Duration: 03 Nights / 16 Days
Tour Id: ICT-66

Here is the Road trip that has it all. It encompasses the best of all the Indian Himalayas, Garhwal, Kinnaur, Lahul / Spiti and Ladakh. It offers a varied and enriching experience among the people dwelling in these places. The trip takes you from Mussoorie to Leh with prominent stops at Mori, Sangla, Kaza. Spiti is the most isolated sub-district of Himachal, situated between the Himalayas and the Zanskar range. It is characterized by its barren landscapes; result of erosion over a million years, extremely cold temperatures and its extremely hospitable and friendly people. Our first halt in this valley would be at the ancient village of Tabo. The gompa (monastery) here has the most exquisite specimens of Buddhist art.The highlights of Leh include; Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order and Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'th century.

We finish this exciting voyage with a rafting trip down the Indus. A view of the valley from the river adds a totally different perspective to this truly enchanting place. The trip finishes with a flight - right over the top of the greater Himalayas, offering views only conjured in dreams.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi - Mussoorie (290 km, 2200 M)
Catch the Mussoorie Express or Drive to Mussoorie. Overnight at Mussoorie in a Hotel.

Day 02 : Mussoorie - Mori (140 km, 1200M)
The drive from Mussorie to Mori moves along the Yamuna Valley and at Mori we enter the Tons Valley. The Tons is the Largest Tributary of Yamuna. Overnight Camp by the Riverside.

Day 3: Mori
ToDay explore the surroundings of Mori. One can visit ancient temples to appreciate the local architecture, or take a dip in one of the pellucid natural pools in the vicinity of the camping site. Chilling by the riverside is also an option.

Day 4: Mori - Thanedar (1950 M, 96 km)
ToDay's drive takes you out of Garhwal and into the Sangla Valley. Thanedar is a quaint scenic place set in an another era. Overnight in Camp.

Day 5: Thanedar - Sangla (150 km, 2680 M)
The drive will takes us through apple orchards and into the heartland of the Sangla Valley. Overnight at Camp in Sangla.

Day 6: Sangla
Explore Sangla toDay with the gushing river Baspa creating a rhythmic background to Sangla as does the benign gaze of the Kinnaur Kailash range of the Himalayas. In fact Mount Kailash, said to be the abode of the Hindu God shiva, is not too far away.

Day 7: Sangla - Chitkul (21 km, 3480 M)
Morning after breakfast set out for Chitkul Village (3436 M), highest in the Sangla valley. Day to be spent exploring the village and the breathtaking landscape. Pick a spot and camp for the night.

Day 8: Chitkul - Nako (120 km, 3662 M)
Visit the breathtaking Nako lake and spend the night at the Village. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Nako - Tabo (90 km, 3050 M)
The gompa at Tabo has the most exquisite specimens of Buddhist art. 50 lamas reside here and the library here has a big collection of ancient scriptures and thankas (cloth painting). Also unique are the mural paintings on the walls. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Tabo - Kaza (47 km, 3600 M)
From Kaza we will drive to the Ki - Monastery (7 kms). Further drive (11 kms) will get us to Kibber village, the highest permanently inhabited village in the world. It's a good place to interact with the local people and to know more about their culture and history. Head back to Kaza. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Kaza
Visit the famed Kaza Monastery and explore the village. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Kaza - Jispa
Morning after breakfast set out for Jispa via Batal and Kunzum La. En route take snaps of the Bara Shigri Glacier and also visit Khardong Monastery at Keylong (3350 M). We will reach Jispa in the evening and camp beside river Bhaga. Overnight in tents.

Day 13: Jispa - Leh
Drive through the barren and sublime mountainscape to reach Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 :: Leh
Visit Shey, Thksey, Hemis and other local sites. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Leh
Raft on the Indus and visit the Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Leh - Delhi
Catch the Morning flight to Delhi