Destinations Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Naggar - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh

Day 01: Delhi-Shimla
Arrive Shimla. Upon arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Shimla visiting, Tara Devi Temple - situated 8 km from Shimla are two temples dedicated to Mata Tara Devi and lord Shiva. The military dairy farm and Shimla boy-scout head quarters are also located near by. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Shimla-Naggar
Drive to Naggar. On arrival check-in at:camp. Overnight at Camp.

Day 03: Naggar- Manali
Drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at: hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Manali –Jispa
Drive to Jispa (145kms / 7-8hrs) this high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. which connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. We reach Jispa by late afternoon.
Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day 05: Jispa-Sarchu
Leisurely start to drive over the scenic Baralacha Pass. Plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this majestic landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and high altitude lakes. Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day06: Sarchu-Leh
Drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Leh
Full day visit of Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace.
Sankar Gompa: A relatively modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and serves as the residence of the head priest - Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Leh
Full day visit of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde.
Thikshy Monastery: It is situated on a hill top. There are several temples and wall paintings of Buddha. Close by is the summer palace of the old raja of Leh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Leh
Visit Hemis, Stakna, Matho.

Hemis Gompa: 40 kms from Leh, built in 1630, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. It is not visible from the road as it is located in a side valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Leh
Visit Stok, Spituk, Phiyang. Stok Monastery: The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum which displays fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thankas representing the life style of Sakya Muni. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Leh
Alchi was built in the 11th century. Its sheltered position in the Indus valley, off the main trails to Leh, is probably the major reason why it survived wars and abandonment to the elements. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Leh-Next destination
Departure transfer to the Leh airport.