Recommended for Age Group 18 - 30 years
Travel back in time as you journey along what was once the famous Silk Road - the Manali - Leh highway. Breathtakingly beautiful vistas and surreal views of the surrounding mountains greet you around every bend, as you drive through the valleys of Kullu, Lahaul, Sarchu and more.
Feel the adrenaline rush through your veins as your take 21 hairpin bends in the Gata loops, breathe in the mountain air as you drive along Khardung-la, the highest motorable road in the world, and experience the serenity of Pangong-Tso as you camp by those heavenly blue waters.
Traveling through the Himalayas is an adventure like no other. The ancient Tibetan monasteries, the scenic views, and the vivid culture of Manali and Ladakh are sure to make this the trip of a lifetime!
- Cross famed high altitude passes - Baralacha-la, Lachulung-la, Naki-la, Taglang-la, Khardung-la, Chang-la
- Visits to Thiksey, Hemis, and Shanti Stupa that showcase the Buddhist culture of the region
- Visit to Hall of Fame Museum
- Drive-thru Khardung-la (Pass),one of the highest motorable road
- Witness the changing moods of Pangong as you stay at Pangong
- Explore sanddunes - stay at Nubra Valley
- Visit to the frontier Balti village Turtuk
- Chance to view rare Himalayan wildlife
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi - Report at Majnu Ka Tilla
Arrive in Delhi and report at Majnu Ka Tilla bus stand to board Volo for Manali at 1800 hrs.
(Meals : None)
Day 2: Arrival at Manali - Get Acclimatized at Manali.
Reach Manali and transfer to our campsite in village Shuru.
Allocation of tents, followed by introduction and orientation session. In the evening, go for a small acclimatisation hike around the campsite. Overnight stay in tents at Manali.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Drive from Manali to Jispa (5-6 hrs, Distance : 138 Kms)
Early morning leave for Jispa by Tempo Traveller. On the way we will go thru Atal Tunnel and Reach Jispa in the evening. Overnight stay at Jispa in tents.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Drive from Jispa to Leh
Post early breakfast leave for Leh. On the way we will cross passes like Baralacha La, Nakee La, Lachung La, Tanglang La and Moore Planes. Reach Leh by late evening.Overnight at a hotel in Leh.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5 : Acclimatization day (approx altitude 11,200 ft)
Full day at leisure where participants are advised to take maximum rest for acclimatization. Evening we will go for a small walk in the nearby local market. Overnight at a hotel in Leh.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6 : Leh Sightseeing
Today post breakfast we will leave for Nimoo, a place where the Rivers: Indus (or Sindhu) and Zanskar meet. The confluence of these 2 rivers is a sight to behold and a great opportunity for photographers to get some stunning landscape pictures.
On our way back we will also experience the phenomenon of “Magnetic Hill”. Return to the hotel. In the evening visit to the Hall of Fame museum (Kargil War Museum) followed by Shanti Stupa. Overnight at a hotel in Leh.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7 : Leh to Nubra valley (approx. 126 kms, 5-6 hrs drive, approx altitude 10,300 ft)
Today we have an early breakfast and then leave for Nubra Valley. En route, we will be stopping at the famous Khardung-la Pass (one of the highest motorable roads in India at 18,380 ft). We will proceed for Diskit at our hotel.
In the evening, we head for the famous sand dunes of Ladakh in Hunder & enjoy double-humped camel safari in the sand dunes. Overnight at Diskit Hotel or Camp.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (approx. 150 kms, 6-7 hrs drive, approx altitude 14,500 ft)
Today we have an early breakfast and drive to the largest lake in Leh, Pangong Lake. Driving through the shyok valley, following the shyok river. Evening we will explore the area near Pangong Lake to get some wonderful pictures of the lake and the surrounding landscapes. Overnight in tents at Pangong.
(Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 9: Pangong lake to Leh
After breakfast we drive back to Leh. On the way back we visit Thiksey Monastery. Evening at leisure, participants can have a final visit to the Leh market for any last-minute shopping for family and friends..
Overnight at a hotel in Leh.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 10 : Transfer to Leh Airport
Take a flight back home from Leh.
(Meals : Breakfast)
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis
1 N accommodation at Manali in Deluxe Hotel
1 N accommodation at Jispa in Deluxe Camp
4 N accommodation at Leh in Deluxe Hotel
2 N accommodation at Diskit in a Deluxe Hotel or a camp
1 N accommodation at Pangong Tso in Deluxe Tents - Food charges Ex- Manali ( Breakfast, Lunch & dinner)
- Transport by Non AC Tempo Traveller for the route as per the itinerary
- All Monument Entry Fees
- Ladakh - regional entry fee
- Inner line permit
- Environment fees
- Services of a tour leader from Foliage Outdoors
- Travel Insurance
What is NOT included in the tour
- Air fare up to and from Srinagar/ Leh
- Bottled Mineral water / cold drinks purchased during journey or at the campsite
- Quad Bike & Camel ride charges in Nubra
- Lunch on all days
- Telephone, Laundry, Room service and other personal expenses
- Any medical expenses, if incurred
- Expenses incurred due to delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of organizers
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Any charges not mentioned in "Charges Include"
- GST
