On arriving at Manali, a representative of our agent will lead you to your hotel. There on, you can spend a leisurely day exploring this charismatic little hill town. Major places to cover while sightseeing in Manali are Hadimba temple, Van vihar, Old Manali and the Manali market. Later in the evening, have adinner at your hotel and get a good night’s to gather the energy required for the next day.
After completing a scrumptious breakfast, the second day of your comfy Leh Ladakh holiday will take you to Sarchu which is a key point in the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway, lying on the frontier connecting Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. This highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world and proves to be one of the most tremendous and scenic experiences of all time. Some major spots that you will explore on your journey are Rohtang pass, Keylong, Jispa, and Baralacha. After a frenzied day, check into your hotel at Sarchu and doze off to sleep.
Day 3 will be the most essential day of your Ladakh holiday. Start by progressing towards Leh via Tanglang La and Lachulung La post having a delish breakfast at the hotel. The journey is so scenic and you will start feeling the atmospheric changes as you keep going higher. After reaching Leh in the evening, take some time to unwind. Besides coping up with the high altitudes, you can also visit the Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Gompa.
Set out to visit the Pangong Lake through world’s third highest motor able road - Chang La, situated at a height of 17,350 feet. The deep blue tint of Pangong is overwhelmingly gorgeous. Also, pay visits to the Hemis monastery, Thiksey monastery and visit the school where the famous Bollywood hit, ‘3 Idiots’ was shot. At night, the tour allows you to camp under the starlit sky at Pangong followed by a scrumptious dinner by the bonfire.
Wake up to a beautiful sunrise and take delight in the sunshine that shimmers on the placid waters of Pangong Tso. This will prove to be the best part of your Ladakh holiday. Later in the evening, you will be transferred back to Leh. On the return journey, you can stop by at Chang La for a piping hot cup of tea and Maggi.
On Day 6 of the Himachal tour itinerary of your Ladakh package, you will be heading to the one of the most fine-looking and famous place in the region. Post having your breakfast, drive straight to Nubra Valley by means of the highest motor able road in the world Khardung La. After reaching the captivating valley, prepare for the fun filled activities of your Ladakh holiday. Commence by discovering Deskit, Hunder Villages and a double-humped Camel Safari in Sand Dunes whilst watching the sunset. You will be spending the night at a hotel in Nubra Valley where you will be served with a hale and hearty dinner.
On day 7, wake up to a pleasant morning and after having a fulfilling breakfast; set off to pay a visit to the Buddhist monasteries in Nubra Valley. Later on, you can discover the villages to learn the standard of living and culture of people living in the northernmost region of India. By the end of afternoon you may return back to Leh, check in at the hotel and completely wind down. Spend the rest of the evening in exploring the neighboring localities. Afterwards, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Head for Kargil on day 8, after finishing your breakfast at the hotel. Whilst on the journey, cross charming halts such as Lamayuru and Alchi. For discovering the religious side of Ladakh, visit the ancient monasteries of Mulbekh and Lamayuru. Other attractions that are not to be missed on this trip are Fotu La, Indus Confluence, Magnetic Hill & Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. After all that, return to the hotel in Kargil and spend the night peacefully after having dinner.
Before leaving for Srinagar in the morning, do pay homage to the Indian martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial. En route and visit Drass -- the second coldest populated place in the world and ‘the meadow of gold’ Sonmarg. This is surely going to be the most charismatic route on your holiday in Ladakh. On reaching Srinagar in the evening, check into your hotel or houseboat and retire for the night after having a delectable dinner.