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H A N D Y G U I D E
www.sabooresorts.com
�is little booklet is aimed at helping make your stay in Ladakh simple, effortless and
enjoyable. While every attempt has been made to provide all relevant information
that any traveller might need, there may be still a few questions that might require personalised assistance. We are just a call away to do just that for you.
ARRIVAL
All flights to Leh and from Leh are scheduled in the morning hours; there are
NO afternoon OR evening flights. �e first flight to Leh arrives at 0630 hours and
the last flight to take off from Leh is scheduled at 1020 hours. �e flights that operate to Leh are Jet Airways, Go Airways, Vistara & Air India.
Upon arrival, all foreign tourists will be handed over a tourist registration form, where you are requested to fill in your passport/ visa along with other details and
submit it to the concerned officials at the counter.
Indian nationals must carry a valid ID proof (Passport, Driver’s License, PAN card
or Voter’s ID)
After collecting your check-in luggage, proceed to the ARRIVALS gate where a
Saboo Resorts representative would be waiting with a signage. (Applicable only to
guests who have pre-booked a transfer service).
You will then be transported to Saboo Resorts, approx. 20 minutes drive away on
the outskirts of Leh town. Upon arrival, kindly assist our staff with check-in and other registration formalities.
DEPARTURE
KBR Airport is a 20 minutes drive from Saboo Resorts. Please note that the
airport check-in time is 2 hours prior to your flight. All departures are in the morning between 0530 to 1020 hours.
VISA REQUIREMENT FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
• Foreign Nationals are required to have an Indian Tourist Visa.
• Foreign Nationals need to apply for an inner line permit to visit restricted
areas in Ladakh like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake and Arayan
Valley. �e permit can be availed for in Leh through a Local Travel Agency.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
• Foreign Nationals Passport, Indian Visa, Travel Insurance
• Indian Tourists - ID proofs (Passport, Drivers License, PAN card or Voter’s ID)
• Flight tickets
• Hotel booking vouchers
• Travel itineraries
Note: For any travel related assistance, you can reach us at Ph: +91 1982 244003/ Mobile: +91 94191 79742 / 94692 90007 or write to us at [email protected]
CLOTHING & ESSENTIALS
Due to the change in the weather conditions, we would suggest that you pack
your clothing accordingly.
MARCH TO MID JUNE
�e weather conditions during these months remain unpredictable.
MID JUNE TO AUGUST
Days vary between warm and scorching hot. However, we suggest you carry the
following as you will be travelling out of Leh & and at higher climes and may
require the following:
• Upper/ lower thermals
• Two layered jackets with fleece & wind/waterproof
• Gloves
• Woolen cap
• Few pairs of woolen and cotton socks
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes with a strong grip
• A wide-brimmed hat or a sunshade cap
• Dark sunglasses
• Torch or flashlight
• A day’s rucksack
• Moisturizers and sunscreen
CURRENCY & PAYMENTSPayments are accepted in credit & debit cards except AMEX cards, at the resort or
most other merchant establishments. However we encourage payments in cash for
quick settlements, as wireline connectivity is dependent on weather conditions. �ere are quite a few moneychangers on Changspa Rd, Upper Fort Road and around
Main Bazaar in Leh.
ELECTRICITYPlease note the electrical specification range is 220-240 Volts, 50 Hz.
Mainly used in India 3 pins -grounded - 5A 220-240 V Socket
compatible with plug types C & D (unsafe compatibility with E & F)
LAUNDRY
Laundry facility is available at the resort and can be availed with a
turnaround time of 12hrs, subject to weather conditions.
INTERNET
While Wi-Fi facility is available at Saboo Resorts, it is dependent on the
service provider of BSNL Broadband in Ladakh region. It is unreliable at times due to service related and other connectivity issues, which is beyond our control.
COMMUNICATIONS
In Leh, Nubra and Kargil, worldwide direct dial telephone facilities are available, as well as General Post Office and a Central Telegraph Office. Please note there are
two major mobile networks (BSNL & Airtel) which have a reasonable network but
coverage may be limited, depending on proximity of towers. No roaming pre-paid connections function in the region of Jammu & Kashmir.
HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Guests travelling by air are strictly advised to take complete rest for the first 24
hours after arrival. Any kind of physical exertion must be avoided. Abstain from
smoking and alcohol consumption until you are fully acclimatized. Drink lots of
water. We recommend that you consult your doctor prior to your travel.
(Complete rest doesn’t imply sleeping or lying down throughout. Walk around and
let your body adjust to the high altitude gently.)
HIGH ALTITUDE TRAVEL
�e elevation of Leh and most part of Ladakh is over 3,000 m. However, while
crossing over passes, you will drive through much higher heights. Many travellers
who ascend to such thin-air environments experience symptoms of altitude
sickness such as headaches, fatigue and nausea, caused by the very low oxygen
levels at high elevations. Guests are advised to rest for 24 hours after arrival and
avoid physical exertion until fully acclimatised. Smoking and drinking of alcohol
should be avoided.
Consult your personal physician about taking the prescription drug -
Diamox (Acetazolamide) - a mild diuretic that stimulates oxygen intake.
Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital Leh (15 minutes away from Saboo Resorts) is fully
equipped with a team of medical specialists. �e hotel also provides oxygen cylin -
ders and doctor-on-call.
WATER
Guests are advised to drink packaged drinking water ONLY, available at the hotel
as well as in the market. While purchasing packaged from shops, you are advised to
check the seal.
RESTAURANT TIMINGS AT SABOO RESORTS
Breakfast 0630 hrs to 0930 hrs
Lunch 1200 hrs to 1430 hrs
Dinner 1900 hrs to 2130 hrs
•We provide packed Breakfast/Lunch (on request) to guests going on day excur -
sions.
CUISINE
Our restaurant serves Indian, Continental, Chinese, Ladakhi & Tibetan cuisines - both vegetarian & non-vegetarian and also boasts of an in-house Bakery.
Note: If you have any specific diet requirements, we request you to drop us an email at [email protected] prior to your booking and we shall check with our chef and inform you about the availability of the same.
NAME OF THE FESTIVAL VENUE 2021
Spituk Gustor Spituk, January 11-12
Dosmochey Leh & Likir Monastery, February 09-10
Stok Guru Tsechu Stok Palace, February 21-22
Shey Doo Lhoo Shey Monastery , March 12
Saka Dawa All over Ladakh, May 26
Yuru Kabgyat Lamayuru Monastery, June 07-08
Hemis Tsechu Hemis Monastery, June 20-21
Shachukul Kabgyat Shachukul Monastery , June 27-28
Phyang Tserup Phyang Monastery , July 07-08
Korzok Gustor Korzok Monastery, Tsomoriri, July 12-13
Diskit Gustor Diskit Monastery, Nubra, October 03-04
�iksey Gustor �iksey Monastery, October 23-24
Galdan Namchot All over Ladakh, December 29
Buddhists and Muslims primarily inhabit Ladakh, along with a small Christian community. Monastic festivals in Ladakh take place in both summer and winter months. �ese take the form of dance- dramas in the gompa courtyards. Lamas, attired in colorful robes and wearing masks, perform mimes symbolis-ing various aspects of the religion such as the progress of the individual soul and its purification or the triumph of good over evil.
Matho Nagrang Matho Monastery , February 26-27
Ladakhi Losar (New Year) All over Ladakh, January 03 2022
Takthok Tsechu Takthok Monastery, July 20-21
Ladakh Festival Leh Town, September 01-04
Chemrey Wangchok Chemrey Monastery, November 02-03
SOME IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
STD CODE OF LEH 01982
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE 252297/252094/253462
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER - LEH 252010
FOREIGN REGISTRATION OFFICE (SSP LEH) 252200
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (LEH) 252012
CASUALTY - S.N.M. HOSPITAL 252360
POLICE STATION - LEH 100/252018
POLICE CONTROL ROOM 254880
INDIAN AIRLINES OFFICE 252076
JET AIRWAYS OFFICE 250132/250638/250512
AIRPORT - LEH 250380
J&K STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORP. 252085
LADAKH PVT. BUS OPERATORS UNION 252792
PETROL PUMP 252100
TAXI STAND 252723/253039
A FEW CHEMIST SHOPS IN LEH
HET RAM VINAY KUMAR PHARMACY, NEAR SBI, LEHPhone: +91 1982 252 160
APOT CHEMIST, OPP. SONAM NORBU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LEHPhone: +91 96221 73768
LIFELINE CHEMISTS, OPP. SONAM NORBU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LEHPhone: +91 1982 252 264
Vil lage Saboo, Leh 194101, Ladakh, India
M +91 94191 79742 • P +91 1982 244003
To make your visit to Ladakh more pleasant; both for yourself and for your hosts - the people of
Ladakh, there are some general guidelines that may be helpful, while visiting monasteries & within
Leh.
• DO dress modestly both in town and at gompas (monasteries), as Ladakhis are very modest in
appearance, take their religious beliefs seriously; and can be offended by skimpy western dresses.
• DO take off your shoes when entering any room in a gompa (monastery). It is not necessary to
remove shoes in the open sections of a gompa, such as courtyards. Please note: we do provide guests
with use-and-throw shoes.
• DO pass chortens (stupas) and prayer flagpoles from the left, in a clockwise direction, always
keeping your right side to the chorten or prayer flagpole.
• DON’T give money, sweets or other gifts to children. Begging by children and child lamas in the
gompas has only begun since tourism arrived in Ladakh and is an unacceptable behavior that should
not be encouraged. If you really want to give something, donate pencils, pens, paper or notebooks
to a village or gompa which has a school, which will be gratefully accepted.
• DON’T take pictures in gompa rooms where photography is prohibited, either by posted signs or a
lama telling you. And avoid using a camera flash, while attending the early morning prayer
ceremony or any gatherings.
• DON’T point at statues of the Buddha or any murals as it is considered highly disrespectful.
• DON’T stand on the base of chortens or mani walls. �ese are sacred objects and to do so is
desecration that is offensive to Ladakhis.
