INTRODUCTION

Now you have a chance to explore these untouched destinations, where time does not exist. This trip combines an awesome mix of culture and high-end adventure in the states of Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh. An exciting journey only for brave hearts, to one of the world's highest motorable pass in the World, 5600 mtrs. and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of world records., an option only for the true adventurer. As the highest elevated and inhabited land in the world, it held a fascination for many, while for others there was the enchantment of seeing mountains which had been under the sea for millions of years, there were, still others, who believed that the 'Roof of the World' was also the earliest habitation of man.

Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states of India. The state is known for it's pleasant climate and cool mountain streams and supplies India with all it's temperate fruit. Himachal covers 55,673 sq km and lies between Jammu & Kashmir (NW) and Uttar Pradesh (SE). Tibet and China are to it's west and north-west, whilst to the south-west are Punjab and Haryana. The state is wholly mountainous. The Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and Yamuna are it's major rivers.

Ladakh is a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the great Himalaya and the Karakoram. Today , high-altitude desert, sheltered from the rain-bearing clouds of the Indian monsoon by the barrier of the Great Himalaya, Ladakh was once covered by an extensive lake system, the vestiges of which still exist on its south-east plateau of Rupshu and Chushul. Ladakh lies at altitude ranging from about 9,000 feet (2,750 m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672 m) at Saser Kangri in Karakoram.

ROUTE TO BE TAKEN

Delhi - Bilaspur - Sundernagar - Mandi - Kullu - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Keylong - Sarchu - Pang - Upshi - Leh and back

DAY - BY - DAY ITINERARY

JULY 18 : DELHI - MANALI (575 Kms.)
Overnight drive to Manali.

JULY 19 : MANALI
Breakfast on route. Arrive Manali & check in to your hotel. Relax and get fresh for lunch. After lunch visit Hadimba Devi Temple, built in 1550 AD in a forest grove. The temple is a four storied with a pagoda shaped roof and a front doorway covered with figures and symbols. Goddess Hadimba is supposed to be the wife of Bhima in the epic of Mahabharata. Then we pass from Old Manali village to visit Temple of Manu. Manali is named after the sage Manu who is believed to have resided here. After Temple of Manu walk down to Tibetan Monastery, new and colorful. A pleasant place to visit, it is famous for carpet weaving. Evening free To relax or one can enjoy on the mall road of Manali. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 20 : MANALI - KEYLONG - SARCHU (265 Kms.)
After early breakfast leave for Sarchu via Keylong. Drive about 6 hrs. (115kms)to Keylong (3349 m), over crossing Rohtang Pass (3980 m), which offers spectacular views of Pir Panjal Range and Lahauls haunting beauty. After having our lunch we proceed to 107 kms to Sarchu, over crossing Baralacha pass (4830 M). Arrive & transfer to Adventure Camp for overnight stay. Sarchu: is the territorial line between Himachal & Ladakh.

JULY 21 : SARCHU - LEH (220 Kms.)
After breakfast we start our drive to Leh. We pass through over Lachalang La Pass (5065 M) and reach Pang for lunch. We continue our drive to Leh via Taglang La Pass (5360 M) second highest motorable pass in the World . Arrive Leh and check into your hotel. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 22 : LEH After breakfast we start sightseeing tour of Leh with visit to Hemis Monastery. Hemis is one of the most famous and largest of all monasteries in Ladakh founded in 17th century belongs to the Drukpa order. Then visit, Thiksey Monastery, the most picturesque monastery of Ladakh. It belongs to Gelukpa order (Yellow Hat). It is built like the Potala Palace of Tibet. This is very famous among the tourists because it is situated on a splendid hilltop perch, overlooking the green valley of the Indus. Next visit, Shey Monastery. The oldest palace of Ladakh is located at Shey. King Lhachen Smal Gigun built this palace. The Shey Gompa is situated on a hillock, and there is a 7.5 mtr. high Buddha image in this temple. After lunch visit Leh Bazaar. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 23 : LEH - PANGONG TSO (125 Kms.)
After breakfast Leave early morning at 0500 am to Pangong Tso through Changla pass 5486 mtrs. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to Lukung at the western shore of the lake and drive along the Pangong Lake upto Spangmik (8 kms.) the last point allowed for tourists. After lunch enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms. wide and over 144 kms. long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". Dinner & overnight in tents.

JULY 24 : PANGONG TSO - LEH (125 Kms.)
After breakfast drive back to Leh. After lunch visit Leh Palace. The imposing multi - storey edifice juts out of the slopes of Tesemo Hill overlooking the town. It was built by a king named- Tashi Namgyal in the 16th Century- about the same time as the great Potala Palace in Lhasa. Part of the palace was damaged during the Kashmiri invasion in the 19th century. Magnificent wall paintings. The steep climb to the palace is worth the effort as it offers a panoramic view of the town below. Evening free to visit Leh Bazaar. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 25 : LEH - KHARDUNG LA PASS - LEH (55 Kms.)
After breakfast we drive to Khardung la Pass, highest motorable pass in the World, 5600 mtrs. and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of world records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. On route visit Sankar Gompa. Nestled amid the shimmering poplar coppices and terraced fields of barley that extend up the valley behind Leh, Sankar Gompa, 3-km north of the town center, is among the most accessible monasteries in central Ladakh - hence its restricted visiting hours for tourists. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 26 : LEH - SARCHU (220 Kms.)
After breakfast we start for Sarchu. Lunch enroute at Pang. Dinner & overnight at Sarchu adventure camps.

JULY 27 : SARCHU - KEYLONG - MANALI (265 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Manali with a stopover at Keylong for lunch. Evening free for shopping at the mall road of Manali. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

JULY 28 : MANALI - DELHI (575 Kms.) After breakfast a pleasant drive on the left bank of the Beas, five kms from Manali takes us to village of Prini, from where trekking begins for the Arjun Gufa or the cave of Arjuna. One of the heroes of the Mahabharata, Arjuna is said to have performed penence here. Come back to the hotel for lunch. After lunch drive to your onwards destination. Dinner on the way. Overnight drive to Delhi.

JULY 29 : DELHI
Arrive Delhi

TOUR ENDS

COST OF THE TOUR

Rs. 14,900/- per student

COST INCLUDES

►Accommodation: Accommodation for 09 nights / 10 days in Deluxe Rooms / Camps having all the modern amenities, on triple sharing basis except at Manali.
►Food: Multi-cuisine meals. Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included. All meals beginning with breakfast on Day 02 to dinner on Day 11.
►Transportation: Round trip transportation by 12 seater Mini Deulxe Coach Ex-Delhi.
►Sightseeing: All the feasible sightseeing mentioned as per the itinerary.
►Excursion: to Pangong Tso (Lake) & Khardung la Pass
►Inner Line Permit
►Parking / night halt / driver allowance
►Hotel taxes
►Road Tax/ Toll Tax
►One Professional Tour Escort, experienced in handling Group Tours for the smooth handling of the tour.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDES

►Soft drinks, beverages, mineral water etc.
►Entrances to the Monuments
►Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry etc.
►Personal insurance/ baggage
►Expenses incurred due to any factors beyond our control like natural calamities, landslides, political insurgencies etc.
►Any services / meals not mentioned in Cost Includes

TERMS & CONDITIONS

►Rates are valid for Indian Students only.
►Please note, the rates are given on the present basis, if the fuel or taxes increase, the rates will vary accordingly
►100% Payment to be made by Cash or Cheque / DD in favour of Geographic Destination Tours Pvt. Ltd. payable at Delhi before the departure.
►Students should be medically fit to undertake this tour
►Anyone suffering from breathing problem, asthma, heart problem, overweight problem or any major medical problem should avoid this tour.
►Smoking & drinking should be avoided
►No last moment booking will be accepted
►Geographic Destination Tours Pvt. Ltd. takes utmost care to ensure safety of its clients. However in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, Geographic Destination Tours Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life. All disputes rising due to the above are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi / Delhi only.