Day 1 : Chandigarh to Rampur ( 236 Kms )
We start the drive from Chandigarh to Rampur, the route takes us through the Hindustan Tibet highway from Parwanoo – Dharampur – Solan – Shimla – Theog – Narkanda to reach Rampur.
Day 2 : Rampur to Tabo ( 246 Kms )
After breakfast drive to Tabo (3200 m) en-route visit the Lake at Nako Village, situated at an height of 3662 meters the lake at Nako is completely frozen during the winter months, continue with the drive to tabo and cross the check post at Sumdo. Tabo is famous for its thousand year old monastery which is an ordinary mud structure from outside but on the inside it has frescoes which earned Tabo the epithet of “Ajanta of Himalayas”. Overnight at Tabo.
Day 3 : Tabo – Dhankar – Kaza ( 65 Kms / 2 Hrs )
After the breakfast drive to Kaza (3450 m), via Dankar ( 3894 meters ) Dhankar is known for its Monastery and an abandoned fort which is at the highest point in the Village and has commanding views of the Spiti valley. The monastery is also famous as it has been the home of the Dalai Lama for a short duration in the past. visit every place and enjoy the relaxing drive . Overnight in stay at Small town Kaza.
Day 4 : Kaza – Kunzum Pass – Chandratal ( Chatru ) ( 119 Kms / 4 Hrs )
After early breakfast drive towards Kunzum pass (4551 m) the pass separates the areas of Spiti & Lahaul and is covered in snow for nearly 7 months in an year. Continue with the drive and take an diversion to visit the Chandratal Lake (4270 m). This blue water lake is situated about nine kms from Kunzum pass. The lake is placed between a low ridge and the main Kunzum range with an outlet into the Chandra River. The lake lies in a broad grassy plain, cranes and ducks abound in the lake. You will have to take a 30 Mins hike till the lake as vehicles are not allowed in its vicinity. Post visit continue with drive to Chatru where you will stay overnight.
Overnight at Camp
Day 5 : Chatru – Sissu – Jispa ( 151 Kms / 5 Hrs ) Post breakfast drive down to Lahaul valley and visit Sissu, see the majestic water from across the river Chandra Bhaga and visit the lake at Sissu. Lahaul valley is famous for its many glaciers some of which you will be able to see from a distance. Later drive to Udaipur and visit the Trilokinath Temple.
Overnight at Jispa.
Day 6 : Jispa to Padum ( 183 Kms / 8 Hrs )
Post breakfast we check out and drive to Padum, en-route we cross Darcha, Deepak Tal from where we go up towards Shinkula Pass ( 5091 Meters ) and then cross Gombo Rangjon Mountain on our way to Padum Overnight at Padum.
Day 7 : Padum to Lamayuru ( 210Kms / 8Hrs)
After early breakfast we start our drive towards Lamayuru this is the new route to Lamayuru from Padum and the journey takes us through some new roads ( unmetalled ) over Zang la, Singe La, Fotoksar Hanupata to reach Lamayuru.
Overnight at Lamayuru
Day 8 : Lamayuru to Leh ( 115 Kms / 3 Hrs )
Morning visit the monastery in Lamayuru, later drive to Leh, enroute visit Magnetic hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, places of interest. Evening in Leh for leisure. Overnight at Leh.
Day 9 : Leh to Pangong ( 156 kms / 4.5 hours )
After breakfast drive to Pangong, en-route cross Chang la Pass & Durbuk to reach Pangong.
Overnight stay at Pangong.
Day 10 : Pangong Lake to Hanle ( 160 km / 7 hours)
After breakfast, we drive towards Hanle depending upon permission our first priority is the road through Neyoma which is an dirt track for most of the time or the road through Chumathng which is a bit longer but metalled. Reach Hanle by evening. Spend the evening star gazing in Hanle. Hanle is one of the best places for star gazing in the world and even has an ISRO Observatory. Overnight at Hanle.
Day 11 : Hanle – Umling La – Hanle – Tso Moriri
There are two routes to reach Umling La from Hanle – the tougher one is from Photi La pass which is an dirt trail and gravel road. The other option is to go through Ukdungle which is an easier route. The area around Umling La is an high altitude area so the road up to the pass is an gentle trail and their are no deep gorges / valleys or narrow mountain roads to be taken. Post visit return back to Hanle and then drive on to Tso Moriri.
Overnight at Tso Moriri.
Day 12 : Karzok – Jispa ( 322 Kms )
After breakfast drive towards Tso Kar, on the way we cross Punga Hot spring , Sumdo and Tso Kar Salt Lake. Stop for some pictures at Nakeela, Lachung La, Gataloops and then on to Sarchu and Baralanha La. Reach Jispa by evening.
Overnight stay at Jispa
Day 13 : Jispa to Manali ( 94 Kms / 3 Hrs )
After breakfast drive towards Manali, en-route cross Keylong, Sissu and finally cross the Atal Tunnel to Reach Manali. End of tour in Manali.
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