Destination Covered: Mumbai – Delhi – Manali – Rohtangpass (3980 m) – Koksar – Sissu – Thandi (2573 m) – The confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers to form Chandrabhaga river - Keylong – Baralachla (4892 m) – Camp at Sarchu in middle of nowhere (4253 m) – Lachung La (5065 m) – Pang (4630 m) – Debring (4500 m) – Tanglangla – Upshi – Leh – Monasteries and Temples (Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Pather sahib, Basgo Palace – Spitul – Lamayuru) – Exotic destinations – Pangong Lake Highest Lake in the world – Magnetic Hill – Moon Landscapes – Kargil – Mulbek (10600 feet 30 ft statue of Maitreya), Namkila Pass (12,205 ft) - The Fatula Pass (13,479 ft, highest pass between Leh and Kashmir) - Drass (The place of famous Indo-pak war and also the second coldest habitated place on the earth) - Also passing Baltal – Sonmarg – Zoji La Pass (11,250 feet) – Gumra (11,250 feet) – and finally reaching heaven on earth Kashmir – Stay and enjoy Kashmiri hospitality in House Boat

Duration: 14 Days – 13 Nights
Tour Code: ST- LLT -2010-10

Day 01: Depart Mumbai
Depart by Train from Mumbai .. Evening Snacks and Dinner on train . Over night in Mumbai

Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Arrive New Delhi Railway station and Transfer to Ac Hotel for refreshments and relaxing evening transfer to Coach departure point at 05.00 Pm board Deluxe Ac coach for over night journey to Manali sitting as per reserved seats BF on train / L /D.

Day 03: Arrive Manali
Arrive Manali by approx 10.00 am and Transfer to the Hotel night stay in Manali L/D. 

Day 04:Manali Rohtang Pass
Depart Manali early in the morning our first halt is Marhi A barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley and the mountains. We proceed to Rohtang Pass 3790 M is most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road point and gateway to LAHAUL and SPITI valleys. Pass remains closed during winter due to heavy snow from November end to May end. Visitors can drive upto MARHI below ROHTANG with similar high altitude topography, forest of Birch, Fir and Spurce.Once we cross the Rohtang Pass border we are in the Barren Himalayas with the landscape completely changing Khoksar is the first village and gate way to Lahaul Night stay in Keylong BF + PKD L + D Hotel in Keylong.

Day 05: Keylong to Sarchu
Enroute Darcha is situated at the junction of Yotche nullah and the Zangskar chhu which takes off from the Shinkun la. Both these nullahs meet with the main river Bhaga at this place. The valley broadens out from Darcha. The altitude of Darcha is about 3500 m. which makes it an ideal base camp for acclimatisation. Darcha is the jumping off point for treks to Padum over the Shinkun la or Baralacha la and Phirtse la and for treks or mountaineering expeditions to Leh and peaks of Chandra Bhaga series. However no tourist bungalow or rest house facilities are available on either side of the nullahs. A police check post is also there. Darcha is the last village where one can see sparse growth of trees. Beyond Darcha not even a single tree can be seen on either side of the highway. Landscape starts looking desolate and absolutely barren. Glance at JISPA. This beautiful spot is 22 kms away from Keylong and 4 kms ahead of Ghemur. The village is situated at the junction of two nullahs with the main river Bhaga. Jispa has a very large dry river-bed, a rarity in Lahaul.Jispa is a new tourism centre coming up with the monasteries of Yarji and Photang where his Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the Kal Chakra sermon a few days back to the Buddhists all over the world. The mountaineering Institute of Manali has a sub centre here for adventure tourism. Sarchu is the last inhabited point in Himachal Pradesh on the Manali-Leh route- which is regarded as one of the highest highways in the world. Arrive in Sarchu and check into your Camp. Over night in Camp BF + PKD L + D.

Day 06: Sarchu - Leh
Sarchu to Leh Depart in the morning at dawn. Our journey through Nakeela & Lachlangla Pass 16,617 ft, Reach Pang by afternoon lunch break at Pang, enroute. More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Taglang La Pass (2nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at A Height of 17,585ft) & reaching Upshi, from here the road follows the Indus River, passing villages with there terraced Fields and neat- Whitewashed houses. On a way one notice the ruins have an ancient Fort or palace or the distant glimpse of gompa on a hill. And at last reaching Leh .Over night in Leh Hotel BF + PKD L + D. 

Day 07: Leh -Excursion to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis
Today we proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. We start with a visit to Shey the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue. Then we visit Thiksey Gompa an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyal. Hemis is one of the largest and richest Gompas of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Later in the evening we drive back to hotel. Over night in Leh Hotel BF + PKD L + D.

Day 08: Leh – Khardungla K Top– Nubra Valley Leh
After breakfast drive to Khardung la (45 Kms), the highest motorable road in the world at 5600 meters ASL. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. Proceed to Nubra Valley Meadows Camp later visit the Sand Dunes of Hundur the spend time on Sand Dunes. BF + PKD L + D. 

Day 09: Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley Deskit Monastrey via Khardungla Pass to Leh Arrive Leh by afternoon Free time. Over night in Leh Hotel BF + PKD L + D .

Day 10: Pangong Lake & Changla Pass
An early start to the day for our visit to Pangong Lake at a distance of 155 kilometers. This beautiful turquoise colored is worth its drive and time. Its value for your effort and money. Half of this beautiful lake is in under the Chinese occupation. The visit to the lake involve crossing of Changlha pass. Picnic lunch. Drive back to Leh evening free time in Leh market and back to the hotel for dinner. Over night in Leh Hotel BF + PKD L + D.

Day 11: Leh – Alchi Ule
After Breakfast drive to Indus River to see the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar And sightseeing points Basgo Palace,Liker Monastrey,Gurudwara Pathir Sahib,Magnetic Hill ,visit Alchi Monastrey and evening free at the Camp. Over night in Ule Ethnic Resort or Alchi resort BF + PKD L + D.

Day 12:Ule Alchi – Kargil
Ule Alchi – Kargil 06 Hrs Sightseeing tour of Moonlandscape, visit LAMAYURU)The Oldest Monastrey of Ladakh Giant Statute of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbek check into your hotel in Kargil Overnight in Kargil BF + PKD L + D. 

Day 13: Kargil – Srinagar
Proceed to Srinagar via Drass. The second coldest inhabited Place in the world.Experience the splendid view of Kargil famous Peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peak. At Vijay Smarak we shall pay homage to the martyrs of the Indian army. Arrive Srinagar by Afternoon. Over night in Srinagar House Boat BF + PKD L + D.

Day 14: Depart Srinagar
Srinagar – Delhi Morning after breakfast transfer for Srinagar Airport.

Day 13: Srinagar – Delhi
Drop At Srinagar Airport ( Fly to Mumbai ) BF End of Services.