Ladakh is bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. Truly a geological wonder where you can actually see the effects of the buckling and folding of the earth’s crust as the Indian sub-continent pushed with irresistible force against the immovable mass of Asia. The amazing landscape is nature’s own sculpture by wind and water over the millennia.

Exploring Ladakh’s wilderness will take you to see the Black-necked Crane, Golden Eagle, Lammergeyer, Merganser, Bar-headed Goose, Chukor Partridge, Marmot, Kiang, Blue Sheep, Collared Agama, Apollo butterflies and Himalayan wildflowers.

Camp dates: 10 – 17 August, 2008 (8 days). One batch limited to only 24 participants.
Reporting: (10th August) Members to reach Leh and meet at Hotel Bijoo (Tel.: 01982-252131) from 8.00 a.m . onwards.
On request assistance will be provided for travel from Mumbai – Delhi and Delhi - Leh at extra cost.



Itinerary

Day 1 (10th August)


Members to reach Leh and meet at Hotel Bijoo (Tel.: 01982-252131.Compulsory resting for acclimatization

Day 2 (11th August)

Departure at 7.00 a.m. to Sindhughat, Hemis and Thiksey monasteries and bird watching enroute Lunch and rest in hotel. Evening visit to Shanti Stupa and Hall of Fame. Night stay at Leh


Day 3 (12th August)

Early breakfast. Proceed to Hemis National Park. Night stay in tents in the Park.

Day 4 (13th August)

Morning bird watching in Markha and Rumbak valley to explore the unique flora and fauna. Night stay in tents in the Park

Day 5 (14th August)

Morning Bird watching . Return to Leh

Day 6 (15th August)

Early morning proceed to Khardungla Pass (world’s highest motorable road) for flag hoisting. Bird watching near Leh Palace. Night stay at Leh

Day 7 (16th August)

Leave in the morning for Tsomoriri via Chumathang, Mahabridge, and Sumdah village. Night halt at Tsomoriri in tents

Day 8(17th August)

Drive to Mahe village, Puga valley, Tsokar via Polokongka pass. Reach Leh-Manali road and back to Leh via Tanglala pass. Night stay at Leh. Camp ends after dinner and cultural show. Check-out next morning

Participants can return to Delhi by morning flight from Leh or can proceed to Srinagar via Kargil, Drass, Zozila pass for Jammu or Delhi. Assistance will be provided for further travel from Leh onwards or sightseeing at extra cost.

Camp Fee: Rs. 24, 000/- per person

Cost includes:
Twin Sharing A-class hotels in Leh
Twin Sharing in Swiss tents at Hemis National park and Tsomoriri.
Travel in TATA Spacio/ Toyota Qualis ( Only 4 persons per vehicle)
Hygienic veg/ non-veg food (non-veg as per availability in Leh)
Inner line permits for prohibited areas.

Bombay Natural History Society
Conservation Education Centre
Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Near Filmcity, Goregaon (E), Mumbai -400 065.
Tel: 28402946, 28421174, Email: cecbnhs@gmail.com