Ladakh - Himalayan Escape（12Days 11Nights)

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Ladakh - Himalayan Escape（12Days 11Nights）
Travel Date: 09-20 Oct 2027 (Flexible +- 2 days)
Price：RM 5800
Group Size: Min 10 paxs
Travel Style: Chartered Car

Embark on an unforgettable Himalayan escape where breathtaking landscapes meet rich cultural heritage and meaningful experiences. Discover ancient monasteries, traverse dramatic mountain passes, and marvel at awe-inspiring natural wonders, all while immersing yourself in authentic village life and serene surroundings. Perfectly balancing adventure and cultural discovery, this journey promises lasting memories and truly remarkable moments.

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur/Singapore ✈️ New Delhi (Meals on Board) Depart from Kuala Lumpur/Singapore on a flight to New Delhi. Arrive in the capital of India, transfer to the hotel nearby airport for rest. Stay: New Delhi

Day 2：New Delhi ✈️ Leh, Ladakh (Flight Time: 1hr 30min) (B,L) Early morning transfer to airport, catch a domestic flight to Leh. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and take the day slow, this rest is essential for acclimatization to the altitude as Leh is located at 3524m. In the evening, visit the Shanti Stupa. Perched atop a hill in Chanspa, this white-domed Buddhist monument offers panoramic views of Leh. 🛏️ Stay: Leh

Day 3: Leh (B,D) Dive into Ladakh's royal and spiritual heritage today. After breakfast, visit the majestic Leh Palace, a former royal residence resembling a mini Potala Palace. From here, enjoy sweeping views of the town and mountains. After that, drive to Thiksey Monastery, a stunning hilltop monastery known for its grand architecture and a towering statue of Maitreya Buddha. Continue to Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, famous for its vibrant festivals and deep spiritual significance. 🛏️ Stay: Leh

Day 4: Leh -- Alchi (B,D) We will visit a local Buddhist community institution that provides education and care for young novice monks, orphaned children and old folks. Through this visit, we will gain a deeper understanding of their daily lives, learning environment, and community spirit. We will also donate essential school supplies and daily necessities as a gesture of care and support. This is not just a travel experience, but a rewarding opportunity for cultural connection and giving back. After lunch, begin a scenic drive through Ladakh. Stop at Magnetic Hill, where an optical illusion makes vehicles appear to move uphill. Photo stop at the viewpoint of the confluence of Indus River and Zanskar River. Arrive in Alchi for an overnight stay. 🛏️ Stay: Alchi

Day 5: Alchi -- Takmachik - Lamayuru (B,L,D) After breakfast take a peaceful walk through the charming village and visit the ancient Alchi Monastery, known for its unique Kashmiri-influenced art and some of the oldest wall paintings in the region. After that, drive to Takmachik village. Takmachik is a charming riverside village in Ladakh, India, set along the tranquil Indus River. Known as an eco-friendly model village, Takmachik invites travelers to experience authentic Ladakhi culture, organic farming, and warm local hospitality. We will have a home cook lunch in the village prepare by the local women. After lunch, walk through the charming village. In the late afternoon, drive to Lamayuru for overnight stay. 🛏️ Stay: Lamayuru

Day 6: Lamayuru -- Leh (B,D) After breakfast, visit Lamayuru Monastery, perched dramatically on rugged cliffs, set in a unique "Moonland" landscape making it one of the most surreal places in Ladakh. After the tour, drive back to Leh, free and easy. 🛏️ Stay: Leh

Day 7: Leh -- Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (B,D) Today, journey to the stunning Nubra Valley via the legendary Khardung La. Claimed to be the world's highest motorable pass at 5600m, and zig-zag mountainous trail until Hunder Village in Nubra Valley. Arrive at Hunder village, where a surprising landscape awaits - sand dunes set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, creating a rare "cold desert" scene. Enjoy riding on Bactrian (double-humped) camels on the dune. 🛏️ Stay: Nubra Valley Hunder

Day 8: Turtuk day trip (B,D) Drive to Turtuk, a picturesque village near the India--Pakistan border. This Balti village offers a completely different culture, language, and cuisine compared to the rest of Ladakh. The place is also known for quality apricots as someone rightly said that "only smiles are sweeter than apricot in Turtuk." Return to Hunder after the tour. 🛏️ Stay: Nubra Valley Hunder

Day 9: Nubra Valley Hunder -- Pangong Lake (B,D) After breakfast, visit Diskit Monastery, home to a Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking the valley. Then drive towards the iconic Pangong Lake via the scenic Shyok River route. Located at 14,500 ft, this high-altitude lake is famous for its ever-changing shades of blue. Spend evening watching the mesmerizing sunset over the lake. 🛏️ Stay: Pangong Lake

Day 10: Panggong Lake -- Leh (B,D) After breakfast, drive back to Leh via Chang La, another high mountain pass. En route, visit Chemrey Monastery, a peaceful monastery known for its scenic setting and spiritual charm. 🛏️ Stay: Leh

Day 11: Leh ✈️ Delhi (Flight Time: 1hr 30min) ✈️ Kuala Lumpur/Singapore (B) After breakfast, transfer to airport, board a domestic flight to Delhi. Later at night, catch an international flight bound for Kuala Lumpur. Arrival the next morning.

Includes:

• Accommodation (hotel room twin-sharing with breakfast)
• Private transportation
• Airport transfers for appointed flights
• English speaking guide
• All visits and programs mentioned in the program including all entrance fees
• Home cook lunch in Takmachik Village
• Nubra Valley camel ride
• Partial meals, as specified in the itinerary
• Bottled water during travels
• Inner Line Permit

Excludes:

• India Visa (Malaysian Nationals will be granted 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry on gratis basis (no visa fees) with effect from 01 July 2024 till 31 December 2026. Singaporean citizens applying for an e-visa are required to pay USD 25.) Visa fees and regulations in India may be subject to changes. Please refer to the latest official policy issued by the Indian authorities.
• Flights (round-trip KL-Delhi, estimate airfare from RM 2000-3000. Round-trip Indian domestic flights Delhi -- Leh airfare estimate from RM 1,000)
• Travel Insurance
• Partial meals (Estimate budget RM400)
• Tips for local guide and driver
• Expenses during free and easy/ optional activities
• Additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight/bus delays, road closures, or strikes

Reminder:

• High Altitude: Leh is located over 3,500m above sea level. Mild altitude discomfort such as headache, dizziness, or fatigue may occur during the first 24--48 hours. Proper rest on arrival is essential.
• Physical Condition: Suitable for travelers with average fitness, but those with heart, respiratory, or serious medical conditions should consult a doctor before travel.
• Unpredictable: Travel in high-altitude and border regions like Leh can be unpredictable due to weather changes, road conditions, political situations or other unforeseen factors. As a result, the itinerary may be adjusted when necessary. Travelers are advised to remain flexible and understanding to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.
• Long Road Journeys: Some days involve extended drives on winding mountain roads, which can be tiring. Motion sickness medication is recommended if needed.
• Weather Conditions: Temperatures can drop significantly, especially at night, even during summer. Warm layered clothing is highly recommended.
• Basic Facilities: In remote areas like Nubra and Pangong, accommodations and amenities may be simple compared to city standards.
• Connectivity: Mobile signal and internet access may be limited or unavailable in certain regions.

Important Note:

• Before signing up, please ensure that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to the content and details in the itinerary.
• Once registered, a deposit of RM2000 will be collected from each participant. The deposit is nonrefundable unless the tour is cancelled.
• The balance must be fully paid two months before trip departure.
• Prices are subject to change due to special factors such as financial crises, significant increases in fuel prices, substantial hikes in air ticket and entrance fees, currency fluctuations, and other similar circumstances.
• If a participant, after registration, is unable to join and needs someone else to replace them, the cancelling party is responsible for the service fees related to changing the flight ticket.
• If a participant decides to withdraw from the tour after paying the full fee and cannot find a replacement, the already paid tour fee will not be refunded.
• Choosing to end the journey early will result in the inability to recover any refunds.
• Travel members must hold a valid international passport or other recognized travel documents, with a validity period of at least six months from the return date. Visa requirements, vaccination, and health certificates required by the destination country are subject to the regulations of the respective authorities.
• The company is not responsible for costs, reimbursements, or refunds for members who are refused entry or deported due to incorrect documents or other reasons.
• If a member, due to personal reasons, does not use the included services in the tour fee such as airfare, accommodation, meals, tours, transportation, or any other services, the company will not provide a refund or reduction.
• In the actual operation, if the itinerary encounters any uncontrollable factors such as flight delays, natural disasters, strikes, maintenance-related road closures at attractions, government restrictions, etc., the tour leader reserves the right to change the itinerary.
• If members wish to arrive before the tour starts or extend their stay after the tour, they will be responsible for making their own arrangements.

中文

拉达克 - 喜马拉雅秘境之旅 （12天 11晚）
旅游日期：09-20 Oct 2027 (Flexible +- 2 days)
团费：RM 5800
⼈数：10人成团
旅游形式：包车游

踏上一段难忘的喜马拉雅之旅，在壮丽的自然风光与深厚的文化遗产之间，体验独特而富有意义的旅程。探索古老的寺院，穿越壮观的高山垭口，欣赏令人惊叹的自然奇观，同时深入感受原汁原味的乡村生活与宁静氛围。这段旅程完美融合冒险与文化探索，将为你留下珍贵回忆与难以忘怀的精彩瞬间。

第一天：吉隆坡/新加坡 ✈️ 新德里 从吉隆坡/新加坡出发，搭乘航班前往新德里。抵达印度首都新德里后，前往机场附近酒店办理入住并休息。 🛏️住: New Delhi

第二天：新德里 ✈️ 列城, 拉达克 (飞机: 一小时半） (早,午) 早上前往机场，搭乘国内航班飞往列城。抵达后，前往酒店办理入住并休息放松。由于列城海拔达3524米，为适应高原环境，首日充分休息尤为重要。傍晚前往和平塔，这座白色圆顶的佛教纪念建筑坐落于Chanspa山丘之上，可俯瞰列城全景，景色壮丽迷人。 🛏️ 住: 列城

第三天: 列城 (早,晚) 今日深入探索拉达克的皇室与精神文化遗产。早餐后前往参观雄伟的列城王宫，这座昔日的王室居所外形宛如"小布达拉宫"。从宫殿高处可俯瞰整个城镇与群山交织的壮丽景色。随后驱车前往提克西寺，这座坐落于山丘之上的壮观寺院以宏伟的建筑风格闻名，并供奉着高达数层楼的弥勒佛巨像。接着前往赫米斯寺，这是拉达克规模最大、最富有的寺院，以其盛大的节庆活动与深厚的宗教意义而著称。 🛏️ 住: 列城

第四天: 列城 -- 阿尔奇 (早,晚) 我们将前往参访当地一所佛学院。这里除了提供教育予小沙弥和孤儿外，也是养老院。通过这次的交流探访，我们将更深入了解他们的日常生活、学习环境以及社区文化与精神。探访期间，我们也将捐赠文具、学习用品及日常必需品，以实际行动传递关怀与支持。这不仅是一段旅行体验，更是一次充满意义的文化交流与回馈之旅。午餐后，开启拉达克风光之旅。途中停靠磁力山，在这里可体验视觉错觉带来的奇妙现象，车辆仿佛会自动"上坡"行驶。随后在印度河与赞斯卡河交汇处观景点停留拍照，欣赏两河交汇的壮丽景色。傍晚抵达阿尔奇，入住酒店。 🛏️ 住: 阿尔奇

第五天: 阿尔奇 -- Takmachik - 拉马尤如 (早,午,晚) 早餐后，我们在宁静迷人的村庄中漫步，并参观历史悠久的阿尔奇寺。该寺以其独特的克什米尔风格艺术而闻名，并保存着当地最古老的壁画之一。随后驱车前往Takmachik。这是一座坐落于印度河畔的迷人小村庄，以生态友好型示范村而著称。在这里，游客可以深入体验原汁原味的拉达克文化、有机农业以及当地人热情好客的生活方式。特别安排在村中享用由当地妇女亲手烹制的家常午餐。午餐后团员可以在村庄中悠闲漫步，感受淳朴宁静的乡村氛围。晚午驱车前往拉马尤如，入住酒店。 🛏️ 住: 拉马尤如

第六天: 拉马尤如 -- 列城 (早,晚) 早餐后参观拉马尤如寺，这座寺院坐落于崎岖的悬崖之上，周围环绕着独特的"月球地貌"，宛如置身异世界，是拉达克最具超现实感的景点之一。参观结束后驱车返回列城，之后自由活动。 🛏️ 住: 列城

第七天: 列城 -- 努布拉山谷 经 Khardungla Pass (早,晚) 今天前往壮丽的努布拉山谷，途经传奇性的Khardung La山口。据称该山口海拔约5600米，是世界上最高的可通行公路之一，沿途将穿越蜿蜒曲折的山路，最终抵达努布拉山谷的洪德村。抵达洪德后，你将看到令人惊喜的景观 - 沙丘与雪山交相辉映，形成罕见的 "冰川沙漠" 奇景。在沙丘上体验巴克特里亚双峰骆驼骑行，感受独特的高原沙漠风情。 🛏️ 住: 努布拉山谷 Hunder

第八天: 图尔图克一日游 (早,晚) 驱车前往图尔图克，这是一座靠近印巴边境的如画村庄。这个巴尔蒂村落拥有与拉达克其他地区截然不同的文化、语言与饮食风貌。这里也以优质杏子而闻名，正如当地一句话所说："在图尔图克，只有笑容比杏子更甜。"游览结束后返回洪德休息。 🛏️ 住: 努布拉山谷 Hunder

第九天: 努布拉山谷-- 班公湖 (早,晚) 早餐后参观迪斯基特寺，这里供奉着一尊弥勒佛巨像，静静俯瞰整个山谷。随后沿风景壮丽的Shyok River路线驱车前往标志性的班公湖。该湖海拔约14,500英尺，以湖水不断变幻的蓝色而闻名，宛如一幅流动的画卷。傍晚时分，静赏湖面日落，感受高原湖泊的宁静与震撼之美。 🛏️ 住: 班公湖

第十天: 班公湖 -- 列城 (早,晚) 早餐后经昌拉山口驱车返回列城，这是另一条穿越高海拔山口的壮丽路线。途中参观切姆雷寺，这座宁静的寺院以其优美的自然环境与浓厚的宗教氛围而闻名，带来平和而深远的精神体验。 🛏️ 住: 列城

第十一天: 列城 ✈️ 德里 (飞机: 一小时半） ✈️ 吉隆坡/新加坡 (早) 早餐后前往机场，搭乘国内航班飞往德里。于当晚搭乘国际航班返回吉隆坡。次日上午抵达目的地，结束旅程。

团费包括：

• 住宿（ 酒店双人间含早餐 ）
• 私人交通
• 指定航班的机场接送服务
• 英语导游服务
• 行程中所列所有景点参观及活动，并包含所有门票
• Takmachik Village家常午餐体验
• 努布拉山谷骆驼骑行体验
• 行程中注明的部分餐食
• 旅途中提供瓶装饮用水
• 内陆通行证

团费不包括：

• 印度签证费用（马来西亚籍旅客自2024年7月1日至2026年12月31日期间，可获30天双次入境电子旅游签证，免签证费。新加坡籍旅客申请电子签证需支付约 USD 25。）签证费用及政策可能随印度官方最新规定而变动，请以最新官方公告为准。
• 机票 （吉隆坡 ⇄ 德里往返国际机票，参考价格约 RM 2000-3000，印度国内航班：德里 ⇄ 列城，参考价格约 RM 1,000 起）
• 旅游保险
• 部分餐食费用（预算约 RM 400）
• 导游及司机小费
• 自由活动及自选项目所产生的费用
• 因不可抗力或突发情况产生的额外费用（如航班/巴士延误、道路封闭、罢工等）

温馨提示：

• 高海拔适应：列城海拔超过3500米，初到的24--48小时内可能会出现轻微高原反应，如头痛、头晕或疲劳。抵达后充分休息非常重要。
• 身体状况：本行程适合一般体能的旅客，但如有心脏、呼吸系统或其他严重疾病者，建议出行前咨询医生意见。
• 行程不确定性：列城及边境地区属于高海拔区域，受天气变化、路况、政治因素或其他不可预见情况影响，行程可能需作出调整。建议旅客保持灵活与理解，以确保旅途顺利愉快。
• 长途车程：部分行程涉及较长时间的山路行驶，道路蜿蜒，可能较为疲劳。如有需要，建议提前准备晕车药。
• 天气情况：即使在夏季，早晚气温仍可能明显下降，建议携带保暖且可分层穿搭的衣物。
• 基础设施：在努布拉山谷及班公湖等偏远地区，住宿与设施相较城市较为简单，请提前做好心理准备。
• 通讯情况：部分地区手机信号及网络覆盖有限，甚至可能无法使用，请提前做好相应安排。

重要提示：

• 报名参加前，请确保你已细读、了解并同意行程表里的内容及详情。
• 一旦报名，我们会向每位团员征收 RM2000 的订金，除非不成团，否则相关订金恕不退还。
• 余额必须在团队出发前两个月全额缴清。
• 价格会因特殊因素如金融危机、燃油价飙升、机票和门票价格大幅上涨、货币波动等而保留调整价格的权利。
• 如团员报名后，临时无法同行而需要找其他人代替，更改机票相关的服务费需由取消者来负责。
• 如团员在缴清团费后要退团又找不到其他人代替的情况下，已缴清的团费恕不退还。
• 如团员选择提早结束行程，将无法索回任何退款。
• 旅游成员必须持有国际护照或其他被认可的旅行文件，有效期至少为返程日期的六个月; 前往⽬的地国家所需的签证、疫苗接种和健康证明文件等必需文件，由各国相关当局要求。
• 公司对于团员因持有不正确文件或其他原因而被拒绝入境或遣返所产生的费用、报销或旅游价格不提供退款责任。
• 团员若基于个人因素未使用团费中包含的机票、住宿、膳食、游览、交通或任何其他服务的费用，公司将不提供退款或减免。
• 在实际运营中，如果行程遇到任何不可控因素，如航班延误、自然灾害、罢工、景点维修相关的道路封闭、政府限制等，导游保留更改行程的权利。
• 如果团员选择在行程开始前提早抵达或在行程结束后延长停留，所有相关安排需自行负责。