Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days.
Destinations : Manali - Keylong Jispa - Leh - Shyam
Valley - Leh - Khardungla - Nubra - Pangong Lake - Hemis
- Thiksay - Stok Palace Leh - Lamayuru -
Kargil - Srinagar.
Detail Itinerary
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DAY 01: MANALI TO
JISPA (140 KMS / 06 HRS DRIVE)
Today we start our journey to Leh Stopping at Sarchu for
a night. Today we cross Rohtang Pass (3978 m), Keylong
(3350 m), Baralacha Pass (4890m) with overnight stopover
at Sarchu (4253 m), border of the states of Himachal
Pradesh (Lahaul) and Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh). Upon
arrival in Sarchu we check in at our tented campsite for
overnight stay
DAY 02: JISPA TO LEH (335 KMS | 11 – 12 HRS)
After an early breakfast we check out from the hotel and
ride north on the Manali-Leh Highway. You get to see
some of the most breath taking landscapes that the
Western Himalayas can offer. The scenery gets more stark
and barren as we climb up to the 16,500-foot high
Baralacha La the second mountain pass on our journey.
From the pass beautiful views of meadows and snow-capped
mountains can be seen. And we proceed further through
Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang.
After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang
(Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42
Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Upon
arrival in Leh you’ll met by our representative and
check in at our Hotel
DAY 03: LEH (EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES)
Post breakfast we visit Spituk Monastery, Built in 15th
century during the reign of Grags ‘bum-lde, these new
Gelug-pa monastery was built like fortress on the summit
of crags and also visit Hall Of Fame near Leh is worth a
visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum
constructed by Indian army.
Post lunch we take a sightseeing tour visiting Sankar
Gompa, located at a distance of approximately 3 km from
the town of Leh, Leh Palace is one of the most
captivating architectural ruins that attract the
attention of the tourists almost immediately with its
majestic setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and
overlooking the town and at once looks like a
reminiscent of Lhasa's Potala Palace.
DAY 04: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120
KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across
Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the
pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area. Later
check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across
to Diskit for overnight stay in a camp.
DAY 05: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)
In the morning visit / explore Diskit , Hundar and the
Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari
using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here
(optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh,
reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at
the hotel.
DAY 06: LEH TO PANGONG LAKE (140 KMS / 4 - 5 HRS –
ONE WAY)
Early departure for Pangong Lake (approx. 145 kms,
located on the Indo China Border), via Chang-la pass
(alt: 17370 ft). After full day of sightseeing around
the Lake check-in at fixed tented camp near the lake at
Spangmik or drive back for 30 kms to Tangtse and check
into Hotel / Guest House for overnight stay.
DAY 07: PANGONG-HEMIS / THIKSEY-LEH (165 KMS.)
After breakfast, leave Pangong / Tangtse and retrace the
Leh route across Chang-la. Upon reaching Karu, drive
across the Indus and visit the famous Hemis Monastery,
biggest monastery of Ladakh. Later drive on to Leh,
enroute visiting the picturesque Thiksey monastery.
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 08: LEH TO KARGIL (220 KMS / 6-8 HRS)
After breakfast you drive downstream along the River
Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. Enroute visiting
Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A
drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which
defies the law of gravity & further Driving through a
picturesque landscape we reached the Confluence Of The
Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to
the right takes you for your visit to the Likir
Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries
in the region. As you drive up to the monastery a
recently installed colossal gilded image of the Maitreya
out in the open is one of the most impressive sights in
Ladakh. After visiting the Monastery you continue your
drive towards Kargil enroute visiting the 11th century
Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon
Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area
is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are
visible as on the moon), Later Drive to KARGIL over Fatu-la
(13,489 ft) which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh
road. Upon arrival in Kargil we check in at our Hotel
for an overnight stay.
DAY 09 KARGIL TO SRINAGAR
After early Breakfast by 6.00 am drive to Srinagar
passing through Drass, the second coldest inhabited
Place on earth and you can have spectacular view of
Kargil War famous Peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peak.
Pay a tribute to Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian
Soldiers who laid their lives for us during Kargil War
in 1999. Arrive Srinagar by Afternoon. Rest of the time
for own activities. Overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 10: SRINAGAR (LOCAL SIGHTSEEING)
After an early breakfast we take a morning tour of
Shankaracharya Temple, It is believed that it was the
place where the great philosopher and saint
Shankaracharya stayed when he visited Kashmir ten
centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. The original
ceiling was dome- shaped and the brick roof is not more
than a century old. And later proceed further to
Hazratbal Mosque, Situated in a village on the western
shores of the Dal Lake opposite Nishat Bagh, it is a
pristine white marble edifice casting its reflection in
the waters of the lake. Unlike the other mosques in
Srinagar, which have a pagoda like roof, Hazratbal is
the only mosque to have a domed roof mosque in Srinagar;
the others having distinct pagoda like roofs Gardens &
Jama Masjid, Situated in the heart of the old city of
Srinagar, this huge mosque is visited by thousands of
people who congregate here for the Friday prayers. After
visiting above places we drive back to hotel or
houseboat.
Later in the afternoon we take a sightseeing tour of
Mughal Gardens starting our visit to Nishat Bagh (The
garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love).
After visiting above gardens we drive back to Hotel or
Houseboat. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat.
DAY 11: Departure
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for
departure
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- Our Services:
- Includes
- Welcome Drink (Non Alcoholic)
- Accommodation Hotel / Camp
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner Veg or Non Veg
- Pick Up & Drop from Airport
- All Sightseeing with Car / Tempo Traveler
- All Taxes Includes
- Not Includes
- Any Lunch, Miniral Watar
- Monument Fee
- Camel Ride
- Permit Charge
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