Manali Leh Ladakh Srinagar Trip:
Places Covered in this Tour: Manali Hadimba Devi Temple Club House Tibetan Monastery Vashisht Village Van Vihar Manali Mall Road Jispa Village Indus river valley Khotan Leh Palace Shey Palace Thickey Moneastry Stanti Stupa Nubra Valley Khardungla Pass Bactrian Double Humped Camel Pangong Lake Magnetic Hill Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers Lamayuru Monastery Darcha Padum Kargil Zojila Pass Sonmarg Srinagar Kashmir valley Shalimar Garden Nishat Garden Nishat Bagh Mughal garden Shalimar Bagh Dal Lake
Day-1: Delhi – Manali by Overnight Volvo Bus.
Day-2: In Manali Local Sightseeing.
Day-3: Manali – Jispa (140 Kms / Approx 6 hrs).
Day-4: Jispa – Leh (335 Kms / Approx 12 hrs)
Day-5: Leh Palace – Shey Palace -Thickey Moneastry - Stanti Stupa.
Day-6: Leh – Nubra Valley Over Khardungla Pass 5600m, 18380 Ft. (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Day-7: Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Day-8: Pangong Lake – Leh (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Day-9: Leh – Magnetic Hill - Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers - Lamayuru Monastery - Kargil (220 Kms / Approx 5-6 hrs)
Day-10: Kargil - Zojila Pass - Sonmarg – Srinagar (200 Kms / Approx 5-6 hrs)
Day-11: In Srinagar Sightseeing
Day-12: Srinagar Airport drop
Tour in Details:
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Tour Overview |
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This circuit features some of the world’s highest motorable passes with the spectacular beauty of snow-capped mountains, Lakes, rivers on their side while covering these breathtaking destinations, Solang valley, Gata Loops, Zojila pass, Kargil, Magnetic hill, Confluence of Indus and Zanskar river, Dal lake and many more waiting on the way! Admired for its unparalleled scenic views, pristine icy lakes and swirling roads, This circuit is becoming the most instagrammable place in India and is on everyone’s bucket list, it offers you a stay amidst the beautiful valley of mountains and a starlit sky in the night. Never forget to book our all inclusive Manali Leh Ladakh Srinagar Tour Package.
Travel Route
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Day 01/ Delhi – Manali by Overnight Volvo Bus (570Kms / Approx 14 hrs)
Meet Delhi ISBT and board your bus to Manali. Enjoy your overnight travel by a/c Sami sleeper Volvo Bus.
Day 02/ In Manali Local Sightseeing
In the Morning, you will reach Manali & transfer to you hotel. Afternoon Manali sightseeing visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisht Village, Van Vihar. In evening free to stroll on Mall Road. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 03/ Manali – Jispa (140 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive from Manali to Jispa, a name that only a few would know of. It is a quiet little village located on the Manali Leh route and mostly acts as a stopover for people traveling to Ladakh. In and around Jispa Village are some of the best views that you can get on the Leh highway as well as in the Lahaul Valley. Overnight stay at Jispa
Day 04/ Jispa – Leh (335 Kms / Approx 12 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast drive from Jispa to Leh, is in the Indus river valley, at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Xinjiang, Tibet and Kashmir. There is a pass that links it directly to Khotan. The city's importance as a trading town slowed down with the partition of British India, and ended with the closure of the border in 1962 during the Sino-Indian war. Since opening to tourists in 1974, it has become a bustling tourist town, with many Kashmiri traders. Since 2000, Indian tourists have been visiting Ladakh, with a dramatic increase in 2010 after the film Three Idiots. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 05/ Leh Palace – Shey Palace -Thickey Moneastry - Stanti Stupa:
Shey Palace: Was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17th century AD. The main image inn the monastery is three story statue of Buddha Shakamuni, made of copper gilt which was made by Deldan Namgyal in the memory of his father Singay Namgyal. The statue is the only of its kind in the region. Thiksey Monastery: The most beautifully in all the monasteries in Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukspa order.
Shanti Stupa:The next destination is the white-domed chorten known as Shanti Stupa Japanese monks at the summit of a rocky peak constructed the monument and it is the best place in Leh for sunset. From here, you can contemplate magnificent views of the whole of city and the surrounding villages. After sunset, go back down to the city centre and spend some time in the Main Bazar, a bustling market where women in traditional Ladakhi dress sell fruits and vegetable Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 06/ Leh – Nubra Valley Over Khardungla Pass 5600m, 18380 Ft. (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Today we proceed to Nubra valley is a part of the old Silk Road to Central Asia. The valley connected eastern Tibet with Turkistan through the Karakoram Pass. Nubra valley is known for its centuries-old gompas, hot sulphur springs, high-altitude sand dunes, double-humped Bactrian camels and a unique amalgamation of mountains, rivers and deserts. The Karakoram mountain range and the valley combine to create a fantastic desert landscape and fertile fields. Nubra is known as Ldumra, meaning “valley of flowers” in Ladakhi language. Nubra is also the gateway to Siachen glacier, the highest and coldest battlefield in the world at an altitude of almost 6,000 metres where the temperature falls below minus 60 degrees in the winter. Tourists need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nubra valley. Overnight stay at Nubra Valley.
Day 07/ Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Morning after early breakfast drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong via Shayok. Pangong Lake, one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. You could spend some time here in contemplation here, and still not have enough of its beauty. Pangong Lake is also known to change colors, appearing blue, green and red at different times. Overnight stay at Pangong.
Day 08/ Pangong Lake – Leh (150 Kms / Approx 6 hrs)
Morning after early breakfast drive from Pangong Lake to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh check in hotel. Evening free for your own to explore local market. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 09/ Leh – Magnetic Hill - Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers - Lamayuru Monastery - Kargil (220 Kms / Approx 5-6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive from Leh to Kargil which is in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir of India.
Magnetic Hill: A half-an-hour drive from Leh brings you to the strange Magnetic Hill where you can see the car with engine turned off and in neutral starting moving uphill against gravity, To understand what’s really going on, don’t forget to bring a spirit level. A few kilometres further on the Leh-Srinagar highway, you arrive at the famous photo spot of Sangam, the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Lamayuru Monastery: Lamayuru or Yuru Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district, Ladakh, India. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15 kilometres east of the Fotu La at a height of 3,510 metres.
It is an important transit hub of Ladakh with roads leading from here to Leh-Srinagar and Padum in Zanskar. The unofficial capital of Muslim Ladakh and capital of the Kargil district. It is still a small town while interesting in many ways due to its historic position on the caravan routes nothing of this is visible to the casual visitor. It is notorious with travellers as a necessary stop between Central Ladakh, Zangskar and Kashmir. It is now famous due to the Kargil Conflict when the town and surrounding areas was shelled by Pakistani based militants. Overnight stay at Kargil.
Day 10/ Kargil - Zojila Pass - Sonmarg – Srinagar (200 Kms / Approx 5-6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive from Leh to Srinagar the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir is situated at an altitude of 1,730 mts. In the heart of the Kashmir valley. Srinagar spreads out on both sides of the Jhelum River. The valley's beauty has enticed visitors from distant lands. Srinagar bears the hallmark of the Mughal, dry fruits and the traditional Kashmiri handicrafts are the other major attractions of the city. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day 11/ In Srinagar Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love’ built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal Kin King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jahan or (Mehr-un-Nissa). The garden is considered the high point of MuMughal horticulture. It is now a public park. This time it's also called as crown of Srinagar.Nishat Garden known as ‘Garden of of pleasure’ built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake,. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. The largest in size is the Shalimar BagBagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. ‘Nishat Bagh’ is Urdu, which means "Garden of Joy," "Garden of Glagladness" and "Garden of Delight. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day 12/ Srinagar Airport drop
Morning after breakfast departure transfer from hotel to Srinagar airport drop for your onward journey.
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Include
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- 10 Nights accommodation in Hotels / Homestays / Camps.
- 10 Breakfasts and 10 Dinners.
- Inner Line Permit.
- Transport services by an exclusive vehicle as per itinerary. (Xylo/Innova car)
- Driver allowance, Toll, Parking, Road Tax, Fuel charge, Night Halt.
Exclude
- Any monument entry fees / camera fees.
- Volvo Tickets from Delhi to Manali and back.
- Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
- Any guide charges.
- Any air / Train fare / Train Tickets / Flight Tickets
- Entry Ticket
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephones, Camera Fees, etc.
- GST 5% Extra
Thrill Himalaya Recomended
- Enjoy Thukpa, traditional Ladakhi cuisine at The Tibetan Kitchen restaurant
- Hangout at Lala's Art Café for a tall glass of Italian coffee
- River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
- Ride the remarkable double-humped (Bactrian) camels found exclusively at Nubra valley
- Feast on delicious noodles at the Khardungla-pass
- Shop souvenirs for friends and family at the Leh Market
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1)How can we reach Ladakh?
Answer: Answer. There are three ways to reach Ladakh:
- The best way to travel to Ladakh is by flight. Leh Airport is well-connected with major cities like Delhi, Jammu, Chandigarh, Srinagar, and many other places through direct and connecting flights.
- If you are traveling by road then there are two different routes lead to Ladakh - one from Srinagar and another from Manali. If you are traveling from Manali then you will cover the distance of 474 kilometers to Leh via Keylong with a night stopover. On the other hand, Srinagar to Leh will take you through Sonamarg, Drass, Kargil, Mulbekh, and Lamayuru. You will cover 434 km on this journey. All the roads remain open from May to October.
2)Is there any oxygen problem in Ladakh?
Answer: Ladakh is located at high altitude, nearly 11,500 feet above sea level. At this altitude people often find difficulty in breathing or are likely to fall prey to altitude sickness. It happens due to a low level of atmospheric oxygen. It is advisable to give yourself enough time to acclimatize before engaging in any physical activity.
3)What are the symptoms of High Altitude sickness? How long does it take to get acclimatize in Ladakh?
Answer: Some common symptoms of high altitude sickness include giddiness, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and difficulty in breathing. The best way to get acclimatize in Ladakh is a natural rest for at least 48 hours.
4)What kind of accommodations are available in Ladakh?
Answer: There are varieties of accommodations available in Ladakh. The region is sprawling with the innumerable hotels, guest houses, homestays, and hostels. People can easily find accommodation in Ladakh without any hassle.
5)What is the ideal duration for the Ladakh trip?
Answer: The ideal time depends on your plan and itinerary. Generally, it needs 5 to 12 days to cover the major destinations in Ladakh. If trekking is your main goal then you may have to increase the duration as some long trekking trails require a more prolonged time to complete the tour.
6)What kind of clothes we should bring during the Ladakh trip?
Answer: T-shirts and shorts are good clothing options during the daytime but after the sunsets the climate gets chilly and one requires a jacket and pullover. If you are trekking to the peaks of 4000 meters above sea level, you need warm woolen clothes. Rain and snowfall can take place in June and July and if you are travelling in this season then you should carry windcheaters and raincoats. If you are into trekking, a pair of waterproof shoes is a must.
7) Are there any ATMs in Leh?
Answer: Leh has four ATMs owned by Axis Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India.
8)What are the places I can see in Leh and Ladakh city?
Answer: There are a lot of Buddhist monasteries and monuments which are a must visit in Leh. You can visit the Shanti Stupa, located just outside the town. You can also visit the Kali Mandir which is 800 year old and is located at the heart of the town on the top of a steep mountain. You can also stop to spin a huge prayer wheel on your way there. The 17th century Leh Palace, built in traditional Tibetan style, offers a captivating view of town. Southeast of Leh, Thiksey Monastery is the place for seeing amazing sunsets. The Hemis Monastery is the wealthiest, oldest, and most important monastery in Ladakh.
9)What are popular peaks in Ladakh that can be visited?
Answer: There are few mountaineering peaks in Ladakh which is a must visit for you . They are Sasser Kangri 7627mts in Karakuram range, Nun 7135mts, Kun 7085mts, Zanskar range, Kang-yatse 6400mts, and StokKangri 6150mts in ladakh range.
10. What is the best time for festival in Ladakh?
Answer: Each year, the Ladakh festival is held in the month of September 1-15 in Ladakh and its neighboring areas. The festival takes place for 15 days distinguished as performance of folk song, dancing, besides sport activities like native, polo, archery etc.
11. What are the monasteries found in Leh and Ladakh?
Answer: The principal tourist attraction in Leh and Ladakh are the monasteries. People across the world come here to get mesmerized in the scenic landscapes or visit monasteries. There are various monasteries here referring to the Mahayana and Hinayana sects of Buddhism. These monasteries are dotted amidst the attractive backdrops of mountain, meandering valleys and meadows. The popular monasteries to visit in Ladakh include: Shanti Stupa, Spituk Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery, Shey Monastery, Stok Palace, Phyang Monastery, Sankar Gompa, Alchi Monastery, NamgyalTsemoGompa, Likir Gompa, Leh Palace, Stongde Monastery, Diskit & HundurGompa, Matho Gompa, Soma Gompa, Takthok Monastery, Sumda Chun Monastery
12. What is Local Cuisine of Ladakh ?
Answer: The staple food of Ladakhi people are Sku and Thukpa (made of wheat flour), Pava (made of sattu) and khambir (local bread). Tourists in Ladakh can try local Ladakhi food, which is nourishing and usually mildly flavored. One can also find Thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal and delicious Momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables, accompanied by a fiery chili sauce.
13. Are there local transportation provide for sightseeing?
Answer: Yes, there will be local transportation if you are going out for any sightseeing. Basically it will be a mini van or mini bus which will be there for you. If you are going to a small distance then there will be tuk tuk for transportation.
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