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Exclusive Manali Leh Srinagar | Free Shikara Ride

12D/11N

12D - Ladakh

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Trip Highlights

A perfect blend of adventurous, thrilling and cultural experiences, handpicked by Vacation Kart’s outdoor experts
Visit pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its colour from shades of blue to green to red
Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable passes like Khardung la and lachung la, rohtang la, and Baralacha la.
Explore the 'Heaven on Earth - Srinagar' with a famous Shikara ride along with a chance to sojourn in a unique houseboat
Experience Himalayan region with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitized accommodation and vehicles

From 69,900 ₹ per Adult
~~98,990 ₹~~ per Adult

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94% of travelers recommend this experience

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Delhi and Transfer to Manali | Gateway to The Land of High Passes

● Get ready to start your action-packed journey as you reach the reporting spot in Delhi.
● Board the Volvo in Delhi from the reporting point.
● The overnight journey takes you through some of the most scenic views as you travel to the majestic Himalayas to reach Manali the next morning.
● This will be around a 12-hour journey.

Day 2

Arrival at Manali | Land of Scenic Beauty

● Reach Manali where you can directly head to your pre-booked hotel.
● The rest of the day is at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore Manali as per your choice and at your own expense.
● Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 3

Manali To Jispa | Drive Through Atal Tunnel to Enter A Different World

● Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains.
● Have a lip-smacking breakfast before you start your journey towards Jispa.
● On the way to Jispa, you will travel through the famous Atal Tunnel, one of the longest underground highways in the world.
● Move ahead for Sissu and Keylong – the laid-back region where natural beauty remains untouched in its most pristine form.
● Here you can explore the beautiful Sissu Lake and Sissu Waterfall.
● Explore the lush green Bhaga valley, and then head over to Jispa.
● Reach Jispa, which is truly rich in fascinating trails and lush green jungles.
● Check in to the camp in Jispa and enjoy evening tea with snacks.
● Overnight stay at camps in Jispa.

Day 4

Jispa To Sarchu Via Baralacha-la | A Night Under Starlit Sky

● Wake up in the morning and have a healthy breakfast before you start your journey to Sarchu.
● En route, visit Deepak Tal which acts as a mirror, reflecting the calm surroundings of the snow-capped peaks.
● You can take a short stopover at the Zingzing Bar – one of the highest roadside bars in the world.
● Stop by the Suraj Tal which literally translates to 'the lake of sun god' and seems like a green emerald set in the barren Himalayas drenched in mystery as well as splendour.
● Your next stop is Baralacha La Pass, a picturesque mountain pass standing at 16000 feet, offering you some stunning vistas of the confluence of the 3 valleys.
● Enjoy your lunch at Bharatpur tent colony or nearby area.
● Reach Sarchu in the afternoon and rest for some time.
● Later in the evening, enjoy the beautiful brown mountains and the amazing sunset right from your campsite.
● Dinner and overnight stay at the camps in Sarchu.

Day 5

Sarchu to Leh | Drive Through Gata Loops, 21 Hairpin Bends

● After having your breakfast in the morning, start your journey towards Leh.
● En route, enjoy the drive through Gata Loops which is a series of 21 hairpin bends that leads to the top of one of the highest motorable passes in the Ladakh region, Nakee La Pass.
● Your next stopover would be Lachung La Pass, yet another high mountain pass in the region.
● Take a photo stop on the More Plains where a large stretch of green land is bordered by the mighty Himalayas on all sides.
● Have lunch at Pang or the nearby area.
● Upon reaching Leh by evening, complete the check-in formalities and rest for some time.
● Indulge in a lip-smacking dinner in the hotel.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 6

Leh Local Sightseeing | Soak in the Enlightening Ladakhi Culture

● Wake up to a beautiful sunrise and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the hotel and gradually get acclimatized to the climate.
● Start your sightseeing in the evening by visiting the beautifully constructed Shanti Stupa, which was built to commemorate the 2500 years of Buddhism.
● Visit the Leh Palace which was built in the 17th century that will give you an insight into the bygone golden era of Leh.
● Later visit the local Leh Market to buy some Tibetan handicrafts or go cafe hopping to try the delicious Ladakhi cuisine.
● Return back to the hotel for a lip-smacking dinner.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 7

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | A Drive to the World’s Highest Motorable Road (18000 ft.)

● After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure.
● This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever-changing views of the barren land.
● Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, the world's highest all-season motorable road and soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world.
● As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley full of Nubra Sand Dunes.
● If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue.
● Enjoy the exquisite double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride, exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the famous silk route.
● Later enjoy camping with a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
● Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley.

Day 8

Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Recreate The Famous Bollywood Moments

● Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
● Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
● One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red.
● Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side.
● You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
● Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong Lake.

Day 9

Pangong Lake to Leh | Excursion to Rancho School

● Wake up in the morning to the beautiful Pangong Lake view and have a delicious breakfast.
● As you mark your way back to Leh, take a small stopover at the Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
● You can also visit the Chang-la Cafe, located just on the Changla Pass.
● Visit the Changla Baba Temple on top, after which the pass got its name and is believed to be the guardian of the people visiting Chang La.
● Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ as the site where the last scene was shot.
● One can also visit the beautifully structured Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace en-route, if time permits.
● Upon reaching Leh, rest for some time followed by dinner at the hotel.
● Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

Day 10

Leh to Kargil | Visit the Legendary 'Sham Valley'

● Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a hearty breakfast.
● Get ready for an adventurous drive to 'Sham Valley', which is beautifully nestled around the Srinagar - Leh highway.
● Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame.
● Enjoy delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and know the story behind the construction of this Gurudwara by the army.
● Another interesting place to visit today is Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
● Visit Indus Sangam Viewpoint to watch the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers.
● Pass through the Lamayuru Village and experience a change in the landscape that appears to have a moon-like surface.
● Visit Basgo Palace and monastery that is perched on a steep hill give an impression of huge anthills emerging from the ground.
● Reach Kargil in the evening and call it a day.
● Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kargil.

Day 11

Kargil to Srinagar | Second Coldest Inhabited Place in the World

● After having breakfast, get ready to start driving towards Srinagar.
● Pass through Drass Village; the second coldest inhabited place in the world.
● Soak in the amazing views of Kargil, Tiger Hill, and other famous peaks from the Kargil War.
● You can take a small stopover at the Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war.
● Drive across the mighty Zoji La Pass to reach Srinagar.
● Check in to the hotel at Srinagar and rest for some time.
● The rest of the day is at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore Srinagar at your own expense.
● Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Srinagar.

Day 12

Departure from Srinagar | Time to Leave Heaven of Earth

● Post breakfast, complete the check out formalities at the hotel.
● Get transferred to Srinagar Airport for your onwards journey.
● Your amazing Ladakh trip comes to an end with a bag full of memories.

Know Before You Go

- Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL) is active in the region.
- Breakfast availability in hotel on first and last day totally depends on your arrival and departure timings.
- The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per member.
- Manali & Srinagar sightseeing is not included in the package.
- The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Vacation Kart reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- Covid Guidelines (including RT-PCR Test) issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Oxygen cylinder & backup vehicle will be provided wherever the medical services are not readily available.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
- Manali local sightseeing is not included