Leh Ladakh Tour

Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Manali - Keylong - Hemis - Pangong Lake - Tso Moriri Lake - Thiksey - Shey palace - Sankar gompa - Lamayuru - Likir - Alchi - Srinagar

Drive the taxi to Manali, by passing through the an important junction on the salt route to Tibet, Mandi is the gateway to the Kullu valley. Moving through the Mandi, tourists will see the impressive Pandoh Dam diverts water from the Beas River two 12 tunnels to Baggi. The beautiful view of the mountains can be enjoyed moving through the Sainj valley. On the way to Manali, there are interesting things to see long both sides of the 42 kms valley. Like, Vaishno Devi Temple-a small cave with the Vaishno Devi Temple. And other interesting places to discover is Katrain, Patlikuhl, Nagar and Roerich Gallery.

Drive the taxi toward Leh, after the local sight seeing of Manali: At the northern end of the Kullu Valley, is the main resort in the area. Its beautifully situated and there are many pleasant walks around the town, as well as a large numbers hotels and restaurants. Attraction of Local sight seeing.

The tough journey will begin toward Leh, Darcha is the major tent site on this road. While next move is the Baralachala, which is 4883 metres means crossroads pass. Just after this pass tourist are entered to the another tent site called Sarchu. The journey becomes more adventurous and interesting while passing the Lachlung La, 5060 metres, is the second highest pass on the Manali-Leh road. The next destination is the Pang, just the tourists are moving through the Taglang La, the second highest motorable road of the world, 5328 metres. On the descent tourists are entering in to the Ladakh region and the first village is the Upshi and one can enjoy the beautiful landscape and magnificent valley views.

In the morning visit the Hemis monastery. The travellers have the option to visit either of the Lakes. Hemis Monastery : This is biggest and the most important monastery in Ladakh. It is situated 49 kms to south of Leh, a little off the main Leh-Manali road. It was built in the 17th century by Chapgon Gyalshas and ever since has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family. Hemis is the headquater of the Drukpa order and all the monasteries throughout Ladakh are administered by it. It also trains Lamas for the royal monasteries at Leh, Shey and Bazgo. In the 19th century it faced a siege by general Zorawar Singh. The Gompa was saved to the skillful handing of the situation by the head Lama. In 1956 the head Lama Hemis Gompa disappeared mysteriously never to be seen again. A 12 years old boy was brought from Dalhousie. In 1976 to be appointed as head Lama. He will assume authority after his training period is complete. The monastery contains quite a few gold statue and stupas decorated with precious stones. It has a superb collection of tankhas, including one which is supposed to be the largest in existence and is exhibited only once every 11 years. The monastery has annual festival which falls in June/ July and is a big tourist attraction. Masked dances are held on that day. In the afternoon the caravan will move towards the Pangong Lake/ Tso Moriri Lake.

On the way back sight seeing of Thiksey and Shey palace

Rest Complete rest in the hotel in Leh

» Day 08 : Local Sight seeing

Leh Bazaar, Leh Palace and Sankar gompa. The women's vegetable market in the afternoon and some interesting place to visit. And the evening the Sankar monastery.

» Day 09 : Leh to Khardung-la top

The tourists will visit the Khardung-la. It Takes you to the highest motorable road of in the world Khardongla (18,380 feet or 5,578 m). Nubra Valley lies in the north of Leh. Apart from unparalleled trekking opportunities, the valley has several Buddhists monasteries such as Sumor, Tigar and 350 years old Diskit monastery.

» Day 10 : Shopping and Cultural programme

The whole day is dedicated to the shopping and to discover some interesting things about Ladakhi art and cultural by the visiting the Tibetan refugees camp Choklamsar, Library and Ecological Development etc.

» Day 11 : Local Sight Seeing

Leh to Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi and night halt at Lamayuru. Whole day is dedicated for the local sight seeing.

» Day 12 : Lamayuru to Kargil

The caravan move toward the Kargil and the Way Passing through Following Place.

» Day 13 : Kargil to Srinagar

Drive the taxi toward Srinagar, by passing the Zoji-la and picturesque Sonamarg, entering to the Kashmir valley.

» Day 14 : Srinagar, Local Sight Seeing

» Day 15 : Srinagar to Jammu

On the Srinagar to Jammu route are the hill resorts of Batote, Panitop and Kud, before Jammu region tourists will move through about 3 km long tunnel Jawarhar Tunnel. On the way tourists can visit the famous shrine of Vaishno Devi and night halt at Jammu city.

» Day 16 : Jammu to Delhi

Final day of the discovery trip and the farewell will be given at Karnal. What tourists have discovered? o Tanglang-la 17,469 ft. o Pangong Lake ( 14, 469 ft) o Chang-la (17,350 ft) o Famous monasteries of Ladakh o Traditional culture and life-style of Ladakh on 11,000 ft o Khardung-la, highest motorable road of world 18,380 ft o Drass, second coldest place of world o Zoji-la o Srinagar o vaishno Devi Amenities Taxi Hotel Food Travel Corporation of Ladakh will make other important arrangements.

» Day 17 : Depart Home