DAY 1: FLIGHT FRANCE DELHI
Flight to Delhi. You will be greeted on arrival by one of our representatives and then transferred to your hotel.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Ashok country ressort or Similar 🚍 Drive: 30 minutes
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 234 m.

DAY 2: FLIGHT - DELHI – LEH.
Morning flight for Leh from Delhi. On arrival at Leh you will be greeted by our representative and transfer to hotel for check-in. Spend the day in the hotel for rest and acclimatization. This is very necessary for getting acclimatized at high altitude. Evening one can visit market of Leh.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive: 30 Minutes
🍽Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 3: SPITUK – STOK – NAMYAL TSEMO.
Morning visit of Spituk monastery which belongs to the Gelukpa lineage and Stok Palace. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, visit of Namgyal Tsemo, the view from the fort is unforgettable. Walking back to the hotel through the old town.

🏨 Accommodation : Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive : 30 Minutes
🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 3500 m.

DAY 4: SHEY – THIKSAY - HEMIS.
Visit of ancient monasteries of Indus valley. Hemis is the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh. It was founded in 1633 by the king Singay Namgyal and Lama Staktsang Raspa of Bhutan.Hemis belongs to the Drukpa Kagyu order. Thiksey is one of the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh, it is known as ‘the mini Potala’. It belongs to the Gelukpa order. The monastery was founded by Lama Paldan Sheyrab the nephew of Sheyrab Zangpo in mid-15th century.
Shey used to be the ancient capital of Ladakh. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of the 17th century. Its 12m Buddha statue made of copper guilt was built by King Deldan Namgyal in the memory of his father Singay Namgyal.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive: 2/3 Hours / 100 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 5: LEH – BASGO – ALCHI.
After breakfast, sightseeing on the Leh – Srinagar Highway. Visit of the Gurudwara Patthar Sahib (sikh temple built and maintained by the Indian Army). Proceed further along on the Leh-Srinagar highway for Basgo and pass by the Indus- Zanskar confluence. A brief halt at Basgo to visit the ancient fort perched on the hill on right-hand side of the road. End the day’s journey in Alchi, a typical Ladakhi village where the famous11th century temple complex of Alchi situated. It is registered as a World Heritage Site in UNESCO

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Zimskhang or Similar 🚍 Drive: 2 Hours / 70 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3000 m.

DAY 6: ALCHI – LAMAYURU – LEH.
After breakfast, departure for Lamayuru. Lamayuru is the oldest monastery belongs to the red hat sect of Digungpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. The history of the monastery begins with the visit of Arahat Nimagung to this place, when there was merely a lake here. It is said that Arahat made a prophecy that "a monastery will come up at this spot". Thereafter, Mahasiddha Naropa (1016–1100) the great translator Rinchen Zangpo (958–1055) visited the place. Photostop at the Moonland, lunar landscape and enjoy the scenic road back to Leh.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive: 5/6 Hours / 180 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 7: LEH – KHARDONG LA – DISKET – HUNDAR.
In the morning, departure for Nubra Valley also known as the Valley of Flowers, the warmest region in Ladakh. To reach it we have to cross the Khardung La (5602m). This road is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. En route, admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges. Visit of Disket Monastery and the impressive Maitreya statue. The monastery was founded by Lama Changsem Sherap Zangpo, a disciple of Tsongkhapa (founder of the Gelukpa lineage), in the 14th century. It is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery of the Nubra Valley. Overnight stay in Hundar.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Nyatso or Similar 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 130 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3000 m.

DAY 8: SAMSTANLING MONASTERY – KHARDONG LA - LEH.
After an early breakfast, visit Samstanling monastery on the other side of Shyok River and then driving back to Leh via Khardong La (5602m). The ascent is like driving towards the clouds. The monastery, second largest in Nubra, is at the top of the village. It is a relatively recent institution, established in 1833 by Lama Tsultim Nima. Samstanling belongs to the Gelugpa school and is known for strict discipline.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive: 5/6 Hours / 160 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 9: CHEMDAY – CHANG LA -TANGTSE -PANGONG LAKE – SPANGMIK.
After an early breakfast, visit the 17th century Chemday monastery. then proceed to Pangong via Chang La Pass (5333m) considered to be the 3rd highest motorable road of the world. Pangong Lake is a salt water body of 120 km in length and 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China (2/3 of the lake is in Tibet's possession). Enjoy the walk outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake (4590m) with its glory.

🏨 Accommodation: Fix Camp Pangong Resort or Similar 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 500 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.

DAY 10: PANGONG – CHANGLA – LEH.
Before leaving for Leh another one hour walk on the shore of the lake to enjoy this sumptuous place. Short halt at Chang La Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 150 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 11: LEH – UPSHI -CHUMATHANG -TSOMORIRI
The long drive from Leh to Tsomoriri gives us tremendous opportunities for photography. We pass through many typical Ladakhi villages. One stop at Chumathang for the picnic and to visit the Hot water springs. After check-in at Tsomoriri fix camp, visit the small Korzok monastery and spend the evening at the banks of the lake. Tsomoriri Lake (4550M) is one of the most beautiful high-altitude lakes, situated in the middle of the elevated valley of Rupshu surrounded by many high peaks.

🏨 Accommodation: Fix Camp Tsomoriri Camps and Resort or Similar 🚍 Drive: 5/6 Hours / 240 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.

DAY 12: TSOMORIRI – POLO KONGKA LA – PUGA – THUKJAY TSOKAR.
Before leaving for Tsokar another small walk on the shore of the lake to enjoy this splendid place. Stop on the way to visit a school for nomadic children in Puga is run by J & K govt. Hot spring is very famous among the Ladakhi and believed to be cure many diseases. In this valley you can see lots sulfur mines. Drive to Polokongka La (4950m) and then going down towards Thukjay to visit the monastery. In this valley, you might see wild animal like wild ass, blue ship, argali, and marmots. Overnight stay at Tsokar.

🏨 Accommodation: Tsokar Guest House or Camp 🚍 Drive: 3/4 Hours / 90 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.

DAY 13: TSOKSR – LACHUNG LA – NAKEE LA – SERCHU.
After breakfast we'll hit the plains of Skyangchu Thang, the longest and highest plateau in Ladakh. Short halt here for tea than to Lachung La (4900m). Mountains with unbelievable shades of browns and extraordinary land formations are the characteristic of this pass. We then reach Nakee La (5000m). There are about twenty-one winding curves along the road from Gata Loops, a series of hairpin bends looping down. It is a roller coaster ride we will never forget. Arrival in the plains of Sarchu, the border point between the states of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

🏨 Accommodation: Fix Camp gold Drop 🚍 Drive: 5/6 Hours / 140 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.

DAY 14: SERCHU – PARALACHA LA – DARCHA – KAYLONG.
In the morning, we make our way to Kaylong capital of Lahaul Spiti via Paralacha La(5000m). Take a short halt at Suraj Tal Lake for some memorable snaps. Towards the end we crossed a lake, Suraj Tal. We are slowly coming back to civilisation. We reach Darcha first village of Lahaul Spiti. Soon after, we will reach Kaylong where the day’s journey ended.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Delek or Similar 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 110 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.

DAY 15: KAYLONG – KARDANG – KAYLONG.
Local sightseeing in Kaylong including ride to the nearby Kardang Monastery and in the afternoon enjoy the local market of Kaylong. Kardang Monastery is the most important monastery in Lahaul valley. Kardang Monastery is located on the left bank of the river Bhaga, just above the village of Kardang. It belongs to the Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was established in the 12th century but was completely ruined after a while; later in the 20th century, it was rebuilt again by Lama Norbu Rinpoche (died in 1952) and Lama Kunga. Night in Kaylong.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Delek or Similar 🚍 Drive: 1/2 Hours / 50 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.

DAY 16: KAYLONG – ROTANG LA – MANALI.
Drive to Manali via Rotang La (3937m) which is one of the favourite destinations among Indian tourist. There are activities like paragliding and snow-scooter riding. It is a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti, Pangi and Ladakh. This road appears in the French documentary called Les Routes de impossible. Another 51km to Manali, passing through Mari, and then Kothi.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Khar or Similar 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 105 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 1900 m.

DAY 17: MANALI – NAGAR – OLD MANALI.
Manali is named after the lawgiver Manu. The word Manali comes from "Manu-Alaya" which literally means "the abode of Manu”. It is located at an altitude of 2050M in the Beas River Valley. Manali is also famous as Apple country, throughout the valley there are many apple trees introduced by the British.
We start our visit as well as bike test drive in morning to Nagar Castle was the former capital of Kullu. It was founded by Raja Sidh Singh in 1460. Its architecture is an impressive amalgamation of European and Himalayan. In 1978, this ancient building was handed over to HPTDC to be run as a heritage hotel. Then visit some ancient Hindu temple like Hadimbha 15th century and Manu temple.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Khar or Similar 🚍 Drive: 2 Hours / 50 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 1900 m.

DAY 18: MANALI – BUNTAR – FLHIGHT – DELHI
Early morning transfer to Buntar airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi Lunch in a Restaurant and city sightseeing included India Gate, Parliament house, President house, Birla Mandir.
.After the visit transfer to the hotel.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Ashok Country Resort / Similar ✈ Flight: 1 hour.
🚍 Transfer: 1 hour / 30km 🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 234m

DAY 19: DELHI – FLIGHT – FRANCE
This morning after breakfast we are going to revisit the old Delhi, Juma Masjid, Red Fort and Guru Dwarka Bangla Sahib.
After the visit back to the hotel for wash & change and dinner. After that will transfer to international airport to catch the flight to France.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Ashok Country Resort / Similar ✈ Flight: 🚍 Transfer: 1/2 hours / 60km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 234m

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