Himachal Exclusive

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MANALI TO LEH JEEP SAFARI WITH SRINAGAR

Jeep safari into the inner Himalayan regions & mesmerizing Srinagar over High Mountain Passes

About The Tour: A 8 days/ 7 nights classical jeep safari over the highest motor able roads in the World and involves crossing over high mountain passes providing spectacular views of snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and old monasteries. This tour would drive you through one of the most spectacular & picturesque landscapes in The World. The tour takes you to the best of places, terrain, culture, monasteries available in Western Trans Himalayas starting from Manali to Leh. After visiting Ladakh we continue our driver to the beautiful & mesmerizing Srinagar. 

Highest Altitude gained: Tanglang La 5360 m

Places covered: Manali, Rohtang Pass, Keylong, Jispa, Baralacha La, Sarchu, Naki La, Lachung La, Rupshu Valley, Leh, Hemis, Shey, Thiksey, Stok, Basgo Palace, Likir Monastery, Alchi, Lamayuru, Kargil, Srinagar

Operational period: 1^st June to 15^th September

Detailed programme:-

Manali/ Sarchu/ Leh/ Uleytokpo/ Lamayuru/ Kargil/ Srinagar (08 days/ 07 nights)

Day 01: Manali/ Sarchu (222 kms/ 10 hrs)

Travel from Manali to Keylong enroute crossing over Rohtang Pass (3980 m) and a few villages in Lahaul valley like Sissu, Gondla and confluence of Chandra & Bhaga rivers at Tandi. This route would provide you views of mountains, several streams/ waterfalls and hanging glaciers. After a short stop at Keylong continue drive to Srachu enroute visiting Jispa and crossing over Baralacha La 4800 m. Baralacha La has a small lake – Surajtal which is considered to be source of river Bhaga. On arrival check in the deluxe camp accommodation. Evening walk around the beautiful & huge campsite of Sarchu. Overnight in camp.

Day 02: Sarchu/ Leh (253 kms/ 10 hrs)

Today is a very long day and we start very early. Travel by surface from Sarchu to Leh crossing over Lachang La (5065 m) and Tanglang La (5360 m). On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: In Leh

After breakfast drive for full day sight seeing of Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh and free to explore Leh market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Leh/ Uleytokpo (70 kms/ 6 hrs)

After Breakfast drive to Uletokpo enroute visiting Basgo Palace, Liker and Alchi monasteries. Also walk around the village and drive to Uletokpo and check in at Uley Ethnic Resort. Overnight in camp.

Day 05: Uleytokpo/ Kargil (166 kms/ 6 hrs)

After breakfast drive onwards to Lamayuru monastery which is one of the oldest & an important monastery of Ladakh region. Travel onwards to Kargil enroute visiting Giant Buddha at Mulbek. On arrival check in and overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Kargil/ Srinagar (204 kms/ 8 hrs)

After early Breakfast drive to Srinagar passing through Drass, the second coldest inhabited Place on earth and you can have spectacular view of Kargil War famous Peaks Tiger Hill and other Peaks. Arrive at Srinagar by evening. Overnight at house boat.

Day 07: In Srinagar

Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Rest of day free to explore Srinagar on own. Overnight at houseboat.

Day 08: Departure Srinagar

Intime transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Our rates on per person twin sharing basis to organize the above 08 days/ 07 nights Manali Leh Srinagar Tour valid from 1^st June to 15^th Sep 2010 would be as:-

Hotels/ camps Included are as:-

All of the above mentioned rates include the following services as:-

• Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels on twin sharing basis (1 night Sarchu, 2 nights Leh, 1 night Alchi, 1 night Kargil, 2 nights Srinagar). Check in/ out time 12 noon

• All meals starting with dinner in Sarchu on day 01 to breakfast on day 08 in Srinagar (7 breakfasts, 7 hot/ packed lunch & 7 dinners)

• All transportation & sight seeing by a non ac Qualis/ scorpio with services of a driver as per itinerary

• All presently applicable taxes

All of the above rates do not include the following services as:-

Rail fare, air fare, any meals other than mentioned, portage, guides, entrance fees to places of visit, damages/ claims of any kind, expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc. or anything not mentioned in above price include column

Payment & reservation terms: You can make reservations with us by advising us your acceptance of the tour and travel dates. We would immediately proceed to make tentative bookings. All services would be kept on confirmed basis on receipt of full advance payments only. You can make advance payments by depositing cash/ cheque in our ICICI account (Account Name: Himalayan Saga, No: 635305000205, The Mall Shimla branch). Once the bank intimates us about money being credited into our account we would immediately confirm all you travel arrangements and forward you travel documents/ service vouchers against which you would be provided rooms at hotel.

Cancellation & operational policy: Cancellation of minimum 25% would be charged of full amount on booking once made. Cancellation charges of 50% of total amount would apply for period less than two weeks and no refund if cancellation received one week prior to travel dates. If any part of package is not availed, refunds cannot be claimed for and neither is any part of package exchangeable with some other services. Incase extension of a tour is required, supplement as applicable would be paid directly to us by the clients.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Incase you would like to organize pick up/ drop by a private taxi or deluxe bus to & fro Manali or Srinagar same can be organized at extra costs. Please contact us for rates.

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