Ladakh - 10 - Leh Monasteries - Pangong - Sarchu - Manali 

Route - Arrival Leh - Leh (3 nights) - Sarchu (1 night) - Manali (2 nights) - Departure from Manali.

Highlight - This is the shortest itinerary to enjoy the best of high altitude drives, visit ancient monasteries, scenic beauty that Ladakh presents and a commercial hill station of Manali. 

Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive to Ladakh Upon arrival at Leh Airport you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Evening Visit to Leh Market & Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Hotel.
  
  

• Day 02: Leh (Excursion To Monasteries) Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery tour including Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Sindhu Ghat & Stok Palace Museum. Packed or Hot Lunch will be provided. Overnight at Hotel
  
  

• Day 03: Leh (Excursion To Pangong Lake - 14,000 Ft.) After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. After spending some time at Pangong we drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
  
  

• Day 04: Leh to Sarchu (255 Kms) After an early breakfast we check out from the hotel and drive to Sarchu via through 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 we check in at our Camp for overnight. It will also be the coldest night during the whole tour.
  
  

• Day 05 : Sarchu to Manali (222 Kms) Today we 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. Upon arrival we check in at our hotel. Evening at leisure to exlore the area on your own and overnight stay at the hotel
  
  

• Day 06: Manali (Local S/S) Post breakfast We take a half day sightseeing tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi and the Old Manali to see the Manu temple. In the afternoon, you can visit the Vaishisht hot sulphur spring bath. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel
  
  

• Day 07: Depart Manali Tour concludes. We thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Bhuntar Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

Access : Leh gets direct flights from Delhi and is best mode of access for Leh. Guest may choose to leave from Manali by flight from Kullu (50 kms) or by road to Chandigarh (300 kms).

Seasonality - Mid-may - Sept is best time to visit Ladakh. However exact date when such an itinerary can start off depends on the opening of the Rohtang Pass.

Cost of this package (per person in Rupees) - Valid for the year 2011

The Package Includes

• Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport by our  Representative & Traditional welcome at the Hotel

• 06 Nights / 07 Days accommodation on twin sharing Basis in Standard room, at specified Category of Hotel

• All Meals (Bed Tea, Breakfast, Hot / Pack Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner)

• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non-ac Vehicle as per the program.

• Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas (Pangong Lake)

• Monument & Museum Entrance Fees

• Wildlife fees for Pangong lake

• 01 Bottle of Mineral Water every day to each tourist

The above Cost Of The Package Does not Include:-

• Airfare to and from Leh. ·

• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered ·

• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls

• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary

• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)

• Guide fee, camera fee, soft or hard drinks, starters.

• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head "Prices included".

• Medical & Travel insurance

• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc

Terms & Conditions:

• All the above mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing. Child Cost is on APAI basis sharing room with parents.

• The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.

• Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab (12 Seater).

Other Charges:

• Professional Tourist Guide Rs. 1200 per Day. 

• River Rafting Rs. 1200 per person (Phey to Nimu) Note: Season for Rafting is from 25th June until 30 August)

Above is a fixed itinerary can start on any day between 1st June - 28th Sept, after opening of the Rohtang pass route. However we could even customise a trip as per your requirements by adding more destinations and making it less hectic. Please email to leh10@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote.