LEH BETWEEN TEMPLES AND MOUNTAINS
EXPERIENCES 13 DAYS ADVENTURE TRIP TO HIGHEST MOTRABLE ROADS.
DRIVING TO LADAKH it is good to keep in mind that you are on the highest motorable road in the world. One that affords some breathtaking views of the ‘roof of the world’. Taking you through north-eastern Himanchal Pradesh and Lahaul valley is the Rotang Pass. As you get higher, the gentle greens of the verdant valley slowly give way to the harsh dry deserts of higher altitude and the stark, startling beauty of the painted mountains. The inaccessibility of the higher reaches of this region is what makes it so attractive. Accommodation is comfortable but basic — we use tents in Jispa and Sarchu. There are few who venture here and though the number is increasing, the unparalleled beauty of these mountains remains unspoiled and the lifestyle of the people still untouched by the modern age.
TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 ARRIVAL DELHI
Arrival reception and welcome at Delhi airport followed by transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2 DELHI
After a morning at leisure, a tour introduces you to the city of New Delhi. Sundown takes you to a Hindu temple to be part of the evening prayer.
DAY 3 DELHI
Visit the busy lanes of the old Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad.
DAY 4 DELHI – CHANDIGARH – NALAGARH
The morning train takes you to Chandigarh from where your chauffeur will drive you to Nalagarh and the Heritage Palace you are booked at.
DAY 5 NALAGARH – MANALI
Stop and visit the Naggar fort en route to Manali.
DAY 6 MANALI
Spend the day in appreciation of the natural beauty and sights around Manali.
DAY 7 MANALI – JISPA
Cross the Rohtang Pass to drive on to Jispa.
DAY 8 JISPA – SARCHU
The Bara Lacha pass takes you across to the Zanskar and Spiti valleys and on to Sarchu.
DAY 9 SARCHU- LEH
From Rupshu, the highest inhabited region in the world, cross the Taglang la pass to Leh.
DAY 10 & 11 LEH
Two full days to explore Leh city and the surrounding monasteries of Hemis, Thikse and Shey.
DAY 12 LEH – DELHI
Fly back to Delhi and catch up with last minute souvenir shopping.
DAY 13 DEPARTURE DELHI
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight out.
Journey Highlights — Himalayan Overland Adventure
Warm airport welcome and smooth hotel transfer.
Explore imperial avenues of New Delhi and spiritual evening temple ceremony.
Walk through historic lanes of Shahjahanabad, the Mughal-era capital.
Scenic train ride to Chandigarh followed by drive into Himalayan foothills.
Stay in a heritage palace retreat.
Visit historic Naggar Fort en route to Manali.
Leisure day to soak in dramatic mountain scenery.
Gateway to high-altitude Himalayan passes.
Cross dramatic Rohtang Pass en route to Jispa.
Traverse Baralacha La linking Zanskar and Spiti valleys.
Journey through remote Rupshu plateau and cross Taglang La, one of the world’s highest motorable passes.
Two immersive days exploring Ladakh’s spiritual heart.
Visit iconic monasteries: Hemis Monastery, Thikse Monastery, and Shey Palace.
Experience Himalayan Buddhist culture, landscapes and architecture.
Return flight to Delhi for relaxed final shopping and exploration.
Departure transfer with unforgettable Himalayan memories.
