Srinagar Ladakh Manali Road Trip
Experience a Journey of a Lifetime in Ten Days as we explore Ladakh and Drive through the Historic & Scenic Himalayan routes of Srinagar Leh and Leh -Manali Highways
Road Trip
11th Aug - 20th Aug 2022
Cost per person Rs.34500/-
- Type of Tour : Road Trip with Rafting
- Maximum Altitude : 5602 m/18,380 ft.
- Tour Duration : 10 Days/9 Nights
- Tour Date: 11th Aug – 20th Aug 2022
- Ex-Destination : Srinagar
- Reporting Time & Venue : 1 pm at Srinagar Airport
- Dispersal Time & Venue : Approx. 1 pm at Manali Bus Stop
- Accommodation (Nights) : Houseboat – 01, Guesthouse/Hotel – 05, Deluxe Tented Campsite – 02, Wooden cottages – 01
- Travel & Transport : Transfers & sightseeing in Non AC Aria/Innova. Maximum persons in one vehicle: Six persons
Trip Price is valid up to March 2023 only and includes:
- Srinagar Airport pickup
- Manali Bus Stop Drop
- Transportation from Srinagar – Kargil – Leh – Jispa – Manali and Sightseeing excursions in Ladakh in One Non AC SUV (Aria/Innova) vehicle to all places as per itinerary
- Accommodation in Three Double Rooms at all places
- Meal Buffet is on a MAP (Breakfast + Dinner) plan basis at all places
- Price includes Inner permit charges and Govt Environmental fees required for restricted areas of Pangong & Nubra. Guests are required to bring any one of their Photo identity proof (Passport/Driving License/Aadhar Card/Voter’s ID) along with them. Foreign Tourists should bring their Original Passport with a Valid Indian Visa on it. No permit/fees applicable for Children below 12 yrs. But, they need to carry Photo ID proof (Passport/Aadhar Card/Birth Certificate) along with them.
- All applicable taxes
Prices Excludes:
- Medical & Travel insurance
- International/Domestic airfare/ Train fare/ Bus fare
- Personal items like mineral water, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Room heaters
- Extra meals(not included in the tour cost) / room services / bottled beverages consumed at the accommodations
- Additional costs for accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
- Entrance fees/tickets in monasteries/palaces /museums/boat rides
- Camel ride at Nubra
- Transportation costs for any other excursions not included in the itinerary
It is Mandatory for all interested Travelers to carry their Double Vaccination certificates for this Group Tour.
Highlights
- Houseboat Stay in Srinagar
- Stop by at the meadows of Sonamarg
- Drive through the Historic Srinagar Ladakh Highway
- Historic towns of Drass and Kargil
- Visit Lamayuru monastery, the Lunar like landscape around which is known as Moonland
- Magnetic Hill
- Explore the town of Leh
- Visit a 200-year old traditional Ladakhi home
- Confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers
- Khardungla Pass, the Highest Mot0rable Road in the World
- White Sand dunes and Double Humped Camels in Nubra
- Camping near the Beautiful Pangong Lake
- Rafting in Zanskar River
- Drive through the Beautiful Ladakh Manali Highway
- Pass through the famous Atal Tunnel – the Longest Highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the World
- Hill station of Manali
Tour Itinerary
On arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be received by our representative and commuted to the beautiful Nagin Lake, where you will be checked into your Deluxe houseboat.
Evening, if interested, you can enjoy a Shikara (boat) ride, wherein you shall visit floating gardens of lotus and water lilies and the islands of Char Chinar. Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.
After breakfast, we would begin drive towards Kargil (approx. 6-7 hours). The route takes us through the beautiful meadows of Sonamarg. From Sonamarg, the landscape starts changing dramatically all the way as we cross the famous Zoji La pass towards Drass. A few kms beyond Drass is the Drass war memorial, built in the memory of soldiers martyred in the 1999 Kargil war and is a must visit for every traveler passing through this route. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Early morning, we shall continue our drive to Leh (approx. 6-7 hours). Enroute, we shall visit Mulbekh, famous for the 9-metre high rock sculpture of Maitreya Buddha built around the 8th century. After a short yet scenic drive through Fotu La pass which is the highest point on the Srinagar-Leh highway (13,479 ft), we reach the village of Lamayuru, home to one of the most famous and oldest monasteries in Ladakh. The landscape here is also known as Moonland, as it resembles the lunar landscape. We continue our journey and reach Alchi monastery, famous for its magnificent and well-preserved 11th or 12th century wall paintings.
The journey takes us through the “Magnetic hill” that is located about 30 km from Leh, at a height of 14,000 feet above sea level. Here you can see the unusual phenomenon of your vehicle going upwards on its own at a speed with the engines off. Our journey ends in Leh, where you will be received by our representative and checked into your Accommodation. Overnight stay in Leh.
Full day sightseeing of Leh, wherein we shall the famous Thiksey Monastery, famous for its 49 ft High statue of Maitreya Buddha, covering two storeys of the building. Later, we shall visit the Shey Gompa, Stok Palace and a 200 year old traditional Ladakhi house to get a glimpse of the local lifestyle and get to enjoy a cup of Butter tea, a ladakhi beverage.
Later, we shall visit the Hall of Fame built by Indian Army and Shanti Stupa (which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape). Overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (approx. 4 hours) via Khardungla Pass (18380 feet) –the Highest Motorable Road in the World. Nubra Valley lies at an average altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level.
Later, we shall visit Hunder village and Diskit Monastery. One can see an impressive 32 metre (106 feet) Maitreya Buddha statue on top of a hill below the monastery facing the Shyok River. Other attractions include the White Sand dunes and Camel Safari on the double humped camels which are found only in Nubra. Overnight stay at Hotel/Deluxe Camps in Nubra valley.
After breakfast, you shall drive to the beautiful crystal clear, color-changing high altitude lake, the Pangong lake (approx. 4 hours) located next to the China border via Shyok. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Overnight stay at Deluxe Camps near lakeside.
After breakfast, you shall drive back to Leh(approx. 5 hours) via Changla Pass. On the way back, we shall visit Hemis Monastery. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.
Rafting from Chilling to Nimo in Zanskar river (Level 3 plus) Duration: approx 2 ½ Hours. This is the most cherished rafting option in Ladakh. After hot lunch at Nimo. Overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, we leave Ladakh and shall begin our journey towards Manali. The drive takes via Taglang La Pass, More Plains (surprising, flat bed plains of around 35 kms amidst the highest mountains in the country), Lachungla Pass, Nakee La Pass, Gata Loops (a series of 21 hairpin bends about 7 kms long), Suraj Tal (the third highest lake in India, and the 21st-highest in the world), Sarchu and Baralacha Pass amidst breathtaking landscapes. We end at journey at Jispa (approx. 9-10 hours). Overnight stay in Deluxe Camps at Jispa.
After breakfast, we drive through the mountain ranges and pass the beautiful Atal Tunnel – At a length of 9.02 km, it is the Longest Highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the World to reach Manali (Approx. 3 hours). We shall end the trip at Manali Bus Stop with memories of a Lifetime!
*Options: One can either extend their stay at Manali or take the evening Volvo Bus to Delhi or Car to Chandigarh/Delhi at extra costs.
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