LEH LADAKH KARGIL MANALI SRINAGAR - OFFBEAT FAMILY TOURS
Visit: Chandigarh 1N, Manali 1N, Keylong 1N, Lahaul and Spiti Valley, Jispa, Sarchu 1N, Leh 5N, Pangong Tso, Khardung la Pass, Nubra Valley, Diskit 1N, Likir, Alchi, Uleytokpo 1N, Lamayuru, Kargil 1N, Sonamarg, Srinagar 2N

Day 01 : Chandigarh
Arrive at Chandigarh Airport, report to coach and proceed to hotel.

Day 02 : Chandigarh - Manali
Arrive at Manali in the evening.

Day 03 : Manali - Lahaul and Spiti Valley - Keylong
Proceed to Keylong by world's highest motorable road via Rohtang pass, Gramphoo and Tandi. Drive through Keylong - the administrative capital of Lahaul and Spiti. Visit the famous temples of Udaipur and Triloknath in Lahaul valley. Arrive at Keylong in the evening.

Day 04 : Keylong - Jispa - Sarchu
Visit the Buddhist Monastries in the morning and then drive to Sarchu. Enjoy scenic route to Sarchu via Dharcha, Paiseo and Baralacha la. Arrive at Sarchu in the evening.

Day 05 : Sarchu - Leh
Proceed to Leh via Nakila Pass. Drive through Takhlang-la, the second highest motorable road in the world and Lachlang-la. Arrive at Leh in the evening.

Day 06 : Leh
Visit the Indus river, Shet Palace - the old summer palace of Ladakh Kings, the Thiksey Gompa Hill top Monastery, Hemis Gompa in Ladakh and Stok Palace Museum.

Day 07 : Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh
Full day to explore around the Pangong Tso. There are lot of rare birds and wild animals in the vicinity. The lake at 14,500 fts is the largest in Asia and its water stretch for more than 100 kms from China, Tibet to India.

Day 08 : Leh - Khardung La Pass - Nubra Valley - Diskit
Drive to Nubra Valley - it lies in the north of Leh and is accessible over the Khardung la (5,570 Mts.) one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The valley is on the trade route from Leh to Kharga via Saser and Karakoram passes. Apart from unparalleled trekking opportunities the valley houses several Buddhist monasteries such as Sumur (Khagar) and 350 years old Diskit Gompa famous for its murals. From Khardung la drive to the village of Khardung and then through starkly beautiful country side. Pass by the Shyok River. Arrive at Diskit in the evening.

Day 09 : Diskit - Leh
Visit the Diskit monastery. The Gompa is one of the highest points near the village belonging to the yellow sect (Gelugpa). Parts of the gompa, which houses 120 resident monks, are about 700 years old. The Dukhang has many statues, one of which holds the head and left arm of Turkish invader, believed to be about 5000 years old. Afternoon drive to visit Hunder Gompa, this is a small gompa belonging to the yellow sect. It is set amidst innumerable chortens and has a huge impressive statue of Chamba in the main prayer hall. The gompa was built at the time when King Namgyal came here with his wife Gyal Khatun. Drive back to Leh in the evening.

Day 10 : Leh
Visit the Shanti Stupa - peace seat of Japanese Buddhists, inaugurated by Dalai Lama. Ladakh Palace - Built by 16th century ruler Sengge Namgyal, which was badly damaged during Kashmir - Ladakh war. View of old town, Zansar mountains and Spituk Gompa (Gokhang).

Day 11 : Leh - Likir - Alchi - Uleytokpo
Drive to Likir Gompa, which lies on the right side of Leh-Srinagar road about 4 kms from the main road and is famous for numerous Thankas. Further drive to Alchi Gompa. It bears the name of Alchi from the language of pre-Tibetan Dardic inhabitants. The Alchi Chos-khor consists of unique paintings, which may be attributed from the mid to late 11th century and was constructed by the famous translator Rin-chen bzang po. The paintings are characterized according to the Tabo and Tholing. At the entrance gate, light stupas are constructed and are known as Kakini choten. Overnight at Uleytokpo.

Day 12 : Uleytokpo - Lamayuru - Kargil
Drive to Kargil over Namika-la (3,697 Mts.), Mulbekh where there is a Chamba statue carved out of a single rock about 144 ft. high, over Fatu-la (4,087 Mts.) which is the highest pass on Leh - Srinagar road and visit Lamayuru monastery which is the unique and oldest monastery in Ladakh. After viewing fascinating view of granite colour soil rocks, drive down through kangaroo curves to Kargil. Overnight at Kargil.

Day 13 : Kargil - Sonamarg - Srinagar
Proceed to Srinagar via Drass (Second Coldest inhabited place in World), Minimarg, Zoji'la (3033 Mts.) and Sonamarg. After crossing the Jimmy Gate on Zoji'la we enter the Kashmir Valley- a lush green region that is exactly in contrast to the barren lands of Ladakh. Arrive at Srinagar in the evening. Note for Operations : Lunch at Sonamarg.

Day 14 : Srinagar
Visit Shankaracharya hill and the holy temple. Enjoy Dal Lake Shikara ride and visit island of Char Chinar. In the afternoon visit Nishat Bagh-'The garden of pleasure'. Enjoy shopping in the evening.

Day 15 : Departure from Srinagar
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.