About Fir Leh Chale with Chandan
Traveller Birds Pvt.Ltd. & Human Alive Foundation’s CEO & Founder Chandan Chaudhari every year organises “Fir Leh Chale with Chandan” tour from the past 10 years.
His aim is to make sure that the client’s get a good exposure of Ladakh as it’s one breathtaking place & thereby enjoy the tour to it’s core by making beautiful memories throughout the journey & chandan chaudhari’s past experience would make the tour more enjoyable & safe.
You can also join us in this tour which has a group of people with a friendly environment.You can find the tour pics in the gallery tab on the website.
“If you have a good group,good company & a good plan then only you will be able to enjoy any tour”
- Chandan Chaudhari
Hurry up guys & book your seat now as only limited seats available.
(Please note no bookings will be taken if the batch gets filled)
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- Itinerary
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- Excludes
- Destinations & Night Stays
- Tour Price
- Tour Cancelation
- How to Book
- Important Notes
- Terms & Conditions
- Things to Carry
- Faq's for Ladakh tour
Day 01: » Srinagar
On arrival at Airport you will be transferred to Houseboat. Day at leisure/relax to gear up for the long trip. Overnight stay at Srinagar. (Deluxe Houseboat )
(Please ensure to be punctual during the departure, arrival and airport to hotel transfer as per the timings given by the company. If there is any delay in your timings or if you aren’t available at the mentioned time then the transport expense cost will be incurred to you.)
Day 02: » Srinagar to Kargil
After breakfast, proceed to Kargil. Enroute you will cross the mystic meadows of Sonmarg, tortuous Zojila followed by Drass Memorial, before you finally arrive at Kargil-the gateway to Ladakh. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kargil Hotel.
Day 03: » Kargil to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from Hotel & proceed to Lehen route visiting 30ft Long Maitreya Buddha, later visit Lamayuru Monastery , followed by Magnetic Hill &Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib & Hall of fame. Enroute also check the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river called Sangam by locals. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
Day 04: » Leh
To get prepared to a wonderful & adventurous journey ahead we will have a leisure time & stay at hotel during the day & then in the evening shopping time at the big colourful leh market. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
Day 05: » Leh to Nubra
After Breakfast, move towards Highest Motorable Road of The World, Khardungla Pass. Have a cup of tea there & proceed towards Nubra valley visiting Diskit Monastery enroute. Check-in at Camps, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Overnight stay at Nubra Camps.
Inclusion of day: Camps in Nubra valley + Morning tea/ coffee + Dinner + Breakfast
Day 06: » Nubra to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from the camps & visit Hot Water Springsat Panamik via confluence of Shyok & Nubra River across Sumoor. Return to Leh by Evening. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 07: » Leh to Pangong
After Breakfast, check out from Leh& visit Shey and Thiksey monasteries at Leh. Later proceed for one of the most beautiful & scenic, Salt water Pangong Lake at Spangmik via Changla Pass (17350 ft). Various Bollywood movies have been shot at this lake. One-Third of this lake is controlled by India & rest of the two-third lies under Chinese province.Overnight stay at Pangong Camps.
Inclusion of day: Camps in Pangong + Morning tea/ coffee + Dinner + Breakfast
Day 08: » Pangong to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from Camps for return journey to Leh. Enroute visit Hemis Monastery & 3-Idiots School. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 09: » Leh to Sonmarg
Early morning, check out from leh hotel to sonmarg. Overnight stay at Sonmarg.
Day 10: » Drop at Srinagar Airport
Proceed to airport to board the flight to your next destination or hometown with lots of memories to cherish for a life time! Holiday Concludes.
Please Note: Although we constantly maintain our programme the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice.
Reporting & Dropping for Joining & Leaving Guests:
Reporting: Srinagar Airport
Dropping: Srinagar Airport
On arrival at Airport you will be transferred to Houseboat. Day at leisure/relax to gear up for the long trip. Overnight stay at Srinagar. (Deluxe Houseboat )
(Please ensure to be punctual during the departure, arrival and airport to hotel transfer as per the timings given by the company. If there is any delay in your timings or if you aren’t available at the mentioned time then the transport expense cost will be incurred to you.)
Day 02: » Srinagar to Kargil
After breakfast, proceed to Kargil. Enroute you will cross the mystic meadows of Sonmarg, tortuous Zojila followed by Drass Memorial, before you finally arrive at Kargil-the gateway to Ladakh. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kargil Hotel.
Day 03: » Kargil to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from Hotel & proceed to Lehen route visiting 30ft Long Maitreya Buddha, later visit Lamayuru Monastery , followed by Magnetic Hill &Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib & Hall of fame. Enroute also check the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river called Sangam by locals. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
Day 04: » Leh
To get prepared to a wonderful & adventurous journey ahead we will have a leisure time & stay at hotel during the day & then in the evening shopping time at the big colourful leh market. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
Day 05: » Leh to Nubra
After Breakfast, move towards Highest Motorable Road of The World, Khardungla Pass. Have a cup of tea there & proceed towards Nubra valley visiting Diskit Monastery enroute. Check-in at Camps, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Overnight stay at Nubra Camps.
Inclusion of day: Camps in Nubra valley + Morning tea/ coffee + Dinner + Breakfast
Day 06: » Nubra to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from the camps & visit Hot Water Springsat Panamik via confluence of Shyok & Nubra River across Sumoor. Return to Leh by Evening. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 07: » Leh to Pangong
After Breakfast, check out from Leh& visit Shey and Thiksey monasteries at Leh. Later proceed for one of the most beautiful & scenic, Salt water Pangong Lake at Spangmik via Changla Pass (17350 ft). Various Bollywood movies have been shot at this lake. One-Third of this lake is controlled by India & rest of the two-third lies under Chinese province.Overnight stay at Pangong Camps.
Inclusion of day: Camps in Pangong + Morning tea/ coffee + Dinner + Breakfast
Day 08: » Pangong to Leh
After Breakfast, check out from Camps for return journey to Leh. Enroute visit Hemis Monastery & 3-Idiots School. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 09: » Leh to Sonmarg
Early morning, check out from leh hotel to sonmarg. Overnight stay at Sonmarg.
Day 10: » Drop at Srinagar Airport
Proceed to airport to board the flight to your next destination or hometown with lots of memories to cherish for a life time! Holiday Concludes.
Please Note: Although we constantly maintain our programme the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice.
Reporting & Dropping for Joining & Leaving Guests:
Reporting: Srinagar Airport
Dropping: Srinagar Airport
Mentioned duration for travel depends upon road conditions & situations like natural calamities, check in-check out time from hotel also depends upon situation at that time
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Coach and Seating?
On group tours, you are not allotted seat numbers as a seat rotation system is followed.
Please note that smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages and snacks is strictly prohibited on coaches / cars. Please keep the coach / cars clean to avoid discomfort to yourself and other tour participants.
Please take care not to leave behind any property in the coach / car while disembarking. We would not be responsible or liable in case of loss of such property under any circumstances.
Please take care not to leave behind any property in the coach / car while disembarking. We would not be responsible or liable in case of loss of such property under any circumstances.
Health
Please note that your health is entirely your risk and responsibility. Our tours are suitable for persons of reasonable fitness. They may not suit persons who are medically infirm or who have special needs or requirements whether due to age, medical conditions or otherwise. It shall be your duty to inform us in case you have any medical condition that may affect your ability to fully enjoy our tour arrangements or where the interests of other tour participants may be adversely affected by such condition.
We reserve the right (without obligation) to ask you to undergo medical tests and to provide written certification of your medical fitness before departure or at any time during the tour and if you fail to undergo such tests or fail to provide such certificates, we may decline to accept you or to continue you on the tour. Our actions in this regard may be guided not only by concerns for your health but also the convenience and health of the other tour participants. However, it is not our obligation to check your medical condition and if you suffer any injury or aggravation on the tour or if you are unable to enjoy / complete the whole or any part of the tour due to your medical conditions, we shall not be liable to compensate you nor to refund any amount to you nor to pay your medical expenses.
As earlier stated, being tour organizers, we will not be liable to you for any loss, injury or damage in respect of life, limb or property, sickness, delay, discomfort, anxiety, service denial, service deficiency, additional expenses incurred by you or for any direct, indirect, consequential loss and / or damage or any kind suffered by you howsoever caused arising out of any act, omission, default of any contractor / supplier or of any servant or agent employed by the contractor / supplier or of any third person who may be engaged or concerned in the provision of accommodation, transportation, entertainment, refreshment or any other service comprising the tour package. In view of this, please note that we shall have no liability in the following circumstances (amongst others):
We shall not be responsible and / or liable for any damages caused to you due to reasons beyond the control of us (Force Majeure / Vis Majeure). Any overstay expenses due to delay or changes in bus / trains or cancellation of special bogie or other services due to sickness, weather conditions, war, threat of war, strikes, rebellions, disturbances, unrest, curfew or any other cause whatsoever, shall be borne entirely by you and we shall not be liable for the same.
You are required to be punctual and adhere to the time-lines of the tour and of the contractors / service providers...
You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other tour participants or to any other person or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property belonging to us or other tour participants or any other persons. You shall not carry any item or object, the possession of which is forbidden by any law, rules or regulations. Nor shall you violate any other law, rule or regulations. Should any tour participant misbehave or violate any law, rules or regulations, we shall have the right to discontinue his participation and exclude him from the tour at his risk, cost and expense. Should we suffer any damage or liability on account of a tour participant's misbehavior, we shall be free to separately charge and recover our losses and expenses from him.
No Refund for Unutilized Services It is clearly understood that there shall be no refund or compensation whatsoever for unutilized services. This general rule applies to all kinds of non-utilization or under-utilization of tour services, whether of the whole or part of the tour and whether as a matter of your choice, or caused by your fault or compelled by circumstances such as ill-health, weather, external factors etc. As a consequence of the above rule, please note that no refund will be admissible in the following circumstances (amongst others). There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever.
There will be no refund if you fail to or are unable to utilize any of the services on the tour like travel, hotels, sightseeing, rides, entrance fees etc due to any reason whatsoever such as late reporting, ill-health etc.
Please Carefully Check What the Tour Cost Includes and Excludes Please refer to the relevant section of the Price Grid for the tour cost. All services to be provided to you will be as per those specified / confirmed and paid for as per the Invoices. If you avail any service such as porterage, room service, laundry, excess baggage charge, a la carte meals, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, paid toilets or anything that is not specifically shown as included in the Tour Cost, then the payment for the same will have to be cleared by you.
Minimum Participation Tours specified in the Group Tours are operated subject to a minimum participation of paying adult Participants. If the participation is less than the minimum prescribed ,we reserve the right to amend, amalgamate, alter, vary, or cancel a tour without incurring any liability to pay any compensation.
We reserve the right (without obligation) to ask you to undergo medical tests and to provide written certification of your medical fitness before departure or at any time during the tour and if you fail to undergo such tests or fail to provide such certificates, we may decline to accept you or to continue you on the tour. Our actions in this regard may be guided not only by concerns for your health but also the convenience and health of the other tour participants. However, it is not our obligation to check your medical condition and if you suffer any injury or aggravation on the tour or if you are unable to enjoy / complete the whole or any part of the tour due to your medical conditions, we shall not be liable to compensate you nor to refund any amount to you nor to pay your medical expenses.
As earlier stated, being tour organizers, we will not be liable to you for any loss, injury or damage in respect of life, limb or property, sickness, delay, discomfort, anxiety, service denial, service deficiency, additional expenses incurred by you or for any direct, indirect, consequential loss and / or damage or any kind suffered by you howsoever caused arising out of any act, omission, default of any contractor / supplier or of any servant or agent employed by the contractor / supplier or of any third person who may be engaged or concerned in the provision of accommodation, transportation, entertainment, refreshment or any other service comprising the tour package. In view of this, please note that we shall have no liability in the following circumstances (amongst others):
- Loss of / Delay of Baggage / Coach / Train.
- Any death, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and /or damage or any kind of theft howsoever caused.
- Rudeness or unprofessional behavior of staff of hotel etc., quality of facilities given etc.
- Any kind of service denial or deficiency by any contractor / supplier Further, please note that in any case, our liability arising from this contract shall not exceed the total amount paid for the tour holiday. Further, under no circumstances shall we have any liability in respect of any indirect, special or consequential losses whatsoever.
We shall not be responsible and / or liable for any damages caused to you due to reasons beyond the control of us (Force Majeure / Vis Majeure). Any overstay expenses due to delay or changes in bus / trains or cancellation of special bogie or other services due to sickness, weather conditions, war, threat of war, strikes, rebellions, disturbances, unrest, curfew or any other cause whatsoever, shall be borne entirely by you and we shall not be liable for the same.
You are required to be punctual and adhere to the time-lines of the tour and of the contractors / service providers...
You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other tour participants or to any other person or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property belonging to us or other tour participants or any other persons. You shall not carry any item or object, the possession of which is forbidden by any law, rules or regulations. Nor shall you violate any other law, rule or regulations. Should any tour participant misbehave or violate any law, rules or regulations, we shall have the right to discontinue his participation and exclude him from the tour at his risk, cost and expense. Should we suffer any damage or liability on account of a tour participant's misbehavior, we shall be free to separately charge and recover our losses and expenses from him.
No Refund for Unutilized Services It is clearly understood that there shall be no refund or compensation whatsoever for unutilized services. This general rule applies to all kinds of non-utilization or under-utilization of tour services, whether of the whole or part of the tour and whether as a matter of your choice, or caused by your fault or compelled by circumstances such as ill-health, weather, external factors etc. As a consequence of the above rule, please note that no refund will be admissible in the following circumstances (amongst others). There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever.
There will be no refund if you fail to or are unable to utilize any of the services on the tour like travel, hotels, sightseeing, rides, entrance fees etc due to any reason whatsoever such as late reporting, ill-health etc.
Please Carefully Check What the Tour Cost Includes and Excludes Please refer to the relevant section of the Price Grid for the tour cost. All services to be provided to you will be as per those specified / confirmed and paid for as per the Invoices. If you avail any service such as porterage, room service, laundry, excess baggage charge, a la carte meals, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, paid toilets or anything that is not specifically shown as included in the Tour Cost, then the payment for the same will have to be cleared by you.
Minimum Participation Tours specified in the Group Tours are operated subject to a minimum participation of paying adult Participants. If the participation is less than the minimum prescribed ,we reserve the right to amend, amalgamate, alter, vary, or cancel a tour without incurring any liability to pay any compensation.
Communication
We will inform you about your booking confirmation by email and call or Message.
On behalf of the persons booked, I / We have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions, , cost and Itinerary, We being duly authorized by the said persons do hereby agree and accept the same for self and on behalf of the said persons.
It is assumed that you have accepted all the terms and conditions and undertakings, when you register for a trip.
On behalf of the persons booked, I / We have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions, , cost and Itinerary, We being duly authorized by the said persons do hereby agree and accept the same for self and on behalf of the said persons.
It is assumed that you have accepted all the terms and conditions and undertakings, when you register for a trip.
Documentation
Photo Identification
All guests are advised to carry the photo identification in the form of driving license, election ID card, PAN card and students must carry with them their school / college ID card. At certain sightseeing places, the Identification proof is mandatory required and company has no control over it. The identification documents must be produced by the guests as per the rules and regulations prescribed at different locations. Also, please ensure that on tour you carry the same photo ID submitted in the office. In case of documents being in maiden name, provide & carry those documents.
All guests are advised to carry the photo identification in the form of driving license, election ID card, PAN card and students must carry with them their school / college ID card. At certain sightseeing places, the Identification proof is mandatory required and company has no control over it. The identification documents must be produced by the guests as per the rules and regulations prescribed at different locations. Also, please ensure that on tour you carry the same photo ID submitted in the office. In case of documents being in maiden name, provide & carry those documents.
Itinerary changes / Changes in the Itinerary
Please note that the itinerary may have changed. The products and services displayed may have changed. The photos of meals / sightseeing are for reference and may differ from the actual meals / sights. Distance between places and temperatures are approximate and can change depending on travel, road conditions and climatic change.
Tentative Itinerary - Sightseeing days and closing of a particular sightseeing place are not in our hand, but we try our level best to cover all the sightseeing listed in the tour program. We reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes / events sufficiently in advance during booking or prior to departure of the tour. If such changes / events incur during the tour, our tour manager or local representative will inform you of the changes on the spot and we solicit your full co - operation in accepting such circumstantial changes. Therefore, no grievance regarding any itinerary / service change which we are constrained to make, will be entertained from the tour participants during or after the tour.
Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / trains cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing. Generally, we try to avoid dates when big Fairs, Exhibitions and other events are held in certain cities as hotels are fully booked several years ahead. If you have to travel on such dates, you may have to stay in alternate hotels or hotels in other cities.
Change in itinerary may also be required or necessitated on account of actions, inactions, defaults or condition of tour participants. We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall package of services unchanged. However, we shall not be liable to refund any amount or pay any compensation on account of any change in itinerary.
Tentative Itinerary - Sightseeing days and closing of a particular sightseeing place are not in our hand, but we try our level best to cover all the sightseeing listed in the tour program. We reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes / events sufficiently in advance during booking or prior to departure of the tour. If such changes / events incur during the tour, our tour manager or local representative will inform you of the changes on the spot and we solicit your full co - operation in accepting such circumstantial changes. Therefore, no grievance regarding any itinerary / service change which we are constrained to make, will be entertained from the tour participants during or after the tour.
Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / trains cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing. Generally, we try to avoid dates when big Fairs, Exhibitions and other events are held in certain cities as hotels are fully booked several years ahead. If you have to travel on such dates, you may have to stay in alternate hotels or hotels in other cities.
Change in itinerary may also be required or necessitated on account of actions, inactions, defaults or condition of tour participants. We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall package of services unchanged. However, we shall not be liable to refund any amount or pay any compensation on account of any change in itinerary.
Cancellation
Cancellation / Amendment by Us:
We reserve our right to amend or cancel a tour booked by you, without assigning any reason. Such amendment or cancellation may be due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will offer you alternative tour dates /tours or you would have the option of traveling as individual travelers, not as part of the original tours. If the alternative date / tour is not acceptable or you do not wish to travel as individual travellers, we would refund the money paid by you within a period of thirty days from the date of amendment or cancellation. However, we would not be responsible or liable to pay any compensation or damages or consequential loss or to refund any other expense incurred by you. Alternatively, the guest can take any other Tour option suggested by the Travel Advisor or can utilize the tour amount paid for any of the company's future tour.
Cancellation of Booking by You:
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing. Such notification shall be deemed to have been given to us only on the date of the receipt of your email, since we can act only on receipt The following cancellation charges shall apply irrespective of the reason for cancellation. You understand and acknowledge that these charges are a genuine pre-estimate of the damages that we will suffer on onto cancellation. You understand that these damages are called liquidated damages illegal language, which are payable without proof of actual damages. You agree not to dispute such deductions or to demand proof of actual damages.
Cancellation Charges :
Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. It is a clear understanding between the parties that for the purpose of this clause cancellation can be due to any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death, court orders, non-availability of travel documents etc. As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid Cancellation Charges If you wish to cancel your tour. However, in the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no cancellation notice is issued by you :
We reserve our right to amend or cancel a tour booked by you, without assigning any reason. Such amendment or cancellation may be due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will offer you alternative tour dates /tours or you would have the option of traveling as individual travelers, not as part of the original tours. If the alternative date / tour is not acceptable or you do not wish to travel as individual travellers, we would refund the money paid by you within a period of thirty days from the date of amendment or cancellation. However, we would not be responsible or liable to pay any compensation or damages or consequential loss or to refund any other expense incurred by you. Alternatively, the guest can take any other Tour option suggested by the Travel Advisor or can utilize the tour amount paid for any of the company's future tour.
Cancellation of Booking by You:
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing. Such notification shall be deemed to have been given to us only on the date of the receipt of your email, since we can act only on receipt The following cancellation charges shall apply irrespective of the reason for cancellation. You understand and acknowledge that these charges are a genuine pre-estimate of the damages that we will suffer on onto cancellation. You understand that these damages are called liquidated damages illegal language, which are payable without proof of actual damages. You agree not to dispute such deductions or to demand proof of actual damages.
Cancellation Charges :
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Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. It is a clear understanding between the parties that for the purpose of this clause cancellation can be due to any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death, court orders, non-availability of travel documents etc. As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid Cancellation Charges If you wish to cancel your tour. However, in the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no cancellation notice is issued by you :
- If you fail to pay the tour costs in time or if you commit any other default in relation to your booking, we may treat such failure or default as cancellation of the booking by you. In such case, the cancellation charges shall be computed with reference to the date on which we issue you a notice of cancellation,
- If on your failure of payment or other default, no notice of cancellation is issued by us but your payment or default remains outstanding on the date of departure, the booking shall be deemed to have been cancelled by you without any advance notice, inviting the highest cancellation charge.
Refund
No refund will be payable
- For any missed/unused services of the tour including the meals due to whatsoever reason.
- Where full deposit is required to be paid in advance to the concerned authorities to enable the Company to confirm the reservation
- If services of the tour are modified, varied, amended, cancelled or not utilized.
- If any guest decides and / or is required to cancel the tour due to any changes made in the rules by the concerned Government.
- Where airfares are contracted in bulk for I-Fly departures.
- If the tour is indefinitely postponed due to a natural calamity, riots, political calamities or any other unforeseen calamities.
- Refund is not applicable for sectors on tours wherein air tickets are non refundable and date change is not allowed.
- Take the booking for the group tour and individual tour.
- Cancel bookings even after the acceptance of the payment without assigning any reason. In this case the company shall refund the money to the guest.
- Dismiss any guest from the tour for misbehavior especially if it affects the group and Physical or verbal assault to the Tour Manager.
- Withdraw discounts at any point of time.
- Change the routing of Air Travel.
- Change hotel and/tour programme due to unavoidable circumstances.
Accommodation
Check-in and Check-out time
Guest have to abide by the check-in and check-out time of the respective hotels. For Indian tours, generally the check-in time is 12 noon and check-out time is 10AM. For World tours, generally the check-in time is 3PM and check-out time is at 12 noon. If guest wants any change therein, like early check-in or late check-out, he/she will have to manage the same on his/her own with hotel authorities on payment of additional charges, if any. Any loss to hotel property knowingly or unknowingly will have to be borne by guest. Company shouldn't be held responsible.
Room Sharing
Single person joining the tour may be given a sharing partner/s in twin or triple sharing basis & this is subject to availability of the room partner of the same gender. However, any misunderstandings or incidences like missing items or difference of opinion between each other will have to be settled between room partners themselves. The company is not responsible for any loss or mishap. If, for any reason, concerned partner cancels or alters the booking of the tour, then the other guest / partner has to bear entire room charges. No adjustments shall be made from the money contributed by guest / partner who has cancelled the tour. Shared rooms have 'No Smoking' policy. Cleanliness of the room and especially the bathrooms is to be maintained under any circumstances. Any Religious thing one does shouldn't be a botheration or force to other. Safety of money and valuables is own responsibility even one has to take care oneself and other person should not be forced to help or assist.
Guest have to abide by the check-in and check-out time of the respective hotels. For Indian tours, generally the check-in time is 12 noon and check-out time is 10AM. For World tours, generally the check-in time is 3PM and check-out time is at 12 noon. If guest wants any change therein, like early check-in or late check-out, he/she will have to manage the same on his/her own with hotel authorities on payment of additional charges, if any. Any loss to hotel property knowingly or unknowingly will have to be borne by guest. Company shouldn't be held responsible.
Room Sharing
Single person joining the tour may be given a sharing partner/s in twin or triple sharing basis & this is subject to availability of the room partner of the same gender. However, any misunderstandings or incidences like missing items or difference of opinion between each other will have to be settled between room partners themselves. The company is not responsible for any loss or mishap. If, for any reason, concerned partner cancels or alters the booking of the tour, then the other guest / partner has to bear entire room charges. No adjustments shall be made from the money contributed by guest / partner who has cancelled the tour. Shared rooms have 'No Smoking' policy. Cleanliness of the room and especially the bathrooms is to be maintained under any circumstances. Any Religious thing one does shouldn't be a botheration or force to other. Safety of money and valuables is own responsibility even one has to take care oneself and other person should not be forced to help or assist.
Tour Manager
Tour Leaders/assistants/escorts are assisting to the guest/s throughout the tour; they are not responsible for guest/s baggage or any kind of personal belongings. The guest/s themselves should carry their baggage. The instructions and information of the tour, are to be followed in the group tours and tour leaders is not responsible for any instructions overruled by the guest/s and its consequences.
Participation on tour Behavior & Punctuality
As you are traveling with a group on Traveller Birds vacations, all participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is not disruptive to the group and in a manner that is appropriate for group travel.
For the benefit of everyone on the vacation, Traveller Birds reserves the right to accept or reject the booking of any vacation participant and to remove any vacation participant from participating in or being a part of one or more itineraries where his or her conduct is deemed inappropriate & incompatible with the interest of the other travellers. Traveller Birds is not responsible for any losses, including missed sightseeing or having to make alternate travel arrangements, if you fail to meet the representatives of Traveller Birds at assigned timings and places/pick up points while on tour. Traveller Birds will not refund nor cover any cost or expenses incurred for termination of vacation arrangements due to unacceptable behavior or inability to maintain punctuality. The decision of behavior being acceptable or unacceptable rests solely with Traveller Birds.
For the benefit of everyone on the vacation, Traveller Birds reserves the right to accept or reject the booking of any vacation participant and to remove any vacation participant from participating in or being a part of one or more itineraries where his or her conduct is deemed inappropriate & incompatible with the interest of the other travellers. Traveller Birds is not responsible for any losses, including missed sightseeing or having to make alternate travel arrangements, if you fail to meet the representatives of Traveller Birds at assigned timings and places/pick up points while on tour. Traveller Birds will not refund nor cover any cost or expenses incurred for termination of vacation arrangements due to unacceptable behavior or inability to maintain punctuality. The decision of behavior being acceptable or unacceptable rests solely with Traveller Birds.
Carefully Note
For part tour: Tour Manager will not accompany you at the time of arrival or departure as per the itinerary
For Joining & Leaving guests: Air tickets & Train fares is not included in the tour cost.
Valuables: Traveller Birds advises guest/s not to carry valuable on tour. If valuable items are carried please not to keep them in your suitcase. In case of any loss suffered by the guest/s Traveller Birds is not liable or responsible for the same.
Shopping: Shopping is a major activity of any tour and an experience in itself. All guest/s are hereby made aware that Traveller Birds neither recommends nor promote any specific shop or vendor for shopping purpose. We understand that the guest/s are wise enough to decide themselves what to buy and where to buy. It is a sole discretion of the Guest. Hence, Traveller Birds does not take any responsibility or liability in case of any cheating or misguiding by the shop owner.
External guest(s) not allowed: External guest/s cannot be invited on tour by any guest and they are not allowed to use any of the services of the tour.
Paid Toilets: At some places/destinations/country, there are paid toilets halts, which guest/s have to take care on their own.
Privacy of Information: Any Information furnished by the guest/s to the tour escort / leader/ Manager / Assistant and/or Traveller Birds, is subject to disclosure thereof as required by law or by an order of court or the rules, regulations and enquiry by any government / statutory authority. The Company shall not disclose any data of its own under any circumstances to any guest/s including any kind of clarification on itinerary, tour costs, cancellation charges etc.
Reference Call: The Company reserves the right to refer a guest, on request, to prospective guest for the promotion of Traveller Birds business. The company is also authorized to send transactional as well as promotional sms/e-mail/phone calls.
Photographs and videos: You agree to let us photograph the tour . You agree to let us publish such photographs through all media including print media, websites, letters, emails etc. You also agree to let us track usage statistics. You agree and accept that all such photograph and statistics are our absolute property and we have the unrestricted right to use them for any legitimate purposes including advertisement and commercial purposes. Further, you agree that if you share with us any photographs taken by you during the tour, we would be free to publish such photographs through all media including print media, websites, letters, emails etc.
For Joining & Leaving guests: Air tickets & Train fares is not included in the tour cost.
Valuables: Traveller Birds advises guest/s not to carry valuable on tour. If valuable items are carried please not to keep them in your suitcase. In case of any loss suffered by the guest/s Traveller Birds is not liable or responsible for the same.
Shopping: Shopping is a major activity of any tour and an experience in itself. All guest/s are hereby made aware that Traveller Birds neither recommends nor promote any specific shop or vendor for shopping purpose. We understand that the guest/s are wise enough to decide themselves what to buy and where to buy. It is a sole discretion of the Guest. Hence, Traveller Birds does not take any responsibility or liability in case of any cheating or misguiding by the shop owner.
External guest(s) not allowed: External guest/s cannot be invited on tour by any guest and they are not allowed to use any of the services of the tour.
Paid Toilets: At some places/destinations/country, there are paid toilets halts, which guest/s have to take care on their own.
Privacy of Information: Any Information furnished by the guest/s to the tour escort / leader/ Manager / Assistant and/or Traveller Birds, is subject to disclosure thereof as required by law or by an order of court or the rules, regulations and enquiry by any government / statutory authority. The Company shall not disclose any data of its own under any circumstances to any guest/s including any kind of clarification on itinerary, tour costs, cancellation charges etc.
Reference Call: The Company reserves the right to refer a guest, on request, to prospective guest for the promotion of Traveller Birds business. The company is also authorized to send transactional as well as promotional sms/e-mail/phone calls.
Photographs and videos: You agree to let us photograph the tour . You agree to let us publish such photographs through all media including print media, websites, letters, emails etc. You also agree to let us track usage statistics. You agree and accept that all such photograph and statistics are our absolute property and we have the unrestricted right to use them for any legitimate purposes including advertisement and commercial purposes. Further, you agree that if you share with us any photographs taken by you during the tour, we would be free to publish such photographs through all media including print media, websites, letters, emails etc.
Safety
Please be aware that during your participation in vacations operated by Traveller Birds, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Traveller Birds will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered.
While Traveller Birds will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a vacation and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold Traveller Birds harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. Traveller Birds is not responsible for such risks and dangers that may arise beyond our control. Payment of your deposit indicates you accept these risks and dangers and agree to hold Traveller Birds harmless for such.
While Traveller Birds will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a vacation and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold Traveller Birds harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. Traveller Birds is not responsible for such risks and dangers that may arise beyond our control. Payment of your deposit indicates you accept these risks and dangers and agree to hold Traveller Birds harmless for such.
Modification of terms
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Baggage Recommendations
- Airline Regulations permit you to carry only 2 bags per person (depending on your destination and airline policy)
- Check in bag with a maximum weight of 20 kgs (subject to airline policy) and a hand bag with a maximum weight of 7 kgs with dimensions not exceeding 115 cms (subject to airline policy)
- Carry bags with wheels and sturdy handles, preferably a stroller, which is convenient to carry and pull along
- Label your bags with your name, address and telephone numbers. Also note its make/brand, this is useful to trace your bag at the time of baggage claim. Ensure that your check in bags are locked.
- Do not put any cash, jewellery or expensive items in your check in bag. In fact we suggest not to carry valuables on tour
- We advise you to travel as light as possible, as carrying heavy luggage can be very inconvenient
Things not to carry in hand baggage
- Knives, scissors, razors, nail cutters, batteries etc
- Liquids, aerosol sprays and gels
- Cigarette lighters and metallic objects (eg safety pins)
- Perishable food items and vegetables not allowed when travelling to countries like Australia and New Zealand
Clothing & Footwear
The basic thing for making your Ladakh trip a successful one is that at any cost, DO KEEP yourself warm enough always with proper woollen clothing and always wear shoes all the time with woollens socks This helps you keep yourself warm and reduces the chances of getting hit by AMS or cold. You must always protect your chest from the cold winds as well, all the time. When the cold is severe it is also important to protect the neck portion as well using full Balaclava, may be.
The second thing on clothing is that you must carry clothes which can be worn in layers as it helps you adjust to the fluctuating temperatures in sun and shades, up there in Ladakh.
following is the general list of clothes which we prefer to carry on Ladakh trip:
- 2-3 Pairs of Inner Thermal Suits.
- 3-4 sets of Heavy woollens in most part of the year except July and August where one can get away with light woollens.
- 1 heavy woollen jacket is always handy throughout the year even in the months of July and August (personally I feel) where it can act as a backup. But, you should carry 1 light woollen jacket as well in the month of June to August, may be, there could be days when you need just your light jacket only.
- 3-4 pairs of woollen socks. And if going to Ladakh in winters from November to March, you also might need good insulated shoes as well to protect your feet from the cold.
- Carry at least one or two caps to protect yourself from direct sunlight as it is too harsh in this region. Kids specially should wear caps or hats all the time when out there in sun. Especially, in the month of September and October the UV rays are harshest and you must protect your skin using Hats / Caps and a good high SPF sunscreen lotions.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflections from snow especially from January to June when there is too much of snow and looking directly at reflecting sunshine from snow will cause sense of irritation in the eyes or watery eyes. So, do carry sunglasses for sure or photo chromatic spectacles.
- An extra pair of shoes/gum boots in case people are on bikes and are expecting a lot of water crossings
- Hand Gloves, must have in the months of October to June. Always good to carry them with you.
Medications / First Aid Kit
- Remember to carry your required medicines with prescription
- Carry medicines for altitude sickness when travelling to high altitude destinations
- Do not forget to pack any specific allergy medication that you may need
Personal Care
- Bath & Shower Products
- Sun cream lotions and moisturizers
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste & Dental Products
- Wet wipes & Tissues
- Hand Sanitizers
- Perfumes or Deodorants
- All liquids, gels, deodorant sprays etc above 100 ml should be in your checked in baggage only
- Remember to carry only travel sized sachets of all essential toiletries instead of carrying big bottles
Travel Accessories
- Camera/ Video camera with extra memory cards/ film rolls & batteries
- Mobile Phone Charger
- Universal/ Multipurpose Adaptor
- Small Flashlight
- Music Player with headphones
Immigrations, Customs & Security Check
- Fill the embarkation card and proceed to the immigration counter
- Present your passport, boarding card along with the embarkation card. The immigration officer will keep the embarkation card and return your passport and boarding card
- Please proceed for the security check , keep your passport and boarding card handy
- After security check is done, proceed to your boarding gate and wait for your flight boarding announcement
- On some airports, there may be no announcements. We advise you to reach the correct boarding gate well in time
PACKING CHECKLIST
Do not bring everything, simply mark the items you need and print out your own list remember to travel light!
Hand Luggage
- Passport & visas ( Also carry photocopies )
- Travel itinerary
- Valuables: Camera,Mobilephone, I pads,iPods etc.
- A light pullover or a sweater
- Airline Tickets and documentation
- Credit cards and ID ( Driving Licence )
- Medication With your Prescription
- Tissues / Wet wipes
- Useful Contact Numbers
Main Luggage
- Clothes/ Undergarments / Swimwear
- Shoes
- Accessories : Caps ,Hats, Scarves , Sunglasses
- Medicine & first Aid kit
- Travel Adapter
- Toiletries & Personal care Essential
Travelling With Kids
- Change of Clothes for the Journey
- Baby Food
- Toys , Games or Book to keep the children entertained
- Wet wipes / Nappies
- Snacks / Travel sweets for the Journey Any medication For the children
- Accommodation in well appointed Non A/c room/s on Triple sharing basis with breakfast.
(If anyone wishes to have their personal accommodation during the whole trip without sharing basis then they can avail by paying some extra amount as per the rates.)
- Tented Accommodation at Nubra valley & Pangong lake. Breakfast & dinner at Nubra & Pangong.
- MAP plan during the whole trip. (Only dinner is excluded at Leh stay)
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity drives using exclusive non air conditioned vehicle inclusive of all tolls, permits, parking's, fuel charges and driver allowance as per the tour itinerary only. (As per your package booking )
- Restricted permit fee for visiting Pangong Lake.
- All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax.
- Any Flight, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
- River Rafting fees or any other cost related to activities & health.
- Items of personal nature viz. tips, porter-ages, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, pony / horse rides, rafting, cable car / rope-way rides, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours / excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
- Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
- Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable.
- Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column.
- Travel Insurance.
- Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals.
Note: Airport transfers and coach tours are based on all guest traveling together in same flight, any additional transfers will not be provided if guest travel on different airlines.
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General Terms & Conditions
- 50% advance to be paid in cash or deposited in bank account for tour booking.
- 100% of the tour cost to be deposited in our account at least 1 month before departure.
- All bookings & confirmations are subject to availability of accommodation in specified hotels.
- Kindly note that outstation cheque is not acceptable.
- Guests who are unable to visit our offices for booking, can deposit local clearing cheques in the bank account
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Bank Details for Payment
NAME : CROZAL TRAVELLER BIRDS PRIVATE LIMITED
BANK NAME: AXIS BANK LTD
ACCOUNT NO.: 917020086353053
ACCOUNT TYPE: CURRENT ACCOUNT
BRANCH: DOMBIVLI EAST
IFSC CODE: UTIB0003580
BANK NAME: AXIS BANK LTD
ACCOUNT NO.: 917020086353053
ACCOUNT TYPE: CURRENT ACCOUNT
BRANCH: DOMBIVLI EAST
IFSC CODE: UTIB0003580
- Sequence of the day-wise tour program may Change depending upon traffic schedules / restrictions on some roads and other unforeseen travel-related conditions.
- Under unavoidable circumstances itineraries may be changed or reversed, however all inclusions in the itinerary will remain same.
- Please do not compare camp services to Hotel. We alway try to provide our best on that location.
- Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programme the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice.
- Under unavoidable circumstances hotels are subject to change. In such conditions a substitute hotel of a similar category will be provided.
- Kindly inform the travel advisor in advance for any amendment in tour programme so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
- Additional charges would be applicable as per the amendments.
- Airport transfers and coach tours are based on all guest traveling together in same flight, any additional transfers will not be provided if guest travel on different airlines.
- There is no refund for any services during the tour is not utilized.
- In case if any sightseeing is not done due to weekly closure, an alternative sightseeing will be done for the same.
- In case of any calamities like landslides, traffic issues or any kind of emergency and if there is a need to stay on the way which is not mentioned In the itinerary then extra payment would be demanded at that time on that location for that particular stay.
Why us ?
1) We give you the assurance that all the members from the tour manager till the experienced drivers works as a Team.
2) We always carry all the safeguard Portable Oxygen bottles , medicines so that there is no chaos during the tour.
3) We have made all the plan as per the client's point of view so that it is affordable.
4) We made sure that the itinerary is designed such that we cover the maximum places conveniently at the minimal amount of days for affordable packages.
2) We always carry all the safeguard Portable Oxygen bottles , medicines so that there is no chaos during the tour.
3) We have made all the plan as per the client's point of view so that it is affordable.
4) We made sure that the itinerary is designed such that we cover the maximum places conveniently at the minimal amount of days for affordable packages.
What is generally the size of a tour group ?
Generally the number of guest traveling varies depending on the destination. The average group size is between 15 to 20 only.
Who would be my co-travelers ?
Your co-travelers can be any individual, right from a professional C.A or Doctor to a teacher, a teenager, an artist, a politician, businessman, people of any religion, from any region, any language etc.
Can we bring our children in the tour ?
Yes. you can, we have already taken children's in our tours you can check that in the photo gallery.Only before proceeding to Nubra valley and Pangong lake there would be a health check up for the children by specialised doctors over there. If they allow the children then they can merely accompany us and if the doctor says that they aren't prepared for the further journey then they will have to end up staying at the hotel.
Will it be possible to extend my stay at a destination ?
You can extend your stay provided you intimate us of such extension at the time of your booking. Additional charges will be applicable. No extensions/alterations can be done when the tour is in progress.
What would be the work of the tour manager ?
The tour manager would look up to the itinerary if the following plans are being followed properly or not and pass on that updates to the company. The tour manager also has to make sure he informs the clients prior about the next day tour plan and timings. The itinerary is being completely managed or changed if required by the company only there is no involvement of the tour manager nor he has the authority to do so.
Can I avail just a part of the tour?
It is not advisable to do tours partly as you wont be able to experience your dream destinations completely. Kesari offers you a wide range of products that suit your requirements. Our travel consultants will guide you on the same.
Is the tour itinerary susceptible to last minute changes, as we need to plan our leaves & make necessary arrangements accordingly?
We do not change the itinerary nor date of the tour, however in case of force majeure events, circumstances force us to change the routing or date of the tour, as the case may be, just for your safety.
Is there any refund against cancellation?
Cancellation of tour will attract certain cancellation charges. The travel consultant will give you the details about such cancellation at the time of booking or for more information on cancellation charges.
Do you provide Leave Travel Certificate?
No
Why only breakfast is being provided by us ?
Since we have to make sure that the itinerary is being followed properly we arrange the breakfast so that there is a proper start off of the day as per plan for everyone. During the travelling we have a wide array of good dhabas and hotels available for lunch so you have a variety of options for lunch.
By observation and experience we concluded this decision and also from the client's perspective of not providing dinner for the following reasons :-
1) You may miss out the specialty and delicious foodstuff of the local venue.
2) As per the weather conditions there might be some health issues so you may follow a specific diet as per prescription.
3) You may also skip the meal at times as per your mood so instead of wasting the meal provided by us, loss of your money we prefer individual preferences of having or not having the dinner.
4) In case of us providing the dinner, we may have a specific menu so to refrain from that situation you can have any kind of food as per your choice.
By observation and experience we concluded this decision and also from the client's perspective of not providing dinner for the following reasons :-
1) You may miss out the specialty and delicious foodstuff of the local venue.
2) As per the weather conditions there might be some health issues so you may follow a specific diet as per prescription.
3) You may also skip the meal at times as per your mood so instead of wasting the meal provided by us, loss of your money we prefer individual preferences of having or not having the dinner.
4) In case of us providing the dinner, we may have a specific menu so to refrain from that situation you can have any kind of food as per your choice.
What would be the breakfast menu ?
In group tours the menu is already being designed by the company as per the packages,It doesn't run on an individual's demand.The basic menu would include the following :-
Tea,coffee,Bread butter,Fruit jam,Parathas,Eggs Omlet
Tea,coffee,Bread butter,Fruit jam,Parathas,Eggs Omlet
What is advisable to eat and drink in Ladakh ?
We advice our guests to drink bottled water, bottled drinks. The water in the hotels can be used for cleaning the tooth and body but avoid drinking this water. The mineral water is available in sealed bottles which is purified and quite safe to drink. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Take water purification piles with you. And you can use boiled fresh water during the trek. Avoid eating spicy food. It is suggested to stick to only cooked foods and to eat fresh fruits after removing their skin. After taking the above precautions you will realize that Ladakh has a wonderful cuisine and rarely any other place meet such varieties.
How can we reach Ladakh?
Leh Ladakh is the Land of High Passes and it has some of the world’s highest motorable passes. But on this page, you can get to know a comprehensive detail regarding how to reach Leh Ladakh by various modes. It is well connected from major cities of India via air, road and rail services.
By air : Kushok Bakula Rimpochee is the only airport in Leh Ladakh and one of the highest airports perched at an elevation 3256 m. There are so many flights for Kushok Bakula airport from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jammu and Srinagar is some of them.
If you are international traveller and want to go Leh Ladakh by air then Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata will be best option to catch direct flight to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh Ladakh.
By Road : There are two main highways to reach Leh Ladakh by road. One is Manali – Leh highway and second is Srinagar - Leh Highway. The first approach is Srinagar – Leh Highway is mostly open between July and November and this route covers a distance of 434 km. The second approach is Manali – Leh Highway which is mostly opens from mid-June to early-October and cover around 473 km.
By Rail : Closest railway station is Jammu Tawi, Located on the distance of approximately 708 km from Leh. In order to reach Leh Ladakh, you have to take taxi/bus service to reach and this will take around 15 hours.
By air : Kushok Bakula Rimpochee is the only airport in Leh Ladakh and one of the highest airports perched at an elevation 3256 m. There are so many flights for Kushok Bakula airport from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jammu and Srinagar is some of them.
If you are international traveller and want to go Leh Ladakh by air then Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata will be best option to catch direct flight to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh Ladakh.
By Road : There are two main highways to reach Leh Ladakh by road. One is Manali – Leh highway and second is Srinagar - Leh Highway. The first approach is Srinagar – Leh Highway is mostly open between July and November and this route covers a distance of 434 km. The second approach is Manali – Leh Highway which is mostly opens from mid-June to early-October and cover around 473 km.
By Rail : Closest railway station is Jammu Tawi, Located on the distance of approximately 708 km from Leh. In order to reach Leh Ladakh, you have to take taxi/bus service to reach and this will take around 15 hours.
Is there any lack of oxygen in Ladakh?
Anybody travelling 10,000 above sea level will find difficulty in breathing or is likely to fall prey to altitude sickness. It happens due to low level of atmospheric oxygen.
What are the symptoms of High Altitude sickness? How long does it take to get acclimatize in Ladakh?
Some common symptoms of high altitude sickness include giddiness, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and difficulty in breathing. The best way to get acclimatize in Ladakh is a natural rest for at least 48 hours.
What kind of accommodation is available in Ladakh?
Ladakh hotels are segregated into four different categories- A, B, C and D. When it comes to A class hotels, their facilities and services are simply comparable to any 3 star hotel. Each hotel in Ladakh is designed with traditional architecture of the region and feature oversized rooms equipped with modern amenities. These rooms are furnished with Ladakhi and Tibetan décor.
How many participant are expected to share a Room?
All participants are accommodated in tripal-sharing rooms. Single supplements are charged extra. Please enquire with us about your single supplement charges.
How about a road journey to Ladakh?
For those who love biking and adventure of a Himalayan drive, a road journey is the best way to experience it.
How many minimum days are required to explore Ladakh?
Besides first two days of acclimatization, you need a minimum 15 days time to explore the region as many villages and monasteries of interest are scattered far away. It might be possible that you want to try hands in mountain trek so you need more time.
What kind of clothes should we bring there?
T-shirts and shorts can do during the daytime but after evening the climate gets chilly and one requires jacket and pullover. If you are trekking 4000 meters above sea level, you need warm woolen clothes.for details please visit Ladakh travel tips
How would be the seating arrangement in the tour ?
As per the itinerary during travelling the allotments of places would not be fixed excluding the tour manager.No one has the authority to fix their place at any point of time in the tour.Fair and equal rotation of places would be assigned to the clients. Also mutual understanding and cooperation is expected from everyone throughout the travelling.
What kind of tourist vehicles are found in this region?
Leh has a good fleet of tourist vehicles which include Toyota Qualis and Mahindra Scorpio vehicles. You will not find auto rickshaws here.
Are there any ATM’s in Leh?
Leh has four ATM’s owned by Axis Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India.
Do credit cards work in hotels and restaurants?
Yes, credit cards are accepted in a few hotels and restaurants but 2% service tax is charged.
How do I get medication in Ladakh in case of necessity ?
It is advised that you bring your own medicines. Most of the medications in Ladakh are available but you may not find it under the same brand name as in your own country. If necessarily of consulting a doctor be assure that we will assist you in this matter. Private hospitals with high standard and qualified doctors are available in Ladakh in India.
What is the best time to visit Ladakh ?
The best time to visit Ladakh is from early June to October.
Are the Visa and passports required before visiting Ladakh ?
All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa and passport before visiting Ladakh. Tourist don't require permit for Leh. However, all foreign tourists are required to register at Drass, Rumtse and Sarchu if they are traveling by road. Those traveling by air should get themselves registered at the airport. The tourist are required to get a permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lake, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, which can be obtained through registered travel agencies. Make sure to carry six photocopies of the permit while traveling, to submit at the Checking points. For visiting Ladakh, please consult the concerned embassies in your area.
How safe is traveling in Ladakh ?
Ladakh is comparatively a safe state to travel. Crime rate against foreigners remain low. However specially to our female guests we recommend not be alone on the road after late evening just to be on the safer side. In case you need any help you can call the police at 100 and Ambulance at 102.
What shopping I can do in Ladakh ?
Ladakh's handicraft centres have an extraordinary collection of tea and chang pots, teacup stands and lids, hookkah bases, ladles, bowls and silver chorten for installation in temples and domestic shrines. Iron stoves, Carved tables, Baskets, Woolen shawls, pullovers, jackets are the perfect showpieces and ideal gifts for friends.
Can I drive in Ladakh ?
Though it is permissible to drive in Ladakh but we strongly recommend you not to drive as the condition of roads and traffic rules do not match with Western countries. Driving here is on the left, as in Japan, Hong Kong, and Britain. There are cyclists, buses, trucks, rickshaws, camels, cows, goats, pigs, countless pedestrians on roads. Chances are more to meet with an accident if you drive on your own. It is always advisable to hire a driver as they are trained and familiar with local traffic sense.
Give me general information about local transport available in Ladakh ?
Various means of local transport in Ladakh ranges from cycle-rickshaws to auto-rickshaws, taxis and buses. Local buses are usually over crowded and should be avoided. Auto-rickshaw and taxis are easily available and can be used if necessary. You can ask at information desks at the airport or in hotels to get an idea of the fare. At major airports, there are prepaid booths, where you can pay and then you will be given a receipt to be given to the driver.
Can you tell me something about train journey in Ladakh ? As a foreign traveler what should I do to make my rail journey in Ladakh safe and comfortable ?
A train journey is considered as an interesting way if you want to explore the natural beauty and village life in Ladakh. From trains you can watch the landscape unfold like pages of a colourful picture book, or acquaint yourself with your fellow travelers who make interesting profiles. Rail journey in Ladakh can be a memorable experience for you if you reserve your seat well in advance, to avoid any inconvenience later on. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance. Before getting in line to arrange for your sleeper, fill out a sleeper reservation form, which you will find in the counters around the reservation hall. Your ticket will indicate your compartment and berth seat number. Allow plenty of time before departing to find your seat. Sleeper and seat numbers are displayed on lists posted on the platform and outside each carriage, along with passenger's name. The nearest railway station is located at Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu is the last station to Leh and from here you have to take your own conveyance.
Can I change the accommodations?
We are usually pretty selective about our accommodation at each place, for every budget. But in case you wish to change the accommodation prior to bookings, please ask your tour advisor. After arrival at the destination, it is not really possible to change accommodations since they are already booked and confirmed.
How are the Camps that you use?
Camps are hygienic, with attached dedicated Toilets/Bathroom. Know that All the camps at Pangong have limited water supply with adverse climatic & ground conditions.
What all meals you suggest for this kind of tour? Can I go for All-Meals plan?
Only Breakfast is the best to opt for. All meals plan is not advisable, since you would nt be available at hotel to have lunch and packed food serves no good. There are dhabas & restaurants enroute where tourists can have a sumptuous lunch of the choice at their own cost.
Can we rent bikes on any particular day once we are there.
Yes, you can rent bikes at your own cost, once you reach Leh. Usually, travelers opt for Leh-Nubra-Leh drive for the same. Our tour managers shall assist you to hire the bikes.
Can we include rafting in the plan.
Yes
Anything I should know about Srinagar Airport?
Due to stringent security measures at Srinagar Airport unlike rest of India, we categorically advise all our guests to check out 3 hours prior to your flight departure timings & proceed to Airport for baggage check-in formalities.
Under what conditions a Tour will be recalled/Cancelled?
A tour will be recalled only in case of Natural disaster declared by Government of India & analysed at ground by our inhouse time & not media. A service charge of 1000Rs per person will be retained & remaining amount will be entirely refunded, in such a case.
Can we keep the baggage at Leh while we move to Nubra or Pangong.
Yes. We suggest to keep most of your luggage at store room of Hotel at Leh only, & keep the minor baggage alongwith.
Will the driver be trained for Hill driving, he will be versed with Ladakhi Tongue.
Our drivers are experienced & have commercial driving license. They are Ladakhi locals & are well versed with driving these hilly terrains. They are fluent with Ladakhi tongue, & can help you to converse with the locals, as & when required.
What is the average travel duration each day?
Average travel duration is 7hrs each day, besides the journey from Jispa-Leh (11-12 hrs) & Leh-Tsomorrirri( 8-9hrs, if it is there in your plan) its depends on road conditions.
Can you please tell about the availability of Hot water & electricity at all the locations?
The tour to Ladakh includes your stay at offbeat places, where there can be shortage of hot water and electricity. Regions like Pangong run totally on solar energy and are isolated. Travel to Leh would mean lesser food options, stay at camps that might shut down by 10 pmish, carrying water in buckets, longer time on roads but happy moments to live by lifetime. So "co-operate" is the word of the tour.
Can we intake alcohol during the Tour?
Alcohol intake at such higher altitudes may prove fatal, if your body has not acclimatized well with the altitude. We usually do not advise.
What are the expenses beside the quoted Tour Cost
Consider an expense of 200-250 Rs per person per meal per day, as an extra expense that will be incurred by you.
Is flight cost included?
No, flight cost is not included in the given price. However, we can assist you with the flight booking separately, at the best possible cost. Please ask your Tour Consultant for a quotation on the same.
What kind of clothes shall I carry alongwith?
Keep winter clothes like woolen jackets, windcheaters, hand gloves, caps, wollen inners, woolensocks etc.
What in case of natural calamity during the tour, can we make a quick change in the plan.
In such cases, we analyse the situation as a whole, after discussion with our ground representative at each location that has been impacted & position the Tour Plan in the safest possible zone. Amendment/Cancellation/Re -Booking of flights is done by the travelers himself, rest is handled by our team only.
Do Credit Cards work at Leh?
Due to not so good Internet connectivity, it has not been possible for Leh merchants to use take payments via credit card. It is recommended to carry sufficient cash along with you, else you can use ATM readily available across Leh markets.
Which Telecom Operator's network works good across Ladakh?
Only post-paid SIM works across Jammu & Kashmir, if you are having a pre-paid connection please note that same will be disabled once you enter the zone. Regarding Telecom Operator, below is the order in precedence from highest to lowest availability of network across Ladakh & rest of J&K 1. BSNL 2. AIRTEL 3. Vodafone/Aircel
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You can check each and every Accommodation before booking the tour so as to be satisfied with your stay. In case of any reason if you wish to upgrade the hotel then you can upgrade your accommodation by extra payment. (Hotels can be changed as per subject to availability)
Cancellation / Amendment by Us:
We reserve our right to amend or cancel a tour booked by you, without assigning any reason. Such amendment or cancellation may be due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will offer you alternative tour dates /tours or you would have the option of traveling as individual travelers, not as part of the original tours. If the alternative date / tour is not acceptable or you do not wish to travel as individual travellers, we would refund the money paid by you within a period of thirty days from the date of amendment or cancellation. However, we would not be responsible or liable to pay any compensation or damages or consequential loss or to refund any other expense incurred by you. Alternatively, the guest can take any other Tour option suggested by the Travel Advisor or can utilize the tour amount paid for any of the company's future tour.
Cancellation of Booking by You:
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing. Such notification shall be deemed to have been given to us only on the date of the receipt of your email, since we can act only on receipt The following cancellation charges shall apply irrespective of the reason for cancellation. You understand and acknowledge that these charges are a genuine pre-estimate of the damages that we will suffer on onto cancellation. You understand that these damages are called liquidated damages illegal language, which are payable without proof of actual damages. You agree not to dispute such deductions or to demand proof of actual damages.
Cancellation Charges:
Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. It is a clear understanding between the parties that for the purpose of this clause cancellation can be due to any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death, court orders, non-availability of travel documents etc. As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid Cancellation Charges If you wish to cancel your tour. However, in the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no cancellation notice is issued by you :
We reserve our right to amend or cancel a tour booked by you, without assigning any reason. Such amendment or cancellation may be due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will offer you alternative tour dates /tours or you would have the option of traveling as individual travelers, not as part of the original tours. If the alternative date / tour is not acceptable or you do not wish to travel as individual travellers, we would refund the money paid by you within a period of thirty days from the date of amendment or cancellation. However, we would not be responsible or liable to pay any compensation or damages or consequential loss or to refund any other expense incurred by you. Alternatively, the guest can take any other Tour option suggested by the Travel Advisor or can utilize the tour amount paid for any of the company's future tour.
Cancellation of Booking by You:
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing. Such notification shall be deemed to have been given to us only on the date of the receipt of your email, since we can act only on receipt The following cancellation charges shall apply irrespective of the reason for cancellation. You understand and acknowledge that these charges are a genuine pre-estimate of the damages that we will suffer on onto cancellation. You understand that these damages are called liquidated damages illegal language, which are payable without proof of actual damages. You agree not to dispute such deductions or to demand proof of actual damages.
Cancellation Charges:
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Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. It is a clear understanding between the parties that for the purpose of this clause cancellation can be due to any reason whatsoever including the reason of inability to participate due to any reason including illness, death, court orders, non-availability of travel documents etc. As per the booking conditions, we are constrained to levy the aforesaid Cancellation Charges If you wish to cancel your tour. However, in the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no cancellation notice is issued by you :
- If you fail to pay the tour costs in time or if you commit any other default in relation to your booking, we may treat such failure or default as cancellation of the booking by you. In such case, the cancellation charges shall be computed with reference to the date on which we issue you a notice of cancellation
- If on your failure of payment or other default, no notice of cancellation is issued by us but your payment or default remains outstanding on the date of departure, the booking shall be deemed to have been cancelled by you without any advance notice, inviting the highest cancellation charge.
