Apricot Blossom Festival, Ladakh

Tour Details

Starting Date08/04/2026
End Date12/04/2026
Slots Availability6
Price27000
Departure FromLeh
Starting Date11/04/2026
End Date15/04/2026
Slots Availability6
Price27000
Departure FromLeh

Tour Highlights

  • Join us on an unforgettable Ladakh tour during spring
  • Imagine yourself surrounded by a sea of delicate pink blossoms, their sweet fragrance filling the air.
  • The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas gleam in the distance, while traditional Ladakhi music floats on the gentle breeze. This is the magic of the Apricot Blossom Festival
  • You’ll see traditional music and dance, as well as colorful costumes
  • With expert guidance, you’ll delve into this Himalayan region’s rich history and culture, exploring ancient monasteries, quaint villages, and pristine lakes
  • Almost every house has apricot trees in their yard and residents harvest the sweet fruit to eat as is, sun-dry or turn into jams or simple desserts
  • Catch the flowers before they are gone
  • Above tour can be customized as per your convenience

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival in Leh. Day free for rest, Introduction and acclimatization day in Leh, Your first day at altitude will be utilized for acclimatizing with the elevation gain, orienting with the terrain and introduction with the guide and other members.
  • After breakfast enjoy an excursion of Thiksey Monastery, and photo halt at the base of the Shey Palace
  • After lunch and some rest visit the Hall of Fame and Shanti Stupa, Evening free for shopping in the colorful Leh Market
  • Night Stay at LEH
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

  • Early morning departure to Aryan Valley – 202 km Drive
  • Spend leisure time enjoying the sights of the beautiful Apricot orchards along the way at Garkone and surrounding mountainside
  • Enjoy the sight of the mighty Indus as it accompanies you on the Journey into Ladakh’s hinterland
  • spend leisure time with the Local Aryan people. Get photographs of local tribesmen & women who claim to be descendants of the Aryan race and roam the small village
  • Night stay and enjoy the blossom village in Aryan valley.
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

  • All the Arian valley villages will be in bloom
  • The Flower sheds its petals to indus river
  • Morning and Evening The golden light penetrating is also very beautiful to see
  • Afternoon will leave to kargil via more blossom villages and snow capped mountains
  • Night stay in Kargil
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

  • After breakfast visit the War memorial at Drass. Listen to the stories of the heroes of the Kargil War
  • On the way back, spend leisure time around the hamlets near Kargil to take in the sights of the beautiful Apricot Blossom
  • Will enjoy the festival with the local people
  • One of the highlights of the Apricot Blossom Festival is the cultural performances. Engage in traditional dance and music performances, providing a glimpse into Ladakhi culture
  • You’ll see traditional music and dance, as well as colorful costumes
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

  • Morning departure to Let via The Sangam of the Sindhu and the Zanskar rivers ( view point) , the Magnetic hill and Pattarsahib Gurudwara
  • On arrival transfer to Airport
  • Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
  • Trip ends with happy memories
  • Above tour can be customized as per your convenience

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Standard hotel accommodation at LEH ,Kargil & Diskit on twin sharing
  • Veg / Non Veg food on entire tour as mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)
  • All transport by non AC Innova / Tempo traveller (as mentioned above)
  • Inner line Permits for restricted areas (Pangong Lake &Dah – Batalik Sector)
  • Entry & Guide charges for visitors at all Monuments &sight-seeing locations
  • GST as applicable
  • Experienced tour escort on entire tour

Exclusions

  • Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
  • Alcohol & beverages.
  • Expenses personal in nature like Mineral Water, Cold Drinks, and Laundry etc
  • Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary (Lunch at Pangong Lake)
  • Cost for extended stays or change in itinerary on account of factors beyond our control (for eg bad weather, civil disturbances, change in flight or rail schedule)
  • Optional activities like, Rafting and Double Hump Camel Riding
  • Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.

Tour Instructions

  • Above tour can be customized as per your convenience
  • The air in Ladakh is very thin due to high altitude and no vegetation so it is advised to see your doctor and take the required medication.
  • If you have prior experience of trekking or hiking high altitude terrains, then there shouldn’t be any problems related to high altitude sickness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if client needs to leave each and every booking, we will take up that and cost will be included in the package or to be paid on visit.
We are booking only good resort and food quality will not disturb your safari.
For Photography Camera with zoom 100-400 mm lens or greater, prime greater than or equal to 300 mm would be better for photography.
1. Please pay 50% at the time of booking.
2. Pay the remaining one month before the trip.
1. 50% refund before 1 month commencement of the trip
2. 25% refund before 15 days commencement of the trip
3. No refund before 15 days of the trip.
Yes. If you are interested to explore, you are welcome to join this tour. Please note that we do not offer a separate non-photographer pricing.
Yes, you can. We visit one of the most beautiful wildlife parks in India on this photography tour. Your partner will enjoy the journey with the group. Please note that we do not offer a separate non-photographer pricing.

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