Plan your Ladakh trip this summer with IRCTC: Check fares, dates and other details

With the sun beating down and mercury levels inching higher, there is no better excuse to have a getaway to the mountains. One of the most enchanting places in the Himalayas, is the valleys of Ladakh. Situated among the mountain ranges, the region of Ladakh is home to Tibetan monasteries, high passes and sand dunes. The land also has a package of little hamlets and beautiful lakes that will leave the visitor captivated. One can explore various little pockets of Ladakh which includes, bird watching at Pangong Lake, camel safari at Nubra Valley and shopping in Leh district. The ones with adrenaline rushes can also venture to Khardungla top, the highest motor drive road. 

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a branch of the Indian Railways has constructed the perfect package for people keen on visiting the land of valleys this summer. IRCTC is providing the customers a package which includes an itinerary for six nights and seven days. The key visits under this package will be Ladakh, Sham Valley, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. IRCTC went on to their official Twitter to announce about the dates and other details with regard to the Ladakh tour. 

Explore the most enchanting land in India famous for its breathtaking landscapes, little hamlets, captivating lakes, and beautiful Buddhist monasteries in IRCTC Tourism's Discover Ladakh tour package. Visit https://t.co/whmsSFd16o to know more.#tourism #irctc #indianrailways pic.twitter.com/coecJENEmP

— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) May 2, 2019

The Ladakh tour will commence from New Delhi, with the commercial airline carried GoAir as the service provider for transportation. The tours are scheduled for the dates 11, 16 and 29 in May and 8, 13, 19 and 30 for June, 2019. The charges for that IRCTC will levy on the customer for this tour will include air tickets (Delhi-Leh-Delhi round trip), accommodation in hotels, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), guide tours and travel insurance. However, the package does not include the expenses of on board meals in GoAir, room services and additional sight seeing. 

According to the occupancy requirement of the travelling party, the charges on the package will differ. Interested individuals can choose the package according to their needs and pay accordingly. For example, single occupancy will cost Rs 57,500 while occupancy with a child bed will cost Rs 43,100.

The flight from Delhi to Leh with GoAir airlines will be as follows:

IRCTC also mentions that since the tour is at high altitudes, individuals who have health issues should either avoid or get a health check up done prior to the tour. Moreover, children and the elderly are required to be accompanied by some family member.