First & 1
Company for Adventure Offroad Mongolia Desert Land Scape Rajasthan,
Raan of Kutch ,Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Tibet , North East Tribal Belt
India ..since 1997 !
Dates - Mid May Till
September End Costs - Please write to Us. Total Distance
-= Appx 2,100 Kms / Grade – Moderate & Hard.
Sample Itinerary (Over Seas
Operator contact for Budget and Tailor made
Schedules)
Picture Gallery for the Tso Moriri
& Khardung La Jeep Safari
Day 00: Arrive Ex Intl Flight at Delhi
Airport. On Arrival Met
at the airport after immigration & Custom clearance. Drive to
Hotel near the New Delhi railway station 3 Star category. O/NT
Hotel.
Day 01: To Kasauli Wake up Early
Board the Train to Kalka. Transfer to Hotel at Kasauli. Day At
leisure to relax. P.M. Seasoning on Jeeps and local sight seeing.
Kasauli is a tiny hamlet town with memories of the British era &
thick wooded area in the lap of the evergreen alpine valley. O/NT at
Hotel.
Day 02: Kasauli – Macleodganj – Appx 250 Kms - Easy
going with alpine scenery Early start to
take on few serpentine bends. Our endeavour shall be today to be on
isolated roads rather than national highways and we will take
alternate roads where possible to reach Macleodganj by evening. O/NT
Safari Camp.
Day 03: McleodGanj – Dharamsala– Rewalsar Lake – 150
Kms Visit to the
abode of His Holiness The Dalai Lama for morning Prayers. After
local sight seeing we start for Rewalsar lake near Mandi, 25 Kms
away to Camp over night. O/NT Safari Camp.
Day 04: Rewalsar Lake - Naggar - 150 Kms - Appx 3-4
Hrs Drive A day to gear up
& catch up in leisure mood - take a sulphur hot spring Bath
& enjoy the scenic views of the Banjar Valley. Do carry your
Fishing Rods, who knows we might have time for a prized Catch. Today
drive is mainly on the river Bed of the Beas river thus easy going -
we are seasoning uphill to take on more challenges. O/Nt Camp.
Day 05: Naggar - Keylong / Khardang 145 km - 7 hours
Naggar Castle is
in the old Manali village area with beautiful artwork of
woodcarvings & scenic views of the snow covered peaks. We shall
cross Manali town - a busy tourist centre & ascend the Rohtang
Jot at 3978 M. After many hair pin bends we reach Koksar.
After security clearance at the koksar check post we will reach
Khardang Safari Camp for overnight stay.
Day 06: All day sightseeing Keylong, Trilokinath,
Udaipur area - 122 km - 9 hours Sight seeing
Shashur & Guru Ghantal monasteries in Keylong area and
Trilokinath & Udaipur temples in Pattan Valley area. O/Nt
Campsite at Khardang.
Day 07: Keylong – Sarchu - 140 Kms 6 – 7 hours
Today we will
pick up many challenges on the road - The vegetation gets sparser
and the road, though metalled is not as smooth as was in the past
few days. There is an ascent to Baralacha - 4830 M, two small river
crossings and we enter the gorge to reach the Sarchu & Brandi
Nullah plateau area.
Day 08: Sarchu - Karzok - 220 km - 9.5 hours
21 hair pin bends of the Gata loops shall bring us top of the
Lachung la & then descend into the gorge of Pang - a bowl shape
location of arid landscape with no sign of greenery. We are in the
High altitude desert. After crossing the More Plains we will head NE
to reach Tsokar (Salt Lake). We will aim to reach the Korzok Gompa,
but we will be flexible and camp in the vicinity of fresh water
around 1700 Hrs.
Day 09: All day sight seeing Tso Moriri area - 60 km
- 8 hours We shall be
driving in the local area of the changthas & also visit few
tents of the shepherds to understand their culture and lifestyle
& the hardships. Beware of the dogs - they can be really nasty
& are not very friendly towards the noisy vehicles. Our team
will be assisting you to ensure your safety.
Day 10: Karzok - Hemis 237 km 9 hours
43 Kms to the
Mahe Bridge is again cross country ride & than we take on the
flow of the Indus current to proceed in the direction of Leh town.
In the Land of Lamas "Joolay" is the word to greet the locals. The
ride for next 180 Kms is on the metalled road & Easy going. O/Nt
camp near Hemis Monastery.
Day 11: Hemis - Dha - a day exploring monasteries and
monuments - 170 km - 7 hours Time to take a
break from the jeep ride, on with river rafting for a stretch of 35
Kms - Phey to Nimu. Nimu is the confluence point of the Zanskar
River & there our Jeep shall wait for us than ride ahead to the
Alchi Monastery. We will visit few other places of interest with our
final destination being Dha village of the Indo Aryans for O/NT
camping.
Day 12: Dha - Ganglas - South Pullu - Khardung La - North
Pullu - Khardung Village - Nubra - 210 Kms -6 Hrs hours
Early Morning
drive back 70 Kms towards Leh town, than ascend 35 Kms of the
serpentine road to reach World’s highest Motorable road pass
Khardungla – 5602 M! Descend on the other side of the pass & you
are now riding on the famous Ancient Silk route Safari track all the
way to Samarkand! The Nubra valley is famous for the Bactrian Camel
(Double Humped), Wild flowers & Wild Life. O/NT Camp.
Day 13: Day At Leisure in Nubra Valley
Explore the remote areas of Hundar & Diskit Village with
short Camel Safari on the Sand dunes of High altitude desert. O/NT
Camp
Day 14: Fly Leh / Delhi Half Day sight
Seeing Delhi & transfer to airport for connecting Flight
Home
Services will include:
Arrival
& Departure Transfers by Air-conditioned Coach / Car. Air
Travel (Domestic) - Leh / Delhi on actual ticket cost. 4 x4
Wheel Drive Jeeps / 500 CC Enfield Bikes including Pollution check
& third party insurance only. Fuel, Oil, Lubrication en
route Safari for the Bikes / Jeeps & Chase Vehicle only &
Administrative Back up transport. Spare Parts & Mechanical
Maintenance. Services of Chase Vehicle as Mechanical Back up
& Luggage Carrier for Guest (Daily Use). Reserved Seat for
Guest in Chase Vehicle to meet any contingency. Services of Road
Captain. Twin sharing safari Tents. All Food & Drinks
(Aerated) No Hard! Accommodation as applicable to itinerary.
Kitchen & Mess Tent Facility in Camping (Safari) including
Cook, & Helpers. Toilet Tents (Western Style) Dry Type 4 :
1. Restricted area Permission. All monuments Fees except for
Camera / Video charges. Accommodation in 3 star Hotel in Delhi -
"A" Class in Leh & Camping En route. First aid kit including
Portable Oxygen Cylinder.
Services Exclude:
Return
International Air tickets to Delhi including Airport Tax.
Insurance Cover including baggage loss / flight delay &
cancellation, medical insurance, theft insurance. Medical
Expenses in case of any contingency (though every support will be
catered). Accident to the Bike / Jeep if any cost incurred -
though minor accidents are covered & ignored. Any Personal
Expenses like Telephone bills / Hard Drinks / Tips
/Laundry/Cigarettes. Services of the Escort or Bike Rider in
case you wish to join as a pillion. Sleeping Bags.
Sample Itinerary (Over Seas
Operator contact for Budget and Tailor made
Schedules) |