Himalayan Brown Bear Expedition Ladakh

Important Information

• If rooms are not available at the mentioned hotels, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
• The expedition is best undertaken between April and November, reaching altitudes of 3700m to 4500m.
• At hill stations, air conditioning is not typically required due to the low temperatures. However, if AC is requested, it will be charged at Rs 7 per km for SUVs and Rs 10 per km for Tempo Travelers (TT), payable directly to the driver.
• Mobile Phone Service - Only postpaid SIM cards from BSNL, Airtel, and Jio work in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Prepaid SIM cards from other parts of India do not work in this region. To use a prepaid SIM, purchase one from Srinagar or Ladakh.
• There is no electricity at Nubra, Pangong, Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong, and Tsomoriri, so camps operate using generators that provide power only from 7 PM to 11 PM. During this time, you can charge your cameras, mobile phones, and power banks.
• Only vegetarian meals will be available at Nubra, Pangong, Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong, and Tsomoriri.
• To avoid high altitude sickness, you can take Diamox tablets before coming to Leh, but only after consulting with your doctor. Upon landing in Leh, please wear a jacket to help prevent high altitude sickness.
• Transportation is provided according to the itinerary only and is not available on a disposal or point-to-point basis.
• From October to April, most camps, guest houses, and hotels in various locations of Ladakh, such as Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Sham Valley, Kargil, and the Zanskar region, will be closed due to the off-season. In such cases, the best alternative accommodation will be provided, with prior information given to guests at the time of booking.
• Please Note: Travelers having passport of the People's Republic of China are not allowed to visit Ladakh beyond Leh.
• Any costs arising from natural calamities such as landslides, road blockages, political disturbances (e.g., strikes), etc. We will not be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims resulting from these circumstances.
• The tourism infrastructure in Leh-Ladakh is not as developed as in the plains or other well-developed destinations. The region often faces scarcity of water and power, so you may encounter situations where hot water is supplied only at specific times, such as morning and evening.
• India VISA: In most cases, you'll need a visa to visit India. Exceptions include Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizens of a few select countries with visa-free agreements. For more information, please check https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
• Alkof Holidays reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any time due to reasons including, but not limited to, Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic issues, overbooking of hotels or flights, flight cancellations or rerouting, and closures or entry restrictions at a place of visit. While we will make every effort to arrange suitable alternatives, we cannot be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims arising from these changes.

Payment Terms

A deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 60 days before the scheduled departure date, a 10% cancellation fee will apply to the total cost of the tour. Kindly read complete details at Cancellation Policy.