MANALI-LEH-SRINAGAR

MANALI-LEH-SRINAGAR	ITINERARY FOR 10 NTS. / 11 DAYS

DATE	SECTORS	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Day 01	MANALI TO SARCHU (222 KMS)	Today we start our journey to Leh stopping at Sarchu for a night. Today we cross Rohtang Pass (3978 m), Keylong (3350 m), Baralacha Pass (4890m) with overnight stopover at Sarchu (4253 m), border of the states of Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul) and Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh). Upon arrival in Sarchu we check in at our tented campsite for overnight stay
Day 02	SARCHU - LEH (255 KMS)	Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Upon arrival in leh you’ll met by our representative and check in at our Hotel
Day 03	LEH TO PANGONG LAKE (06 HOURS APPROX.)	After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at Camp Watermark on the shore of Lake.
Day 04	PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (06 HOURS APPROX.)	Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & Stok Palace Museum. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight
LEH TO HUNDER (NUBRA VALLEY) (126 KMS / APRX. 06 HRS)	PADUM S/S	After an early breakfast we drive to NUBRA VALLEY leads through KHARDUNG-LA-PASS (the highest motorable road in the world) at 18,390 ft, around 39kms from Leh. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Arrive Hunder by afternoon and rest of the day at leisure to explore Hunder & Diskit Village. Overnight at Camp at Nubra Organic Retreat situated in a beautiful village called HUNDAR with lot of trees.
Day 06	HUNDER (NUBRA VALLEY) - LEH	After your breakfast at the camp, visit the SAND DUNES to enjoy a camel safari (Optional). Later we drive to Leh by same route over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07	LEH TO ULEYTOKPO	Post Breakfast we drive to visit Phyang Gompa, located 6 kms away from Leh. Further we drive to Likir, Likir gompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir. Basgo is certainly the most impressive of Ladakhi citadels despite its ruined state. Then we drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. After visiting above monasteries we drive to Uleytokpo to checkin at our Campsite for overnight stay.
Day 08	ALCHI - LAMAYURU - KARGIL (160 KMS / 05 HRS APPROX.)	Post breakfast we check out from Camp and drive to Kargil enroute visiting  Rizong Gompa, known as the paradise for Meditation & Lamayuru, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat) like Phyang. After visiting the monastery we drive straight to Kargil over Fatu-la [13,489 ft] which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. Upon arrival in Kargil check in at Hotel for Overnight stay
Day 09	KARGIL TO SRINAGAR (07 HRS APPROX.)	After early Breakfast by 6.00 am drive to Srinagar passing through Drass, the second coldest inhabited Place on earth and you can have spectacular view of Kargil War famous Peaks Tiger Hill and Tololing Peak. Pay a tribute to Vijay Smarak, dedicated to Indian Soldiers who laid their lives for us during Kargil War in 1999. Arrive Srinagar by Afternoon. Rest of the time for own activities. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 10	SRINAGAR (LOCAL S.S)	Post breakfast we take a sightseeing tour of Srinagar (Lake City) visiting Shankaracharya Temple & Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Pleasure).
Day 11	DEPART SRINAGAR (FLY OUT)	Tour concludes. Mountain Trails thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

HOTELS INCORPORATED
CATEGORY	02 PAX	04 PAX	06 PAX	08 PAX	10 PAX	EXTRA ADULT	EXTRA CHILD WITH BED	EXTRA CHILD WITHOUT BED	SINGLE ROOM SUPPL.
Standard	43,500	30,400	26,000	26,450	24,600	14,400	14,400	8,050	7,100
Deluxe	44,200	31,100	26,700	27,150	25,300	14,950	14,950	8,300	7,400
Super Deluxe	53,600	40,500	36,150	36,600	34,750	17,850	17,850	9,750	10,600

HOTELS INCORPORATED
DESTINATION	STANDARD	DELUXE	SUPER DELUXE
SARCHU	Adventure Camp / Goldrop camp	Adventure Camp / Goldrop camp	Adventure Camp / Goldrop camp
LEH	Grand Willow / Hill Town	Mandala, Sinnge Palace, City Palace, The Kaal, Noble House or Similar	The Grand Dragon
PANGONG	Pangong Resort	Camp Watermark (Deluxe)	Camp Watermark (Deluxe)
NUBRA VALLEY	Karma Inn or Similar	Nubra Organic Retreat	Nubra Organic Retreat
ULEYTOKPO	Uley Adventure Camp	West Ladakh Camp	West Ladakh Camp
KARGIL	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila
SRINAGAR	Deluxe Houseboats	Kolu Group of Houseboats or Similar	Kolu Group of Houseboats or Similar

COST OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Assistance upon arrival at Leh Hotel with traditional welcome
• 11 Nights / 12 Days Accommodation on twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary
• All Meals (Bed Tea, Breakfast, Hot / Pack Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner)
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-ac Scorpio / Qualis / Tavera or Tata Safari (Manali, Ladakh & Srinagar) as per the program.
• Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas (Pangong & Nubra valley)
• Wildlife fee for Pangong area
• Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
• 01 Bottle of Mineral Water every day to each tourist

The above COST OF THE PACKAGE Does not Include

• Airfare to and from Leh.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head "Prices included".
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Guide fee, camera fee, Soft or Hard drinks, Starters.
• Medical & Travel insurance
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc

Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.


Other Charges: (Charges are Net Non Commissionable)

• Professional Tourist Guide Rs. 1000 per Day.
• Camel Safari in Nubra Valley Rs. 600 per person
• River Rafting Rs. 1000 per person (Phey to Nimu) Note: Season for Rafting is from 25th June until 30 August)
• Cultural Program Rs. 5000 per program.

Note: Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab (12 Seater).