwah Caves and Mawsmai Caves @ Cherrapunji

Cleanest Village of Asia Mawlynnong

Dawki – Indo – Bangladesh Border

Transparent waters of Umngot river @ Shnongpodeng

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday:- Guwahati – Shillong Drive

Meet the team @ Guwahati Airport by 12:30 Hrs

Drive to Shillong – capital of Meghalaya

En-route visit Umiam Lake or Barapani – picturesque destination

Evening arrival @ Hotel in Sohra & Relax

Day 2: Monday:- Sohra – Tyrna – Nongriat

The journey to Nongriat village to see the Double decker living root bridge is an unmissable Meghalaya experience.

A trek to remember (Abt 3600 steps i.e 2 hours each way)

Post Lunch Ascend upward trek to Tyrna (~ 2 hr trek).

Reach Sohra by 5 pm

Overnight @ Hotel in Sohra & Relax

Day 3: Tuesday:- Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong

Post Breakfast – Tea … Cherrapunjee sightseeing

The Nohkalikai Falls, seven sister falls, Arwah Caves and Mawsmai Caves, Ramkrishna Mission, Wai Song Dong Falls

Move to visit ‘Asia’s cleanest village’ Mawlynnong

Overnight @ Mawlynnong

Day 4: Wednesday:- Mawlynnong – Dawki – Shnongpodeng – Shillong

Post B/f move to  Indo-Bangladesh border town of Dawki … A town famous for its magnificently clear river waters

Next move to Shnongpodeng … Engage for adventure activities like Kayaking, Cliff Jumping, Snorkeling etc

Visit Krang Suri Waterfalls

Drive to Shillong for overnight stay

Overnight @ Shillong  

Day 5: Thursday: Shillong Exploration

Full Day Shillong sightseeing

Visit Laitlum Canyons is a little-explored haven of the mountainous state of Meghalaya

Air Force Museum, Elephant Falls & Many More

Overnight @ Hotel

Day 6: Friday:- Shillong – Mawphlang – Mawsynram – Shillong 

A quick journey from Shillong, this 1000 year old sacred grove has stood the test of time thanks to being worshipped by the chiefs and inhabitants of its village, whose traditions have made cutting down trees akin to a grave sin.

Next is Mawsynram, the wettest place on earth.

Overnight @ Shillong

Day 7 : Saturday : Shillong – Guwahati

Post Breakfast, Drive to Guwahati …

Drop @ Guwahati Airport to catch flight back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Private Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Adv Rs. 12000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
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Googlepay : 9702121373
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Things To Carry:-
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Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)

5 passport size colour photographs (A must)

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Sikkim Backpacking Tour !!! 

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Tour Fees : Rs. 24500/- per Head  which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Bagdogra / NJP Railway station 

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

4) Note: Twin sharing Accommodation Rs 2500/- pp Extra

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

.

Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway station by 1 pm latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train from Bagdogra / NJP after 1 pm

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Sikkim – Peaceful Himalayan Escape !!! 

Guarded by mount kanchenjunga, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful north – eastern states in India. It is a landlocked state surrounded almost entirely by land. Sikkim is bordered by Nepal, China, Bhutan and West Bengal. It is also the least populous state in the country, with most of its inhabitants being Nepali. Despite being the second smallest state, it boasts of being one of the most geographically diverse regions in the country. About 40% of the total area of Sikkim are covered with forests, And show fed lakes making it the best getaway for nature lovers.

Major Highlights of the offbeat tour !!!

Monasteries @ Gangtok

Gurudongmar Lake -Fresh & Highest lake in sikkim

Yamtang Valley

Zero Point – End point

Nathula Pass – Indo – Tibet – China Border

Tsomgo Lake

Snow fed lakes, Hot springs, Religious & Cultural Centers

Itinerary

Day 1:- Bagdogra – Gangtok Drive (~ 130 km / 4 hr drive)

Meet the team @ Bagdogra Airport / NJP railway station by 12:30 Hrs

Drive to Gangtok – capital of Sikkim

Check in @ Hotel & freshen up

Leisure evening … roam @ MG Road

Enjoy the nightlife of this vibrant city

Overnight  in Hotel @ Gangtok

Day 2:- Gangtok – Lachen (~ 110km / 4 hrs)

Lachen (~ 2750 metres ) a town with snow-capped mountains and valleys. Enjoy the scenic route as your drive past the Seven Sister Waterfalls and the gushing Teesta. Lachen means big pass.

En-route visit Chungthang (~ 1790 metres). It’s located at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung rivers. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava visited this place and even left his footprint on a rock that he once rested in.

Overnight @ Lachen

Day 3:- Gurudongmar lake excursion and Lachung

Early morning drive to Thangu a remote high alitutude village of Tibetian Nomad and further drive to visit the famous Gurudongmar lake which is known for its healing waters. This is one of the highest lakes in the world at about 5,430 metres above sea level. It was named after Guru Padmasambhava. Back to Lachen for late lunch.

Post lunch we drive to Lachung , a serene mountain village.

Lachung means small pass and the roads leading are quite difficult and rough. It is also the last town before the Indo-China Border.

Overnight halt at Lachung.

Day 4:- Yumathang valley – Zero Point visit and return to Gangtok

Early morning drive to visit the beautiful valley of flowers at Yumathang and marvel at the lush scenery that lay in front of you.

From Yumthang Valley, further an hour drive to Yume Samdong (~ 4725 meter)  & considered as the end point or Zero Point. This is also the place where there’s snow almost all-year round. The views of the snow-clad mountains and grazing yaks are all worth it despite the distance you need to cover to reach Zero Point. Also visit the hot springs here, near the Sebu Chhu River.

Lunch @ Hotel in Lachung

Post lunch visit Handicraft center & Lachung Monastery.

Return to Gangtok for the evening.

Overnight @ Hotel in Gangtok

Day 5 :- Nathula Pass  - Tsomgo lake – Baba Harbhanjan singh Mandir

Post Breakfast drive to Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake about 40 kms from Gangtok. Tso means lake and mgo means head, giving it the name source of the lake.

Further drive to Nathula Pass ( ~ 4310 metres) It’s a mountain pass and the ancient Silk Road in Sikkim. Nathu means listening ears and la means pass, thus it can be translated as Listening Ears Pass. En-route visit Baba harabhajansingh Mandir

Overnight @ Gangtok

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Day 6 :- Gangtok Sightseeing

Post B/f, Local sightseeing of Gangtok viz Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View point forpanoramic view of gangtok city and Himalayan peaks.

Immerse yourself in the glorious culture of Tibet at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology ( a glance of tibetian antics)

Then proceed to visit Rumtek, Ranka, Enchey monasteries & Do Drul CHortan Stupa etc.

Evening for shopping, leisure

Overnight @ Gangtok

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Day 7 :- Gangtok – Bagdogra

Post Breakfast, Drive to Bagdogra / NJP Railway station …

Drop @ Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station to catch flight / train back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 24500/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Bagdogra / NJP Railway station 

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

4) Note: Twin sharing Accommodation Rs 2500/- pp Extra

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

.

Deposit Adv Rs. 13000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking

.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
.

Googlepay : 9702121373

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Things To Carry:-
.
Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)

5 passport size colour photographs (A must)

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Shikhar Vedh : Leh-Ladakh Expedition 2022

Roads to Heaven…!

We at Shikhar Vedh invite you all to have “Leh-Ladakh Expedition a Road Trip to Heaven” with us. Its a dream destination of every traveller, its self a photograph in the imagination of photographer, the curvy roads and high mountain pass is heaven for every rider and peaceful time for thought process, a time to spent in solitude in the himalayas in land of Lamas.

Join us to live the moment and make a memory forever with us.

Leh-Ladakh just the name enough and adventures, travellers hearts starts pumping. Its heaven for the riders and top destination for travellers.

Its with numerous trekking trails, valleys, and picturesque lakes. Renowned as the land of monks and monasteries there is lots to see in this amazing piece of land.

Leh is at an altitude of 3524 metres (11,562 ft), and connects via National Highway 1D to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway.

Nubra Valley the tri-armed valley located north east of Ladakh valley. The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. The Shyok river is a tributary of the Indus river. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. i.e. 3048 metres above the sea level. The common way to access this valley is to travel over the Khardung La pass from Leh town.

7 N / 8 Days Itinerary:

Day 01:  Saturday 11 June 2022 : – Arrival @ Leh Airport

Arrive @ Leh Airport by 1 pm …

Rest For the day … Acclimatization

* Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 02: Sunday 12 June 2022 : – Sightseeing in Leh

* Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at your lodgings and then head out for a sightseeing tour around the town of Leh. There are a number of popular tourist attractions that you may visit, such as Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and Jama Masjid.

* This day, rest is also required to acclimatize with high altitude.

Day 03: Monday 13 June 2022 : – Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder ( Nubra Valley )

* We will be heading towards Nubra Valley where on the way visiting  Khardung La ( highest motorable Pass ) in the world.

* Time for enjoy, photography followed by journey towards Nubra Valley.

* On the way visit to Diskit is the place where monastries have tallest statue of buddha.

* Overnight stay at Nubra Valley in Camps.

Day 04: Tuesday 14 June 2022 : – Hunder-Sumur-Panamik-Khardungla-Leh

* Visit to Hunder Sand dunes.

* Sumur Monastries, panamik hot spring, visit to Confluence ( Sangam ) of Shyok and Nubra River, khardung la and return to leh.

* Overnight Stay at Leh.

Day 05: Wednesday 15 June 2022 : – Leh – Hemis Monastry – Pangong Tso Lake Via Changla Pass

* We will be visiting to Pangong Tso one of the most beautiful lake in the world via covering Hemis ( famous for 3 Idiots School) Thicksey monastries en-route.

* Overnight at Pangong Tso lake in Camps.

* Enjoy the camping with bone-fire, have fun and make the bonding as family with travellers.

Day 06: Thursday 16 June 2022 : – Pangong Tso Lake – Shey Palace – Leh (125km)

*  Visit to Shey Palace en-route.

*  Reach Leh, time for roaming in Leh and shopping, bike check.

* Overnight at Leh

• About 3-4 hours of Ride depend upon breaks.

Day 7: Friday 17 June 2022 : – Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang (220Km)

* Heading towards Tso moriri, A lake which is surrounded by the beautiful mountains… A blue sky on the earth moment for us at Tso moriri. Spend time and enjoy the moment. Capture the memories forever.

* Overnight at Tso Moriri or Karzok village.

Day 8: Saturday 18 June 2022 :- Tso Moriri – Leh (220Km)

* This day we will start early in the morning so that we can reach Leh Airport on time to catch flight back to home town

Drop to Leh Airport by 4 pm / Extra 1 day stay recommended pm

Day 9: Sunday 19 June 2022 :- Fly 2 home town

Note : Please do keep one extra day as Buffer time since any natural calamities like snow fall, road jam can extend our journey.

Shikhar Vedh : Leh-Ladakh Expedition 2019

Roads to Heaven…!

We at Shikhar Vedh invite you all to have “Leh-Ladakh Expedition a Road Trip to Heaven” with us. Its a dream destination of every traveller, its self a photograph in the imagination of photographer, the curvy roads and high mountain pass is heaven for every rider and peaceful time for thought process, a time to spent in solitude in the himalayas in land of Lamas.

Join us to live the moment and make a memory forever with us.

Leh-Ladakh just the name enough and adventures, travellers hearts starts pumping. Its heaven for the riders and top destination for travellers.

Its with numerous trekking trails, valleys, and picturesque lakes. Renowned as the land of monks and monasteries there is lots to see in this amazing piece of land.

Leh is at an altitude of 3524 metres (11,562 ft), and connects via National Highway 1D to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway.

Nubra Valley the tri-armed valley located north east of Ladakh valley. The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. The Shyok river is a tributary of the Indus river. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. i.e. 3048 metres above the sea level. The common way to access this valley is to travel over the Khardung La pass from Leh town.

12 N / 13 Days Itinerary:

Day 01:  Wednesday 5 June 2019 : – Arrival @ Leh Airport

Arrive @ Leh Airport by 1 pm …

Rest For the day … Acclimatization

* Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 02: Thursday 6 June 2019 : – Sightseeing in Leh

* Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at your lodgings and then head out for a sightseeing tour around the town of Leh. There are a number of popular tourist attractions that you may visit, such as Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and Jama Masjid.

* This day, rest is also required to acclimatize with high altitude.

Day 03: Friday 7 June 2019 : – Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder ( Nubra Valley )

* We will be heading towards Nubra Valley where on the way visiting  Khardung La ( highest motorable Pass ) in the world.

* Time for enjoy, photography followed by journey towards Nubra Valley.

* On the way visit to Diskit is the place where monastries have tallest statue of buddha.

* Overnight stay at Nubra Valley in Camps.

Day 04: Saturday 8 June 2019 : – Hunder-Sumur-Panamik-Khardungla-Leh

* Visit to Hunder Sand dunes.

* Sumur Monastries, panamik hot spring, visit to Confluence ( Sangam ) of Shyok and Nubra River, khardung la and return to leh.

* Overnight Stay at Leh.

Day 05: Sunday 9 June 2019 : – Leh – Hemis Monastry – Pangong Tso Lake Via Changla Pass

* We will be visiting to Pangong Tso one of the most beautiful lake in the world via covering Hemis ( famous for 3 Idiots School) Thicksey monastries en-route.

* Overnight at Pangong Tso lake in Camps.

* Enjoy the camping with bone-fire, have fun and make the bonding as family with travellers.

Day 06: Monday 10 June 2019 : – Pangong Tso Lake – Shey Palace – Leh (125km)

*  Visit to Shey Palace en-route.

*  Reach Leh, time for roaming in Leh and shopping, bike check.

* Overnight at Leh

• About 3-4 hours of Ride depend upon breaks.

Day 7: Tuesday 11 June 2019 : – Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang (220Km)

* Heading towards Tso moriri, A lake which is surrounded by the beautiful mountains… A blue sky on the earth moment for us at Tso moriri. Spend time and enjoy the moment. Capture the memories forever.

* Overnight at Tso Moriri or Karzok village.