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DAY 01 - Delhi – Leh – Flight
Arrive in Leh at 0800 Hrs. Arrival Transfer to the hotel. Rest, hydrate and acclimatize. You land at one of the highest civilian airports in the world at 10300 feet. It is strongly recommended that you rest and acclimatize to the altitude and not move out of your bed except for your meals today. Overnight in Leh in a hotel.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner at the hotel where you stay.

DAY 02 - Leh
Acclimatize and sightseeing. After an early breakfast at the hotel a visit to monasteries such as Shey, Thikse and Hemis will be arranged. You will arrive back to Leh in time for lunch for which Leh offers excellent opportunities. Post lunch relax or walk into the Leh town, to its exciting market. Overnight in Leh in a hotel.
Meals Included – Breakfast at the hotel where you stay.

DAY 03 - Leh – Kargil
An early wake up call to enable an early departure to Kargil (12 hrs). We drive from Leh to Kargil, through a spectacular moonscape. We drive over the Fotu La (14,000 ft), a high mountain pass and exit the Indus valley. Enroute, we stop for Lunch at the Lamayuru monastery belonging to the ‘Red Hat’ sect and capture the imposing moonscape on our cameras. Overnight Kargil hotel.
Meals Included – Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at Lamayuru Monastery and Dinner at Kargil Hotel.

DAY 04 - Drive Kargil – Rangdum (12,000 ft) – Phey.
A spectacular drive past Panikar and Parkachik, a drive worth a thousand words and maybe even more, with magnificent views of the Nun and Kun massifs (7000 metres), hanging glaciers and large meadows. We drive all the way past the Suru valley uptill Rangdum Gompa (12,000 ft) and stop for a lunch break and then continue with our journey to Phey. We drive over the Pensi La (14,500 ft), which enables grand views of the Zanskar peaks at the bottom of which is the Drung Durung glacier that feeds the Zanskar river, 40 km below, into which we take a float trip on the first day of the expedition. Overnight tented camp.
Meals Included – Breakfast enroute, packed lunch and fresh cooked Dinner at the Phey Camp Site

DAY 05 - Rest Day at Phey
After a two day long drive a rest day is called for, to build up your energies, soak in the sun, accilmatize and to get ready for the challenging four days ahead of you. Ride a donkey, hike up to a hidden and ancient monastery, mingle with the local kids or simply do nothing.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

DAY 06 - Phey – Karsha – Jangla
After an early wake-up call and breakfast we pack up the camp and load our expedition gear on to the rafts. We start our rafting expedition at Phey (11,400ft) probably the highest put in for a river expedition on the planet. We raft 30 km in 3-4 hours which includes asmall break as we pass by the Karsha Gompa complex. Throughout the day we are surrounded by 6000 metre high peaks. The River today is a Class II section, a good introduction for first timers as well as to the river in general. We negotiate a braided river which at times often splits in to as many as 10 channels with only one or two good enough for the rafts to cross. Settle into camp at Jangla by afternoon. Easy day to get used to the river, the altitude and better our paddling skills.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

DAY 07 - Jangla – Nyerak
After packing camp, we raft 25 km to Nyerak (3286m; 10,780ft; 3 hrs) a Class III section. The gorge narrows in on the river – this indeed is a Grand Canyon in its own right. We stop for the day to pitch camp in a gorge below Nyerak village.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

DAY 08– Nyerak – Chilling
Today’s 40 km rafting section takes us from Nyerak to Chilling (3190 m; 10,465 ft; 5-6 hrs including scout and lunch) through the core of the Zanskar. A classic white water day with continuous Class III rapids, and a few Class IV rapid where the river squeezes between a gap of about 18ft known as the GATE. We stop for lunch near a huge waterfall and continue to the confluence of Markha river with the Zanskar. Rock formations, spires and an amazing palette of colours add to the trip today. After packing camp, we raft to Chilling. The gorge narrows in on the river – this indeed is a Grand Canyon in its own right. We stop for the day to pitch camp at Chilling village.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

DAY 09- Chilling – Nimo
We raft 35 Km of Class III/IV white water from Chilling to Nimo (3154 m; 10,345 ft; 3-4 hrs) today. We raft past the village of Chilling and exciting rapids as the Zanskar plunges out of the canyon to meet with the Indus at Nimmo. We end our trip at the confluence of theZanskar with the Indus. Drive an hour back to Leh. Overnight in a hotel.
Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch on the river expedition

DAY 10 - Board flight
Early morning transfer to Leh airport.
Meals included – Breakfast at the hotel.

Total Cost of the tour (per person)
Rs. 65,000/-

Cost Description / Other Cost Options
Minimum 10 participants

Cost Includes:
- Assistance upon arrival at airport by our Representative.
- Accommodation on twin room sharing basis in standard room, at specified Category of Hotel on MAPI basis (Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner) wherever specified or in tents while during the expedition.
- Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non-ac
- Vehicle Scorpio CRDE/ Innova or Qualis as per the program.
- Inner Line Permit for the restricted areas
- River Rafting Expedition (Phey to Nimmo)
- All expedition class rafting gear including rafts, life jackets, helmets, paddling jackets, safety kayaks, dry bags, camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, comprehensive first aid kit,
- Experienced river guides and kayak professionals with international certifications for white water rescue and first aid/cpr
- River running permits

Cost Excludes:
- Travel to & from Leh
- Monument & Museum entrance Fees
- Any Kind of Personal expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Guide fee
- Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices includes”
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due
- To bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control

What to bring along:
- Water bottle with water (compulsory)
- Towel & Toilet Paper & kit (compulsory)
- Personal Photo Identity (compulsory)
- Sunscreen lotion & Moisturizing lotion (compulsory)
- Heavy Woolen Clothing & socks (compulsory)
- Wind Stopper (compulsory)
- Waterproof Sunscreen lotion / sun protection / block cream / moisturizer (compulsory)
- Carry personal clothing like long T-shirts or Shirts, Track-pants for daily wear (recommended)
- Wear good rubber-soled shoes for daily use (recommended)
- Carry quick drying clothes/ shorts for kayaking (recommended)
- Carry Waterproof floater with securable back strap / Aqua Socks (Footwear for Kayaking) (recommended)
- Water Protection Gear (Dry bags) (recommended)
- Dark polarised Sun glasses with retainers (recommended)
- Personal Medication (if any)
- Sunhat & Sun Cap
- Personal Torch / Headlamp
- Mosquito Repellent
- Camera with sufficient batteries and film / memory cards (optional)
- Chocolates and dry fruits as pocket snacks (optional)