Ladakh Safari Divine Glory-13N-14D
March 03, 2011Divine Glory of Ladakh - Including DHANU AND TSOMORIRI LAKE
Tour Reference - Ladakh Divine Glory 13N-14D-PROMO CODE 107
Manali Leh Ladakh Srinagar Safari
Day 01 Delhi – Evening board Deluxe Ac coach for overnight journey to Manali
Day 02 Manali- Arrive Manali and Transfer to the Hotel night stay in Manali L/D
Day0 3 Manali - Rohtang Pass Koksar Keylong Lahaul Spiti - Depart Manali early in the morning our first halt is Marhi A barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley and the mountains. We proceed to Rohtang Pass 3790 M is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road point and gateway to LAHAUL and SPITI valleys. Pass remains closed during winter due to heavy snow from November end to May end. Visitors can drive upto MARHI below ROHTANG with similar high altitude topography, forest of Birch, Fir and Spurce. Once we cross the Rohtang Pass border we are in the Barren Himalayas with the landscape completely changing Khoksar is the first village and gate way to Lahaul Overnight in Keylong BF /PKD L/D
Day 04 Keylong Darcha Jispa Sarchu-Keylong to Sarchu
Enroute Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche nullah and the Zangskar chhu which takes off from the Shinkun la. Both these nullahs meet with the main river Bhaga at this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha The altitude of Darcha is about 3500 m. which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatisation. Darcha is the jumping off point for treks to Padum over the Shinkun la or Baralacha la and Phirtse la and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga series. However no tourist bungalow or rest house facilities are available on either side of the nullahs. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha not even a single tree can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape starts looking desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. This beautiful spot is 22 kms away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The village is situated at the junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry river-bed, a rarity in Lahaul.Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with themonasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal Chakra sermon a few days back to the Buddhists all over the world. The mountaineering Institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism Sarchu is the last inhabited point in Himachal Pradesh on the Manali-Leh route- which is regarded as one of the highest highways in the world. Arrive in Sarchu and check into your Camp. Overnight in Camp BF /PKD L/D
After breakfast drive to Tso Kar. (Kar Lake), It is a day where we will cross a number of passes the first of which already being passed Bara Lacha La (4955M above sea level). After coming down from Bara Lacha La climb up the Gatta Loops, a series of 21 hairpin bends carved into the mountainside and then after descending once again wind your way up the Lachung La pass (4985M above sea level). From here the road twists its way to Pangong through an amazing canyon with sheer cliffs and rocky outcrops looming up on both sides of the road. Drive to Tso-Moriri via Sumdo.
Tso Moriri lake is also called as white lake because of salt deposit around it. It is approx 45 kms northwest of the Tso -Kar. Packed lunch en-route Sumdo to Tso Moriri is one of the most interesting drives as it goes through sandy deserts & rocky paths. After slowly zigzaging up to the Namshang-La, the drive follows a smooth descent and drive past the isolated Thasang Tso - a small torquoise lake which appears like an emerald of a queen's necklace. Dinner and overnight stay in camp. BF + PKD L + D
Day 06 TSO Moriri –LEH (3506M/280 Kms)- After breakfast drive for 7hours to Leh via Sumdo and Chuma – Thang (3965M). Enroute stop at Mahe Bridge from where the road crosses to the south bank of the river by a bridge; it then follows the unmetalled road through Sumdo village up to join Puga stream. The drive from Sumdo to Mahe follows a narrow mountain gorge through green bushes. Packed lunch en-route. Chuma-Thang is known for its famous medicated hot water springs where people from various parts of Ladakh come for relieving their pains. Enroute drive past beautiful villages of Nurnis, Kery and Kadgam. The drive through this part of the Indus valley is quite flat without much uphill or downhill drive, a wide open village . Dinner and Overnight in Moriri. BF + PKD L + D
Day 07 Leh Shey Thiksey Hemis - Excursion to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis
Today we proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. We start with a visit to Shey the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue. hen we visit Thiksey Gompa an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge NamgyalHemis is one of the largest and richest Gompas of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world Later in the evening we drive back to hotel Overnight in Leh BF /PKD L/D
Day 08 Khardungla K Top Nubra Valley- Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft , Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes – Drive 120 Kms 4/5 Hrs ( Temperatures below Freezing point at Khardungla Pass) ensure to carry heavy winter clothes as most of the time this pass has snow .Khardungla is the World's highest motorable road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records , Drive through the Valley which is extremely beautiful for photography.Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colourful trees in this region. Later reach your camp visit the Sand Dunes if lucky you will get the sight of the Two Hump Bacterian camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village . Over Night at the camp in Nubra Valley BF /PKD L/D
Day 09 Nubra Vallyey to Leh - After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley later walk around the town of Diskit which has a small village market. Proceed back to Leh cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh. Later we will visit Singhu point (Indus river where all the Singhes pay holy bath) and Stok Museum The Stok palace and museum is around 200 years old. The palace and museum at Stok is a showpiece for the royal tankhas, royal crown, dresses, coins, precious stones and turquoise head dresses.return back to the hotel for Dinner Over Night in Leh BF /PKD L/D
Day 10 Pangong Lake & Changla Pass- Leh Pangong Lake Leh - An early start to the day for our visit to Pangong Lake at a distance of 155 kilometers. This beautiful turquoise colored is worth its drive and time. Its value for your effort and money. Half of this beautiful lake is in under the Chinese occupation. The visit to the lake involve crossing of Changlha pass. Picnic lunch. Drive back to Leh evening free time in Leh market and back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Leh
Day 11 Alchi Uleytopko Basgo Palace , Likir Monastrey , Magnetic Hill- Leh –Alchi -Ule (4 Hrs) After Breakfast drive to Indus River. Rafting for 4 to 5 hrs And sightseeing points Basgo Palace,Liker Monastrey,Gurudwara Pathir Sahib,Magnetic Hill ,visit Alchi Monastrey and evening free at the Camp. Overnight in Camp BF /PKD L/D
Day 12 Moonland Lamayuru Maitreya Buddha Kargil- Ule Alchi – Kargil 06 Hrs Drive -- Sightseeing tour of Moonlandscape, visit LAMAYURU)The Oldest Monastrey of Ladakh Giant Statute of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbek check into your hotel in Kargil Overnight in Kargil BF /PKD L/D
Day 13 Kargil - Drass - Sonamarg – Srinagar (7 – 8 Hrs) by 5.00 am proceeds to Srinagar via Drass. The second coldest inhabited Place in the world.Experience the splendid view of Kargil famous Peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peak. At Vijay Smarak we shall pay homage to the martyrs of the Indian army. Arrive Srinagar by Afternoon. Rest day for free to do your own activities. Overnight in Srinagar House Boat BF /PKD L/D
Day 14 Drop At Srinagar Airport (flight cost not included) BF
Costing:
INCLUSIONS
Delhi to Manali by Deluxe Ac coach
Accommodation in below mentioned hotels
Twin Sharing Accommodation (02 people in each room)
Manali Hotel stays Orchards Green with All meal plan
Keylong Hotel Deykit with All meal
Sarchu Camp with All meal
Tsomoriri Yak Camp with All meal plan
Leh Hotel: Ladakh Sarai with All meal plan
Nubra Valley Camp
Transport One non ac Innova/Scorpio/Xylo for Jeep Safari : Manali Rohtang Keylong Sarchu Leh and all sightseeing destinations as per tour plan with experienced Safari driver
All Taxes
All Inner line permit
All entry to monuments
Not Included
Any Airfare
Any Extra Meals
Any guide services
Any Medical Expenses
Any Emergency evacuation
Any Extra services not mentioned in the plan
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