Manali Leh Srinagar Road Trip

Arrival in Manali by morning. (Delhi to Manali Overnight bus-previous day). After freshen up, we will be driving to Jispa. Drive through Atal tunnel; enjoy the scenic views of Lahaul Valley. Drive through Sissu Lake and if time permits the to the optional trek of Sissu waterfall. Reach Jispa by evening. Enjoy the amazing sunset at campsite. Overnight stay and dinner in Jispa.

Start early morning, after breakfast, we will be driving to Leh. Drive through Zingzing Bar and at 16000 feet, stop is Baralacha La Pass, a picturesque mountain pass Stop at Suraj Tal means the lake of Sun god. Next Stop at Naki La Pass, placed at an above sea altitude of 4800 m. Continue towards Lachang La Pass, standing at an elevation of 5065 m. Tanglang La Pass, located at an altitude of 5300m, listed in Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s second highest motor able pass. Upon reaching Leh by evening, complete the check-in formalities and rest for some time. Overnight stay and dinner in Leh.

Enjoy a nice, warm breakfast and head to Nubra Valley. Drive to the Khardung La pass, the world's highest motorable road at an altitude of 5,602 metres above sea level. From the top, there is a stunning panorama of the Karakoram mountain range. The dramatic Nubra valley (“the valley of flowers” in Ladakhi language) actually comprises two parts: one part along the Nubra river (Sumur, Panamik) and another part along the Shayok river (Diskit, Hunder, Turtuk). Visit the Diskit monastery is was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo in the 15th century. It is the largest and oldest gompa in the Nubra valley. Ride on a camel’s back through the rolling Hunder sand dunes. The double- humped Bactrian camels were brought from the Gobi desert in Mongolia when the Nubra valley was a stopping point for the caravans travelling on the Silk Road between Central Asia and India. Overnight stay and dinner in Nubra.

After breakfast, Embark on a day trip to the remote village of Turtuk, India’s northernmost village located just 12 km from the Line of Control with Pakistan. From Hunder, it is a scenic 80-kmdrive along the Shayok river to reach Turtuk. The village is inhabited by approximately 3,500 Balti people, an ethnic group of Tibetan origin. The Balti people are Muslim and they have a unique culture. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971 when it was annexed to India during the IndoPakistani war. Turtuk was opened to tourists in 2010. On a clear day, the summit of K2 peak (the second highest mountain on earth) can be seen in the distance. Overnight stay & dinner in Nubra/Turtuk.

After breakfast, drive to head to Pangong lake via Shyok, a scenic drive through isolated valleys. The breathtaking Pangong lake is located at an elevation 4,250m. It is 140 km in length and 70% of it lies in Tibet. Pangong lake is an important breeding ground for migratory birds such as brahmini ducks, seagulls and bar-headed geese. Overnight stay & dinner in Pangong Lake.

Walk along the shore of Pangong lake and enjoy the surreal beauty of the shimmering blue water surrounded by barren mountains in the morning light. After Breakfast start driving back towards Leh. Cross one of the highest drivable mountain passes in the world, Chang La (5,360m), before dropping down into the Indus valley. On the way visit Hemis Thiksey and Shey Palace. Reach by evening time and explore local markets since it will last day in Leh. Overnight stay and dinner in Leh.

Enjoy a nice, warm breakfast with a view of the mountains and head to Sham Valley “Sham” region which means “West” in Ladakhi. Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame A half-an-hour drive from Leh brings you to the strange Magnetic Hill. Then, visit Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, a small shrine devoted to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. A few kilometres further on the Leh-Srinagar highway, you arrive at the famous photo spot of Sangam, the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers. Drive through Lamayuru ; enjoy the scenic views of Hangroo Loops and Nimmu. Overnight stay and dinner in Kargil.

This morning after breakfast, we will be driving to final destination i.e Srinagar. En route Sonamrg , Zojila Pass, Drass (Coldest Place in India) . Kargil war famous Peaks (Tiger hill, Tololing) pay a visit to Vijay Samarak Kargil War Memory a place to pay a tribute to soldiers who laid their lives for us in Kargil War in 1999. Overnight stay and dinner in Srinagar.

After breakfast, complete the check out formalities at hotel. Later head towards airport for your onwards Journey. Trip ends here with lifetime memories and some good friends.