Places to Visit : Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Karzok - Leh - Nubra Valley - Diskit - Basgo - Alchi - Lamayuru - Drokhpa - Biama - Ney - Leh

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Day 1:- Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Reach Delhi in the evening and relax at hotel. Overnight will be at Delhi

Day 2:- Delhi - Chandigarh
By Train: (SHATABDI EXPRESS) (0740/1100)  Chandigarh - Manali
By Road: 315 km in 6-7 hrs drive

In the morning you will be transferred to the station for SHATABDI EXPRESS to Chandigarh. The car will pick you up at the station and start drive to Manali.

Continue drive to Manali, and you will find the drive through the small markets and villages, well worth the time the moment you cross Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu and other small markets. And start the run up along side the RIVER BEAS to Manali. The first sight of the Icy Mountains cradling this picturesque township in their fold seems so inviting that the foot on the accelerator gets a shade firmer. And the rumbles in your tummy no longer care for sickness but excitement. En route pass through the Mandi - Mandi is the gateway to the Kullu Valley Kangra valley and Shimla. About the 15 km south to Kulu in the village of Banjaura is the Basheshar Mahadev, The largest stone temple in the Kullu valley.

Late evening arrive at Manali on arrival check in the hotel for overnight with dinner.

Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 3:- Manali
Proceed for a Full Day excursion of the hill queen. The white peaks send a cheerful welcome to the Land of Snowballs and Skiing as a matter of fact Manali is the first choice of many people who want to see and touch snow for the first time. First times trippers to Manali will invariably want to sues out old favorites such as the 16th century Hadimba Temple, the Hot spring at Vashisht and even speculate about the life and times Old Manali - the hippy enclave. But the lure of the playing fields of the Solang Valley. Naggar 28 km from the Manali, a picturesque tiny village set on a hill, Naggar is the starting points for the treks over the Chandrakhani pass. The town is host to the Roerich Art Gallery that used to be the home of artist Nicholas Roerich and his wife Devika Rani. Amongst the ancient temples in the area are the 12th century Gauri Shankar temple and the Chatar Bhuj Temple.

Return to the hotel or explore the local markets. Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 4:- Manali - Jispa (3,182m)
By Road: 117 km in 5 hrs drive

Early morning drive to Jispa after breakfast, through the Rohatang Pass 13,060 ft. around 51 km climb up to the Rohatang along a rough bridle path and once on top, enjoy the stunning panoramas of the array of snow peaks and glaciers. En route stop off at snow point a static point as it shifts with the snow.

En route visit the Keylong. Keylong at an elevation of 3350 m. is situated on the Manali-Leh road is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti. It is the only place in Lahaul, which has a regular bazaar. It is ideally situated in the heart of the Himalayas in the lonely cornet with highs cliffs in the front covered with snow. This place is lush green. The climate of this place is dry and bracing but winters are very severe. Keylong located above Bhaga river the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti has been described as oasis of green field. Three well known monasteries Tayul, Khardong, Gemur and Sha-Shur are within a few kilometer radius. After lunch take at Keylong visit the monasteries than drive Jispa. Rest day walk around the Jispa village. Over night at Hotel.

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Day 5:- Jispa - Sarchu
By Road: 142 km in 5 hrs drive

Early morning take the breakfast continue drive to Sarchu through the Darcha village. This place is the gateway for the trekker's to Lamayuru via Zanskar valley. We stop there for checking, because this is the last check post in the Himachal. we verify our passport and another documents. Than cross the Barlacha Pass (4650m). Sarchu is the very open place on the bank of the Bhaga river. The evening is too much windy. Over night at the tent.

Day 6:- Sarchu - Karzok Village: (4267m)
By Road: 118 km in 6 hrs drive

After breakfast drive to Pang. En route we cross the wild animal. Pang is the tiny migrated markets in Leh-Manali road. The person who run the shops these are Ladakhi. They are shifted there for few month as mid June till Sep. Just cross the Pang, drive up. After the up hill drive we find the plain area around 60 km till base of Tanglanla (5400m). before Tanglanla we take right turn to Karzok village. The gompa here is quite unusual because it is inhabited predominantly by women, who often spend their day making beautiful garments for themselves. The gompa was built in about 1850 replacing one replacing one destroyed during Dogra invasion. Rest day explore the village. Overnight in the tent.

Day 7:- Karzok/ Tsomoriri/ Tsokar
Excursion Full day visit the lake side the small collection of huts. Tso Moriri is situated at an altitune of 4573m form south east from Leh. It is like a pearl shape and contains large mineral deposits. The circumference of the lake is abound 36 km. Here you must register and show your permit. Tsokar about 7km from Tsomoriri. There is a small gompa. At the village of Thukse a collection of solid brick huts set up for the dramatic winters. Late evening return the camp for overnight.

Day 8:- Karzok - Leh
By Road: 220 km in 6-7 hrs drive

After breakfast drive to Leh.
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Leh: Leh is the capital of Ladakh, lies nestled among low hills on the north side of the Indus Valley, between the Stok Mountains to the south and the Ladakh Range to the north, for centuries it has been a place where travelers of different nationalities have rested, In the 15th century both Leh and the village of Shey shared the responsibility of being the capitals of Upper Ladakh, Shey was the more fortified of the two, while Leh was in the prime position for trade. The town's growth in importance is relegated by the building of the first royal residency on top of Namguyal peaks. Leh's prosperity derived from its location at the foot of the Khardung La, the gateway of the infamous trade route to Yarkand in Turkistan. the trade involved the people of Leh at all levels, a few undergoing the rigorous journey over the mountains themselves, some merely setting up as merchants. Am free for visit the local markets and individual activities. Pm sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Shankar Gompa, Namgyal Tsom. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9:- Leh
Full day Sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey, Hemis & Stok Palace.

Day 10:- Leh - Nubra Valley: (3075m)
By Road: 150 km in 6 hrs drive

Early morning drive via the highest motorable Khardongla Pass (5580m) the major attraction are majestic peaks and glaciers, enchanting valley and villages, Diskit and Samstanling Gompa, Palanmik hot spring double hump camel safari, river rafting, trekking and sun bath at Hunder are of great attraction for the visitors. The valley is popularly known as Ldomra or the Valley of Flowers. It is situated in thenorht of Ladakh between Karakorm and Ladakh range fo Himalayas, Nubra lies at an average altitude of about 3033m. The climate of the areas being soft, soil is much fertile and the vegetation fo the area is comparatively thicker than those of the other area of Ladakh. Nubra is largely drained by Shayok river and Siachen river forms its single largest tributary. Nubra is a broad valley with lofty monitions on its all sides. Valley assumes greater attractions at the site where both the rivers meet. The formation of central part of Nubra also takes place there.

Day 11:- Diskit - Hunder - Panamik - Diskit:
By Road: 180 km in 6-7 hrs drive

Full day Excursion of Nubra valley. Hunder is the pretty village set among lots of trees and gurgling streams. Diskit is the sub divisional HQ. Of Nubra. Diskit gompa is alost situated at a height of about 200m above the village. On the spur of the rocky mountain and at the most commanding points hveing clear view of the entire central part of Nubra. Samstanling Gompa is situated on the north facing Diskit Gompa. This gompa is equally important and recreationally it assumes greater importance for being situated at a scenic view point at the foot hill of Karakoram ranges up above Tiger and Summur village, amidst plenty of water and high vegetation. Major village viz. Khardong, Khalsar, Tirit, Summur, Tiger, Titisha and Panamik. After full day excursion of these villages. Overnight at Camp.

Day 12:- Nubra- Basgo
After breakfast drive to Basgo. Basgo was the capital of lower Ladakh before the Ladakh kingdom was united at Leh. Old mud-brick gompa is up winding, steep tracks. The prayer room is Ser Zung Temple has great frescoes, another temple has an enormous gold and copper statue of the Maitreya Buddha.

Overnight share the dinner with a local family, enjoy the local food, local folk dance, song and local wine.

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Day 13:- Basgo - Alchi - Lamayuru: (3390m)
By Road: 315 km in 6-7 hrs drive

After breakfast drive to drive to Alchi village, Alchi gompa is the only one in Ladakh on flat ground, so no knee breaking climb is involved. The gompa was founded in the 11th century by the great translator, Ringchen Zangpo. On his return from India which accounts for the Indian, & particularly Kashmiri, influnece. The three story Dharma Wheel Gompa (actually run by the gompa in Likir) is noted for massive Buddha statues. After visit the monastery drive to Lamayuru. Lamayuru is the gateway points of the Zanskar valley. Lamayuru will seem a relatively scruffy little place. But it is completely overshadowed by one of the most famous and spectacularly set gompas in Ladakh. The gompa part of the Kagyupa order, is not a interesting as others, Lamayuru is the oldest known gompa in Ladakh, dating back beyond 10th century.

Overnight near the monastery and see the evening pray in the gompa.

Day 14:- Lamayuru - Drokhpa Area (2600m):
By Road: 91 km in 4-5 hrs drive

Drokhpa area is along the Indus river and mail village are Dunkhar, Tirit, Skurbuchan, Hanudo, Biama and Dha, on the road to Baltistan. Inhabitants are called Drokhpas, belong to the purest of pure form Aryan race, they are tall, handsome and hospitable. Drokhapas are believed to have migrated to this area via Gilgit around 1000 years ago from central Asia. The man women and children wear heavy metallic ear-rings. Rest day explore the Biama village, the Pashmina village. Sheep breeding and apricot cultivation is in the main business. Overnight at camp.

Day 15:- Biama - Dha - Biama:
By Road: 80 km in 3 hrs drive

Biama is the village of handicrafts and Shawls Dha and Hanudo visit the community center where children are trained in shawl weaving and local handicraft. Full day visit the rural area. Overnight camp at Biama

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Day 16:- Biama - Basgo or Ney:
By Road: 129 km in 6 hrs drive

After breakfast drive to Basgo. En route visit Rizong Gompa. Than continue drive to Ney. Ney is a pleasant palace to stop for overnight. This is the junction of the different colored Indus & Zanskar river. Overnight at Monastery or in the local house.

Day 17:- Basgo or Ney/Leh
By Road: 36 km in 1 hr drive

Early morning take the tea or snacks than continue drive to Leh airport the ETD 0735 hrs/ ETA 0850 hrs.

Spend day at Delhi (sightseeing or relaxing) and check out late for flight to home.