Discover the magnificent beauty and hidden secrets of this Himalayan Kingdom with Nisarga Bhraman as we travel through the beautiful vistas of the Manali – Leh - Srinagar Road.
Trip Itinerary:
Day 01 (11th July): Report at Manali
Participants will be received by taxi at Manali bus stop, which will bring them to the hotel. Check in, freshen up. Post lunch local sightseeing in Manali.
Highlight: Hidimba Temple, Vashistha Kund.
Stay: Hotel
Day 02 (12th July): Jispa (10,900 ft)
Leave Manali early in the morning, cross over magnificent Rohatang Pass to reach Jispa. The village is located on the bank of river Bhaga.
Highlight: Rohtang pass
Stay: Hotel/ Camp
Day 03 (13th July): Sarchu (14,070 ft)
Post breakfast leave for Sarchu. As we travel further north, the green landscape of upper Keylong changes to dry landscape and lesser vegetation. Before reaching the plains of Sarchu, cross over the first major pass the Baralacha La pass (4900 m)
Highlight: Baralacha La pass, Zing Zing Bar, Suraj Tal
Stay: Camp
Day 04 (14th July): Leh (11,562ft)
After an early breakfast we will start for Leh. Crossing over Lachung La pass, we will enter the vast plains of Rusphu, the region of eastern Ladakh. After crossing another pass the Taglangla La Pass (5300m) we enter the lower Indus valley of central Ladakh region.
Highlight: Lachung La pass, Pang, Plains of Rusphu, Taglangla pass, Tso-Kar lake
Stay: Hotel
Day 05 (15th July): Leh – Alchi - Leh
Drive west of Leh to visit the astonishing miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery dating back to 990 AD. On the way visit Magnetic Hill which defies gravity, Sangam of Indus & Zanskar river. On way back visit Military Hall of Fame.
Highlight: Miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery, Magnetic Hill, Likkir Monastery, Confluence of Indus & Zanskar river, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa
Stay: Hotel
Day 06 (16th July): Nubra valley (10,000ft)
Post breakfast leave for Nubra valley cross over Khardungla Pass (17,582ft) and enter Diskit. Enjoy double hump camel ride at Hunder. Drive to Panamik village to see the Hot Springs and then to Sumoor Village to visit 200 year old Samstanling monastery.
Highlight: Khardongla pass, Diskit Monastery, Sand Dune at Hunder, Double hump camels safari, Hot Spring at Panamik, Samstanling monastery at Sumoor
Stay: Hotel/Camp
Day 07 (17th July): Pangong Lake (14,270ft)
Early morning leave for Pangong tso Lake. Cross over Warila Pass (17,300ft) & Changla Pass (17500ft) driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
Highlight: Warila Pass, Changla Pass, Pangong Lake
Stay: Camp
Day 08 (18th July): Leh
Enjoy early morning photo-shoots of the lake, Post breakfast drive back to Leh. En route visit Hemis monastery, Shey Palace and Thiksey monastery. Evening free at leisure for last minute shopping.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Highlight: Hemis monastery, Shey Palace, Thiksey monastery
Stay: Hotel.
Day 09 (19th July): Lamayuru - Mulbekh
Pack up in the morning and head for the next drive towards Kashmir valley. On the way stop for photo at Lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru village, see the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river.
Highlight: Lunar-like landscapes, Namika La pass, Fotu La pass, Lamayuru Monastry, Giant rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha
Stay: Camp
Day 10 (20th July): Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Srinagar through narrow bazaar lanes of kargil. On the way visit Drass war memorial. Cross Zojila pass and enter the lush green valley of Sonamarg, arrive Srinagar by evening.
Highlight: Drass war memorial, Zozila pass, lush green valley of Sonmarg.
Stay: Houseboat
Day 11 (21st July): Srinagar- Airport drop
Note: The above plan is based on an “Ideal” scenario where everything goes per plan & considering that there is no breakdown. It is subject to change in Real Time based on ground realities.
The estimated cost for the event is 31,500/- per participant.
The cost includes:
Cost does not includes:
Stay: Hotel
Day 02 (12th July): Jispa (10,900 ft)
Leave Manali early in the morning, cross over magnificent Rohatang Pass to reach Jispa. The village is located on the bank of river Bhaga.
Highlight: Rohtang pass
Stay: Hotel/ Camp
Day 03 (13th July): Sarchu (14,070 ft)
Post breakfast leave for Sarchu. As we travel further north, the green landscape of upper Keylong changes to dry landscape and lesser vegetation. Before reaching the plains of Sarchu, cross over the first major pass the Baralacha La pass (4900 m)
Highlight: Baralacha La pass, Zing Zing Bar, Suraj Tal
Stay: Camp
Day 04 (14th July): Leh (11,562ft)
After an early breakfast we will start for Leh. Crossing over Lachung La pass, we will enter the vast plains of Rusphu, the region of eastern Ladakh. After crossing another pass the Taglangla La Pass (5300m) we enter the lower Indus valley of central Ladakh region.
Highlight: Lachung La pass, Pang, Plains of Rusphu, Taglangla pass, Tso-Kar lake
Stay: Hotel
Day 05 (15th July): Leh – Alchi - Leh
Drive west of Leh to visit the astonishing miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery dating back to 990 AD. On the way visit Magnetic Hill which defies gravity, Sangam of Indus & Zanskar river. On way back visit Military Hall of Fame.
Highlight: Miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery, Magnetic Hill, Likkir Monastery, Confluence of Indus & Zanskar river, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa
Stay: Hotel
Day 06 (16th July): Nubra valley (10,000ft)
Post breakfast leave for Nubra valley cross over Khardungla Pass (17,582ft) and enter Diskit. Enjoy double hump camel ride at Hunder. Drive to Panamik village to see the Hot Springs and then to Sumoor Village to visit 200 year old Samstanling monastery.
Highlight: Khardongla pass, Diskit Monastery, Sand Dune at Hunder, Double hump camels safari, Hot Spring at Panamik, Samstanling monastery at Sumoor
Stay: Hotel/Camp
Day 07 (17th July): Pangong Lake (14,270ft)
Early morning leave for Pangong tso Lake. Cross over Warila Pass (17,300ft) & Changla Pass (17500ft) driving via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
Highlight: Warila Pass, Changla Pass, Pangong Lake
Stay: Camp
Day 08 (18th July): Leh
Enjoy early morning photo-shoots of the lake, Post breakfast drive back to Leh. En route visit Hemis monastery, Shey Palace and Thiksey monastery. Evening free at leisure for last minute shopping.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Highlight: Hemis monastery, Shey Palace, Thiksey monastery
Stay: Hotel.
Day 09 (19th July): Lamayuru - Mulbekh
Pack up in the morning and head for the next drive towards Kashmir valley. On the way stop for photo at Lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru village, see the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river.
Highlight: Lunar-like landscapes, Namika La pass, Fotu La pass, Lamayuru Monastry, Giant rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha
Stay: Camp
Day 10 (20th July): Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Srinagar through narrow bazaar lanes of kargil. On the way visit Drass war memorial. Cross Zojila pass and enter the lush green valley of Sonamarg, arrive Srinagar by evening.
Highlight: Drass war memorial, Zozila pass, lush green valley of Sonmarg.
Stay: Houseboat
Day 11 (21st July): Srinagar- Airport drop
Note: The above plan is based on an “Ideal” scenario where everything goes per plan & considering that there is no breakdown. It is subject to change in Real Time based on ground realities.
The estimated cost for the event is 31,500/- per participant.
The cost includes:
- Twin sharing accommodation at all places in Hotels / Camps as applicable to the itinerary
- Meals Breakfast & dinner during the journey
- Exclusive sightseeing & excursions by tempo traveler
- Wildlife fee for Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley areas which are protected wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh
- Inner line permit for restricted areas of Nubra, Pangong areas
Cost does not includes:
- Travelling from Mumbai to Manali and Srinagar to Mumbai
- Lunch / Mineral water / Cold drinks
- Room services / Laundry service at the hotel
- Additional costs for Hotel accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
- Porter charges & tips to Hotel/Camp staff & drivers
- Any other items which is specifically not mentioned in the above INCLUSIONS.
Cancellation policy:
Standard administrative charge of 10% of the cost of the trip
Between 45 - 30 days: 25% of the Trip Cost
Between 29 - 20 days: 50% of the Trip Cost
Between 19 - 10 days: 75% of the Trip Cost
Less than 9 days from date of departure: 100% of the Trip Cost
Standard administrative charge of 10% of the cost of the trip
Between 45 - 30 days: 25% of the Trip Cost
Between 29 - 20 days: 50% of the Trip Cost
Between 19 - 10 days: 75% of the Trip Cost
Less than 9 days from date of departure: 100% of the Trip Cost
Few rules that we would like people to follow -
- Consumption of alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics is strictly banned on the event & should lead to expulsion from the trek.
- The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
- Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.”
Disclaimer:
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
Medical Disclaimer:
Medical Disclaimer:
It is Important to be physically fit while on treks. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should take permission from their physicians before treks.
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