Panoramic Ladakh Tour

Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI……. DELHI/LEH BY FLIGHT  
Upon arrival at Delhi, our executive will meet you at the airport followed by transfer from International airport to domestic airport to board early morning flight for Leh.

This must be one of the most sensational flights in the world. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif. Upon arrival in Leh you will be transferred to your hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize to the rare filed air or you can walk through the old town, beneath the Leh Palace, to allow you to get oriented to this fascinating city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: LEH 
Morning breakfast at the hotel and leave for sightseeing of Shey, old summer palace with 12 feet statue of Buddha; Thikse, the superbly situated monastery on a hilltop overlooking the village and the Indus river and Hemis Monastery the richest and largest Monastery of the area. Afternoon visit Leh Mosque, Kings Palace, Leh Gompa, Bazaar and Shankar Gompa. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight stay at hot

Day 03: LEH 
Morning breakfast at the hotel.  Rest of the day free for independent activities or you  may choose to stroll along the main bazaar - observing the varied crowds. Looking into curio shops is an engaging experience. A particularly attractive sight is the line of women from nearby villages sitting along the edge of the footpath with baskets of fresh vegetables brought for sale. Behind the main bazaar, Chang Gali is less bustling but has interesting little shops selling curios and jewellery. Further on are the labyrinthine alleyways and piled-up houses of the old town, clustering around the foot of the Palace Hill. In the other direction, down the bazaar, are the Tibetan markets where one can bargain for pearls, turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli and many other kinds of semi-precious stones and jewellery, as well as carved yak-horn boxes, quaint brass locks, china or metal bowls, or any of a whole array of curios. When tired of strolling, one can step into any of the several restaurants; some of them located in gardens or on the sidewalks and serve local Tibetan, Indian and Continental cuisine.  Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: LEH/SARCHU (255 kms/10 hours drive)
Early morning drive to Sarchu gives you a feeling of being in the high Tibetan Plateau.. Crossing few more villages one reaches the great Indus River. Further drive to Sarchu. Then a pleasant drive about 20 Kms brings you to the Ladakhi hamlet, Gya, heralded by prayer flags. Cross to the other side of the Pang, Tzanspo River to continue drive up to yet another plateau for a long traverse on the legendary Moore plains. The highest of the Tibetan Plateau at 4200 Mts. Continue driving Tangling La (5280 Mts.) the second highest motorable pass in the world that commands breath taking views of the Zanskar range.  It is here that one can divert to the right and visit the huge high altitude lakes of Tsokar and Tsemoriri. This region also has rare wild life like the Tibetan wild Ass, wolf, and the elusive Snow Leopard, the black-necked Crane and Tibetan Snow Cock... On arrival check-in at Hotel and Overnight stay.

Day 05: SARCHU/JISPA/KEYLONG (170 KMS) 
After breakfast drive to Keylong over the Barlacha Pass (4650m) en route explore some wild animal and nice landscape. On arrival at Keylong check in to Hotel for overnight.

Day 06: KEYLONG/KAZA (206 Kms /9 Hrs)
In the morning drive to Kaza via Kunzam Pass (4558 m/14,950ft) which provides beautiful views of CB ranges. Enroute visit several villages of Spiti and Lahaul valley. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07: KAZA/MANALI (260 KMS) 
After an early breakfast drive to Manali over Kunzum La pass and Rohtang pass (3978 mtrs). Evening arrive Manali and check in at hotel. Later sightseeing tour of Hadmiba Temple, Sulphur Spring and Jagatsukh. Returned to Hotel and overnight stay.

Day 08: MANALI/KULLU DRIVE TO BOARD FLIGHT FOR KULLU/DELHI
Early morning assistance at the hotel and drive to Kullu airport to board your flight for Delhi.  Upon arrival in Delhi, meeting & assistance and transfer to Hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09: Delhi
Morning breakfast at the hotels and at 0900 hrs leave for for full day visit of Old and New Delhi: Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you will drive past Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire: Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. New Delhi includes visits to the India Gate, President’s House, Humayun’ Tomb, Qutab Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world. The Iron Pillar which has survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years. Lotus Temple-known as 'Bahai House of Worship', this 20th century wonder made of marble in the form of a white half-opened lotus flower.  Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.  In time meeting at the hotel and transfer to international airport to board your return international flight.