LADAKH - THE LITTLE TIBET: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 01: Chandigarh
Arrive Chandigarh and check into the hotel.
Explore Chandigarh, the planned city of India.
Sukhna Lake, true to its name Sukhna, which implies a wish-fulfilled, the lake is an idyllic resort to enjoy nature at its best. Sukhna is a man-made lake that was created in 1958 as a part of the grandiose plans of Le Corbusier for the city.
Rock Garden, Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world-acclaimed Rock Garden. It consists of art objects, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It nestles amidst 20 acres of woods in the form of an open-air exhibition hall, theatre trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasyland of art and landscape. It is without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on the itinerary of every visitor to Chandigarh.
Rose Garden, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Asia's largest Rose Garden and is spreaded over 30 acres of land having over 1600 different species or roses.
Overnight at the hotel in Chandigarh
Day 02: Chandigarh - Manali
After breakfast, checkout of hotel and proceed to Manali. Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas River with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the Switzerland of India.
On arrival at Manali, check into the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Manali
Day 03: Manali
After breakfast, visit to Naggar, 15 kms from Manali. Naggar undoubtedly has mystic appeal and spirituality endowed in its stately deodars, deified mountains, razor-thin waterfalls and the divine snow covered environs. Glaciers surround the upper Beas region from three sides, the highest peaks being 21,760 ft and 23,050 ft.
Naggar Castle, now converted into a hotel since 1978 is an imposing structure. It was built by using a local stone, the layers of which are punctuated by long pieces of cut wood. It rises, to be topped by a grey slate roof. Wooden brackets and carved windows are being restored to capture the originality of the castle.
Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Manali
Day 04: Manali - Manikaran - Manali
After breakfast, depart for Manikaran, at 1737 m, on the right bank of river Parvati. This place is famous for hot sulphur springs revered by both Hindus and Sikhs pilgrimages. Thousand, of pilgrimages have their dip in hot water. The water of the spring is also said to be radioactive which cures many skin diseases. While the temperature of the water is above boiling point. Rice and Dal if placed in a Muslin bag or tied up in cloth, soon be ready for eating purpose. Evening free for shopping at Tibetan Market.
Overnight at the hotel in Manali
Day 05: Manali - Keylong - Jispa
After breakfast, drive to Keylong / Jispa over Rohtang Pass (3980 m), situated at an altitude of 3350 meters, Keylong is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh lying on Indo-Tibetan Border. The region is strange, exciting, primitive mountainous and delightful.
On arrival at Keylong check into the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Keylong / Jispa.
Day 06: Keylong / Jispa - Sarchu
After breakfast, drive to Sarchu over Baralacha Pass (4830 m). On arrival at Sarchu check into tent accommodation. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the tent accommodation in Sarchu
Day 07: Sarchu - Leh
After breakfast, drive to Leh over Lachungla (5019 m) and Tanglang La (5360 m) to reach in the evening. On arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Leh
Day 08: Leh
After breakfast, full day at leisure to explore Leh.
Overnight at the hotel in Leh
Day 09: Leh - Khardungla - Leh
After breakfast, drive to the highest motorable read in the world - Khardungla Pass (5360m) to return back by noon. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Leh
Day 10: Leh
After breakfast, half day city tour of Leh. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Leh
Day 11: Leh - Delhi
After breakfast proceed for your onward journey.
Tour concludes
This is just a suggested itinerary, we can customise as per your requirements
