India - May 2025

Mittal: PNR 3FNAB
Umesh Kumar Mittal	+1 727 967 4511, +91 98713 74123
Nupur Mittal	+1 973 865 8037
Kevin Abhishek Mittal	+1 973 830 7677
Anisha Kiran Mittal	+1 973 809 1732
GOEL : PNR R2TP8X
TRILOK KUMAR GOEL	+91 99106 69427
VINITA GOEL	+91 98681 67300
GOEL : PNR RKZ226
ISHAN GOEL	+91 98688 43004
NILAKSH GOEL

Leh	2	Land on May 7, May 8, checkout on May 9
Nubra	2	Arrive May 9, Turtuk on May 10, checkout on May 11
Pangong	1	Arrive May 11, Camping, Sunrise on May 12, checkout
Leh	2	Sleep 2 nights - May 12, 13, fly back on May 14

1. Mountain, Lake, View
2. Monastries, palace, budhism
3. Camel rides
4. Nubra valley may have activities like go-kart, zipline, ATV ride.

1. 06:45 AM: Board AI 445 from Delhi (DEL) to Leh (IXL).
2. 08:15 AM: Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport (3,500m).
3. Morning:
1. Transfer to hotel, check-in, and rest for acclimatization (crucial due to the high altitude).
4. Afternoon Sightseeing:
1. Shanti Stupa – A white-domed Buddhist stupa offering breathtaking panoramic views of Leh.
2. Leh Palace – A 17th-century royal palace with stunning architecture and historical artifacts.
5. Evening: Stroll around the Leh market, try local Ladakhi cuisine, and overnight stay in Leh.

1. Breakfast at the hotel.
2. Full-day sightseeing of Ladakh’s top monasteries & cultural sites:
1. Thiksey Monastery – A 12-story monastery resembling the Potala Palace, home to a grand statue of Maitreya Buddha.
2. Hemis Monastery – The largest monastery in Ladakh, famous for its Hemis Festival and rich Buddhist heritage.
3. Rancho’s School (Druk White Lotus School) – A well-known school featured in the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots
4. Shey Palace – The former summer capital of Ladakh, housing a huge golden Buddha statue.
3. Evening: Return to Leh and overnight stay.

1. Early morning breakfast and check-out.
2. Drive to Nubra Valley (5-6 hours) via:
1. Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft) – One of the highest motorable roads in the world.
3. En route visit:
1. Diskit Monastery – Famous for its 106 ft Maitreya Buddha statue.
2. Hunder Sand Dunes – Enjoy a Bactrian camel ride in the cold desert of Ladakh.
4. Overnight (2 night) stay in Nubra Valley (Hunder village).

1. Breakfast at the camp/hotel.
2. Drive to Turtuk (2-3 hours) – The last Indian village near the Pakistan border.
3. Explore Turtuk:
1. Scenic landscapes, apricot orchards, and Balti culture.
2. Turtuk Monastery and interactions with the locals.
4. Evening: Return to Nubra Valley and overnight stay.

1. Early breakfast and check-out.
2. Drive towards Pangong Lake (5-6 hours) via the Shayok route.
3. En route enjoy:
1. Mesmerizing landscapes and river crossings.
4. Arrive at Pangong Lake:
1. One of the highest saltwater lakes (4,225m, 13,861ft), changing colors from blue to green.
2. Enjoy photography and a peaceful lakeside walk.
5. Overnight (1 night) stay at a lakeside camp.

1. Early morning: Witness the breathtaking sunrise over Pangong Lake.
2. Breakfast at the camp and departure to Leh - Drive (6-7 hours).
3. Drive via Chang La Pass (17,586 ft), the third-highest motorable pass.
4. Evening leisure time in Leh and overnight stay (2 nights).

1. Early morning departure for a full-day excursion.
2. Sham Valley Highlights:
1. Hall of Fame Museum – Dedicated to the Indian Army’s contributions.
2. Magnetic Hill – A gravity-defying hill where vehicles appear to move uphill.
3. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – A sacred Sikh shrine built in honour of Guru Nanak Dev.
4. Sangam Point – The confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers.
3. Lamayuru & Alchi Visit:
1. Lamayuru Monastery – The oldest monastery in Ladakh, located in the Moon land Valley. The landscape's resemblance to the surface of the Moon has earned it the moniker "Moonland".
2. Alchi Monastery – Known for its unique Kashmiri-style Buddhist murals.
4. Return to Leh in the evening and overnight stay.

1. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
2. Transfer to Leh Airport.
3. 12:00 PM: Board AI 446 flight from Leh (IXL) to Delhi (DEL).
4. 01:30 PM: Arrival in Delhi, concluding your Ladakh adventure.

Nupur goes to Mumbai directly from airport and we come home to see Gagan in evening

1. Cost for 06 pax: 72,200/- per person
2. Cost for 01 Extra Bed: 61,300/-

2 nights	Hotel in Leh: Hotel Chospa available for the moment
2 nights	⁠Camp in Nubra valley: La Shayok OR SIMILAR
1 nights	⁠Cottage/ Camp in Pangong: Pangong Vista Cottage OR SIMILAR
2 nights	Hotel in Leh: Hotel Chospa available for the moment

The above mentioned properties are depending on the availability on final approval, so please let us know the final call for check the availability. Tour Quotation

Meal Plan (MAPAI)	Breakfast and dinner
Transportation	Private Innova for airport transfers, pick-up/drop-off, and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Oxygen Cylinder	Provided for emergency use
Permits & Taxes	Inner Line Permits (I.L.P) and applicable road taxes
Professional Guide	Services of an experienced guide
Mineral Water	One bottle per person per day

Airfare	Not included in the package
Personal Gear & Equipment	Trekking shoes, kit bags, day packs, sleeping bags, down jackets, and other specialized apparel
Medical Expenses & Insurance	All medical costs, except first aid, and any type of travel or medical insurance
Additional Meals & Personal Expenses	Lunch, tips, laundry, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, telephone charges, and other personal expenditures
Transportation Limitations	Usage of the vehicle is strictly as per the itinerary. Any additional travel beyond the agreed itinerary will incur extra charges
Unforeseen Expenses	Any additional costs arising due to flight delays/cancellations, fare hikes, strikes, natural calamities, or emergency evacuations
Other Exclusions	Any items not explicitly mentioned in the "Inclusions" section.

Pre-Arranged & Prepaid Services:	All tour arrangements are confirmed in advance and fully prepaid.
No Refund Policy:	No refunds will be provided for unused services in case of trip curtailment or early departure.
Modifications & Additional Costs:	Any changes to the itinerary or extra expenses incurred during the trip will be the responsibility of the participant.

1. Zipline
2. All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Ride
3. Double-Humped Camel Safari
4. World’s Highest Go-Kart Track

These are not included in cost quoted above.

1. Ambuj is Tour Operator
2. Ambuj works with a local DMC - Destination Managment Company
3. We request Ambuj to settle all tips, we travel cashless except for third party expenses
4. We request Ambuj to instruct DMC not to ask open ended question, make a recommendation along with question.
5. We request Ambuj to instruct DMC to buy sufficient water and reimburse. We should not have to ration water.
6. Request Ambuj to advise on clothing requirement for Leh
7. check local photographer for wide angle shots

May 2025
Thu	1	2:30pm	Depart EWR AI 106, PNR 3FIZUS, pickup 12pm
Fri	2	1:40pm	Arrive DEL AI 106 Dropoff Home, NeHaJi arrives afternoon, chaat party Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am
Sat	3		NeHaJi in southex
Sun	4		Morning: NeHaJi in southex, Afternoon: Lajpat Nagar shopping
Mon	5		shopping?, local markets closed Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am Day trip - archaeological site
Tue	6		Evening - College friends GK2 Lachhi Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am
Wed	7	06:45AM	AI 445 DEL-IXL 08:15am, PNR 3FNAB, 2 night (Leh)
Thu	8		Monastery, Shey Palace
Fri	9		Checkout, 5-6 hours , 2 night (Nubra)
Sat	10		Nubra Valley, Turtuk 2-3 hours drive
Sun	11		Checkout, 5-6 hours , Pangong, 1 night (Camp)
Mon	12		Checkout,6-7 hours , 2 night (Leh)
Tue	13		Sham Valley, Monastery
Wed	14	12:00PM	AI 446 IXL-DEL 01:30pm, PNR 3FNAB7 Nupur AI 441 to Mumbai 8:05pm arrival, PNR 42VWI4 Carnivorous Food, behind the cover, tour with Gagan Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am
Thu	15		shopping wrap-up Nupur in Mumbai Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am
Fri	16		India from Inside with Chunnu Bhaiya Nupur AI 2940 Depart Mumbani 8pm, PNR 42VWI4 Leave Southex after Dinner Anisha working 7:30pm to 2:30am
Sat	17	02:25am	Depart DEL AI 105, Arrive EWR 07:35AM, PNR 3FIZUS

Saturday 2:25AM in Delhi is Friday 4:55PM in New York

1. Umesh needs to go to SBI after he lands, we should be home by 1pm May 2, 2025
2. There is a proposed trip: Leave early in the morning to an archaeological site along with visit to village and possibly school in narnaud. on way back, stop at Charkhi Dadri for lunch. Sunday is cancelled, may try Mon/Tue depending on how things turn out.
3. Umesh will aim for shopping bonechina on Sunday afternoon and utensils at Lajpat Nagar

1. Car from DEL International Arrival tHome, May 2, 2025
2. May 5/6: Car for Arachaeological site trip, if it works out
3. May 7: Car from Home to DEL Airport for AI 445
4. May 14: Car from DEL Airport AI 446 to Home
5. May 16: Car from early morning tlate night Home , Travel in 100KM radius, drop off DEL Airport, International Departure, AI 105
6. Ladakh - hotels and sightseeing
   1. Mittal - 4 (umesh, nupur, kevin, anisha)
   2. Goel - 4 (Trilok, Vinita, Ishan, Nilaksh)

1. Satinder Driver: 98111 65512 (Available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday)
2. Makan ji: 88609 48704 (Coordinate anything that is needed while you are in Delhi)
3. Leena (Harpreet Sapra) +91 98103 09109