Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh
Arrival at
Chandigarh railway station and transfer to Manali. After three hours of driving, reach state border of Himachal, literally meaning the “land of snow.” You will reach Manali by evening, after passing through several small towns. O/N in hotel.
DAY 2: Explore Manali and Around
Visit
Manu temple in
Old Manali. About 1 km from Manali stands the pagoda-style
Hadimba temple surrounded by cedar forests, in Dhungri.
Vashisht, 3 km across the Beas river, has an ancient
temple dedicated to sage Vashisht. The village is also famous for its sulphur
Hot Springs.
DAY 3: Manali to Keylong (2850 m): Drive: 115 km/ 5 hrs
Uphill drive along Beas River to
Rohtang La (3950 m), the gateway between Lahaul and Kullu. Descend to Koksar and continue through several villages to Keylong, the headquarters of the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti. In the afternoon, visit
Shashul gompa and stroll around town; evening free. O/N in hotel.
DAY 4: Keylong to Sarchu (4253 m): Drive: 90 km/ 5 hrs
Today you will cross the pass
Baralachala La (4800 m). The scenic drive takes you to
Jispa; short visit to the village. Throughout this stretch you will be accompanied by rivers, glaciers and snow-capped mountains till you reach Sarchu. Night in deluxe camp.
DAY 5: Sarchu to Leh (3600 m): Drive: 250 km/ 7 hrs
Leaving the vast Sarchu plateau, uphill curving drive till
Namki La (4950 m). Spectacular view of rugged rocks over
Lachulang La (5090 m). Descend to the gorge of
Gangla Jal to
Pang. Drive further on the vast plateau of Kyangchu-Thang (known for wild donkeys) over
Tanglang La (5332 m); descend to the valley, passing several Ladakhi villages. Check into hotel at Leh. O/N in hotel.
DAY 6: Explore Leh
Visit monastery in the town, Shanti stupa and old fort of Leh. Afternoon free. O/N in hotel.
DAY 7: Around Leh
Full day sightseeing of
Shey,
Thiksey,
Hemis, famous monasteries in Ladakh. Back to hotel, O/N in hotel.
DAY 8: Leh to Khardung La (5540 m) and back: Safari: 75 km/ 5 hrs
Uphill drive till the pass. As it is very high, one has to be careful about altitude sickness; however, we will have an oxygen cylinder with us. Reach the top of the highest motorable pass in the world, enjoy the magnificent views of Trans-Himalaya and its valleys. Back to Leh; afternoon free. O/N in hotel.
DAY 9: Leh - Pangong Lake - Leh 290 km
Early morning, leave for Pangong Lake that is reached by a steep climb up the Changla Pass perched at 5486 m. Lunch at Tsoltak. Later, arrive at Durbuk and drive to the western shore of Pangong Lake, one of the must visit sites in Ladakh tour packages. It is around 6 km wide, over 144 km long and one half of the lake runs through the other side of Indo-China Border. Enjoy the panoramic landscapes around the lake and late afternoon, return to Leh for night stay at hotel.
DAY 10: Departure
Transfer to domestic airport, end of the services.
Cost per person in INR
02 Pax
|
03 Pax
|
04 Pax
|
05 Pax
|
06 & More pax
|
| 40300 |
36000 |
29050 |
33760 |
30000 |
| Single Supplément --------10500/rs |
Cost includes:
- Ground transport as per itinerary
- Airport transfer
- Twin sharing room in clean medium class hotel on full Board
- English speaking guide (other language guide/s can be provided on request at additional cost)
Cost excludes:
- Flight fares, domestic and international, visa fares, airport tax, insurance
- Medical evacuation
- Food in Delhi (other than breakfast)
- Extra beverages
- Monument fees
- Still and video camera fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Servie Tax 2.58%
