Fascinating Ladakh
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Naggar
- Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh
Day 01: Delhi-Shimla

Arrive
Shimla. Upon arrival transfer from airport to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Shimla visiting,
Tara Devi Temple
- situated 8 km from Shimla are two temples dedicated to Mata Tara Devi and
lord Shiva. The military dairy farm and Shimla boy-scout head quarters are also
located near by.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Shimla-Naggar
Drive to Naggar. On arrival check-in at:camp. Overnight at Camp.
Day 03: Naggar- Manali
Drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at: hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Manali Jispa
Drive to Jispa (145 kms / 7 - 8 hrs) This high altitude road beyond the great
Himalayan range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the
stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up
mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. which connects the Kullu to the
Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the
Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. We reach Jispa by
late afternoon.
Overnight in deluxe tents.
Day 05: Jispa-Sarchu

Leisurely
start to drive over the scenic Baralacha Pass. Plenty of stops to capture the
scenic grandeur of this majestic landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and
high altitude lakes.
Overnight in deluxe tents.
Day06: Sarchu-Leh
Drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Leh
Full day visit of Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace.
Sankar Gompa: A relatively modern monastery, it is closely
associated with the Spituk monastery and serves as the residence of the head
priest - Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Leh
Full day visit of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde.
Thikshy Monastery: It is situated on a hill top. There are
several temples and wall paintings of Buddha. Close by is the summer palace
of the old raja of Leh.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Leh
Visit Hemis, Stakna, Matho.
Hemis Gompa: 40 kms from Leh, built
in 1630, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. It is not visible from the road
as it is located in a side valley.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Leh

Visit
Stok, Spituk, Phiyang.
Stok Monastery: The Palace of the banished
royal family, Stok has a museum which displays fabulous period costumes and
jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thankas representing the life
style of Sakya Muni.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Leh
Alchi was built in the 11th century. Its sheltered position in the Indus valley,
off the main trails to Leh, is probably the major reason why it survived wars
and abandonment to the elements. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Leh-Next destination
Departure transfer to the Leh airport.
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