Himachal Ladakh and Kashmir Trails

Overview

A visit to Ladakh lies on the bucket list of many travelers around the world. The Land of High Passes attracts travelers, adventure seekers, nature lovers, and honeymooners throughout the year. Your Ladakh trip itinerary first takes you to Manali. Enjoy the road trip from Manali to Leh via Sarchu and other gorgeous pathways.! As you get on the highest desert nestled in the Himalayas, its scenic landscape views offer plenty of opportunities that beguile you to extend your sojourn for a few more days, so you can indulge in the exquisiteness of nature like you would have ever had.

Services

Inclusions

01-night stay in Manali.
01-night stay in Sarchu/Jispa.
03 nights stay in Leh.
01-night stay in Nubra.
01-night stay at Pangong Lake.
01-night stay in Tsomoriri.
01-night stay in Kargil.
01-night stay in Srinagar.
All Meals (Breakfast + Dinner) as per tour plan.
All transfer/sightseeing as per itinerary (point to point) using Non-AC Innova / Scorpio.
01 Oxygen Cylinder in each vehicle for visit to Nubra & Khardungla visit only.
Innerline permit, Ladakh Entry Fees, Wild Life Fees & Red Cross society fee.

Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price.
Airfare /Railway Fare.
Any other meals than those mentioned above.
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group menu.
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions.
Entry Tickets to Parks, Museums, Rafting, Camel Ride, Monuments & Temples or any other place etc.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency or any factors beyond our control.
Services of a local tour guide.

Optional

Important instructions

** Rates are subject to availability.

Map

itinerary

Day 01: Chandigarh – Manali (300 kms. / 10 hour drive)

On Arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway station Meet our Representative, Later drive to Manali (300 kms. / 10 hrs) enroute visit Kullu which take you to the valley of Gods, It is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. On arrival check-in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, Dinner & overnight stay at Manali

Keys Apple Nest or similar – Standard (Dinner) / Serenity Resort or similar – Deluxe (Dinner) / Quality Inn River Country or similar – Luxury (Dinner)

Day 02 : Manali – Sarchu / Jispa (235 KM / 8 Hrs)

Today we start our journey to Leh with overnight stopover at Sarchu (4253 m), the border of the states of Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul) and Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh). During the drive, we cross through the Rohtang Pass (3978 m) enter to Lahaul Valley, visit Raja Gyepan temple at Sissu Village, lunch at Keylong (3350 m), thereafter drive to Sarchu by crossing Baralacha Pass (4890 m) a beautiful drive on high altitude to be remembered for a lifetime. Dinner and overnight stay in Sarchu / Jispa.

Padma Lodge – Swiss Tent or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Gold Drop Camp or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Gold Drop Camp or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 03 : Sarchu to Leh (250 KM / 8 Hrs)

Early morning after breakfast leave for Leh, 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 17,585 ft 2nd highest motorable road in the world and Indus Valley. Reach upshi where you drive along with Indus River. On arrival at Leh check in to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.

Grand Willow or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Shanti Nest or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Ladakh Palace or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 04 : Leh to Nubra Valley ( 125 KM / 5-6 Hrs )

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh) via Khardung La pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. Enroute, admire the spectacular views of the never ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardung La Pass (18,390 feet). After spending some time at Khardung La, proceed to Nubra. After Hotel check-in, enjoy camel Safari in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra.

Apple Nubra Cottage or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Valley Flower Camp or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Silver Sand Camp or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 05 : Nubra to Pangong via Shyok ( 165 KM / 06 Hrs )

We will start the day following the same route towards Leh till we reach Khalsar. From the Agyam bridge, we will take the left route which leads us to the villages of Shyok and Durbuk. The road after Shyok is good but very steep. After Durbuk, take left towards Tangtse and follow the traditional route. Drive further to Pangong Lake one of the largest and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas. Situated at 14000 ft, more than half of the lake is within Chinese Territory and only one third part lies in India. Explore the lake area, might catch some rare wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in Pangong.

Camp Nirvana or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Eco Travellers Camp or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Polaris Cottage or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 06 : Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri Lake (255 KM / 07 Hrs)

Post breakfast drive Tso Moriri via Chushul & Karzok. Evening visit beautiful Tso Moriri Lake and its surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at Tso Moriri.

Nomadic Life Camp or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Tsomoriri Camp & Resort or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Rupshow Residency or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 07 : Tsomoriri – Tsokar – Taglangla – Leh (235 KM / 7-8 Hrs )

Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh by Korzok Village & Puga Valley. Continue drive to Tsokar Lake and Taklang La Pass (17,585 ft), which is the 2nd Highest motorable road in the world. Arrival at Leh by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.

Grand Willow or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Shanti Nest or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Ladakh Palace or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 08 : Leh Local Sightseeing (105 KM / 5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Sindhu Darshan and about 7 kms from Leh on the bank of the Historical Indus River. Later proceed to visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and Thikse Monastery located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangka, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha’s teachings. Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and it houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects. Later visit Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh in the evening visit Shanti Stupa, Leh palace & Market. Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.

Grand Willow or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Shanti Nest or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Ladakh Palace or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 09 : Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil (235 KM / 05 Hrs)

After Breakfast leave for Kargil, enroute visit Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and The Sangam of Zanskar & Indus River, Alchi Gompa and Lamayuru Monastery. After visiting the Monastery we drive straight to Kargil over Fatu-la [13,489 ft] which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. The first Buddhist village will be Mulbek a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain. Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil.

Hotel Rangyul or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Royal Gasho or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Chutuk Heights or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 10 : Kargil – Srinagar (205 KM / 6 Hrs)

After breakfast at the Kargil drive to Srinagar, visiting War Memorial Hall & Museum.
Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the World) where we stop for tea. Crossing the massive Zojila pass (3527 meters) & the road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters) in between to reach Srinagar, dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar

Hotel Royal Batoo or similar – Standard (Breakfast & Dinner) / Hotel Pine Spring or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast & Dinner) / Hotel Lemon Tree Srinagar or similar – Luxury (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 11 : Srinagar – Departure

Morning after breakfast drive to Srinagar Airport for your onwards flight.

Hotel Royal Batoo or similar – Standard (Breakfast) / Hotel Pine Spring or similar – Deluxe (Breakfast) / Hotel Lemon Tree Srinagar or similar – Luxury (Breakfast)

Please Note: Due to strict security, you are requested to leave for the airport at least 4 hours before the departure time. You will have to pass 4 security barriers before reaching the airport. This often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.

Prices

Package Cost Based On Standard Accomodation

Number of Traveller	Price per person in INR For Double/Twin Room	Vehicle
2 Pax	INR 73,000	SCORPIO
4 Pax	INR 47,400	SCORPIO
6 Pax	INR 38,900	INNOVA

Deluxe Accomodation

Number of Traveller	Price per person in INR For Double/Twin Room	Vehicle
2 Pax	INR 77,700	SCORPIO
4 Pax	INR 51,900	SCORPIO
6 Pax	INR 43,400	INNOVA