TSOMORIRI & TSOKAR EXTENSION |
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These two lakes are situated
in the Rupshu area
one of the least known, most remote and highest
regions in the World, is home to nomadic pastorals. We discover two high
altitude lakes, Tso morari
(4,572m) and Tso kar, in addition we visit en-route Sulphur hot water
springs at Chumathang. The landscape is picturesque and we return via
Taglang la (5359
Mt.), the
highest pass on Leh – Manali highway. |
Ref: |
LTT |
Duration: |
04 Days |
Season: |
15 June - 15 Oct |
Itinerary: |
Leh -
Mahi - Tso morari - Tsokar - Leh |
DAY
07 / 01. LEH – MAHI
Drive 173 km 8 Hrs.
Leave after an early breakfast, take the Leh - Manali highway until Upshi,
from here the road branches off and turn left, from here the road switches
from left to right bank of Indus river until Mahi bridge, en-route visit
Chumathang sulphur hot springs. At Mahi finally cross over to left bank of
river and camp for overnight at the foot of Puga Valley.
DAY
08 / 02. MAHI – TSOMARARI Drive 50
Km 2 Hrs.
From here the road gradually ascends through narrow Puga valley until Puga
village (Tibetan refuge settlement), here take left turn and the road
still ascends up to a small pass Namshangla. From here continue for a
short distance to Tso Morari for overnight camp. Afternoon
visit Karzok monastery.
DAY
09 / 03. TSOMORARI – TSOKAR Drive 80 Km 3
Hrs.
After breakfast explore the Lake and drive down to Puga village, where the
road branches of for Tsokar. Continuing journey through Puga valley up to
another small pass called Polo Kongkila, from here descent into Samad
Kharnak (Tso Kar) and visit Thokjay monastery. Camp for overnight.
DAY
10 / 04. TSOKAR – LEH Drive
155 Km 6 Hrs.
Morning after exploring the area, Lake and wildlife depart and drive a
short distance to connect with Leh-Manali highway at Dibring. From here
ascend to Taglangla pass (17582 ft.), and descend down to Leh via Upshi.
Arrive and check in at hotel.
DAY
11 / 05. LEH – DELHI
Transfer of airport to catch Delhi bound flight, arrive and transfer to
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
12 / 06. DELHI – AGRA
Drive 202 Km 4 Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Agra, en-route visit Mathura the birth
place of Lord Krishna and the tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra.
Evening visit Taj Mahal.
DAY
13 / 07. AGRA - JAIPUR
Drive 231 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Jaipur, en -route visit deserted city of
Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri and
Keoladeo
Ghana sanctuary
at Bharatpur with largest concentration and variety of bird life in Asia.
Arrive and check in hotel.
DAY
14 / 08. JAIPUR - DELHI Drive 258 Km 5
½ Hrs.
Morning drive to Delhi,
en-route brief halt at midway for refreshments. Arrive Delhi by lunchtime.
Arrive and Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for last minute
shopping and personal activities.
DAY
15 / 09. DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to international airport for onward flight.
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