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Photography tour of Ladakh is an opportunity for photographers, enthusiasts, novices and experts alike to capture some out-of-the-world images. The landscape, people, the wildlife and the skies all beg to be photographed and each turn on those winding and twist roads offer a photo-op just waiting to happen.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : June 12, 2021
Delhi to Leh, Ladakh
We board the early morning flight from New Delhi at 0545 Hrs. Arrive in Leh by 0710 Hrs. We board the waiting vehicles to be taken to the hotel where we check-in and settle down.
Since our bodies need about 24-48 hours to acclimatize to the rarified atmosphere of Leh, it is srongly advised not to exert yourself.
We just take it easy and chill out at the hotel the whole day.
If you feel any discomfort, please inform the Tour Leader and /or the Hotel staff immediately. This will help us in providing timely attention to the traveler at the earliest.
Day 2
Date : June 13, 2021
Leh - Lamayuru - Leh
We have an early morning breakfast at 0700 Hrs, post which we depart on our way to the beautiful and picturesque Lamayuru Monastery.
The total travel time would be around 4-5 hours and we would be making pit stops for bio breaks, meals, chai, and those photos.
The journey will be through some dramatic landscape and will urge that photographer in you to go crazy with the camera.
Arrive in Lamayuru and visit the beautiful Monastery. More than the monastery, it will be the lunar-like landscape that will pique your interest.
After a brief halt, we backtrack and to the Alchi Monastery. A visit to Alchi is something hard to define as the entire place is quite different. Quaint narrow lanes with almost every place you cross offering you something in terms of photography. On our way back, we will also be stopping at the Gurudwara Pathar sahib for some blessings.
We return to the hotel before dark and settle down for a review of the images, followed by dinner.
Day 3
Date : June 14, 2021
Leh - Hundar, Nubra Valley
The Day starts with breakfast and quickly turns into a day of exploration, discovery, and some interesting photography, as we depart for Nubra Valley over the Khardung La.
The landscape beyond Khardung La will leave you mesmerized and in awe of the stark beauty of Nature. Towering mountains, a thin ribbon of a road, and blue skies… a photographers’ dream!
Passing through the town of Diskit, we arrive at the Hundar Sand Dunes and then onto the Hundar village.
Check into the guesthouse and rest up for a while. Time and light permitting, we then head out to the sand dunes for some photography.
Return to the guesthouse by evening for a small campfire session followed by dinner.
Please note that there may be no ATMs available in Hundar, hence load up on cash requirements in Leh itself.
Day 4
Hundar - Turtuk & back
We depart after breakfast and head out to Turtuk, the last village accessible to tourists on the Indian frontier.
Turtuk is a village in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the J&K, and the only place in India you can experience the cuisine & culture intrinsic to Baltistan.
A monastery and a mosque co-exist in this peaceful region famous for its apricots. If we get lucky, we may also get to meet the existing Royal family member of the Yagbo Dynasty.
We return to the hotel before dark and settle down for a review of the images, followed by dinner.
Day 5
Hundar - Pangong Tso
Although marked as a day for traveling, it will be filled with plenty of halts for landscape photography.
We depart after an early breakfast and move towards the Diskit Monastery. situated on the hill, just above the flood plains of the Shyok River, the rooftop of the monastery offers a fascinating view of the Nubra Valley from its rooftop.
After spending some time in the monastery and around it, it will be time to backtrack to Khlsar and take the road headed to Pangong Tso.
Beautiful landscapes abound as we travel along the Shyok River till the Shyok village. Here we part company and start a gentle uphill climb, reaching Durbuk, and joining up on the Leh - Pangong Tso road, all the way til Spangmik.
Upon arrival, we check in and settle down for a night halt.
If time permits, we can take a walk around the village and look for some interesting landscapes.
For those interested, after dinner, we can have a late night class for Astrophotography, shooting the Milky Way, which will be visible from the campsite.
Day 6
Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh
After an breakfast, we depart from Spangmik and head back to Leh.
Along the way, there will be plenty of photo opportunities as we ascend the Chang La and then back down into the town of Upshi and then into Leh.
We arrive in Leh by evening and check into the hotel for the last night in Ladakh.
Day 7
Leh - Delhi
We depart from the hotel early in the morning to board a flight to Delhi.
Arrive in Delhi by 1100 Hrs. We bid you farewell at the airport as you proceed for your onward journeys.
- Stay in Hotels/Campsites in STD Rooms/Deluxe Tents on Twin Sharing Basis
- Economy Airfare from Delhi to Leh and return to Delhi
- Local Transfers as specified in the itinerary
- All meals starting from Lunh on Day 1 to Dinner on Day 6.
- Entrance Fees for Monuments and Still Camera Entry Fee at monuments
- Permits and Permissions required to travel beyond Leh
- 01 Accompanying Group Leader & Photography Mentor
- Expenses of personal nature like cigarettes, alcohol, toiletries etc.
- Optional Activities suggested in the itinerary
- Meals other than specified in the itinerary
- Tips and Baksheesh to local staff at all destinations
- Transport arrangements other than specified in the itinerary
- Anything else not mentioned under the Tab Inclusions.