Overview of Leh Ladakh to Amritsar Himalayan Adventure Tour – 12 Days

This Leh Ladakh to Amritsar Himalayan Adventure Tour  takes you from the Indian Himalayas to the north Indian lowlands. Our route leads on the spectacular slope over the 5370 m high Tanglang-La-Pass to Leh, the capital of the former kingdom of Ladakh. A highlight of the trip is a visit to the well-preserved frescoes in the Alchi Monastery. We also organize individual trips to Spiti and trekking in the Nubra Valley. In Manali and the green Kulu valley, we mainly meet Hindu pilgrims,  Then we stop to Dharamsala, the residence of the Dalai Lama and holy city of Sikh Amritsar where you will Harminder Sahib Temple (Golden Temple).

Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 01: LEH ARRIVAL
DAY 02: LEH TO SARCHU BY SURFACE (240 KM)
DAY 03: SARCHU TO JISPA BY SURFACE (301 KM)
DAY 04: JISPA TO KAZA BY SURFACE (200 KM)
DAY 05: KAZA
DAY 06: KAZA TO MANALI BY SURFACE (185 KM)
DAY 07: MANALI
DAY 08: MANALI TO DHARAMSHALA VIA KULLU (235 KM)
DAY 09: DHARAMSHALA
DAY 10: DHARAMSHALA TO AMRITSAR BY SURFACE (210 KM)
DAY 11: AMRITSAR
DAY 12: AMRITSAR TO DELHI BY TRAIN / FLIGHT & DELHI DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary
DAY 01: LEH ARRIVAL
Arrive at Leh Airport and welcomed by our representative and transfer to your Hotel
Today afternoon we will visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, and Stok Palace with your local guide.

DAY 02: LEH TO SARCHU BY SURFACE (240 KM)
After early breakfast leave with a picnic lunch for Sarchu. Check-in at Adventure Camp for Dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 03: SARCHU TO JISPA BY SURFACE (301 KM)
After breakfast leaves leisurely with a picnic lunch for Jespa, passing over Baralacha La Pass at 4850 Mts. Descend down till you reach Darcha for tea & Passport check.

Darcha is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the region. Historical accounts suggest that the original village was completely devastated in the 7th century due to severe floods and powerful earthquakes, after which the area was gradually re-established by later inhabitants. Darcha is now a start-off point for Trekking to Zanskar Valley. On arrival at Jespa, check-in at Hotel.

DAY 04: JISPA TO KAZA BY SURFACE (200 KM)
After breakfast, the journey continues as you drive from Jispa to Kaza, passing through Keylong, the administrative center of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The route offers stunning landscapes of the valley, with towering mountains and winding roads along the way. Enroute stop at Sisu Falls, Koksar Village for Passport check, and then drive towards and over the Kunzam Pass (4558 m). In the evening reach Kaza.

DAY 05: KAZA
In the morning you will visit the Kyee Monastery, about 12 Kms from Kaza and located high above the left banks of the river Spiti.

DAY 06: KAZA TO MANALI BY SURFACE (185 KM)
After breakfast, Drive via Losar over Kunzam Pass (4550 Mts) to Batal. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Chander Tal. The drive will proceed through Chota Dhara and Chatru, with a brief stop at Koksar for verification of passports and the required Inner Line Permits (ILP) before continuing the journey. Continue driving to Manali over the Rohtang Pass at 11500 Feet high from Sea Level. While descending on another side, enjoy Indian Snacks at Marhi and the breathtaking view of Manali Valley.
On arrival Check-in at the hotel.

DAY 07: MANALI
Morning half day sightseeing of Manali, We will start from Nagar, it is a beautiful village located on a hill surrounded by forests, it was the capital of Kullu in the sixteenth century and here the monuments in the districts are witness to its magnificent history.
Afternoon visit a Half-Day Sightseeing tour around Manali. Hadimba Temple Manali: in 1553 and is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba.

DAY 08: MANALI TO DHARAMSHALA VIA KULLU (235 KM)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Dharamshala en-route to visit the Kullu Town, also called “The valley of Gods”& famous for the Dussehra Festival. Then drive for Mandi, & stop at BAIJNATH Temple. Visit en-route Palampur, famous for Tea Gardens, & CHAMUNDA DEVI temple.

DAY 09: DHARAMSHALA
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will tour the palace and monastery associated with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, visit the Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute (Men-Tsee-Khang), and explore the Tibetan Government-in-Exile Secretariat and Parliament, where you can learn about Tibetan administration, culture, and traditional medicine. In Exile, called as KISSING GISHONG and the Tibetian Library, Norbulinka. In the afternoon, we will explore the Bhagsu Nag Temple complex, a sacred site dedicated to Lord Shiva and known for its natural spring. Afterwards, we will walk to the nearby Bhagsu Waterfall, a scenic cascade surrounded by lush hills. The visit will conclude at Tibetan Children’s Villages, a well-known institution established to provide education and care for Tibetan children in exil

DAY 10: DHARAMSHALA TO AMRITSAR BY SURFACE (210 KM)
After breakfast, begin your drive to Amritsar, descending through the scenic hills. En route, you will pass through Nurpur Village and Pathankot, an important transportation junction connecting various parts of Punjab and neighboring states. Continue driving thru the Villages of Gurdaspur, the milk production center, and Batala, the industrial equipment manufacturing hub.

DAY 11: AMRITSAR
Have breakfast at the hotel and we visit the holiest city Sikhs. Morning visits the GOLDEN TEMPLE, After visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh, Afternoon drive 45 Kms up to the Wagah Border for the “Change of Guards” ceremony held by Pakistani Rangers & Indian Border Security Forces (BSF). Return to Hotel

DAY 12: AMRITSAR TO DELHI BY SHATABDI TRAIN / FLIGHT & DELHI DEPARTURE
Morning Free & afternoon in time transfer to Amritsar Railway Station / Airport to connect the Shatabdi Express Train/flight for Delhi.

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