Manali/ Sarchu/ Leh/ Uleytokpo/ Lamayuru/ Kargil/ Srinagar (08 days/ 07 nights)
Day 01: Manali/ Sarchu (222 kms/ 10 hrs)
Travel from Manali to Keylong enroute crossing over Rohtang Pass (3980 m) and a few villages in Lahaul valley like Sissu, Gondla and confluence of Chandra & Bhaga rivers at Tandi. This route would provide you views of mountains, several streams/ waterfalls and hanging glaciers. After a short stop at Keylong continue drive to Srachu enroute visiting Jispa and crossing over Baralacha La 4800 m. Baralacha La has a small lake – Surajtal which is considered to be source of river Bhaga. On arrival check in the deluxe camp accommodation. Evening walk around the beautiful & huge campsite of Sarchu. Overnight in camp.
Day 02: Sarchu/ Leh (253 kms/ 10 hrs)
Today is a very long day and we start very early. Travel by surface from Sarchu to Leh crossing over Lachang La (5065 m) and Tanglang La (5360 m). On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: In Leh
After breakfast drive for full day sight seeing of Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh and free to explore Leh market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Leh/ Uleytokpo (70 kms/ 6 hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Uletokpo enroute visiting Basgo Palace, Liker and Alchi monasteries. Also walk around the village and drive to Uletokpo and check in at Uley Ethnic Resort. Overnight in camp.
Day 05: Uleytokpo/ Kargil (166 kms/ 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive onwards to Lamayuru monastery which is one of the oldest & an important monastery of Ladakh region. Travel onwards to Kargil enroute visiting Giant Buddha at Mulbek. On arrival check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Kargil/ Srinagar (204 kms/ 8 hrs)
After early Breakfast 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 other Peaks. Arrive at Srinagar by evening. Overnight at house boat.
Day 07: In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Rest of day free to explore Srinagar on own. Overnight at houseboat.
Day 08: Departure Srinagar
Intime transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination. |