Adventure Tours » Trans Himalayan Jeep Safari


Trans Himalayan Jeep Safari
Duration : 12 Days
Destination : Manali - Lahaul valley- Leh
Season : june to October
Grade : Moderate / Soft Adveture
Distance Covered : 485 Km (manali - Leh)
Highest Elevation : 5328 m
Day 01 : Delhi - Chandigarh

Morning after breakfast drive to Chandigarh along the centuries old Grand Trunk Road. Arrive French architect ‘Le Corbusier’s creation--- Chandigarh in 4 - 5 hrs drive and check into the hotel. Afternoon leave for city tour, visiting innovative Rock Gardens created out of scrap and waste by Nek Chand, the Sukhna Lake and Capitol Complex. Later visit Shopping plaza in Sector 17. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Chandigarh - Manali

Seven hours picturesque drive to Manali via beautiful valley of Kullu. Overnight at theHotel.

Day 03 : Manali

Day for acclimatisation and visit nearby Tibetan Refugee Centre, Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture, Gadhan Thekchokling Gompa and Dhungri Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : manali - Keylong

Your Jeep Safari begins today. This Trans Himalayan tract can steadily unfold their natural and man-made wonders. Drive through breathtaking high altitude landscapes of arid Lahaul valley to Keylong via Rohtang- pass (3978m). Enroute see Khoksar, Tandi meeting point of Chandra and Bhaga River and majestic Sissu waterfall set under spectacular peaks. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 : Keylong - Sarchu

Drive to Sarchu campsite via Darcha--a popular starting point of trek in Ladakh region and Baralacha-La (4883m), which means'Crossroads Pass'. Also see beautiful and picturesque Chandertal Lake near the Baralacha-La. Camp for overnight on the lush green meadow of Sarchu campsite.

Day 06 : Sarchu - Pang - Leh

Drive to Pang via Lachung-la (5060m) the second highest-Pass on the Leh to Manali road through an incredible 20 k.m.of switchback roads, which includes the spine tingling 21 Gata Loops or hair pin bends on one side of one mountain. After crossing pass drive through the vast amazing Morey plain stretched for 45k.m. Continue drive for Leh via the Tanglangla pass (5328m)- second highest pass in the world with motorable road. At Tanglang-La there is a little shrine and the worlds highest 'Gents Urinal' and 'Ladies Urinal'. Arrive at the "Moon-Land" --Leh. Overnight at the hotel. Day 08 : Leh

Day for Leh sightseeing of Leh palace (17th century); Namgyal Tsemo Gompa; Sankar gompa, Shanti stupa (Buddhist religious monument); Ecology centre; Choglamsar-an important centre for Tibetan Buddhism and the study of Tibetan culture and history. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Leh

Day for visiting the ancient Buddhist monasteries around Leh like Stok Gompa, Tikse gompa, Stakna gompa, Spituk gompa and Shey gompa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Leh - Khardungla - Leh

Today visit the highest motorable road in the world- Khardungla Pass (5360m) & by noon. Evening at leisure. Meals & overnight in hotel Omasila.

Day 11 : Leh - Pangong Lake

Early morning drive to Pangong Tso through Changla Pass (5486 Mts). Enroute enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the Changla pass. After crossing the pass packed lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. The scenic view of colourful mountains throughout the journey makes your trip memorable. The Pangong Lake is dramatic, surrounded by colorful mountains and it's reflection makes the lake beautiful. The color of the lake changes into different color throughout the day. The division of lake between India and China makes it different than the other Lake. Return to Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel Omasila.

Day 12 : Leh - Sarchu

Drive to Sarchu campsite Via the Tanglangla pass (5328m). Overnight at the camping.

Day 13 : Sarchu -Mandi

Drive to Mandi via Manali which lies in the centre of Himachal. Mandi derives its name Mandi, or 'Market' from the Ladakh traders who passed through it, on their way to Hoshiarpur. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 14 : Mandi- Delhi

Morning take 11 hours drive to Delhi and on arrival terminate the tour.

Option By Air :

Day 12 : Leh - Delhi

Morning board flight from Leh airport for Delhi. On Delhi arrival, take your departure transfer for onward flight.