Delhi – Leh – Delhi (12 Days) Tour

Day 1: Delhi –Manali

After arrival at Airport, you are advised to reach VOLVO stand by evening to board overnight VOLVO to Manali.

Day 2: Manali city tour

Arrive at Manali by 8am, you will be picked up by our representative from VOLVO Bus stand to facilitate Hotel Checkin. Manali Local sightseeing during the day visiting Hadimba Temple, Vashisht, Solang Valley. O/N Manali.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3: Manali – Keylong – Jispa (05 HRS – 230 KMS)

Start your overland journey early morning and drive to Keylong. This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950M which connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. Evening at Leisure. O/N jispa

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4: Jispa – Sarchu (02 HRS – 80 KMS)

After Breakfast drive to Srachuenroute visiting Jispa and crossing over Baralacha La 4800 m. Baralacha La has a small lake – Surajtal which is considered to be source of river Bhaga. On arrival check in the Deluxe camp accommodation. Evening walk around the beautiful & huge campsite of Sarchu. Overnight in camp.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5: Sarchu - Leh (11 Hrs – 330 Kms)

After early breakfast leave for Leh, After Sarchu we will cross a number of passes. 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). Pass through SkyangchuThang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft, second highest motorable road in the world, after climbing down drive along the banks of Indus River & Indus Valley. Arrive at Leh by evening. O/N Leh.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 6: Leh Local Sightseeing (Shey – Thiksey – Hall of Fame - Shanti Stupa)

After breakfast drive up along the scenic Indus valley. Enroute stop over to visit the famous Shey Palace & Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, visit Hall of Fame and enjoy an evening sunset at Shanti Stupa. O/N Leh…….

Shey Palace & Monastery
This summer palace of the erstwhile King of Leh is set upon a hill. The monastery itself has a 7.5 meter high, copper statue of a sitting Buddha, wrought in gold. This is the largest of it’s kind in the world

Thiksey Monastery
19 Kms from Leh, Thiksey is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas of Ladakh. The Thiksey monastery provides a panoramic view of the green Indus Valley from its vantage point atop a hill. It has chambers full of statues, Stupas and colorful Tank has.

Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame near Leh is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during Kargil war.

Shanti Stupa
Shanti Stupa is located at about 1km from Leh. It was built by a Japanese order and has wonderful views over Leh and the Indus valley especially at sunset. The stupa was built in 1980s and is a beautiful monument decorated with colourful paintings and enshrines large statues of Buddha. O/N Leh

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 7: Leh - Nubra Valley (5 HRS – 120 KMS)

After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung la pass the highest motor able pass in the world (18,380 feet). On the way you get excellent view of great Karakoram Range. Keep driving through Syok River and reach Hundur by Afternoon. Visit sand dunes for camel safari. O/N Hundur.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 8: Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake (10 HRS)

Today we Drive on one of the remotest route of Ladakh made especially for the Indian Army, which connects Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake by passing Leh. This route was washed away in a cloud burst in 2010. Parts of it are still not rebuilt. With various stream crossings, driving on dry riverbeds, smooth tarmac and switchbacks, it truly is a religious experience for an adventure lover. Later free time at leisure and enjoy the colour changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake. O/N Pangong Lake.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 9: Pangong Lake – Leh (4 HRS ONE WAY – 140 KMS)

Early morning after Breakfast leave for Lehthrough Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (3rd Highest Motorable road in the world), Spend time at the banks of Pangong Lake. This lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms wide and over 144 kms long and is shared by two countries (25% India and 75% China). Later free for Shopping at Leh Local Market. Overnight at Leh.. O/N Leh

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 10: Leh – Sarchu (07 HRS-260 KMS)

After Breakfast drive to Sarchu. Before we reach Sarchu. We’ll pass Taglang La (17,480 ft) surrounded by Scenic Himalayas. The drive up to Sarchu would be Quite Scenic. ries of 21 switchbacks that take you down into the valley .O/N Sarchu.

Meals : (Breakfast & Dinner)