Trans Himalayan Safari
Passing over some of the highest motorable roads in the world like Rohtang Pass (3980 mt) , Baralacha La (4891 mt) , Lachung La (5079 mt) and Tanglangla (5500 mt). This safari is one of the best Trans- Himalayan Safaris traversing the many ranges of Himalayas. It also crosses many diverse cultural canvases. A perfect way to explore the diversity of the Himalayan region while enjoying the beauty of Himalayas. |
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Day 1: Arrive - Delhi :Arrive Delhi. Met on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali :In the morning board Shatabdi Express (departture:0740 hours) from New Delhi Railway station to Chandigarh. Met on arrival (1100 hours) at Chandigarh railway station and drive (310 km) to Manali (1920 mt) via Kullu. On arrival, check-in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3: Manali :Morning at leisure for independent activities. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Manali. Visit Hadimba Devi Temple and Bashist Hot water spring. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4: Manali - Rohtang - Keylong :Drive to Keylong (3140 M) (140 kms/6 - 7 hrs approx) via Rohtang pass (3980 M). On arrival check-into hotel. Visit Sahsur gompa in the afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 5: Keylong - Jispa - Sarchu :Morning after b/fast visit Sarshul Gompa. After early lunch drive to reach Sarchu by covering appox 92 kms in approx 4 hr. Sarchu is the border of Himachal and Jammu - Kashmir States. Enroute stop at Baralacha Pass (4891 M). Baralacha means "a pass with cross roads", here the roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet. Arrive Sarchu (4253 M). Arrive Sarchu and check-in at Tented Camp for overnight stay.
Day 6: Sarchu - Pang :Drive to Pang 77 km crossing Lachuang-La (5079 M). Arrive pang (4630 M) and camp for overnight stay.
Day 7: Pang - Leh :Drive to Leh 176 km through the expansive Kyungshu plains stretched for 45 kms. Kyung a sheep like wild animal can be seen here. Cross Taglangla Pass (5500 M), second highest pass with motarable road. Arrive Leh by evening and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 8: Leh :Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Phiyang, Spituk and Stok Palace. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 9: Leh :Morning proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. Visit SHEY PALACE - The monastery has a huge copper gilt image of Sakyamuni and the large silver lamp burning in front of the statue, THIKSAY GOMPA which is actually a complex of buildings on a crag rising in tire upon tier above the village. The temple was dedicated by His Holiness Dalai Lama in 1980 and houses an immense image of Maitreya Buddha in an unusual manifestation known as Chon-kor, most famous HEMIS GOMPA - Founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgayl. Hemis is the is one of the largest and richest gompa of Ladakh and STOK PALACE AND MUSEUM - The Royal residence of the King of Stok. In the evening return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Leh - Delhi :Board morning flight to Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11: Depart Delhi :Optional sightseeing of Delhi. Transfer to international airport in time to board the flight to onward destination.
