DAY 01 – ARRIVE MANALI: Local singhtseeing
Today after breakfast, half day tour visiting Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery (closed on Mondays) and few old temples in Naggar village. Afternoon half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisht Village.Evening free to explore Manali market.Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 - MANALI – TANDI/ KEYLONG (115 Kms ,5-6 HRS)
We will make an early start towards Tandi/Keylong , our next night halt. the abundance of greenery and trees dramatically disappears into arid landscapes as we ascend the steep mountains over Rohtang Pass. We can expect a few muddy tracks at times. Overnight camp at Drilbu Retreat./ or Chandrabhaga Hotel
DAY 03 – TANDI/KEYLONG -SARCHU (110 KM, 5-6 HRS )
Beyond Tandi, the regions main town, the road follows the Bhaga River up towards its source. It hairpins up to the Baralacha-La (16050 ft/4,892m), a pass that is perhaps unique in its being a tri-junction, with a trail from Spiti coming in from the southeast. Overnight in camp.
DAY 04 - SARCHU-LEH (3505 MT) (253 KMS: 8-9 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Leh. The Zanskar Range remains to be crossed and this takes two more passes, the La Chung-La (16,600ft/5,059m) and the Tanglang La (17,469ft/5,325m). Leh is rapidly spreading in all directions from its original position beneath the long abandoned Namgyal Palace. While the town has come a long way from the days when polo was played on its main street, Leh still remains a pleasant, traditional Himalayan town. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 05 -
STAY AT LEH: Local Singhtseeing
Today after breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And we start our sightseeing with
Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to
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 and after lunch we will visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
DAY 06 -
LEH - Local Singhtseeing Monastery Tour
After breakfast we will visit local monasteries Thiksey, Hemis Gompa and Shankar Monastery. And after lunch rest and relax time or you may enjoy shoping at local Leh Market.
DAY 07 -
LEH - NUBRA (125 KM)
Early Morning drive to Nubra Valley. (05 Hrs Drive from Leh about 125 Km). By crossing Khardongla18300 Ft/5602 m. The highest motorable road in the world ,Nubra Valley (Altitude: 3,150 mtr) ; Formarly known as Lyumra means ‘A Valley of flora’ with numerous high altitude yellow roses, apple and apricot orchards dotting its landscape. Lying approximately 1,300 ft/400m lower than Leh, Nubra sports a much milder climate, which enables its inhabitants to cultivate more extensively, as compared to their counterparts in the main Indus Valley.Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 08 – NUBRA - DISKIT - HUNDER – SUMUR – Leh
Morning after breakfast, visit to Diskit. Visit the village and monastery, proceed to Hunder to visit the village and Hunder Gompa. Later drive to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride here (On Own) or just chillout at the dunes and Back To leh – overnight stay.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful.
Overnight at Hotel at Leh
DAY 09 - LEH – PANGONG LAKE ( 165KM, 4 HRS)
Breakfast at the Hotel, procced to Pangong Lake directly via karu and chagla pass .Pangong Lake is located on the high altitude plains of Changtang in the restricted area close to Tibet. This area is inhabited by nomads who make their living from pashmina goats. The lake is located on the border to Tibet with half belonging to China and half to India. On arrival Overnight stay at the Fixed Camp.
DAY 10 - PANGONG LAKE – LEH ( 150 KM 4-5 HRS)
Post breakfast ride to Leh. On arrival check in at hotel and in the evening free to explore market place.
DAY 11 – LEH - DEPARTURE
Morning fly to Delhi and get connecting flight back to your home.
TOUR CONCLUDES
