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About The Tour

This is an adventurous Jeep safari through the trans-Himalayan range of mountains (similar to Tibet) passes over two high passes. You can see the different rock formations and changing colors of the mountains. First day we drive from Manali to Sarchu ( Alt: 10362 fts) over the Rohtang pass (Alt: 11550 Fts). We camp at the seasonal camp of Sarchu in tented accommodation. Second day we drive from Sarchu to Leh(251 Kms/ 07-08 hrs) over the second highest motorable road in the world over the high pass of Taglang-la (Alt: 17467 Fts.).  There are several options to this safari; one can stay at Tandi or Keylong instead of Sarchu first day and then Sarchu on the second day, breaking the journey for more comfort stay in hotel in Keylong or Luxury huts at Tandi.

Another option which is this itinerary, instead of driving directly to Leh one can take a turn and drive to Tsomoriri Lake via Tso Kar Lake and stay the overnight at the beautiful lake side and drive next day to Leh.

Day By Day Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
 
 Day 02: Delhi-Chandigarh-Manali: Morning after breakfast transfer to Railway station to board the train  Kalka Shatabdi no. 2011 which leaves Delhi at  07:40am for Chandigarh and arrives at 11:00 am. Drive from Chandigarh to Manali. (320 Kms / 06-07 Hrs) Manali is one of the famous hill station of India and the second and recently opened overland gate way to Ladakh. On arrival Check-in Hotel Holiday Inn Manali the best hotel in Manali. Evening at leisure.
 
Day 03: Manali Sarchu. (222 Kms /07 Hrs) Early morning drive to Sarchu. Enroute pass through Rohtang Pass (3980 M). Baralacha Pass  (4830 m). The bare and desolate valleys of Lahaul  shadowed by the peaks and glaciers of the Lesser Himalayas. The view is a salutary reminder of the stark terrain and towering watersheds traversed by the high road to Leh. Arrive Sarchu and check into tents. Evening at leisure & overnight at the Rashpian  Adventure Camp.
 
Day 04: Sarchu -Tso Kar (4268M/165 Kms)- Tso-Moriri(4485M/45Kms) After breakfast drive to Tso Kar. (Kar Lake),  It is a day where we will cross a number of passes the first of which already being passed Bara Lacha La (4955M above sea level). After coming down from Bara Lacha La climb up the Gatta Loops, a series of 21 hairpin bends carved into the mountainside and then after descending once again wound your way up the Lachung La pass (4985M above sea level). From here the road twists its way to Pang through an amazing canyon with sheer cliffs and rocky outcrops looming up on both sides of the road. Drive to Tso-Moriri via Sumdo . TsoMoriri lake is also called as white lake because of salt deposit around it. It is approx 45 kms northwest of the Tso -Kar. Packed lunch en-route.

Sumdo to Tsomoriri is one of the most interesting drives as it goes through sandy deserts & rocky paths. After slowly zigzaging up to the Namshang-La, the drive follows a smooth descent and drive past the isolated Thasang Tso - a small turquoise lake which appears like an emerald of a queen's necklace.
Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
 
Day 05: Tso Moriri-Leh (3506M/ 280 Kms / 07 Hrs) After breakfast drive for 7hours to Leh via Sumdo and Chuma Thang (3965M). Enroute stop at Mahe Bridge from where the road crosses to the south bank of the river by a bridge; it then follows the unmetalled road through Sumdo village up to join Puga stream. The drive from Sumdo to Mahe follows a narrow mountain gorge through green bushes. Packed lunch en-route.

Chuma-Thang is known for its famous medicated hot water springs where people from various parts of Ladakh come for relieving their pains. Enroute drive past beautiful villages of Nurnis, Kery and Kadgam.

The Jeep drive through this part of the Indus valley is quite flat without much uphill or downhill drive, a wide open village.
 
Day 06: Leh-Delhi: On time departure transfer to Leh airport to fly Leh Delhi. On arrival at Delhi met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel at Delhi.
 
Day 07: Delhi Home: Transfer to International airport to fly home.

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Price Includes:
•           Accommodation in Manali at mentioned hotel or similar with breakfast
•           Accommodation at Sarchu at mentioned camps or similar with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
•           Accommodation at Korzok at mentioned camps or similar with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
•           Accommodation in category hotel at Leh with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
•           Transportation  as per the itinerary by Scorpio/Gypsy/Sumo.
•           Train fare AC chair car with meals and refreshment, mineral water onboard.
•           Tour escort.
•           Arrival and departure transfers at airports in Delhi and Leh with assistance
•           Any Inner-line permits applicable as per the regions.

Price  Excludes:
•           Airfares
•           Accommodation in Delhi***
•           Government Service tax 3.09% on package
•           Medical and insurance of any kind.
•           Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation, strike or any other natural  calamities
•           Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.

***Accommodation in Delhi is not calculated due to huge variation and difference in price and type of accommodation. We shall quote once we know of your choice.

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