Trans Himalayan Safari

Best Time: June End to Sept End
Duration: 09 Nigths / 10 Days
Route: Drive In / Fly Out Leh

Overview
Not just a typical tour, a real journey for wandering the Trans Himalayas in it's true style of exploring. Youthful experience for people who like to experience the inside of each destination. Ladakh's remote and breathtaking high-altitude landscape appeals to adventure travelers. Here the forces of nature have conspired to render a magical landscape of extremes; desert and blue waters, burning sun & freezing winds, glaciers & sand dunes. Tibetian-style traditions and culture remain apparent.

Highlights of the tour: Manali, Keylong, Darcha, Baralacha-pass, Sarchu, Leh City, Shey, Thiskey, Hemis, Khardung-la, Pangong Lake, Alchi Monastery, Sangam, Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

Itinerary:

DAY 01: ARRIVE MANALI

On arrival at Manali, transfer to hotel. Day free, evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 02: MANALI - ROHTANG PASS - KEYLONG - SARCHU

Distance is about 220km, around 10hrs drive.

Leave for Sarchu by early morning, through Rohtang Pass (3955m), Lahaul Valley, Thandi, Keylong, Jispa, Lunch Break at Darcha. After lunch, drive to Sarchu through Baralacha Pass (4845m). Overnight Camp.

DAY 03: SARCHU - LEH

Distance is about 220 kms.

After breakfast, drive to Leh over Tanglang-la (5328m), the third largest road in the world and Lachlan-la (5065m). Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04: DAY VISIT TO SHAM VALLEY & ALCHI

70kms drive.

After breakfast, drive to visit 1000 years old Alchi Monastery, the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues. Indus & Zanskar River Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace Hiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War Memorabilia). Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 05: LEH - KHARDUNGLA - NUBRA

Tour of Khardungla Pass 18,380 Ft. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes (Drive 120Kms 4-5hrs).

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Hundur by afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and Camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the camp Day.

DAY 06: NUBRA - DESKIT - LEH

After breakfast, visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to explore Leh market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 07: LEH - PANGONG LAKE

Distance is about 155kms / takes around 5hrs drive.

After early breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass (17,350 ft), it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive at Pangong Lake, it is the highest salt-water lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. En route visit Shey & Thikse. Overnight stay at camp.

DAY 08: PANGONG - HEMIS - LEH

Drive back to Leh via Hemis Monastery, evening is free for market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 09: LEH - AIRPORT DROP

Land Package Cost:

Hotels Envisaged / Similar:

INCLUSIONS:

• Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport with welcome in the hotel.
• 09 Nights / 10 Days accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the Itinerary (01 Night Manali, 01 Night Sarchu, 01 Night Tsomoriri, 04 Nights Leh, 01 Night Nubra, 01 Night Pangong).
• 09 Breakfast & 09 Dinner.
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-ac Innova / Xylo up to 06 pax, 07 Pax onwards tempo traveller maximum (12 Seated).
• Inner line permits.
• Environmental, Wild life & Red Cross Fee.
• Taxes.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Airfares
• Any sightseeing / excursions that is not included above.
• Monument entry fee / guide charges.
• Items of any personal nature such as drinks.
• Any medical or evacuation expenses
• Tips / gratuities, etc.
• Extra hotel nights due to flight cancellations.
• Any insurance
• Any expenses occur due to natural climate, security and other unexpected reason.
• Items not mentioned under “Inclusions”

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