Astro-Trip
Ladakh & Hanle

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Embark on an Extraordinary Astronomy Tour to Hanle Observatory and Ladakh! 🏔️🌠

Are you ready for a celestial adventure like no other? Join us on an awe-inspiring journey to the mesmerizing Hanle Observatory and Ladakh, where the magic of the night sky awaits! 🌌✨ Located in the breathtaking Changthang region of Ladakh, Hanle is a remote village that houses the renowned Indian Astronomical Observatory. As you venture into this remote corner of the world, be prepared to be captivated by the sheer beauty and tranquility that surrounds you. 🏞️❄️

Places to be covered : Leh city, Magnetic hill, Hall of fame, Shanti Stupa, Thiksey Monastry, Sangam Point, Gurudrawa Pathar Sahib, Khardungla top, Diskit Monastry, Hunder sand dunes, Tso Pangong, Hanle Indian Astronomy Observatory, Umling-l, tso Moriri & Puga Valley.

Upcoming Astro-Trip

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Event Itinery

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Transfer to your hotel and rest for acclimatization
Explore the local markets in Leh town
Dinner and overnight stay at hotle

Day 2: Local Sightseeing

Visit Shanti stupa, Sangam, Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara
Pathar sahib.
Visit the Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated to Indian soldiers
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Leh market in the evening.
Get ready to know about basic Astronomy in 1st session

Day 3: Nubra Valley

Drive through the Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable
passes in the world.
Get some thrill by experiencing river rafting in Nubra river.
Visit the Diskit Monastery and explore the sand dunes of Hunder
Enjoy a camel ride on the double-humped Bactrian camels
Get ready for 2nd session of Star gazing from the middle of the
sand dunes along with observations of galaxies through telescopes.

Day 4: Tso Pangong

Embark on a thrilling drive to Pangong Tso Lake, one of the most famous attractions in the region.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake's changing colors and surrounding mountains.
Spend the evening exploring the lake, stay near the lake for a unique experience.
Its time to gear up with your camera/DSLR and tripod for Astrophotography session.

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Event Itienery

Day 5: Pangong to Hanle

Depart from Pangong Tso and drive to Hanle, a remote village in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
Visit the Re-zangla war memorial.
At night explore the darkest sky with more constellations and deep sky objects.

Day 6: Hanle - Umling-la

Exprience being at world highest motarable road at Umling -La in morning
Visit India's highest Astronomical Observatory which host an 2M optical telescope. Learn and experience 21st century astronomy from experts at IAO.
Visit to Hagar telescope and learn about Multiwavelenght Astronomy.
At night capture the milkyway, timelapse videos and star trails using your phone/DSLR.

Day 7: Halne - Tso Morriri

Leave Hanle and drive to the most beautiful Lake of Ladakh.
Chill out near the lake as the sunsets.
Dinner followed by Stargazing with overnight stay at the homestay.

Day 8: Puga Hotspring - Leh

After breakfast check out from homestay and proceed to Puga Valley to click beautiful pictures.
Visit Chumthang, Thikse monastery and Rancho's School while return.
Evening free time for shopping.

Day 9 : Departure from Leh

Its time to Say Goodbye to Leh untile next time.
Check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for
your departure flight, taking back beautiful memories of your
Ladakh trip.
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Pricing Ex Leh

Accomodation type	Price (INR) Per Person
Double Sharing	32000 /-
Triple Sharing	30000 /-
Quad Sharing	28000 /-

Things to note

☑️ Costing includes 📥 :

Professional star gazing expert with a telescope for the entire trip.
Accommodation at all places in Swiss Tent camps/hotels/Homestays as per the itinerary (double/triple/Quad sharing)
Breakfast and dinner starting from day 1 dinner to day 8 breakfast at all Campsites/Hotels
Transportation in Non AC Tempo Traveller/Scorpio/Bus for all days as per the itinerary
Experienced Local driver and group leader with great knowledge of the terrain
First Aid Kit for emergency
State tax & permits included.

❌ Excluding cost 💵:

Lunch or any food not mentioned in the itinerary
Any Personal expenses & tips or portage
Air Fare to and from Leh
Any charge like extra accommodation, route & date change incurred due to unforeseen & unavoidable conditions
Any other cost due to unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and natural calamities which are out of control.
Important Note: Any extra cost (Transportation/ Accommodation ) arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, or changes in law will be extra.
Heater charges & Any entry charges
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

✅ Important Note :

All confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking
All the Sightseeing depends on weather & road conditions; we are not liable if the places get closed.
Certain conditions like road conditions, weather, and participants' health may cause Itinerary changes. So, the Itinerary can be reshuffled by the local handler if needed
Full payment is to be paid before the trip starts, pending payment may result in the cancellation of the booking
Any inclusion not availed by the customer will not be refunded under any circumstances
We are not liable for any delay and change in program, expenses incurred due to weather conditions, sickness, landslides, accidents, machinery & equipment failure, and so on
Star gazing sessions will be strictly dependent on the weather conditions and the traveling schedules, organisers may decide to cancel the session for that particular day in case of delay or bad weather conditions

Cancellation Policy :

Initial booking amount is non - refundable.
50% of the total amount will be given as refund for cancellation made 30 days before start of the trip.
25% of the total amount will be given as refund for cancellation made 15-30 days before start of the trip.
No refund will be given for cancellation made 0-15 days before start of the trip.
100% refund will be given if trip is cancelled by the operator.