Delhi - Manali by Bus - Ladakh & Kashmir Tour

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination : Delhi - Manali by Volvo Bus - .Manali - Rohtang Pass - Sarchu - Barlacha-La pass - Namkila-La pass - Lachalang - La pass - Leh - Thiksey - Stok Palace - Leh Palace - Shanti Stupa - Khardung La - Nubra Valley - Chang La - Pangong Tso - Hemis - Leh - Hall of Fame - Zanskar River - Magnetic Hill - Lamayuru - Kargil - Zoji La - Drass - Sonamarg - Srinagar.

HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy Road Trip rides on the tricky roads of Manali to Leh Ladakh.
Relish delicious Ladakhi cuisines.
Drive across Baralacha Pass, Rohtang Pass, Chang la and Tanglang La.
Visit Shey, Thiksey and other Leh monasteries
Visit the Kargil War Memorial - Witness the Tiger Hill
Venture out at the Magnetic Hill.
Explore Jispa, Sarchu and Pang villages
Shopping and sightseeing in Leh
A day at Pangong Lake

Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Manali by Volvo Bus:
Arrival at Delhi, Meet and plan
Board a Volvo bus from Delhi , Enjoy the overnight journey in AC semi-sleeper bus. (approximately 560kms/12hours)
 

Day 2: Full Day Manali Sightseeing
Arrive Manali Early morning.
Check in to the hotel. Get Fresh and go around manali and have a glance at the scenic view Gifted by God. On your own you can
visit Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery and few old temples in Naggar village. Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery Have your Dinner at Hotel You will have an orientation with the group.
Enjoy a short Night Walk and have cold softy at Mall Road in Night overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Manali to Jispa via Rohtang Pass / Keylong: Exploring Lahual Valley
Depart From Manali. Himalayan road trip starts here by having breakfast and packing your bags. Travel by surface from Manali to The gateway of Leh. Don't miss to read the quotes by (Border Roads Organisation) BRO at the roadside. Keylong over Rohtang Pass (3980 m) & Baralachala Pass (4800 m) and passing through the several beautiful villages of Lahul Valley like Sissu, Gondhla and confluence of river Chandera & Bhaga at Tandi near Keylong.
On arrival check in, Have your Dinner, Overnight stay in camp.

Day 4: Jispa to Leh via Barlacha-La pass
Today after breakfast check out Jispa and drive to Leh , Travel by surface from Sarchu to Leh over Barlacha La pass (4,890 m), Lachang La (5065 m) and Tanglang La (5360 m).
Once you arrive at Leh check in to your rooms and relax. You are free to explore the Leh-Market. Dinner at hotel.

Day 5: Full Day Leh Sightseeing /Acclimatization Overnight stay at Leh
After breakfast and start local sightseeing. visit Thiksey Monastery, Stok Palace Leh Palace & Hall of Fame - War Martyrs.Have lunch onroute and come back to Leh to witness the sunset at Shanti Stupa. Explore the local Leh market and sleep tight. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Leh - Nubra Valley via Khardungla 125 kms (4-5 hours) / Overnight stay in Nubra Valley
After breakfast check out hotel and drive to the Khardung La Pass, situated at 18,380ft, the world�s highest motorable road, to enter the mystic Nubra Valley.
and Proceed to Diskit Monastery. Diskit Monastery also known as Diskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India.
Visit the white sand dunes at Hunder, a rare cold desert at this altitude. Ride the unique double-humped Bactrian camels here, the only place in the entire world where they can be found! The day ends with an overnight tent stay under the magnificent night sky full of stars! Over night in Camp.

Day 7: Nubra Valley - Pangong Tso (4 -5 hrs) Overnight stay at Pangong Lake
After an early breakfast, leave for Pangong and explore the Diskit Monastery,The most fascinating highlight of any Leh trip, today pay a visit to Pangong Lake, which is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. Two-thirds of the lake lies in China. To get there, travel via Chang La, the third highest motorable road in the world, at 17,586 feet. Enjoy the evening by the lakeside revelling in the glorious colours of nature, a class apart from any other such sight. If you happen to be here around New Moon, enjoy the splendid view of a star-studded Milky Way galaxy at night. Sleep tight

Day 8: Pangong Tso to Leh (50 kms (6 hours) / Overnight stay at Leh)
Early Morning wake up to an enchanting sunrise over Pangong Tso, after breakfast check out camp and later head back towards Leh. Enroute Changla Pass - On our way, halt by the famed school from the blockbuster Hindi movie '3 Idiots' and visit the Hemis Monastery. On reaching Leh, rest and retire for the day. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 9: Leh to Kargil (240 kms (7-8 hours) / Overnight stay in Kargil)
After Breakfast check out hotel and Drive to Chilling, along the River Zanskar, where begin our 28 km river rafting adventure!  Enjoy the majestic views of the mountains around, along with the thrill of navigating past the rapids in the chilling waters of the Zanskar! Today also explore Magnetic Hill on route. also explore Lamayuru Monastery and Moonland before reaching Kargil, Evening check in Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 10: Kargil to Srinagar via Drass � 200 kms (7-8 hours) / Overnight stay at Srinagar (House Boat Dal Lake)
Leave early in the morning, stopping for tea at Drass, the second coldest place in the world. explore Kargil War Memorial and pay tribute to the soldiers. See the Tiger hill and Tololing point from here, where our brave soldiers defeated Pakistani troops. As cross over the amazing Zoji La - One of the most deadliest roads of India, enter the heavenly valley of Sonmarg. Continue the drive to Srinagar. Reach houseboat in the evening. Go for a shikara ride and shop at the floating market. Overnight stay in Houseboats.

Day 11: Departure
Check-out and head to airport for your flight Trip ends on your arrival to the airport with a great travel experience. Time to fly back home from Srinagar! Trip concludes with happy memories.
 

INCLUSIONS

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  1. 3 Star Hotel accommodations at Manali, Leh, Kargil & Srinagar as per respective itinerary.
  2. Camps stay having tented accommodation with self contained bathroom & toilet at Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake as per respective itinerary.
  3. All transport costs from starting/pick up point until ending/drop off point by Scorpio/Xylo as per respective itinerary & 6 people in 1 vehicle. (Vehicle not at disposal. Only available for the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary � point to point).
  4. Delhi to Manali Volvo Bus Semi-Slepper.
  5. Breakfast & Dinner every day during the tour.
  6. Twin sharing stays at all hotels and camps.
  7. 1 Water Bottle Per Person Per day.
  8. Complimentary activities: Shikara Ride. 9. Assistance & Tour Manager.
  9. Complimentary activities: Nubra & Pangong Lake Permit Charge
  
  EXCLUSIONS:
  1. All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above.
  2. LUNCH throughout the package.
  3. Hotel & driver tips (if any).
  4. Entry ticket fees to Museums, Parks, Monastery etc.(Which is Nominal)
  5. Water bottles and soft drinks
  6. Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  7. Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.)
  8. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control 9. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Cost Includes".
  10. Any guide fees.
  11. Any airfares not mentioned above in the "Cost Includes" section.