TRANS HIMALAYAN DUSTER SPITI KINNAUR
Overview
Trans Himalayan Duster Tour Package Itinerary : – Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali – Sarchu – Rohtang Pass – Sisu – Tandi – Keylong – Jispa – Baralacha La – Sarchu – Leh – Ghata Loops – Pang – Tanglang La – Upsi -Karu – Khardung la – Diskit – Hunder (Nubra Valley) – Sumur – Siachen Base Camp – Pangong Tso – Leh – Delhi
Ladakh, “Little Tibet” or “ Land beyond the Passes” as it is known is one of the most remote areas of India, lying to the north of the Himalaya on the Tibetan Plateau and to the south of the Karakoram. This high mountain desert has remained isolated for centuries to the outside world due to its inaccessibility, and the strategic position it occupies in the northern frontier. Ladakh offers the tourists not only monasteries to visit, but also some rare sights like the expansive high-altitude lakes of Tsomoriri surrounded by snowcapped mountains of at an altitude of 14934ft, the 40-mile long Pangong Lake 1/3rd of which lies in Tibet, the Nubra valley which you reach after crossing Khardungla (17623 ft), the world’s highest motorable pass.
Imagine yourself driving to Ladakh is one of the adventurous drives you will ever undertake in life. Well, that’s where this unique tour begins before we head off to explore Rock Garden -a sculpture garden to magnificent views never to be seen before like Zing Zing Bar, Pang . Variety of activities are symbolic of your journey from DISKIT GOMPA, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley to Hunder Sand Dunes is most popular for the camel rides in the high-altitude cold desert. The camel
Safaris are done on Bactrian Double – humped Camels which are a reminder of the bygone era of Silk Route trade.
DELHI – CHANDIGARH (330 KM)
Drive Delhi to Chandigarh about 6 hrs drive. On arrival check in hotel and Evening visit ROCK GARDEN: The Rock Garden is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh. It is also known as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. The garden is spread over an area of forty acres (160,000 sq.m.). Sculptures are made using bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks and electrical waste. Apart from sculptures, this garden also has man-made interlinked waterfalls. ROSE GARDEN: Rose Garden is a blooming exhibit that showcases around 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 varieties of trees and medicinal shrubs. Also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden after the former president of India, this garden is spread over 30 acres and is decked up with an exquisite variety of flowers making it quite popular among tourists and nature enthusiasts. Overnight stay in a hotel.
CHANDIGARH – MANALI (310 KM)
Drive Chandigarh to Manali about 8hrs 30mins. On arrival check in the hotel and Evening at free at Leisure. Overnight stay in a hotel.
MANALI
Morning visit Hadimba Devi Temple: The Hadimba Temple is a unique shrine dedicated to Hadimba Devi, who was the wife of Bhīma and mother of Ghatothkach. Surrounded by gorgeous cedar forests, this beautiful shrine is built on a rock which is believed to be in the image of goddess Hadimba herself. & MANU TEMPLE: Manu Temple is an old temple located at a distance of 3 km from the main market of Manali. The entire shrine of Manu Temple is dedicated to Manu – the Indian Sage, who was acknowledged to be the creator of this world. In fact, some legends rely heavily on the fact that the present-day temple is the exact place where sage Manu would meditate regularly. & Evening free for local Mall Road exploration. Overnight stay in a hotel.
MANALI - SARCHU (220 KM) ROUTE: ROHTANG PASS - SISU - TANDI - KEYLONG - JISPA -BARALACHA LA - SARCHU.
Start journey after breakfast. Today you will cross lots of magnificent views never to be seen before and also will cross a small lake Suraj Tal, a place called Zing Zing Bar later another highest pass Baralacha La which is located at elevation of 4890 mtr (1604ft). Halts for photo sessions will be provided in between. Reach Sarchu by evening. Enjoy evening clicking pictures. Overnight stay with dinner at Camps. The camps are available with all bedding and attached (Western) toilets. These are fixed camps (you need not to fix your camps).
SARCHU - LEH (250 KM) ROUTE: GHATA LOOPS - PANG – TANGLANG LA - UPSI – KARU
After breakfast & photo session start journey toward Leh. We will cross Ghata Loops (21 pins) Pang, Moore plains- the most beautiful road in the world, Tanglang La the second highest pass. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight stay in Leh with dinner.
LEH - LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Day at leisure. Wake up late and after breakfast enjoy your day. Afternoon visit GURUDWARA PATHAR SAHIB: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, most revered place where Guru Nanak Dev ji, founder of the Sikh religion is believed to have conquered a demon. Legend has it that once Guru Nakak ji was meditating at this place and a demon had thrown a big rock to obstruct his prayers but the boulder turned into soft wax that failed to harm him, seeing this the demon asked for penance for his deed and Guru Nanak ji forgave him. The boulder with the imprint of the body of Guru Nanak Dev and the footprint of the demon is on display in Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. MAGNETIC HILLS: Magnetic Hill is one of the most intriguing spots in the country. This tiny hillock is said to defy gravity as it tends to pull vehicles upwards. It is quite thrilling to defy the laws of science and be pulled in the opposite direction. The scientific theory states that there is a strong magnetic force emanating from the hills that defies gravity at this particular spot. HALL OF FAME: Hall of Fame is a museum constructed by the Indian Army in memory of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives defending the motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. The Hall of Fame museum is located on the Leh-Kargil Road, about 4km from the city of Leh. It stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made by our soldiers to ensure the safety and security of our country. Evening at leisure. Dinner will be served at Hotel. Enjoy your Overnight stay.
LEH – KHARDUNG LA -DISKIT- HUNDER (NUBRA VALLEY) (120 KM)
Start early morning after breakfast and start the journey toward Khardung La Pass 18380 Ft. The all-weather highest motorable road in the World. Further continue the journey toward Nubra Valley. Next halt will be at Siachen base transit camp at North pullu. Later visit DISKIT MONASTERY: Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, founder of Gelugpa, in the 14th century., spend time at HUNDER SAND DUNES:, Hunder Sand Dunes is a famous silk route. Enjoy the scenic beauty and reach the sand dunes to capture a beautiful evening. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides in the high altitude cold desert. The camel safaris are done on Bactrian Double-humped Camels which are a reminder of the bygone era of Silk Route trade. Spend some time for a photo shoot and witness the circle of nature around. Night stay at Hunder.
HUNDER - SUMUR (42KM) SIACHEN BASE CAMP (38 KM)
Enjoy yummy organic breakfast in Hunder and start your journey toward Sumur. Apart from being remote Sumur is a gallery of unspeakable beauty; it is a colorful portrait. After reaching Sumur check in at the hotel. Later visit, Panamik, Tear Pond, Sasoma the last village. & Siachen Base Camp- A spectacular Drive to salute Indian Warriors!!! 12000 ft.
SUMUR (NUBRA VALLEY) - PANGONG TSO (165 KM)
After breakfast we will start our journey for the day toward Pangong Lake. We will cross the Agham - Shyok route today. The route is less travelled, but the most adventurous one. Be ready to test your riding skill. Reach Pangong Lake by afternoon. The camps are the best place to stay at Pangong Lake, enjoy the scenic beauty of the most famous Lake, the view from camp is majestic. Spend evening at the bank of Lake. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in camp.
PANGONG TSO - LEH (140 KM)
After breakfast we will go to the famous point (Movie 3 Idiots) at Pangong Lake, enjoy the photo shoot at the lake, be ready with your cameras and phone to click pics. The view in the morning will take your breath away. After some fun at the lake, we will start our journey toward Leh. We will cross Chang La today, another highest pass, be ready to witness fresh snowfall at this point, halt for Tea in mid. Start the journey again and reach Leh by evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
LEH
Today visit SHANTI STUPA: Shanti Stupa Built to promote world peace and prosperity as well as to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism, Shanti Stupa is the major attraction in Leh. Perched on the mountain top, this religious place also offers a panoramic view of the city and the surroundings, and thus is a must-see., STOK PALACE: Stok Monastery or Stok Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Stok, It was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus in the 14th Century and has a notable library including all 108 volumes of the Kangyur. A ritual dance-mask festival is held annually. And a local Tibetan market for last minute Shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
LEH – DELHI
Today Wake up in the morning and enjoy a lavish breakfast and catch your flight home with a lot of beautiful memories.