PT17: Trans Himalayan Drive (Ladakh)

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destination Covered: Delhi, Kullu, Manali, Keylong, Sarchu, Pang, Leh

DAY 1: DELHI / KULLU / MANALI

Time free till transfer to airport to board flight for Kullu. Further drive Kullu to Manali. Check-in at HOTEL. Overnight in Manali.

DAY 2: MANALI / KEYLONG (115 KM.)

Morning after sightseeing in and around Manali, drive to Keylong, crossing over the Rohtang Pass (Altitude 4000 mts.). Later visit Khardung Monsatery in Keylong. Check-in at Lodge. Overnight in Keylong.

DAY 3: KEYLONG / SARCHU / PANG (184 KM.)

Morning drive from Keylong to Sarchu and further to Pang crossing over two high altitude passes, Baralacha La (Altitude 4892 mts.) and Lachalang La (Altitude 5065 mts.). Camp at Pang for overnight.

DAY 4: PANG / HEMIS / LEH (174 KM.)

Morning drive from Pang to Leh crossing over the highest pass on this route Tanglang La (Altitude 5360 mts.). On arrival in Leh, check-in at hotel. Overnight in Leh.

DAY 5: LEH

Morning proceed for full day sightseeing in and around Leh, visiting Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Spituk and Stokh Palace. Evening return to hotel. Overnight in Leh.

DAY 6: LEH

Morning proceed for full day sightseeing in and around Leh, visiting Shey - an old summer palace with 12 ft. statue of Buddha; Thiksey - the superbly located monastery on a hilltop overlooking village and Indus river; and Hemis Monastery - the richest and the largest monastery of the area. Evening return to hotel. Overnight in Leh.

DAY 7: LEH

Morning visit the Phyang Monastery. Rest day free at leisure for stroll in the local market. Overnight in Leh.

DAY 8: LEH / DELHI

Time free till transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.