Day 1: Arrive Delhi - Manali (350 kms.)

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Arrive in Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel at Manali. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Manali - Sarchu (222 kms.)

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Early morning pickup from Manali Hotel and head for Sarchu, driving across Rohtang Pass (13050 ft) and passing through Keylong, Jispa and Dracha and then cross the Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) to arrive at Sarchu in the late afternoon. Overnight in fixed camp at Sarchu.

Day 3: Sarchu - Leh (255 kms.)

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After early breakfast leave for Leh en-route crossing Nakeela and Lachalung-la Pass (16,617 ft.). Break for lunch at Pang and then drive on towards Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (a vast plateau stretching for 42 kms) and then crossing Taglang-La (17,585ft) and driving through the upper Indus Valley. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight in hotel.

Day 4: In Leh: visit the town and surrounds

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The morning is at leisure for rest after the long journey. After lunch visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & the markets. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Leh - Pangong Lake (150 kms.)

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Early departure for Pangong Lake (approx. 145 kms, located on the Indo China Border), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft). After full day of sightseeing around the Lake check-in at fixed tented camp near the lake at Spangmik or drive back for 30 kms to Tangtse and check into Hotel / Guest House for overnight stay.

Day 6: Pangong-Hemis / Thiksey-Leh (165 kms.)

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After breakfast, leave Pangong / Tangtse and retrace the Leh route across Chang-la. Upon reaching Karu, drive across the Indus and visit the famous Hemis Monastery, biggest monastery of Ladakh. Later drive on to Leh, enroute visiting the picturesque Thiksey monastery. Overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Leh-Khardongla- Nubra Valley (125 kms.)

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After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.

Day 8: Nubra Valley- Khardongla-Leh (125 kms.)

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In the morning visit / explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Leh-Alchi – Lamayuru – Kargil

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After leisurely breakfast drive down the Indus Valley on the first leg of your journey to Kargil & Srinagar. On the way, visit Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers) and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex famous for its wall frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Continue drive towards Kargil, enroute visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills. On the way to Kargil you can view the 9-Mtrs. tall rock sculpture of the Maitreya Buddha at Mulbek (7th –8th century AD). Overnight in hotel at Kargil.

Day 10: Kargil-Sonamarg-Srinagar (205 kms.)

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Early departure for Srinagar driving through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 m) to reach hill station of Sonamarg from where it’s smooth driving through the beautiful Kashmir countryside to reach Srinagar. Overnight in hotel at Srinagar.

Day 11: Departure Srinagar

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After breakfast have a Shikara ride at Dal lake (if staying at House boat) you will get transferred to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination.

Inclusion

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• Fuel, oil & routine maintenance
• Stay on twin-sharing basis in hotels
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) & beverages (bottled water, juices, tea, coffee) on all days
• Experienced English-speaking Road Captain
• Back up vehicle for carrying luggage and other essentials
• Mechanic throughout the tour
• Cook and cooking staff
• All tolls / entry fees

Exclusion

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• Any Kind Of Personal Expenses Or Optional Tours.
• Extra meals ordered. Iii rafting & camel safari charges.
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head "prices included".
• Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls.
• Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated).

Additional Information

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• Trip Title: Mountain Desert
• Destination: Manali – Leh- Khardungla- Srinagar
• Type: Adventure + Culture + Scenic Beauty + high Altitude Lake
• Duration: 09 nights / 10 days
• Best Time: June to end of Sep
• Grade: Moderate
• Maximum Altitude: 6726 Ft ASL / 17582 Ft)

Terms and Conditions

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• For the Month Jan, May End & October, Dec we will provide vehicle & Rooms with Heaters.
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Important Information

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Preparing your bike

• Service: Thorough checkup at a trusted mech, especially check timing.
• Carburation: At higher altitudes as the percentage of Oxygen is less compared to sea level, we need to adjust the carburetor to cope with the reduced oxygen content.
• How Lean: Turn out one turn of the air-screw than the normal. (These days modern CV carburetors are not much affected) If you have a non CV then better to rejet the carburator to a smaller jet.
• NOTE: Do not remove your Air Filter, since some places are dusty and you can damage your engine. (A Free Flow air filter will help though).

Acute Mountain Sickness

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Precautions

• Acclimatize - takes time, so give yourself a day in Manali or even better, Marhi. The Shimla or Srinagar routes give u more time to do this.
• Try not sleeping at/near the high passes - descend a little. Don't spend lots of time at KTop (or even North/South Pullu checkpoints), headache will start and you will feel tired. (Ktop-click snaps and descend to Hunder soon). Ditto for Tanglang La.
• Keep hydrating yourself. The air at high altitudes is very dry. Robs the body off its moisture through breath and skin. Keep drinking water/soup/tea at short intervals. Don't wait for thirst to show itself. You could be de-hydrated before you feel thirsty. Tea/coffee are mild diuretics though i.e. make you urinate more often. Milk tea is better.