DHARAMSHALA – SRINAGAR - LADAKH JEEP SAFARI

Witness the best of nature's beauty on Dharamshala to Leh Jeep safari. Be the spectator of two diverse landscapes that changes from being lush green to completely barren and rugged. Explore two rich cultures and learn about their different faiths, delve deep in to their glorious history and observe their hard lifestyle. Traverse through beautiful destinations like Patnitop and Srinagar, cut and run through high altitude places like Kargil and seek blessings in ancient monasteries like Lamayuru. Marvel at the beauty of alpine lakes like Pangong and be amazed with the versatile landscape of Hunder desert in Nubra Valley. Dharamshala to Leh Jeep Safari gives one an opportunity to learn about that face of India that remains unknown to many.

DURATION: 12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS
TYPE OF TRIP : ROAD TRIP
START CITY : DELHI
END CITY : LEH

ITINERARY

Day 01: DELHI - DHARAMSHALA (MCLEODGANJ)

  • After the evening catch AC Volvo coach for Dharamshala at 18:00 hrs. Overnight journey.

  • Day 02: DHARAMSHALA (MCLEODGANJ)

  • Arrival at Dharamshala by morning, here meet our executive and transfer to hotel, check-in. Later, we shall be going for a sightseeing tour and shall visit McLeodganj. Overnight at the same hotel.
  • Day 03: MCLEODGANJ – PATNITOP (2024M) 259 K M / 7 HOUR

  • Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we shall head in the direction of Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir. Stay at the hotel in Patnitop.

  • Day 04: PATNITOP – SRINAGAR (1585M) 181 KM /7HRS

  • After having the breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Srinagar. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, Srinagar is a base for many tourists seeking to visit Leh. Upon arrival in Srinagar, we shall check-in to a houseboat on Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay and dinner in the houseboat.

  • Day 05: SRINAGAR SIGHTSEEING

  • Today, we shall spend our day in the sightseeing tour of Srinagar. We will also take a boat ride on the famed Shikara and shall visit another popular attraction of the city, the floating market. The rest of the day you can relax at the house boat.

  • Day 06: SRINAGAR – KARGIL (2704M) -225 KM / 8HRS

  • Right after the breakfast, we will leave for Kargil. Driving slowly, we shall cross the famed Zojila Pass (3529m) and shall enter in to the Ladakh region. Passing through India's coldest place, Drass, we will reach Kargil. Overnight stay in the hotel at Kargil.

  • Day 07: KARGIL – LAMAYURU (3510M) 153 KM / 6HRS

  • Today, we shall leave for Lamayuru and take a sightseeing tour there. The Lamayuru monastery is the main attraction, which is said to be about 1000 year old. Overnight stay in Lamayuru.

  • Day 08: LAMAYURU – LEH (3350M) 115 KM /4 HRS

  • We will be leaving for Leh today. We shall spend our day taking a sightseeing tour in Leh. Overnight stay in a hotel in Leh.

  • day 09: LEH – KHARDUNG LA – NUBRA VALLEY (120 KMS APPROX)

  • In the morning after the breakfast, we shall check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung la (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Diskit by afternoon and spend the day exploring Diskit, Hunder Villages and enjoying camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Diskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the hotel in Diskit.

  • Day 10: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH

  • In the morning, we shall go for camel safari and visit Diskit Gompa (now a major branch of Thiksey Gompa). Later, we will drive towards Leh. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

  • Day 11: LEH – PANGONG LAKE (145 KMS PER WAY)

  • After having early breakfast, we shall drive to Pangong Lake. From Leh we will reach Karu, which is an Army camp on Leh – Manali road and then turn left and cross Changla Pass (17500 ft) and finally reach Pangong Lake . Half of the part of this lake comes under china and half is a part of India. Overnight stay in the hotel or camp near Pangong Tso.

  • Day 12: PANGONG LAKE – LEH

  • In the morning, after the breakfast, we will drive back to Leh following the same route. Upon arrival at Leh, check in at the hotel. Evening will be kept free to visit the local market. Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Day 13: LEH – DELHI- DEPARTURE

  • In the morning after the breakfast, we will assist you to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi.