Itinerary

Day 1: Srinagar to Kargil (approx. 220 kms) On Arrival Drive directly to Kargil (204 Kms) & drive through Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms is also called as “The meadow of gold” has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Stop at Sonamarg for Photography/tea (If the clients are interested they can visit the Glaciers of Thajwas on ponies on direct payment basis) these glaciers remain throughout the year. Continue your towards Kargil and passing over Zojila Pass. Stop at Drass, the 2nd coldest inhabitant place in the World for & enjoy cup of tea. Then drive along the Drass River till one arrives at Kargil. And Check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kargil. Day 2: Kargil to Leh (Approx. 234 Km) After breakfast proceed for Leh. Enroute pass the confluence of Indus – Zanskar Rivers and the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity). Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Kali Mata temple and reach Leh in the evening. Rest for the day. Day 3: Leh (Monestry Tour) In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Hemis monastery. Afterwards drive to Thiksey Monastery for a visit. After these visits return to Leh and you will be dropped at Leh Market / hotel for Lunch (on direct payment basis).Post lunch you will leave for the sightseeing of Shey Palace & 3 idiot School. Day 4: Leh To Nubra Valley Via Khardungla Pass: 140 Km / 5 -6 Hours Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Khardung la Pass (18,380ft above sea level): It is not very often that one gets to drive on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. It is the highest motorable road in the world as signs put up by the Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim. Arrive Nubra Valley and check in. After relax proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can also enjoy a camel ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis). Nubra Valley: Popularly called the orchard of Ladakh, Nubra valley offers a graceful view of yellow and pink wild roses in summer and a carpet of wild lavender in the post-monsoon season. You will definitely be overwhelmed to see the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes. Thereafter, check in at comfortable Camp or Hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at the camp or hotel. Day 5:Nubra Valley to Pangong Via Shayok/Warila: 150 Km/5-6 Hours Morning after Breakfast proceed for Diskit Monastery. Post the Diskit Monastery, proceed for backward journey to Pangong via Shayok/Warila. Pangong Lake: The picturesque lake is one of the major draws of the Leh-Ladakh valley. a location of several film shootings and known for its pristine waters surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, Pangong Lake is a prime tourist attraction. The long and narrow lake lies in the neighbourhood of the famous Chushul Mountains. The mirror-calm water is cold, clear and extremely salty. The lake is a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In the evening check in to your camps at Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the camps. Day 6: Pangong Lake to Leh (Approx. 140kms) In the morning have breakfast at your camps in Pangong. Thereafter, proceed for your journey back to Leh. Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 7: Leh to Sarchu (Approx. 260 Km/ 09 to 10 Hours) Today after an early breakfast you will check out from the Hotel and drive to Sarchu via Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft world second highest motorable road. At Pang you can stop for lunch and continue driving to Lachungla pass, which is at a height of 5065 mts. upon arrival in Sarchu you check in at our Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Deluxe Camps in Sarchu. Day 08: Sarchu to Manali (Approx. 220 Km/ 09 to 10 Hours) Today you will start our journey to Manali via Baralacha Pass (4890m), Keylong (3350 m), & Rohtang Pass (3978 m). Manali, Located in the most charming and beautiful Kullu valley spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas.Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled ‘Silver Valley’. The valley runs north to south of Beas River and is 80 kms. Long and about 2 kms wide. Drop at manali. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Manali Day 09: Departure After breakfast transfer from Manali to bus stand to catch Volvo for onward destination with Sweet Holiday memories.