Dharamshala – Spiti valley – Leh – Srinagar Jeep Safari…

BEST SEASON: MID JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

CATEGORY: JEEP SAFARI

REGION: MANALI / LADAKH

PARENT RANGE: HIMALAYAS

BASE VILLAGE: DHARAMSHALA / SPITI / LEH / SRINAGAR

GRADE: MODERATE

MAX ALTITUDE: 2650 M

FIXED DEPARTURED: NOT AVAILABLE

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE : 05 DEGREES

GRADING: A REASONABLE DEGREE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IS NEEDED FOR THIS TRIP.

SPECIAL INTEREST: EXCELLENT VIEW FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, IDEAL PLACE FOR NATURE LOVERS AND BEST SPOT FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS.

Dharamshala – Spiti valley – Leh – Srinagar Jeep Safari…

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Dharamsala

Checkin in the Hotel Dinner and Overnight Stay.

Day 2: Dharamsala full day excursion of the Tibetan Establishments & monasteries:

This day, in the early morning after wholesome breakfast, we will be visiting various prominent attractions of Dharamshala like Tibetan Medical & Astro center, Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Tibetan Handicraft Centre, Tibetan library, Tibetan Children Village, and Norbulinga Institute, where we will be having delicious lunch. After the lunch, we will visit the Lord Elgin's Memorial, St. John in the Wilderness Church. We will be having scrumptious dinner and stay overnight in Dharamshala.

Day 3: Dharamsala - Tirthan Valley,

On this day as we will move ahead and start moving ascending, the thrill and adventure proportion eventually enhances. Today, after having wholesome breakfast, we will drive towards the Tirthan Valley located in Kullu district, an unexplored and striking attraction in Himachal Pradesh. On the way to our destination, we will pass through the extensive Tea gardens of Palampur, and stunning Lake of Mandi. In Mandi, we will also visit the temples of Trilokinath, an ancient place of pilgrimage well-known for its magnificent sculptural artistry Idols of the Narda and Sharda and several other Hindu gods. Then After a drive of about 3 hours, we will reach Tirthan Valley. Apart from the Great Himalayan National Park, the Tirthan Valley is a known for and a heaven for the fishing and angling lovers as the ice-cold water streams flowing directly from the Himalaya brings with them beautiful wilder rainbow trout and brown trout. Later in the evening, you will transfer to a fishing resort at GHUSHENI where we will be having delicious dinner and stay for overnight.

Day 4: Tirthan Valley - Sarahan over Jalori Pass, (166 kilometers/7 hours)

On this day, after having healthy breakfast, we will depart for our next destination Jalori Pass (3140 Meters). On the way of today's expedition, we will pass through Shija a small hilly small town located in Seraj valley of Himachal Pradesh. The route towards Shoja goes all the way through the thick jungles of the Alpine's trees, which offers an unharmed abode of a lot of diverse fauna & flora. After moving ahead for about 35 kilometers, you will glimpse the Jalori Pass Top and then from there we will drive downhill in the direction of the Sutlej Valley. 86 kilometers downward drive from the Jalori Pass Top and a few kilometers from Sutlej Valley; we will reach Rampur, which is a center of the silk trade route, located on the bank of River Sutlej. After that from Rampur, we will drive for a few more miles towards Sarahan where we will be having scrumptious dinner and stay for overnight in the camp.

Day 5: Sarahan - Kalpa, (127 kilometers/5 hours)

In the early morning, seek the blessings of God at the Bhimakali Temple, which is situated alongside the backdrop of Mt. Shrikhand Mahadev (5227 meters). The temple carries immense significance for the Hindus as it is supposed to be the place where the Goddess Shakti destroyed Bhasmasur. Also, you can also visit the Pheasant Breading Centre and stadium. From Sarahan, you can as well pick some apple as this place is famous for its apple orchards. After this memorable and pleasurable morning, we will proceed ahead with our expedition towards the striking valley of Kinnaur. On the way, we will drive through Sutlej river region where the major power projects are presently going on. The excitement and thrill of the journey reach to peak when we will cross through various curvy roads at Nigulsari and Chora. After driving for few miles we will arrive at Powari, from where we will further continue the journey driving towards Kalpa in Kinnaur passing through Reckong Peo. As we reach our destination Kalpa, you can see the fabulous vistas of the soaring mountains like the Kinner Kailash range. We will be having delectable dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Kalpa.

Day 6: Kalpa - Nako (106 kilometers/4 hours)

Today, wake up early in the morning and treat your eyes with the fabulous view of magnificent Kinner Kailash Range. After having healthy breakfast, we will visit the prominent Chandika Devi Temple situated at Kothi. The temple has beautiful wooden carvings with silver plated doors and distinctive architecture. The Chandika Devi Temple is an important stopover spot for the people visiting Nako. We will seek the blessings of the goddess and halt here for some time and then proceed ahead on the uphill drive towards Nako through Pooh, Reckong Peo, and Khab. Nako is a small village situated at an altitude of about 3662 meters; it is believed that this village was formed when the Lord Padamsambhava was explaining his followers a fairy tale. We will be having delicious dinner and stay for overnight in the camp at Nako.

Day 7: Nako - Tabo (63 kilometers/2 hours)

After having healthy breakfast; brace yourself for 63 kilometers long drive towards Tabo through Maling Nallah and Sumdo, which is located alongside the Spiti River. A few kilometers away from Nako, we will visit a small village Tashigang. In the region of Tashigang, you will see several caves and waterfalls, which were the abode of many fairies. Later after reaching Sumdo, you will have to obtain the permit so that you can travel around in the further region. After an exhausting drive of about 100 kilometers from Tashigang, you will reach Tabo. On arrival in Tabo, you will transfer to a hotel. In the latter half of the day, we will visit the group of monasteries, which were believed to be established in 996 AD. This monastery still preserves its original decoration and fabulous art images intact. It is considered to be the oldest continually functioning Buddhist monastery situated in India and the great Himalayas. This Buddhist monastery is also popularly famous as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'. We will be having delicious dinner and stay for overnight in the Hotel at Tabo.

Day 8: Tabo - Kaza through Lhalung Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, & Pin Valley

This day in the morning, we will head out and explore the notable caves in Tabo, where once the great sages used to pray. After having wholesome breakfast, we will set forth the journey towards Pin Valley through the Dhankar Monastery. During the 17th century, Dhankar was the capital of the Spiti Valley Kingdom, Dhankar was the seat of the rulers of Spiti Valley, the Nonos, who had the right to cultivate on the government lands and necessitate maintaining the fort in repair. Located at an elevation of 3,894 meters in the Spiti Valley between the Tabo and Kaza, the complex of the monastery (Gompa) is situated on 300 meters extensive ridge, overlooking the convergence of Pin and Spiti Rivers. After exploring and spending some time at the Dhankar Monastery, we will go for a drive to Pin Valley passing through Kungri. After the visit to the monastery, we will go for a small drive to Mud, it is the last village of the Pin Valley, from where the trek routes towards Kullu and Kinnaur begins and moving further we reach Pin Parvati and Bhaba Passes. Afterward, you will be crossing the river at Attargu and then drive for a distance of 14 kilometers to reach the Lhalung Monastery located in Lingti Valley. This Monastery is also called as the Golden Temple by the people of the Buddhist community; Lhalung Monastery is one of the prehistoric monasteries established in Spiti Valley in the late 10th century CE by the great Tibetan Buddhist Lotswa, the king of the western Himalayan Province of Guge 'Rinchen Zangpo'. After paying a visit to the magnificent monastery, we will advance and head towards the main thoroughfare to visit Kaza, which is about 10 kilometers away from the Lhalung Monastery. Tonight we will be staying at a hotel in Kaza.

Day 9: Excursion of Kee, Langza, Hikkim Kibber, & Komic and back Kaza (48 kilometers)

After having healthy breakfast; start the trail and we will drive towards Kee Gompa, followed by a tour to the Kibber Village, Langza, Komic and Hikkim. On this day, we will be visiting the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley, the magnificent Kee Gompa, Hikkim and Komic, the highest villages of the world well connected with the motorable road. After spending a day exploring the ancient monasteries of Spiti valley and the stunning backdrops, we will return back to Kaza hotel. We will be having delicious dinner and will stay tonight at Kaza.

Day 10: Kaza to Keylong (185 kilometers and 8 hours)

Today, after having wholesome breakfast in the early morning, we will commence our expedition and drive towards Keylong passing through Losar, Hansa, and Takche. While passing from the Takche you will get to see fabulous panoramic vistas of the soaring mountains and the various small blossoming wildflowers. After covering a few kilometers, we will start driving upward towards the Kunzum Pass and after reaching a certain point; we will start moving downward towards Batal, a small village located near the Chandra River. Later from Batal we will start to move ahead and follow the stream for about 36 kilometers till we reach Chatru. After reaching Chatru, we once again ascend towards Gramphu and then join the Manali- Leh thoroughfare to reach Keylong. On the way, we will halt at Koksar for some time to have tea and for the registration of the passports. Later, moving for a few kilometers we will reach Keylong all the way through the various villages of the Lahaul Valley and the convergence point of the Bhaga and Chandra Rivers at Tandi. We will be having appetizing dinner and stay for overnight at Keylong.

Day 11: Keylong - Sarchu, (106 kilometers/5 hrs)

Today, in the morning, we will drive uphill to reach the Kardang Monastery. This Monastery was built in the 12th century, the Kardang Monastery has a massive library where one can find lots of books related to the Buddhist literature. After exploring and spending some time at this magnificent monastery we will drive downward to reach Sarchu passing through Darcha and Jispa, the two important bases for trekking towards Zanskar since the ancient times. After that, a trip of about 73 kilometers will take towards Baralacha La (4830 Meters). Further, a trip of about 33 Kilometers of a comparatively uneven road will bring you to a busy small hamlet of Sarchu, which is located on the border between the Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. We will be staying tonight at the fixed camps.

Day 12: Sarchu - Leh

After having healthy breakfast, board the jeep and then we will start driving in the direction of Leh. The initial 25 kilometers on the way, also known as the Lingti Plains, which will be a smooth road and then we, will pass a distance of about 10 kilometers thrilling and nerve-wrenching 21 hairpin bends, which are also known as the Gatta Loops. After a few kilometers drive, we will reach Nakee-La (4800 Meters), a soaring mountain pass which is famous for the fabulous view of the mountains. After crossing the pass, we will drive downwards to reach Whiskey Nallah, ahead of which the road begins to ascend towards the Lachalung la Pass, which is exactly 54 kilometers away from Sarchu. Then we will be passing through a vast stretch of a plane region with straight roads called the Moray Plains which are the part of the Tibetan Plateau. The highest point of the today's expedition will be Tanglang La which is at an elevation of (5359 Meters). Tanglang La is also the 2nd highest motorable road in the world and also the last pass on the Leh -Manali thoroughfare. After crossing Tanglang La and we will enter a little village, dotted with verdant green fields, which be a sign of that, we have entered the Leh.

Day 13: Leh to Nubra

After Breakfast leave to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by afternoon. Lunch at Camp, rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. O/N Camp.

Day 06: Nubra Valley – Pangong lake

After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive to Pangong lake via Shayok ( this route possible in May and june.). Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (3rd Highest Motorable road in the world), Spend time at the banks of Pangong Lake. This lake of Pangong is 5/6 kms wide and over 144 kms long and is shared by two countries (25% India and 75% China). O/N Pangong .

Day 14: Pangong Lake – Leh

Today after breakfast, check out from the Camp & drive to Leh. In afternoon visit Shey, Thiksay, Hemis, Stok. Evening free for leisure & own activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 15 :Departure at Leh Airpot

Departure at Leh Airpot

*In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least three months in advance. Please contact us for more information. Payment for booking your experience: The fee can be paid by Online Bank Transfer(NEFT)/Cheque deposit/ Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your booking confirmation details via email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can secure your reservation efficiently and make further arrangements to logistics.In the event of cancellation of your booking due to any avoidable / unavoidable circumstances at your end, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

  • Cancellation Policy:
  • Up to 24 Days:-90% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-24 Day:-70% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-10 Days:-50% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Less than 10 Days:-No refund.
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