Ladakh, India
At India’s northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir, nature’s fearsome brawn meets its unparalleled beauty. In the Land of High Passes, glaciers lay nestled in magnificent valleys, monasteries dot the slopes, clouds flirt with snow-clad hills, and seemingly barren precipitous ridges stand tall under a resplendent sun.
Ladakh flaunts the interplay of the indomitable brilliance of light and the irrepressible mystique of shade. It is a paradox that strings life with the lifeless. Its scale is astonishing, magnificence humbling and existential fabric positively awe-inspiring.
Quick Information
- Best time to visit:
May to September, December to February - Recommended min. duration:
5 nights/6 days - Attractions:
Exotic Landscape
Culture and Heritage
Monasteries
Wildlife - Activities:
River Rafting
Motorcycle ride
Mountian biking
Camel Rides
Trekking
What you will see and experience:
With sublime landscapes, vibrant people and rich culture, Ladakh is like a Test match wicket that offers something for everyone.
Pangong Tso, an international lake that is 134 kilometres long, stretches to Tibet and has the Line of Actual Control with China running through it. Although said to be bereft of fish, the lake supports a rich population of birds in the summer, and around its water, a number of mammals thrive. In the winter the lake freezes completely but in the summer it gleams like a polished jewel.
At 4,595 metres, Tso Moriri, the largest of the higher Himalayan lakes that are entirely in India, stands as a paradise with brackish water and a backdrop of whitish mountains. The Tso Kar, literally meaning ‘salt lake’, completes the trinity of high-altitude lakes to behold near the roof of the world, with turquoise water set amidst the spectacular ambience of greenery.
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At the sightseeing sites of Leh, Thikse, Stok, Hemis and Shanti Stupa, savour the rich culture and heritage of the region that make Ladakh such a unique place. The monasteries inhabited by lamas and Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
At 5,600 metres, you will experience the dizzying Khardung La, India’s highest motorable road and possibly the highest pass in India. Historically, its significance is that it lay on the major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar in Chinese Central Asia, which around 10,000 horses and camels would use annually, and a small population of Bactrian camels can still be seen at Hunder, in the area north of the pass. During the Second World War, there was even an attempt to transfer war material to China through this route.
Why let us arrange your trip?
At Toehold, we are passionate about travel and photography just as you are, which lets us understand your needs and travails perfectly. And we use our insight and experience to plan your vacation to perfection, so all you have to do is enjoy yourself and make memories for a lifetime.
Here are just some reasons you should leave your next holiday to us:
Frequently Asked Questions
Toehold Photo Travel vs Vacations
While Toehold Photo Travel is our most popular offering with our photography experts travelling along with you, our Vacations chalk out travel plans for you to explore destinations across the globe the way you wish to. In short, you would be availing of our expert service to plan your vacation and execute it the way you want.
- Unlike a Photo Travel experience, your vacation is completely personalised for you.
- The dates, style of travel, class of hotels and lodges, destinations, and every other detail is tailor-made to suit your custom requirement.
- A Skipper or a photography guide doesn’t travel with you to guide you unless you decide to take our customised and guided photo travel experience.
You can now use our immense experience and field knowledge for great experiences on your travel!
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How different are your Personalised Vacations from other holidays?
Unlike travel agents who plan your vacation from a remote destination to places they sometimes haven’t experienced themselves, our Personalised Vacations offer a comprehensive toehold to experience a place through the knowledge of experts who know the places first-hand. Besides, your holiday will be meticulously planned by making use of the best local contacts we have at every destination.
For whom is this destination suitable?
Anybody with an interest in adventure travel or exploration, people and culture, and all the myriad marvels of nature, and is over the age of 18 (unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian) can go on a personal vacation to this destination. A minimum level of fitness is essential. If you’re unsure of your fitness or suffer from chronic altitude sickness or a known illness, please consult your physician in advance.
Why is fitness required to visit Ladakh? What will be the climatic conditions?
Even if you visit during the summer (June to September), the weather will be cold at night with the average temperature around 10-15° celsius. The demand for fitness arises from the predominantly high altitudes you will be in, as the high altitudes entail thinness of oxygen and physiological conditions.
Will you book my flight tickets if needed?
Certainly! We take care of the flight ticket bookings too.
What is the scope of services you offer as a part of a Personalised Vacation package?
Absolutely everything! From booking the travel tickets and arranging for a comfortable stay to suggested itineraries and planning places of interest, Toehold takes care of all the details of your vacation.
Do you rent camera equipment?
Toehold offers an exhaustive array of cameras and lenses for hire, so you can always hire what you need. Click here to see what we offer. What’s better, you can enjoy a 10% discount on all equipment hired on Toehold Personalised Vacations!
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