Manali-Ladakh-Kashmir tour

Destinations: Manali- Serchu-Leh-Nubra-Gummarg- Kargil-dha hanu-Tsomorir-Tsokar
Trip Duration: 15 days
Best Time: June-sept
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Manali-Ladakh-Kashmir tour

Day by Day Details Itinerary

Day 01. Manali – Jispa (3400mt)

Breakfast at the Hotel, depart by surface to Jispa (141 Kilometres, 3-4 Hours drive)  over Ratang la pass and Kelong which is the distric of Lahoul, here we stop for lunch and tea after lunch further drive to Jespa, Dinner and overnight at your Hotel

Day 02. Jispa - Sarchu (4100mt)

Breakfast at the Hotel, depart by surface to Sarchu (75 Kilometres, 3-4 Hours) over Baralacha pass ( 4883mt) from the top you can have a view of beautiful peaks of Chandartal lakes and via Darcha village from the village a popular trek leads to Lamayuru ladakh for 22days, lunch, Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Day 03: Serchu-Tsomoriri 195km
After a early breakfast will drive to Tsomoriri lake via Tsokar lake on the
way we will see Tibetan Nomades with Yaks and Pashmina goats, we may also see
some wild ass near Tsokar lake,  dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 04: Tsomoriri-Leh 240Km
Morning after the breakfast we will visit the Korzok monastery then we we
will drive to Leh via Mahe bridge where we will meet the Indus driver evening
will reach leh, dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 05: Shey/ ThikseyStok /Shantistupa
and you After breakfast leave by jeep to visit Stok royal Palace, the present home of royal family of Ladakh can visit the most beautiful royal musuen for ancient ornaments, jewelleries, Crown of the King and the queen.SHEY- The ancient capital of Ladakh,17th century copper gold gilted statue of historical Buddha.  THIKSEY, the  most beautiful Gelukpa monastery and huge famous Future Buddha- The Lord Maitreya and visit Sindhu Ghat on the way to Leh.Shantistupa which was built by the Japanese, overnight hotel

Day 06: Leh/Nubra Valley via Khardon la pass 130km

Today we will drive to Nubra valley with inner line permit, will drive
Khardong la pass 5600mt which is the world’s highest motor able road, we can
see Karakoram range from the top, upon arrival visit Disket monastery and Hundar village and  you may be some camel ride in the san dunes.

Day 07: Nubra- Leh-sankar
Morning after the breakfat drive to Summur village and visit theSamstanling monastery, then Drive to Leh via Khardong la pass upon arrival first visit  Sankar monastery
overnight in hotel.

Day 08: Pangong Tso Lake 144km 5/6 hrs
After breakfast leave for Pangong Tso lake with box lunch, drive upstream along the right bank of the Indus river via  Karu. Turn left towards Chemrey Gompa and continue along the steep road side towards Chang La (5260 M). Permits have to be verified at Zingrul Traffic Check Point (TCP), 12 Km short of the pass. There is a temple at the top of Chang La and lots of prayer flags.The Road on the descent  till the next TCP at Tsoltakh. The first village is Durbuk followed by Thangse, both big army stations. From here to Lukung is a 32 Km drive along a rough dirt tract through spectacular barren mountain scenery which takes about 2 hours. At Lukung there are many flat green stretches of land with clean streams ideal for composites. Dinner and Overnight in camp.

Day 09: Pangong – Leh

The Pangong Lake (which means hollow) is very long narrow spread of water situated at an altitude of 14,500 ft. Extending from east to west through the whole length of the Ruthog region of Tibet to neighborhood of Chisul, it bends to the north west for about 25 miles and forms a boundary between Ladakh and Ruthong. Only a quarter of the lake likes in India, the rest stretching into Ruthog. Its eastern extremity is unknown. Rare black necked cranes and other migratory birds are seen here. The water of the lake is salty. Overnight in Hotel

Day 10: Leh –Alchi 65 km

Drive to Alchi upon arrival visit the famous  1000 year old Alchi monastery, on the wayYou can also see MAGNETIC HILL : Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!

GURDWARA SHRI PATTHAR SAHIB: The Shrine known as Gurdwara Patthar sahib is situated about 25 kms. Short of Leh town on the Leh-Srinagar road. Built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji the great prophet who sanctified the place by his sacred visit during the year 1517 while on his second missionary tour (2nd Udassi 1515-1518). The boulder having imprint of the Guru’s back is lying in the Gurdwara to this day.CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR & INDUS : On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.overnight hotel

Day 11: Alchi/Kargi/Mulbek  180 km).

Drive to Mulbek which will take 7/8hrs, on the way you can Lamayuru monastery, the monastery is the oldest in Ladakh also called the moon. Drive via Futo La pass (4147mt), the route’s highest pass, then Namika La Pass (3760mt), then visit 8m-high Maitreya statue, an image of future Buddha, cut into the rock face and dating back about 700 AD, this village name called Mulbek it’s the first Buddhist village after kargill, overnight camp Mulbek

Day 12: Mulbek/ srinagar (240 km)

Today after breakfast drive to Srinagar via Drass villafe. We drive over Zoji La Pass ( 3529 mt). Zoji La pass is the watershed between Kashmir and ladakh- on one side you have the green, lush scenery of Kashmir while on the other side everything is barren and dry. Then Sonamarg (2740mt) is the last major town before Ladakh, Sonamarg is an excellent base for trekking. Its names “Meadows of Gold”. Overnight in House Boat

Day 13: Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). In the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Overnight in the Houseboat/hotel. 

Day 14: SRINAGAR - EXCURSION TO GULMARG (52 KMS/ 2 HOURS)

Drive to Gulmarg known as the 'Meadow of Flowers'. Enjoy fun-filled pony rides and gondola rides (on direct payment basis). Then return to Srinagar. In the evening, experience a romantic 'shikara ride' on the Dal Lake (on your own). Overnight stay at house boat in Srinagar

Day 15: Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Airport catch flight for Delhi

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