10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS PROGRAM (Special Designed Tour) LEH – NUBRA – PANGONG – LEH - CHANDIGARH – MANALI – AMRITSAR
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level and transfer to the hotel. Half day at rest for acclimatization.
Evening drive to visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. Later visit Leh Palace. In the evening, walk around the local market.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day start with Hall of Fame, which was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during Indo-Pak wars , Kali Mata Temple, followed by Spituk Gompa - an 11th century structure , Next on the list of attractions is the majestic Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it was constructed by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to honour the visit of Guru Nanak Dev - the founder of the Sikh faith. Drive another few km to witness the magic of Magnetic Hill that defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road, it seems to slide up and further. Driving through a picturesque landscape, we reach the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar River. Proceed back to Hotel vai same route.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh
After breakfast drive to Nubra valley, driving over the highest motored pass in the world. The exciting journey through serpentine roads leads you to the Khardungla Pass at an awesome height of 5550 meters. We stop at the pass to admire and click some photographs of the fantastic view. The valley is situated on an old caravan route at the confluence of the Shayok and the Nubra rivers
On the way visit the charming valley of Deskit – the tiny capital of Nubra. We will visit the Deskit Gompa, perched on a rocky spur above the village, with a commanding view of the entire valley. At Deskit Monastery you will visit 106-feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha atop the hill. The monastery has intriguing images of many deities. From Deskit we will drive to Hunder past an area of sand dunes and get acquainted with the famous Bactrian camels, small population of shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian Trade routes are now used as riding animals in the high deserts. We will ride the double hump camel at hunder on a direct payment basis. In the evening we will drive back to the camp/hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in a camp/hotel at Nubra.
After breakfast drive to Turtuk village which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtukis one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. Exploring the village of Turtuk the village offers views of a beautiful valley, part of Shayok Valley. Return to Hunder by the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra.
After breakfast at camp/hotel we drive to our next destination Pangong Lake (situated at 14, 500 ft above sea level) via Shayok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shayok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It takes less than an hour to reach Shayok, and you will be delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque.
Around noon reach Pangong Lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake side. After that coming back to leh Via Changla Pass (Second highest motor-able road).
Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Breakfast at the hotel. In time transfer to Airport to board flight for Chandigarh. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Union territory and capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is a unique city. The tranquil and pollution-free environs, shorter distances and the sharp contrast between dull exteriors and plush interiors are the delight of Chandigarh’s inhabitants. A great amount of greenery, the Rock Garden, lake and general sense of organization – all make contribute towards making Chandigarh a charming place to visit.
After fresh-n-up visit Pinjore Yadavindra Gardens - 20 kms from Chandigarh on the Pinjore Kalka road. This is a traditional Mughal garden, created in the 17th century by Nawab Fidal Khan, architect to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. According to Hindu mythology, the Pandava brothers rested at this place during their exile. The gardens are laid out over more than 100 acres on a sloping site with fountains and pavilions.
lso visit Rock Garden. The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres. It is completely built of industrial and home waste and discarded items.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Manali enroute visiting Kullu.
The most charming and beautiful Kullu valley spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas. The valley runs north to south of this river and is 80kms. long and about 2kms. at its broadest. Yet with awe inspiring glens and mossy meadows encircled by the rushing streams and meandering brooks, flung east & west, a fairly wide area is open to the tourists, the trekkers, the mountaineers, the artists and to anyone who wishes to escape the heat & dust of the plains to breathe the exhilarating air of the Himalaya and enjoy the spectacle of the variegated mountain scenery. The valley is also famous for its exquisitely woven colourful hand made shawls and kullu caps.
On arrival in Manali. Check-in at the hotel.
Manali according to the legend was born when the waters of the Great Deluge receded and the seventh Manu’s ark came to the rest on a hllside in this valley. As the earth dried up there came up a place of breathtaking beauty which was named after the great sags. Over the last decade Manali has grown form a back of the beyond Himachal town to a busy tourist destination. Surrounded by towering peaks at arms length, Mahali’s major asset is its proximity to the snowline, never more than a few hours drive from the town nestling at a comfortable 2,050 meters.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed for excursion to Rothang Pass (Till snow point)
Rothang Pass is the highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road, 51–Km Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking. It offers only limited skiing opportunities, but trekking possibilities are immense. The pass is open from June to September although trekkers can cross the pass from May. Beyond Rothang Pass lies the remote and perhaps, the stark and haunting landscape of predominantly Buddhist areas. The comparative inaccessibility of the place has helped preserve the pristine culture of the people of the region.
Note : Please note, to visit Rothangpass from Manali you have to arrange local transportation on arrival in Manali as our vehicles are not allowed to go there. We have not included the same in the costing.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast visit Solang Valley. Solang Valley in Manali is located at a distance of 13 kms in a side valley at the top of the Kullu valley is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. Solang Valley has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute of Manali has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. The winter skiing festival is organised in Solang Valley. Sking and Paragliding are two main activities are organised here. Apart from this many other adventure sports are available like Zorbing, Horse riding & Snow Motor Bikes riding etc.
Afternoon visit Hadimba Devi Temple, Doongri temple houses Goddess Hadimba (Hirma Devi) has 4 tried pagoda – shaped roof with a doorway carved with figures and symbols. Tibetan Monstary – A new colourful Buddhist temple.
(Paragliding is available subject to weather conditions on direct payment basis)
Overnight at the hotel.
After Breakfast drive to Amritsar and on arrival check-in at the hotel.
After Breakfast drive to Amritsar and on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
fter breakfast visit Golden temple which is located in the heart of the city, the Jalianwallah Bagh which is a memorial of the martyrs of the 1919.
Afternoon transfer to Airport to board flight for onward destination.
