Malana-Spiti-Ladakh

The Amazing Explorer’s Journey (Traveling into the mysterious land to remote places in Spiti; and Ladakh.)

Experiences - Trans-Himalayan Jeep Safari through rugged regions in Lahaul Spiti; Camping in Offbeat Locations; (Mountains; Meadows; Lake Sides; and Above the tree line). Includes an overnight trek to mysterious and less explored place “Malana” where till 20 years ago entry was forbidden and even today this locality is a republic, governed by the local parliament called KORAM. Travel across the highest passes in the world during this offbeat Trans-Himalayan Safari.

Jeep safari in Lahaul Spiti, Himachal is for those who would like to travel the rugged paths inland to explore the unexplored Himachal. Explorer’s Himalayan Jeep Safari is the best way to discover the raw but beautiful nature of the Himalayas. Jeep Safari tours in Himachal provide a very unique kind of thrill and gives the Himalayan adventure a gentle touch by exploring the hill station places, which probably the locals must be aware of till now.

Trans Himalayan jeep safari tour on one of the highest motorable roads in the world involves crossing over high mountain passes providing spectacular view of snow capped peaks of Himalayas. During Himachal jeep tour one can experience the panoramic beauty of hills in Himachal that will captivate you and will leave you mesmerized. Wandering through the Himachal hills, and discovering snow covered Himalayan peaks, dense forests and scenic valley will give you a remarkable pleasure.
 
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Manali-Malana-Spiti-Ladakh Trip. (13 Nights and 14 Days) - 2 Weeks.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 01): Board Volvo Bus Delhi-Manali.. O/N in Bus.  (Aug 22– Sat)

Day 02): Manali (Aug 23- Sun)

Arrival Manali and transfer to  Hotel. A day to explore Manali the queen of hill station. Our day start slowly after breakfast with a stroll from 500 years old wooden carved “hidimba Devi Temple”. The stroll continue further to Old Manali village, which is known after the great hindu sage Manu. We further walk up to the next village of Goshal and cross our way through River Bias to a very spectacular water fall called Jogni fall. Next village is Vashisht , where you can enjot the hot sulpher in the springs,. If you feel tired of walking, take a tuk tuk ride to the down town. Free evening for own activities. Overnight hotel.

Day 03): Manali-Manikaran-Malana (70km/03hours.) (Aug 24– Mon)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Malana village. Befora Malana Village  we stop to visit Manikaran, the holy place for Sikh and Hindu. After visit Manikaran we will drive to Malana Village , 20 Years ago, entering Malana was prohibited. Even today this locality is a republic, governed by the local parliament called KORAM. Overnight tents..

Day 04): Malana-Manali-Rohtang Pass-Dadarpul (135km/ 5-6hours) (Aug 25 - Tue)
Travel by surface drive to  Rohtang Pass( 3970mts) and Dadarpul. Today journey is very interesting we enter lower Himalaya to Trans Himalaya. Overnight Tents. 

Day 05): Dadarpul-Kaza (140km/4-5hours) (Aug 26– Wed)

Travel from  Dadarpul  to Kaza driving over Kunzam Pass (4558 m/14,950ft) which provides beautiful views of CB ranges. En route visit several villages of Spiti and Lahaul valley. On arrival Kaza and Visit Kye monastery (largest Monastery in Spiti Valley ) and Kibbaer village (World Highest motorable village, 4200mts) Overnight Tents.

Day 06): Kaza-Moon Lake (100km/4-5hrs) (Aug 27- Thu) Today drive to Chandratal Lake (4270mts). Reach chandratal and set up the camp. Evening free walk around the lake for Photography. Overnight Tents.

Day 07): Moon lake-Jispa (115km/5-7hrs) (Aug 28 - Fri) 
Travel from  Moonlake  to Keylong and then drive to Jispa.  driving over Rohtang  Pass (3970 mts) which provides beautiful views of CB ranges, Pir Panjal range and Dholadhar range. En route visit several villages of Lahaul valley. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 08): Jispa-leh (340km/8-9hrs) (Aug 29 - Sat) 
Travel by surface from Jispa  to  Leh over Baralachala Pass (4800 m). Lachang La (5065 m) and Tanglang La (5360m). On arrival check-in at Hotel . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09): Leh (Aug 30 - Sun) 
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 10): Leh-Pngong Lake-Leh (Aug 31 - Mon) 
After very early breakfast Drive to Pangong lake, the lake which is bounded with Tibet and India.. Evening back to Leh . Overnight Hotel.

Day 11): Leh-Delhi Flight or Leh to Sarchu drive (Sep 1 - Tue) 
After very early breakfast transfer to Airport for catch the flight to Delhi. Or Drive to sarchu. Overnight Tents.  
(Flight ticket is not part of the package and will cost extra).

Day 12): Leh-manali (Sep 2 - Wed) 
Early morning drive to manali. Overnight Hotel

Day 13): manali-Delhi by Volvo (Sep 3 - Wed)
Today free day and evening transfer to Volvo stand to catch the bus to Delhi for overnight Journey.

Day 14): Arrival at Delhi (End-of-Tour). (Sep 4 - Thu)

End of Tour

Tour Cost Rs.____________/-

Note:  Programme is subject to change according to the local weather conditions. 

Fee Includes:

• Hotels in all the city and town on MAP basis
• Full Board plan (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner).
• Tata sumo for entire trip
• Back Up Jeep for entire package
• All kinds of camping Equipments, tents, sleeping bags, Guide, Cook, porters.
• Volvo Tickets from Delhi-Manali and Manali-Delhi
• Tour Guide Delhi to Delhi

Fee Excludes: -

• Cost of any form of insurance, rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
• All the personal exp like drinks, tips etc.
• Excudes any meals during Delhi-Manali and Manali-Delhi Bus Journey.
• Anything that is not included is excluded.
• Taxes.

Eco-Tourism Policy (Care for your  Environment)                           

Himalaya, with its pristine mountains, rivers and forests is known as the “abode of the Gods”.  It is therefore our responsibility to maintain the natural glory of these mountains and make it a place of endless delight for travelers and residents alike.  A few easy to follow steps will help you to contribute in making this effort a success.

1)    Plastic stays:  It is one of the least degradable substances, resistant to the effects of the sun, wind and rain.  When you leave a plastic bag or bottle in the quiet picnic spot that you and your family enjoyed, you may very well find it there when return a few years later, an ugly spot on the landscape.  The State of "Himachal Pradesh" and "Jammu and Kashmir" has banned the used of polythene/plastic bags and you can be fined for using them, while you are in the Sate.

2)   Litter:  Do remember to take your litter back to the hotel or drop it in the 
conveniently placed dustbins.  Don’t leave it lying around.

3)   Noise:  One of the prime attractions of Himalaya’s, is the silence of the mountains that invite you to linger.   Need we say….

·         Please don’t blow your vehicle horn unnecessarily or play blaring loud music as you drive.

4)   Vandalism:  Nature intended trees and rocks to remain unmarked by human beings.  Nor were our monuments intended for graffiti written by some young wit.

·         Please do not scratch your name or write message on trees, rocks, mountains or monuments.

5)   Respect:  Please treat the mountains and the people with respect and you will be pleasantly surprised at what both can give back to you.

Last, but not the least….. Enjoy yourself with responsibility.  

Leave nothing, but memories……