River Rafting In Ladakh (River Expedition in India)

Duration- 5 Nights / 6 Days

Places- Delhi-Leh-Sham Valley-Leh-Phey-Nimoo-Chilling-Nimoo-Alchi-Leh-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Fight and Private vehicle with experienced English speaking chauffer

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. We recommend palatial / boutique properties wherever available

Ladakh- Ladakh is the highest plateau in India with most of it being over 3,000 m (9,800 ft). Ladakh is most famous for breathtaking landscapes, the crystal clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals.  Ladakh is one of the highest regions of the world. Its natural features consist mainly of high plains and deep valleys.

Rafting in Ladakh- Rafting in Indus River in Ladakh region is a completely different and thrilling experience. Rafting is an exciting activity for adventure lovers. The rafting tour in Ladakh is going to be a thrilling experience in Indus, locally known as the Singhe Khababs (out of Lion’s mouth) and Zanskar rivers. Indus originates near the Kailash Mountain and the Mansarovar Lake in the Western Tibet. The best time for rafting is during the months of June to late August as the water levels are high during these months.

Day 1– Delhi to Leh (Flight / 1.30 hours)

The day will start very early today when we leave for Delhi Airport to board flight to Leh (Ladakh).

Upon arrival at Leh. check in at hotel and let your body acclimatize to the reduced oxygen level and atmospheric pressure. Since we are arriving at 11000 ft, we strongly recommend taking complete rest & drink ample water on the first day where we should not indulge ourselves in any strenuous activity

Today there will be a team briefing about the rafting which will start on Day 3.

Later in evening we can take a stroll to the nearby marketplace.

Night stay- Leh

Day 2– Leh to Sham Valley and back (100 miles / 6 hours)

Post relaxing breakfast at hotel, we will be enjoying a guided sightseeing tour of the Sham Valley
and later return to Leh for night stay.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Hall of Fame Museum- Learn more about the role of the Indian army in the region and Ladakh’s history.
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  • Magnetic Hill- Observe the marvel when driver turns the engine off with the gear in neutral, the car will start moving uphill as if attracted by a strange magnetic force that defies gravity
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  • Sangam- It’s the confluence of the Indus river (green colour) and the Zanskar river (blue or brown colour depending on the season).
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  • Gurdwara Pathar Sahib- Built in 1517, this is place of religious importance to Sikhs
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  • Leh Palace- Overlooking the old town, this palace was built in the first half of the 17th century and was the residence of the royal family of Ladakh.
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  • Shanti Stupa- A Japanese peace pagoda nestled atop a hillock. This two-level chorten was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1991. It offers a great vantage point over Leh and the Indus valley.
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  • Leh Main Bazar- Stroll among locals, where you can do shopping and try typical Ladakhi food.
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Night stay- Leh

Day 3- Leh to Phey to Nimoo (Rafting / 3-4 hours) (Rapids- II / III)

Post early breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Phey. Phey is the starting point of our rafting on the River Indus. Today we will raft for 3-4 hours and reach Nimoo for overnight stay in Camp.

Night stay- Camp

Day 4- Chilling to Nimoo (Rafting / 3-4 hours) (Rapids III / IV)

Post breakfast at camp site, we will start our rafting from Chilling to Nimoo. It’s a 30 KM rafting upwards to Nimoo.

Night stay- Camp

Day 5- Nimoo to Alchi (Rafting / 3-4 hours) (Rapids III / IV)

Post breakfast at camp site, we will start our rafting from Nimoo to Alchi. It’s a 25 KM rafting today before we disembark at Alchi. Post sightseeing tour of Monastery in Alchi we will drive back to Leh for night stay.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Alchi Monastery- This monastery enshrines some of the best-preserved wall paintings in Ladakh. The monastery was founded in the 11th century by the Great Translator Rinchen Zangpo. A legend says that the poplar tree at the entrance is his walking stick which turned into a living tree
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Night stay- Leh

Day 6– Leh to Delhi (Flight / 1.30 hours)

Post early breakfast in your hotel we will leave for Airport to board flight to Delhi.

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 5 Nights / 6 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

All the permits

All the rafting arrangements

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional tours / activities

Water sports activities