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Extension Manali & Leh |
Duration : 08 Days / 07Nights
Destinations Covered : Shimla - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Sarchu - Leh - Spituk - Stok
This predominantly mountainous trip is full of hidden secrets, meandering rivers, moon-like plains and outstanding natural beauty. This journey takes you from the lush rugged beauty of the valleys of Himachal Pradesh to the remote plains of Ladhakh, the rooftops of the world, through forests with blooming azaleas and rhododendrons This trans-himalayan land famous for its Buddhist
Monastries is a storehouse of different culture and religious influences from India, Tibet and Central Asia 
Day 1: Shimla / Mandi / Kullu / Manali
Morning leave by the mountain road towards the valley of Kulu via Mandi. After Mandi, one goes up the course of Beas towards Manali. Enroute visit the temple of Mahadeva, one of oldest and most beautiful of Himachal Pradesh. Arrive Manali. Nestled on the foot of the giant Rohtang Jot and on the bank of the Beas River, is an evergreen area with Pine and Deodar trees surrounding the town. Overnight.
Day 2: Manali
Morning visit the Hidimba Temple, standing tall among the stately Deodars. This ancient temple with its three level roofs looks like a pagoda and its lintel and door frame are of intricately carved wood. After time free for a visit to the Mall and the market. Overnight.
Day 3: Manali / Rohtang Pass (3980 M) / Kyelang
Morning drive to Rohtang passes which offers some great views of the Pir Panjal range. One can have a good scenic view of snow-covered peaks and glaciers. Driving further will descend into the drier Lahaul valley. Arrive Kyelang and Overnight.
Day 4: Kyelang / Sarchu (4253 M) (95 Km)
Morning drive to Sarchu. En route one can see some arid landscapes with some beautiful scenery and high rise mountain ranges, bearing watermarks & erosion of soil Arrive Sarchu in the evening. Overnight.
Day 5: Sarchu / Leh (3500 M) (233 Km)
Morning leave for Leh the capital of Ladakh Enroute stop for photography and admire the natural beauty. Arrive Leh and overnight
Day 6: Leh
Morning visit the town of Leh, a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets and quaint bazaars. The
spectacular eight-story Leh Palace,looming above and overlooking the town, was built in the 16th century,
about the same time as the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Afternoon time free for a walk in the local colorful
bazaars. Overnight
Day 7: Leh / Spituk / Leh
Morning visit the Spitok Gompa, built about 550 years ago which contains  both old temples and those built in the 1970s. Ancient thankas are preserved here, some having been taken from the Potala Palace and Lhasa. Later visit the Phyang Gompa which is a traditional monastery setting for a spectacular religious festival with masked dancing.
Day 8: Leh / Stok / Leh
Morning leave for the visit Stok. The Palace is the only inhabited palace in Ladakh. Visit the private museum, which has a superb collection of thankas, the best in the world. Also of interest are antique robes, royal jewelry specially noted for the turquoise and red coral. Return to hotel and time free for relax. Overnight. |
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