#DRIVEWITHSOUL ICONIC LEH DRIVE: MOUNTAIN TRAIL, AUGUST Chandigarh to Leh (3 rd 12 th August)

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1 #DRIVEWITHSOUL ICONIC LEH DRIVE: MOUNTAIN TRAIL, AUGUST 2018 Chandigarh to Leh (3 rd 12 th August)

2 #DriveWithSOUL Team SOUL takes great care to curate drives that give you opportunities to explore locations on and off the tourist map. After exploring the heartlands and mountains of India and creating memories of a life time during our last few drives: Jungle Trail (Nagpur to Khajuraho, in Oct 17) and Iconic North East Drive (Guwahati to Tawang, in Apr 18), we now bring to you the Iconic Leh Drive: Mountain Trail, August Go ahead and explore the North part of India like never before and earn your badge.

3 Trip Highlights Trip Highlights Drive 1,300+ kms through some of the toughest terrains Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of Pangong Tso Cross 4 high mountain passes located at 16,000+ ft altitude Beautiful and ancient Monasteries in the furthest Himalayan lands White water rafting in grade III+ rapids of river Zanskar Conquer the Khardungla summit Camping experience in Lahaul valley at Jispa Journeys Make local cuisine by yourself- Cooking class in Leh

4 Your Itinerary A day-wise summary of the planned journey. Alchi Leh Khardungla Pangong Day 1 Check in at Chandigarh Day 2 Chandigarh to Manali Day 3 Manali to Jispa Day 4 Jispa to Leh Day 5 Lehto Alchi and return Jispa Day 6 Outdoor activities at Leh Manali Day 7 Leh to Pangong Lake Day 8 Pangong Lake to Leh Day 9 Leh to Khardungla and return Day 10 Bidding Adieu! Chandigarh Total distance : 1,391 KMs

5 DAY 1: 3 RD AUGUST ARRIVAL AT CHANDIGARH DISTANCE: 0 KMS (0 HRS) Key Highlights Alchi Jispa Khardungla Leh Manali Chandigarh Pangong Chandigarh serves as a base for the second SOUL Iconic drive this season. Arrive at the Vivanta by Taj, Chandigarh, and get ready for the drive! If you check in early, you can visit the sprawling gardens that this city is famous for, like The Rock Garden and the, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. A 350km drive awaits us the next day and an early start will be essential make sure you are well settled-in and ready! Itinerary hrs: Check in at Taj Chandigarh hrs: #SOULtroduction & interaction with team 2000 hrs: Dinner Stay at: Taj Chandigarh TripAdvisor India review Meals Included *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Dinner

6 #SOULTRODUCTION GET TO KNOW LIKE-MINDED SOUL MEMBERS AND SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR THE OPEN ROAD!

7 DAY 2: 4 TH AUGUST CHANDIGARH TO MANALI DISTANCE: 309 KMS (9 HRS) Key Highlights Alchi Jispa Khardungla Leh Manali Chandigarh Pangong Post an early morning flag-off, we start our driving expedition of a lifetime to the Land of the Mystic Lamas - Ladakh. This day we start from the plains but soon leave behind the main highway to start climbing higher to the mountains at 6,500 ft. to our first destination Manali. Old Manali boasts of some quaint cafes that can be visited if we reach early. Itinerary 0700 hrs: Breakfast 0730 hrs: Flag off from Chandigarh 1500 hrs: Stopover at Mandi for Lunch 1830 hrs: Arrival at Manali 2000 hrs: Dinner Stay at: Snow Valley Resort TripAdvisor India review Meals Included *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Breakfast Dinner

8 Drive from plains to Mountains Crossing villages Manali cafes & shops

9 DAY 3: 5 th AUGUST MANALI TO JISPA DISTANCE: 138 KMS (7 HRS) Key Highlights Alchi Khardungla Leh Pangong After breakfast, it s time to head to our stopover on the Manali-Leh highway: Jispa, a village in the Lahaul Valley flanked by the Bagha river. This day, enroute we cross the fabled Rohtang La at a height of 13,000+ feet. Stay in a campsite at Jispa Journeys, set amidst a meadow. Set off to relax by the river near the campsite if we reach before sundown. Jispa Manali Chandigarh Itinerary 0700 hrs: Breakfast 0800 hrs: Depart from Manali for Jispa 1300 hrs: Lunch en route 1600 hrs: Arrive at Jispa 1630 hrs: Visit to stream flowing off the Bagha river 2000 hrs: Dinner *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Breakfast Stay at: Jispa Journeys TripAdvisor India review Meals Included Dinner

10 Camping Experience Lahaul Valley Rohtang Pass

11 DAY 4: 6 TH AUGUST JISPA TO LEH DISTANCE: 330 KMS (9 HRS) Alchi Jispa Khardungla Leh Manali Chandigarh Pangong Key Highlights Get ready for scenic views and a long drive of ~330kms. Starting early is crucial as we cover a lot of ground: we start from Jispa, pass by Sarchu, Pang, Upishi, Karo to finally reach Leh. On our way, we drive through some of the highest mountain passes located at 16,000+ ft, such as Baralacha La and Lachungla, witnessing many dramatic landscapes of plains, troughs, mountains and hamlets. Expect to feel a bit of the high altitude to get to you, so don t forget to keep hydrating throughout the journey. Itinerary 0630 hrs: Breakfast 0700 hrs: Depart from Jispa to Leh 1230 hrs: Lunch at Pang Valley 1800 hrs: Arrival at Leh 2030 hrs: Dinner *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Meals Included Breakfast Stay at: Alpine Villa TripAdvisor India review Dinner

12 Baralacha La Pang Valley Sarchu Gatta Loops

13 DAY 5: 7 TH AUGUST LEH TO ALCHI AND RETURN DISTANCE: 120 KMS (4 HRS) Key Highlights Welcome to Leh the seat of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. After a long and tiring drive, this day is fairly relaxed. Alchi Khardungla Leh Pangong After a leisurely breakfast, we head out to soak in the beauty of the ancient Alchi Monastery and marvel at the wall frescoes which have been preserved over centuries, safe in the confines of the monastery. On the way back to Leh, we will visit local sights such as Magnetic hills and the awe-inspiring Gurudwara Pather Saheb. The day ends with camaraderie over bonfire and a traditional Ladakhi dance performed especially for SOUL members. Jispa Manali Chandigarh Itinerary 0800 hrs: Breakfast 1000 hrs: Leave for Alchi Monastry 1330 hrs: Food experience at a local s home 1500 hrs: Enroute visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pather Saheb 2030 hrs: Dinner *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Stay at: Alpine Villa TripAdvisor India review Meals Included Breakfast Dinner

14 Magnetic hill Gurudwara Pather Saheb Alchi Monastery

15 DAY 6: 8 TH AUGUST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AT LEH DISTANCE: 70 KMS (5 HRS) Alchi Khardungla Leh Pangong Key Highlights This day is at leisure where you can explore Leh. For the adventurous ones, wake up early for a thrilling white water rafting session in grade III+ rapids of the Zanskar river. Post this high adrenaline experience, we alight at the banks and have a freshly prepared local lunch. Those who opt to stay back, Leh has something to offer for everyone: from colourful cafes to picturesque alleyways to antique shops selling beautiful mementos. Jispa Manali Chandigarh Itinerary 0800 hrs: Breakfast 0900 hrs: Depart for Nimmu for Rafting in Zanskar 1330 hrs: Lunch 1500 hrs: Return to Leh 1700 hrs: Cooking class in Leh 2030 hrs: Dinner *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Stay at: Alpine Villa TripAdvisor India review Breakfast Meals Included Dinner

16 Rafting in Zanskar river Cooking class at Leh Explore Leh on foot

17 DAY 7: 9 TH AUGUST LEH TO PANGONG LAKE DISTANCE: 156 KMS (6 HRS) Key Highlights Today we set off on a journey to the iconic Pangong Tso. Approximately 60% of this lake lies in China and all together it covers 600+ km2. Alchi Khardungla Leh Pangong It s an exhilarating experience to watch the hues dance as the lake changes colours with the position of the sun in the sky. The evening promises a get-together with a bonfire and stories shared by members as we camp under the stars in Swiss Tents on the banks of the Lake! Jispa Manali Chandigarh Itinerary 0700 hrs: Breakfast 0730 hrs: Depart from Leh for Pangong Lake 1300 hrs: Lunch enroute 1400 hrs: Reach Pangong Lake 1500 hrs: Relax along the banks of Pangong Lake 2030 hrs: Dinner with Bonfire *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Stay at: Summer Holiday Camp TripAdvisor India review Breakfast Meals Included Dinner

18 Bonfire in the campsite Chang La Pass Camping at Pangong Lake

19 DAY 8: 10 TH AUGUST PANGONG LAKE TO LEH DISTANCE: 156 KMS (6 HRS) Key Highlights Alchi Khardungla Leh Pangong This day, we drive back to Leh, visiting the Thiksey & Shey monasteries enroute. In old times, the markets of Leh were famous for trading wares as it was an important stopover on key trade routes historically. Spend the evening at ease, hunting for souvenirs in these local markets on foot or enjoying Ladakhi cuisine in the many cafes that have come up. Jispa Manali Chandigarh Itinerary 0800 hrs: Breakfast 0930 hrs: Depart from Pangong Lake for Leh 1300 hrs: Lunch Enroute 1530 hrs: Visit Thiksey and Shey monastery 1800 hrs: Reach Leh city *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Stay at: Alpine Villa TripAdvisor India review Meals Included Breakfast Dinner

20 Thiksey Monastery Shey Monastery

21 DAY 9: 11 TH AUGUST LEH TO KHARDUNGLA AND RETURN DISTANCE: 112 KMS (6 HRS) Key Highlights Though the drive is nearing the end, but we have more adventure in store for you. Today, we are going to visit Khardung La - one of the highest mountain passes in the Ladakh region at an altitude of 17,582 ft. Alchi Khardungla Get ready to experience real off-roading today as you encounter loose rock, dirt and occasional rivulets of snow melt on the way! Jispa Leh Manali Chandigarh Pangong The summit top provides for a peaceful environment to reflect on the drive experience as you enjoy your plate of Maggi noodles here! The evening ends with bonhomie and camaraderie with the buddies made on the drive. Itinerary 0800 hrs: Breakfast 0930 hrs: Depart for Khardungla from Leh 1300 hrs: Reach Khardungla. Light Lunch on top of the Pass 1630 hrs: Return to Leh *Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken Stay at: Alpine Villa TripAdvisor India review Meals Included Breakfast Dinner

22 Khardungla

23 DAY 10: 12 TH AUGUST BIDDING ADIEU! This day brings us to the end of the Iconic Leh Drive: Mountain Trail, August With fond memories of the drive fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we bid adieu to each other! 0630 hrs: Breakfast 0700 hrs onward: Depart from Leh

24 Package details Drive in your own Tata SUV Couple (Twin Sharing): Rs. 85,000/- Adult (Twin Sharing): Rs. 45,000/- Adult (Single sharing): Rs. 60,000/- Child in sharing with couple: Rs. 35,000/- Drive in a Tata Motors arranged SUV 1, drop off at Chandigarh 2 Couple (Twin Sharing): Rs. 110,000/- Adult (Twin Sharing): Rs. 70,000/- Adult (Single sharing): Rs. 85,000/- Child in sharing with couple: Rs. 35,000/- Drive in a Tata Motors arranged SUV 1, drop off at Leh Couple (Twin Sharing): Rs. 120,000/- Adult (Twin Sharing): Rs. 80,000/- Adult (Single sharing): Rs. 95,000/- Child in sharing with couple: Rs. 35,000/- 1 Subject to availability of vehicles; member eligible only if travelling from distance of more than 500 kms from Chandigarh 2 We can facilitate room bookings at hotels in Manali and Jispa on the way back at Rs 6,600 per adult on twin sharing basis Note: All charges indicated are inclusive of GST Children < 10 not recommended due to high altitude

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26 Inclusions & Exclusions What s included: Accommodation on Double sharing Basis, Stays will be in camps, hotels and guesthouses. Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary Meals mentioned Activities as mentioned Inner line permit What s not included: In case you are unable to bring your own vehicle, you can opt for a package for Tata Motors arranged vehicle, to be dropped off at Chandigarh or at Leh Airfare to Chandigarh and back - Please book a flight which reaches Chandigarh by 12 PM on Day 1, leaves Leh post 8 AM on the last day Camera fees and entrance fees at any of the places of sightseeing Meals not mentioned Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions or strikes, resulting in delay of flights or any other form of transport. Beverages, room service, laundry, cigarettes, telephone expenses, any personal expense. Additional activity to be paid in cash & on actuals at the venue Rafting in River Zanskar can be arranged at Rs. 1,500/- per head Any other item not mentioned in What s included section Cancellation policy Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the start of the journey are eligible for a 75% refund of the trip amount Cancellations made between days prior to the start of the journey will be eligible for a 50% refund of the trip amount Cancellations made between 30 days prior to the start of the journey will not be eligible for a refund.

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