Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination : Amritsar - Dharamsala - Manali - Leh
Day 01: Delhi/Chandigarh/Shimla
Meet upon arrival in Chandigarh by Shatabdi Express at 1030 hrs, drive to Shimla 120 kms/3 hrs. On arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: In Shimla
Full day sightseeing of Shimla visiting The Glenn, Annandale, Prospect Hill and Kamna Devi, Sankat Mochan etc.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 03: In Shimla
Full day sightseeing of Shimla visiting Jakhoo Hill, State Museum, Lakkar Bazar, The ridge etc.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 04: Shimla/Kullu
Drive to Kullu. On arrival in Kullu, transfer to hotel. The total distance of about 220 kms will be covered in about 5
1/2 hrs.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 05: Kullu/Manali
After breakfast sightseeing of Kullu City. Afternoon drive to Manali, total distance of about 45 kms will be covered in about 1
1/2 hrs. On arrival in Manali, transfer to hotel.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 06: In Manali
After breakfast sightseeing of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi, hot sulphur springs, Naggar Castle, Vashisht Valley, Menu temple and Old Manali Valley.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 07: In Manali
Full day excursion to Rohtang Pass (13000 ft.). A distance of about 100 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. Explore the pass and enjoy the fascinating view and playing on snow. Return to Manali for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 08: Manali/Chandigrah/Delhi
Drive to Chandigarh. A distance of 314 kms will be covered in about 8 hrs. On arrival board the train Himalayan Queen at 17:35 hrs for Delhi
OR
Day 08: Manali/Kullu/Delhi
After early breakfast transfer to Bunter Airport Kullu to take flight for Delhi. Indian Airlines operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays while as Jagson Airlines have a daily flight who operate with a 17 seater aircraft.
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination : Amritsar - Dharamsala - Manali - Leh
Day 01: Amritsar/Dharamsala
Drive to Dharamsala, a distance of about 200 kms will be covered in about 5 hrs. On arrival in Dharamsala, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: In Dharamsala
Visit Art culture institution, Tibetan village, Namgarh Gompa etc. Dharamsala is also seat of HIS HOLINESS DALAI LAMA. The high snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas form a magnificent back drop of Dharamsala.
Lunch Dinner overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03: Dharamsala/Manali (2050 Mts.)
Early morning drive to Manali a distance of about 260 kms will be covered in about 6 hrs. On arrival in Manali, check-in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Manali visiting old temple of Hadimba Devi, hot sulphur springs, Naggar Castle, Vashisht Valley, Menu temple and Old Manali Valley.
Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 04: Manali/Keylong/Jespa/ Sarchu
Early in the morning start driving to Jespa via Rohtang pass (3980 Mts.) Darcha and Keylong, the distance of about 150 kms will be covered in about 5 hrs. Further drive over Baralacha-la (4892 Mts.) to Sarchu. The distance of about 114 kms will be covered in about 5 hrs. The landscape enroute is magnificent.
Dinner overnight in tents at Sarchu.
Day 05: Sarchu/Leh
Drive for about 12 hrs, a distance of about 220 kms over Takhlang-la (5350 Mts.) the second highest motorable road in the world and Lachlang-la (5065 Mts.).
Dinner overnight Hotel.
Day 06: In Leh
Morning free. Afternoon excursion to Phyang, Spituk and Shanker Gompas. Phyang Gompa is 20 kms from Leh on the right side of Leh-Srinagar road. The beautiful statues and Thankas are worth seeing. Spituk Gompa which lies on the right side of Srinagar-Leh road about 6 kms short of Leh Proper. Some very interesting Thankas are pride of this monastery. Shanker Gompa is situated about 3 kms from Leh on the outskirts of Leh town is a small monastery housing Dukar Lakhang with the Dukar figure. Wall paintings are worth seeing. Time permitting visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese.
Dinner overnight Hotel.
Day 07: In Leh
Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas. Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worth seeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful paintings stupas.
Dinner overnight Hotel.
Day 08: Leh/Delhi
Transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi