ITINERARY:

Day 1 ( 12^th July, 2027) : Arrive Leh ( Airport Code : IXL, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ) early morning and check in to pre-book hotel by afternoon and relax. Spend half a day relaxed in the hotel for acclimatisation. The first day is significant for acclimatisation at high altitude. It is highly recommended to rest and drink water regularly and not venture out. During sunset we will arrange a Ladakhi women tribal concept shoot near Leh city.

Highlight of the Day : Arrive Leh and take rest for acclimatisation. Concept shoot with Ladakhi women.

Day 2 ( 13^th July, 2027 ) : After early breakfast, we will visit one of the most famous monasteries of Ladakh, the Hemis Monastery. During the Hemis festival, you will experience the monastery all decorated and prepared for the cultural extravaganza. Hemis Monastery festival is one of the most spectacular and colourful festivals of L adakh. Today almost whole day we will shoot the Hemis festival, while evening we will visit Thikshey monastery and Shanti Stupa for sunset shoot. Overnight stay at Leh.

Highlight of the Day : Hemis Monastery Festival and Shanti Stupa 

Day 3 (14^th July,2027 ) : Early morning, after breakfast, we will start our journey ( 200km / 5 hours drive) to the beautiful Dah village of Aryan Valley for the Brokpa tribal portrait shoot. Brokpas, often known as the Ladakhi Aryans, with a significant difference in traditions and attire, and they have their own culture and heritage. Afternoon we will arrange photo shoot of the Brokpas community in nearby villages. Overnight stay at Dah village.

Highlight of the Day : Portrait shoot of Brokpa Tribe at Aryan Valley

Day 4 (15^th July, 2027): Morning we will arrange another portrait shoot session of the Aryan people. While returning we will stop at Lamayuru monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries of the region. Afternoon, outdoor portrait shoot of Ladakhi tribal women in their traditional attire with backdrop of magnificent Ladakhi architecture and landscape. On the way, we will stop at some scenic locations. Arrive Leh by evening, and check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Leh.

Highlight of the Day : Lamayuru Monastery and Outdoor Portrait Shoot of Ladakhi Tribal Women

Day 5 ( 16^th July, 2027) : Early morning start your day with concept shoot of Ladakhi tribal women in a 100 year old traditional Ladakhi house. After shoot start for Nubra valley ( 170km / 6 hours drive ). En-route Khardung La pass, one of the highest motorable road in the world. Afternoon Sunset shoot at Nubra Valley. Night stay at Nubra Valley.

Highlight of the day : Ladakhi Tribal Women Concept Shoot and Nubra Valley Shoot.

Day 6 (17^th July, 2027 ): Early morning start for Pangong Lake ( 270 km / 7 hours drive ). On the way visit Diskit monastery. Belonging to the 14th century, this monastery is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the monastery’s most prominent attraction is the huge Maitreya Buddha statue a top it. We will reach Pangong lake by late afternoon. Evening sunset shoot at beautiful Pangong Lake. Night stay beside Pangong Lake.

Highlight of the day :Disket monastery and Pangong lake.

Day 7 (18^th July, 2027): Morning sunrise shoot near Pangong Lake. After breakfast start for Leh ( 225km / 6 hours drive ). The adventurous journey itself, is an experience of lifetime. Reach Leh by late afternoon. Spend a relax evening at Leh market. Night stay at Leh. 

Highlight of the day : Sunrise at Pangong lake

Day 8 (19^th July, 2027): Our trip will ends after breakfast with lot of good memories and images of Ladakh. Fly back to Delhi. End of the trip.

Fee Include:

• All accommodation(Day 1 to Day 8) in Leh, Aryan Valley, Nubra Valley and Pangong lake.
• Fee will cover all meals(breakfast, lunch and dinner) starting from Day 1 lunch till Day 8 breakfast.
• Mineral water bottlesthroughout the trip
• All local transports in and around Ladakh in Tempo traveller ( small bus).  
• One big oxygen cylinderfor entire team ( for emergency use at high altitude )
• Hiring of Local guide and translator
• Arrangement of indoor and outdoor concept shoot sessionshighlighting Ladakhi culture
• All Photography tips related to the photo shoot

Fee Doesn’t Include:

• International and domestic Flight tickets and visa
• Airport pick-up and drop ( will be arranged on request )
• Travel insurance ( mandatory )
• Ladakh Inner line permit( we will help to arrange your permit once your team reach Leh. Permit cost 12$ per person)
• Entry fee to monasteriesand Hemis festival photography fee ( 25$-30$ per person) .
• Any personal habits or expenses
• Any additional food or beverages ordered etc.
• Tips/gratitude to the local guide and driver
• Any other expenses not included in the list above.

EXTENDED LADAKH TRIP

Explore the Life of the Changpa Nomads

Date : 12^th – 21^st  July, 2027 ( 10 days and 9 nights )

Travel to the highlands of Changthang to experience and photograph the nomadic life of the Changpa people. Spend time with the nomads, explore their makeshift tents, and photograph their traditional lifestyle, Pashmina goats and yaks against the dramatic high-altitude landscape of Ladakh.

Itinerary :

Day 8 (19th July, 2027 ): Early breakfast and drive to Changthang. Afternoon photography session with the Changpas nomad community. Night stay at Changthang region.

Day 9 ( 20th July, 2027): Early morning another photography session. Return to Leh by late afternoon. Overnight in Leh.

Day 10 ( 21st July, 2027 ) : Breakfast and return flight from Leh. End of the trip.

Extended Trip Cost :

Indian Participants

₹24,000 per person — shared accommodation

₹30,000 per person — single accommodation

Foreign Participants

USD 400 per person — shared accommodation

USD 480 per person — single accommodation

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

• If you cancel your registration, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:
• 45 days or more: 50% refundable of total workshop fee
• Less than 30 days : Non-refundable entire workshop fee

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• Participant is responsible for ensuring that he or she meets foreign entry requirements and that his or her travel documents, such as passports and visas, are valid and compliant.
• Unless otherwise stated, no one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend our workshops.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• TCPJourneys is not responsible for the services and policies imposed by the applicable airlines. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic flights, not issued by us due to reschedule and/or flight changes.
• TCPJourneys is no way ever responsible for damage or loss to personal belongings of participant including any electronic goods during the tour.

TCPJourneys don’t have any control over weather conditions, pandemics, road accidents, landslides or any medical emergencies. Under any unforeseen conditions, we may have to change our itinerary. We expect tour cooperation during unplanned situations.

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