Kashmir Ladakh with Lahul Spiti Valley Himachal Tour

Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days

Destination : Srinagar - Via Sonamarg Zozila Pass - Drass 9Drass War Memorial Hall) - Kargil- Lamayuru - Enroute Alchi Monastery - Sangam - Magnetic Hill - Guru Dwara Pathar Sahib - Shanti Stupa - Leh - Khardungla - Nubra - - Diskit Monastery - Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder - Pangong - Hanle - Tsomorori Lake - Jispa - Kaza - Tabo - Kalpa - Sangla - Sarahan - Shimla - Chandigarh.

  Detail Itinerary  
 

Day 01: Arrival Srinagar Local Sightseeing
Pickup from Srinagar Airport and drop to the Hotel / Hotels, after freshup proceed for city tour of Srinagar. The world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), & The Chasme Shahi Garden, & Shankaracharya Temple. In the evening return to Houseboat / Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat.

Day 02 : Srinagar- Zojila- Drass- Kargil ( 205 kms / 5 - 6 hours)
Pickup from Sirnagar Around 11 AM - and drive to Kargil via Sonamarg - (Lunch on the Way) driving through Sonamarg and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 mtrs) en-route. On the way, there are halts at Sonamarg a pristine valley with lush views and snow-clad peak; Zo jila Pass (a high altitude pass); Drass Village- the world's 2nd coldest inhabitant place. Here you visit War memorial hall and Museum- also known as Vijaypath. The memorial was constructed by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who laid their lives in Kargil War. Overnight in the hotel at Kargil.

Day 03: Kargil - Lamayuru- via Alchi Monastery (Indus Zanskar River Conference ) - Magnetic Hill - Leh ( 235 kms / 6-7 hours )
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to Leh, enroute viewing / visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining "Moonland" hills forming its backdrop. after visiting the 11th century Alchi oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Driving further on along the Indus, visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), (River RAFTING POINT - you can rafting here 2 or 3 hrs) after drive to Magnetic Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage).
Magnetic hill to marvel at the amazing natural wonder. Also pay respects to Pathar Sahib Gurudwara- constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji- the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru . Continue your road journey. On arrival in Leh, visit the Hall of Fame Museum a war memorial by the Indian Army that was founded in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid lives in Indo-Pak wars. Complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 04 : Leh Full Day - Monastery Sightseeing
After morning break fast visiting the most important monasteries of Ladakh - Shey Palace, Thiksey Gompa and Hemis monastery .
First we visit the ruined Shey Palace, once the summer palace of the pre-Tibetan kings. The palace monastery houses a large, bronze, blue haired Buddha statue and next stop at superbly situated, 16th century, Thiksey Gompa,
which is perched on a hill top and continue to visit Hemis Monastery (5 km from Kharu) is also on the cards. Hemis is the largest and richest monastery complex in Ladakh. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 :  Leh - Khardungla - Nubra Hunder Valley (4- 5 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Nubra valley over the Khardung la,(18300feet) highest motor able road in the World. 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.
After explores we drive toward the down Hunder past an area of rolling sand dunes, one can see double hump Camel and visitors can take a camel safari dunes at Hundar. Over night in Camp.

Day 06 : Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder (2 - 3 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Turtuk (which is first time opened for the tourist in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of muslims still resembles mini Pakistan. The village�s inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have glimpse of K2 mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Though a muslim village, there are few gompas located on the plateau above Shyok River and there is a old royal house to see in village. Return to Hundar by the evening.
Overnight stay in Camp , Hunder

Day 07 : Hunder - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake
After breakfast at hotel we drive to next destination pangong lake via Shyok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik ( Pangong). It's a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It took us less than an hour to reach Shayok, and we were delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque.
Afternoon we reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at pangong lake. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 08 : Pangong Lake - Hanle via Chushul - Tsaga La-loma band
Hanle in changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautifully chanting, calm and soul loosing places in India. Hanle has a lovely hanle monastery offering some great aerial views of whole village that is a home of about 1000 people. Hanle monastery is a 17th century monastery of the Drukpa lineage. The views from the top of monastery are just breath taking. Hanle is also house an Indian astronomical observatory which is the world highest observatory in the world at a staggering height of 4500 mtrs. Overnight in guest house.

Day 09 : Hanle - Tsomoriri Lake
After breakfast leave for Tsomoriri Lake (14,000 ft),3-4 hrs one way drive on the way visiting Nyoma-Mahe bridge. Dinner and overnight at Camp/Hotel in Tsomoriri.

Day 10 : Tsomoriri Lake - Tsokar - Jispa VIA Baralacha-la Lachlung -La (16,616 feet), (315 Kms / 9 -10 hrs)
Early Morning drive to Serchu passing Puga (Sulphur Mine), Tsokar Lake, Skyang chu Thang Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Stretch of 42 Kms, Enjoy your pack lunch at Pang, post lunch leave for Sarchu by crossing Nakeela and Lchung La. On the way high altitude passes, Baralacha-la Lachlung -La (16,616 feet), Nakee-La (15,547 feet)
They can be seen moving from one place to another, grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Arrive Jispa by evening. Overnight stay in Jispa Guest House.

Day 11 : Jispa - Keylong - Kaza Over Kunzam Pass - 4558 m (200 km/ 10 hrs)
After breakfast drive through Kaza on the way - Keylong - Keylong is situated at an elevation of 3350m in the heart of the Himalayas in a lonely corner with high cliffs covered with snow.
After drive to several villages of Spiti over the Kunzum pass, (4551 m). From here the Shigri Glacier is seen in front in all its grandeur. The crest of the pass has been marked by a chorten of stones erected ages ago. A temple has been built on top dedicated to Lord Geypan. Every vehicle has to go around the temple to get the blessings of God.
After Keylong drive to Jispa and Evening check in Camp and Overnight Stay.

Day 12 : In Kaza - visit the Ki monastery, small gompa at Kibber (4205 m) -
After breakfast drive to famous Kye gompa. The gompa is placed high on a mountain looking like a pyramid. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Kibber, one of the highest permanent inhabited villages is located in a semi bowl-shape. A small Gompa is worth to visit, later we go to Kaza, the headquarter of Spiti Valley.

Day 13 : Kaza - Tabo (2 hrs) - Tabo - Kalpa (5 hrs) on the route visit of Lalung and Dhankar Gompa - Kalpa
After breakfast drive to Tabo in Enroute Nako, Nako Village at an altitude of 3662 m in Hingrang Valley is the famous and largest village. Yaks, kine, horses and donkeys are reared here in abundance. At the right side of Spiti River, is an ancient Village, flanked on either side by lofty hills, brown and sun burnt, it is the seat of one of the most famous monasteries: The 1000 year old Tabo Monastery. It has exquisite frescoes and stucco statues and is often called the Ajanta of the Himalayas.

Day 14 : Kalpa - Sangla 2,758 metres / 9,048 feet (40 kms/ 2-3 hrs) - Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain View
After breakfast at the hotel you will be drive to Sangla Enroute we will stop at Recongpeo and will have a walk around the local market. Recongpeo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district. We will have lunch in a local restaurant where you have a choice to enjoy Indian or Tibetian food. After lunch we will drive to kalpa (7 kms), you will check in to your hotel.
These villages are covered with thick pine forests and are famous for apricots and apples. The finest view of the Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain (6000 metres) can be had from here. This is a spectacular sight early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peaks with crimson and gold light. Kalpa is situated at an altitude of 2759 m from the sea level, on the old Hindustan Tibet Road at a distance of 260 km from Shimla. Earlier it was the District Headquarter of Kinnaur. It is 14 KMS. It has all the characteristics of a heritage village. Kalpa came into prominence in the wake of British Governor General Lord Dalhousie�s visit in the 19th century.

Day 15 : Sangla - Sarahan - 2,680 metres / 8,792 feet, (90 Kms / 4-5 hrs)
After breakfast driving to Sarahan (4-5 hrs) where you will check in at your hotel or could also choose to stay in fixed luxury tented accommodation. After lunch you will be taken on a walk through Kamru and Sangla villages ( 1-2 hrs) and we will visit the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. You will have plenty of opportunity to speak to the local people in these valleys. The Sangla valley is also known as the Baspa Sangla valley, after river Baspa which flows through the valley and it is the part of Kinnaur valley. Overnight in hotel in Sarahan.

Day 16 : Sarahan - Shimla (5 hrs)
After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Shimla - Eninoute visit the famous temple of Bhimakali at Sarahan. This is the same temple in which human sacrifices were made about two centuries ago.
after sightseeing drive to shimla, Lunch in Shimla , After Lunch drive to Chandigarh, Evening Check in Hotel and stay.

Day 17 : Shimla - Chandigarh Departure
After breakfast check out hotel and drop to the Chandigarh Airport / Hotel.

End of the trip and services.