Day 01
Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi and meet our representative in the arrival lounge. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free.

Day 02 – B
Delhi | Chandigarh (260 km/6 hrs)
Morning drive for Chandigarh, situated at the base of the Shiwalik Range of the Himalayas at 333m above sea level. The site is a gently sloping plain, with two seasonal rivulets – Patiali-ki-Rao and Sukhna Choe -marking its northwest and southeast boundaries. The city forms the urban core of the “Union Territory of Chandigarh”, which has a total area of 114 sq km. In the afternoon take a city tour of Chandigarh. The Rock Garden nowadays symbolizes Chandigarh: It was created by a humble road inspector called Nek Chand. He turned urban waste material into creative patterns and textures and transformed mute rocks into art objects. Other Attractions in Chandigarh include the Leisure Valley, Government Museum and Art Gallery.

Day 03 – B D
Chandigarh | Shimla (4-5hrs drive)
In the morning you will drive to Shimla. The capital of modern India’s mountainous state Himachal Pradesh is known as the queen of India’s hill stations. Set at an elevation of 2,213m in the pine-forested Shivalik Hills, this was once the summer capital of the British administration in India from 1864 to 1939. This hill station still retains a very colonial character in its architecture, especially around the main street called The Mall. Evening walk around the streets.

Day 04 – B D
Shimla
Today you will go on an excursion to Chail & Kufri. Chail is a small, traditional hamlet in a  natural setting, free from fast life, pollution and concrete jungles. Kufri is a beautiful hill station located near Shimla. Kufri is popular for its trekking trails and hiking. The pine scented air and the beautiful views around, attract travelers to this serene hill resort.

Day 05 – B D
Shimla | Manali
Morning drive to Manali at the Northern end of the Kullu Valley. This is the main resort in the area and surrounded by towering peaks at arm length. Manali’s major asset is its proximity to the snowline, never more than few hours’ drive from the town nestling at comfortable 2050m. It is the centre of the flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks. In the afternoon visit the Hadimba temple amidst Deodar trees and other places of interests. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the Tibetan / Hong Kong Market.

Day 06 – B D
Manali
In the morning drive to Solang valley and check-in at your camp. Popularly known as Snow point, it lies 13 km northwest of Manali and is famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It is a picturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at camp.

Day 07– B L D
Manali | Keylong
This morning you will start early from Solang Valley Camp and after crossing the 3,979m high Rohtang Pass enter the valley of Lahaul. The drive will take you along the River Chandra with views of towering mountains and glaciers. By late noon you will arrive at Keylong a small town, which is also the district headquarters. Check into camps here. The rest of the day is at leisure, you can take the chance to walk around this quaint little town with excellent views of the Pir Panjal range of mountains.  Overnight at your camp.

Day 08– B L D
Keylong | Sarchu
Drive north on the Manali-Leh Highway. You will get to see some of the most breathtaking landscapes that the Western Himalayas can offer. The scenery gets more stark and barren as we climb up to the 5,000m high Baralacha La, the second mountain pass on our journey. From the pass you will have beautiful views of meadows and snow-capped mountains. By early evening you will reach the small hamlet of Sarchu and check-in at your camp. Overnight at camp.

Day 09– B L D
Sarchu | Tso kar (4268m/165 km) | Tso-Moriri (4485m/45km)
Morning drive to Tso Kar. Today you will cross a number of passes, the first of which you already passed yesterday: Baralacha La at 5,000m. After coming down from Baralacha La climb up the Gatta Loops, a series of 21 hairpin bends carved into the mountainside and then after descending once again wind your way up the Lachung La pass (4,985m). From here the road twists its way to Pang through an amazing canyon with sheer cliffs and rocky outcrops looming up on both sides of the road. Drive to Tso-Moriri via Sumdo. Tso-Moriri Lake is also called the white lake because of salt deposit around it. It is approx 45 km northwest of the Tso Kar. Sumdo to Tso-Moriri is one of the most interesting drives as it leads through sandy deserts and rocky paths. After slowly zigzagging up to the Namshang-La it follows a smooth descent and drives past the isolated Thasang Tso – a small turquoise lake which appears like an emerald of a queen’s necklace. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 10 – B L D
Tso-Moriri | Leh (3506m/280 Km)
Today you will drive 7 hours to Leh via Sumdo and Chuma-Thang (3,965m). En route you will stop at Mahe Bridge from where the road crosses to the south bank of the river. The drive then follows the unmetaled road through Sumdo village up to join Puga stream. The drive from Sumdo to Mahe follows a narrow mountain gorge through green bushes. Chuma-Thang is known for its famous medicinal hot water springs where people from various parts of Ladakh come to relieve their pains. Drive past the beautiful villages of Nurnis, Kery and Kadgam. The Jeep drive through this part of the Indus valley is quite flat without much uphill or downhill drive, a wide open plain.

Day 11 – B L D
Shey | Thiksey-Hemis
Morning visit Hemis Monastery – the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. At any given time, there are at least a 150 lamas living in it. Hemis is especially renowned for a huge painting of the Buddha, which is displayed to the public once in 11 years.  Head westwards to Thiksey monastery, near Leh, is considered to be an architectural wonder. The Shey monastery has a huge gold-plated copper statue of the Buddha. Alchi, Likir and Lamayuru are amongst the oldest gompas of Ladakh, also visit Shey the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Return to Leh.

Day 12 – B L D
Leh | Hunder (3048/ 125 Km) via Khardung la
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung la pass the highest motor able pass in the world (18,300 feet). Part of the road goes over the glacier. On the way you get excellent view of great Karakoram Range. En-route visit Dixit monastery. On arrival check-in at your tents. Overnight in tents.

Day 13– B L D
Hunder | Panamik (3232m/15 km) | Leh (3506m/140km)
Morning visit Hunder and Diskit monastery – Hunder is the pretty village set among lots of trees and gurgling streams. Diskit is the sub divisional HQ. of Nubra. Diskit gompa is situated at a height of about 200m above the village. On the spur of the rocky mountain and at the most commanding points having clear view of the entire central part of Nubra. Samstanling Gompa is situated on the north facing Diskit Gompa. This gompa is equally important and recreationally it assumes greater importance for being situated at a scenic view point at the foot hill of Karakoram ranges up above Tiger and Summur village, amidst plenty of water and high vegetation.  Later on drive to Panamik, crossing Shyok river and driving along the Nubra river. This night you halt at Panamik. This used to be the halting place for traders coming from Central Asia as it was the first village in 20 days trek on the silk route. Traders halted here to have bath in the hot springs for which Panamik is very famous.  Drive to Leh. En-route visit Samthangling Gompa of Summer. Check in at the hotel.

Day 14 – B L D
Leh
Full day sightseeing in Leh visiting Leh bazaar and Shankar Gompa on foot and other monasteries in Leh.

Day 15– B
Leh | Delhi
Morning fly back to Delhi. Afternoon combined city tour of New and Old Delhi.  Old Delhi and The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, a rickshaw ride through busy and historical Chandni Chowk is some experience; visit the Jama Masjid. We continue with the tour and visit Raj Ghat (The place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated) and Shanti Vana. We make our way towards New Delhi and drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidents Palace and one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys) visit The India Gate: a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers, Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek.

Day 16– B
Departure Delhi
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.