Region: Himalaya
Duration: 9 Days
Day 01: Manali – Jispa (3142m.) 8hrs.
Drive overRohtangPass (3970m.) to Lahaul valley, along theChandraRiver to Keylong is the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti and through thevalley ofLahaul, finally to campsite Jispa. It has new Monastery on the left bank of river Bhaga, built to commemorate the auspicious the 18th KALACHKRA initiation by His Holiness the DALAI LAMA in July 1994.Overnight stay in the camp at Jispa.
Day 02: Jispa – Sarchu (4253m.) 5hrs.
Drive through Darcha, Patsao, Zingzing Bar and over Barlacha-La (4892m.) pass, which is one of the most dangerous pass among other, passes on the way to Leh. And one can see one of the most excellent panoramic views of the high rising/sky touching mountains is likely C.B., K.R. (range) and Mulkilla mushrooming mountains massif. And also just on the top of Baralacha- La is having a lake Suraj Tal a source of river Bhaga surrounded by C.B.mountain ranges and gradual descent down through Kalung sarai to Sarchu. Overnight stay in the campsite at Sarchu.
Day 03: Sarchu – Pang (4630m.) 4hrs.
Drive through two high passes are known as Namkila and Lachalang -La (5065m.) and second one just above the Brandy bridge. After Sarchu drive in a curving all the way up to PANG and mountains are without snow/cold desert. And one can see a mountain goats and Ibex in a herds along the roadside. Overnight in the camp at Pang.
Day 04: Pang – Taglang La (Distance: 63 km)
Once you’ve had your morning breakfast start drive toTaglang La. You’ll be riding down the longest plain stretch at More Plains. A steady climb takes you toTaglangPass situated at an altitude of 5328m, which is the 2nd highest motorable pass in the world. Ride across the Pass and camp overnight by a small stream at the bottom of the Pass.
Day 05: Taglang La – Upshi (Distance: 54 km)
Jeep safari to reach Upshi and spend your night in the tents around the bon fire.
Day 06: Upshi – Leh (Distance: 60 km)
Once you’ve had your breakfast start riding your way back to the capital city Leh. On your way, take time to visit Hemis Gompa, Thiksey Gompa and the ancientSheyPalace. Reach Leh before dinner and check in the Hotel. Have a sumptuous dinner and relax at the hotel for the night.
Day 07: Leh – Khardung La – Leh
In the morning drive for the Khardung -LaPass. This is the ultimate challenge of the trip. It is the highest motorable road in the world taking you to a dizzy 5,600m! The view from the top is spectacular, stretching from theIndus valley in the South over the endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range to the giants of the Sesser Massif in the North. You can feel proud of a true achievement as you finish the trip with your final satisfying descent. Evening back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 08: Leh
Sight seeing in and around Leh. In the morning visit Hemis monastery that is 45km.from Leh It is one of the reaches Gompa in this region. Built by the inveterate royal architect, Singe Namgyal, after subduing Baltistan, Purig, Zanskar and Spiti in 1620,the Hemis, lies in a side valley, not visible at once, but looms suddenly a mass of splendid architecture, on a green hill, its white washed walls gleaming white, its brightly colored and fluttering flags a brilliant splash against the blue sky. Enroute to Leh visit Tiksey situated on a splendid hill top perch, overlooking the green valley of theIndus, is the 12 storeyed Thiksey Monastery 800 years old. In the monastery there are 60 Lamas / Monks and a few nuns / Chomos and visit Shey and Shankar monastery. After noon free and overnight in hotel.
Day 09: Leh – Manali
Depart for Manali. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
