SRINAGAR TO MANALI

10 DAYS

SRINAGAR TO MANALI

Overview

Manali is named after the Sanatan Hindu lawgiver Manu. The name Manali is regarded as the derivative of 'Manu-Alaya' which literally means 'the abode of Manu'. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. Manali lies in the North of Kullu Valley. The valley is often referred to as the 'Valley of the Gods'. Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu.

Trip Highlights

Itinerary Details

Upon arrival in Leh, welcome by our local representative and transfer to a Ladakhi style guest house or Hotel. Rest of the day you require to take a complete rest for acclimatization to the arid high altitude of Leh (3505 m) In the evening will enjoy the sunset point(Shanti stupa). Overnight Saty at Hotel.
After break fast drive to Lamayuru(127 kms)It was build in 11th century by Great translator Rinchen Zangpo. This Monastery is one of the biggest in Ladakh,This Monastery is Drigung –Kagyu-pa sect of Buddhism. After Lunch drive to visit the mesmerizing Moon landscape. Than drive back to uley .than Car will drive you between the gorge to Resong Monastery and Nunnery Both are in same gorge , This Monastery is most unusual in ladakh .between the hills stands in isolation. This is Gelug-pa sect of Buddhism. Then comes Alchi Monastery one of the biggest and oldest builds in 11th century. It is Kagyu-pa; Gelug-pa sect of Buddhism. This Monastery is not build on the mountain and hills like others. It is in between the village.
After Btreak fast Drive back to Leh.Around 40 kms before leh is Basgo Monastery which is Kagyu-pa follower of Buddhism, once this place was Capital. On the way back You are going to see Magnificent Confluence of Two River Indus and Zanskar , After 7 kms Magnetic hill is on the which defies Gravity, Guru-dawara ,Hall of fame is just 6 km before leh . This is maintained by Army. It contains History, Culture, Fauna, Flora and many things inside. Over night in Leh Hotel.
Today after breakfast drive about 04- 05 hrs [125 kms] to Nubra – known as valley of followers. After drive about 02 hrs we will reach – The world`s highest motor able road called Khardongla high about 18,380 feet’s above sea level. From the top we can see the most beautiful view of Indus valley & its snow covered peaks towering the sky and other side of the pass if weather remain clear we can see Karakorum mountain range and peaks too. We descend down to beautiful valley & transfer to the Accommodation. have a rest till evening ,before sun set we will take you for a short drive to Hunder sand dunes to visit & ride double humped bacterium camel, later back to accommodation for overnight stay. If time permits we will have a village walk to see local people & its culture.
Morning after breakfast we will visit the most picturesque, Disket monastery on the hill top. Later continue drive to other side of Nubra valley – was the main part of silk route. We will continue our drive back to Leh via Khardongla. Reach Leh & transfer to Hotel overnight stay.
After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake en route crossing Changla pass 17,570fts. Pangong Lake, situated at 13,930 feet (4,267 m). It will take around 5 hours to reach their .A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 125 km 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. By evening you will be back to Leh.
After breakfast in the Hotel leave for beautifull Tsomoriri lake .which is around 240 kms from leh but today we are not going to cross any pass so the road is straight, and it will take about 6 hours. On the one side of the lake is Korzok village .a Leisure walk along the side of the lake is recommended .As it give you internal peace if you go toward north –east direction for an hour or half you can see Nomad’s and can be interact with them. Over night in Korzok .
Early morning drive to Serchu passing Puga (Sulphur mine), Tsokar Lake, Skyang chu thang (The biggest and Highest Plateau on Stretch about 45 kms), In Pang you can enjoy the Lunch, then Leave for Sarchu via crossing Nakeela and Lchung la .if you want to travel up to kelong you can it will increase your travel for 2 hours over night in Sarchu.
After Breakfast leave for Manali, a beautiful Scenic drive by crossing Baralacha la pass (4845 mts), Lunch at Sissu village, later cross famous Rothang pass, (Which is 13050 fts) overnight in Manali.