Leh Ladakh Ex Srinagar - Manali

As you reach Srinagar, our team members will offer you an assisted transfer to the Deluxe Houseboat at Dal Lake/Nagin Lake. Savor a grand lunch at the houseboat. After the lunch, enjoy a Shikara ride on the lake and afterwards proceed towards the famous Mughal Garden. This also includes a visit to Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Gardens

Today after breakfast drive to Kargil via Sonamarg (2740mt) is the last major town before Ladakh, Sonamarg is an excellent base for trekking. Its names “Meadows of Gold”. We drive over Zoji La Pass ( 3529 mt). Zoji La pass is the watershed between Kashmir and ladakh- on one side you have the green, lush scenery of Kashmir while on the other side everything is barren and dry. Drass is the first main village after the pass, from here another 56 km to Kargil, upon arrival check-in in hotel, dinner and overnight in hotel.

Post breakfast we drive to Leh on the you can visit 8m-high Maitreya statue, an image of future Buddha, cut into the rock face and dating back about 700 AD, this village name called Mulbek it’s the first Buddhist village after Kargil. Drive via Futo La pass (4147mt), the route’s highest pass, then Namika La Pass (3760mt), then visit LAMAYURU monastery, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat.) the monastery is more than 1000 year old also called the moon land. En route, visit : Hall of Fame ,a Museum developed and maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Indo-Pak war and is a must visit place for every citizen. You can see here the weapons used in Kargil war and other artefacts of various wars(Kargil war). You can also purchase things from souvenir shop. Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, a Gurudwara constructed & maintained by the Indian Army. There is a very interesting religious story associated with this place about Guru Nanak ji. Explore the place and do take the prasad before you leave the place in the traditional style of Gurudwara. Then, we proceed to visit Alchi Monaestry, a buddhist monaestry in Alchi village of Leh. While returning from Alchi Monaestry, one can also opt for River Rafting at Zanskar river. Proceed further and experience the effects of Magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity wherein a vehicle starts climbing up the hill when put in a neutral position) and admire the confluence of holy Indus & Zanskar also known as Sangam.

Today is free day. Explore the local market on your own and do what you want. Go to river and just fun yourself.

Wake up early today. After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley, also known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh via Khardungla pass. Nubra valley is one of those heavens where you will see snowcapped ranges, river and desert at one place. The high passes on the way to Nubra will surely thrill up your journey and as you reach Khardung-La, you ride through the highest motorable road in the world. Enjoy a short halt here for coffee and some snacks as you enjoy the beautiful snow capped mountains. After spending some time at Khardungla, proceed to Nubra. After Hotel check-in, enjoy camel Safari in the evening. Overnight stay in Nubra

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Pangong Lake(World's highest brackish lake) via Shayok River. The lake is considered to be sacred by the local people. Visit the exact location where the climax of the famous movie “Three idiots” was shot & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see seven colour formations in the crystal clear salt water lake. Overnight stay in Pangong.

After breakfast, travel back to Leh. En route take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea and as you are about to reach Leh, visit Rancho school(The school of Aamir Khan in 3-idiots) on the way. Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh market in the evening. Overnight stay in Leh.

After Breakfast drive to Sarchu passing Puga, Tsokar Lake, Skyangchu-Thang – Plateau on Stretch of 42 Kms, Enjoy your lunch at Pang. Post lunch leave for Sarchu by crossing Nakeela and Lachlung La. Arrive Sarchu by evening. Overnight stay at Sarchu.

After the breakfast drive for Manali, a beautiful scenic drive by crossing Baralacha La (4845m), lunch at Sissu village, later cross famous Rohtang Pass, 13050 ft. Arrive Manali. Checkin to the hotel. Overnight stay at Manali.

Today, you will be transferred to the airport / bus stand for your onward journey. Leh Airport Travel Terminal Post breakfast, depart for Leh airport with a bag full of memories Have a great journey towards your destination.