Day 1: Delhi to Manali – Overnight Volvo Bus Journey

•  Altitude: 6,725 ft (Manali)
  • Travel Time: 12–14 hours (overnight)
  • Distance: 530 km
  Itinerary:
  • Board Volvo bus from Delhi in the evening.
  • Overnight journey through the scenic Himalayas.
  • Overnight Travel: Volvo Bus

Day 2: Arrival in Manali & Drive to Jispa – Via Atal Tunnel & Keylong

•  Altitude: 10,500 ft (Jispa)
  • Travel Time: 5–6 hours
  • Distance: 140 km
  Itinerary:
  • Arrive Manali by morning, freshen up, and drive to Jispa.
  • Pass through Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Keylong.
  • Drive along Chandra & Bhaga Rivers.
  • Overnight Stay: Jispa (Hotel/Camp)

Day 3: Jispa to Leh – Via Sarchu

•  Altitude: 11,562 ft (Leh)
  • Travel Time: 9–10 hours
  • Distance: 330 km
  Itinerary:
  • Cross Baralacha La (16,043 ft), Nakee La, Lachung La, Gata Loops.
  • Enjoy the surreal More Plains before Tanglang La.
  • Reach Leh by evening and check-in.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 4: Leh Local Sightseeing – Monasteries & Culture

•  Altitude: 11,562 ft (Leh)
  Itinerary:
  • Visit popular attractions:
     - Shanti Stupa – Panoramic view of Leh town.
     - Leh Palace – Historic royal residence.
     - Magnetic Hill – Optical illusion of gravity defiance.
     - Sangam – Confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers.
     - Hall of Fame Museum – Tribute to Indian Army.
     - Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – Sacred Sikh shrine.
  • Evening: Explore Leh Market & Cafes.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley – Via Khardung La Pass

•  Altitude: 10,000 ft (Nubra Valley)
  • Travel Time: 7–8 hours
  • Distance: 160 km
  Itinerary:
  • Drive over Khardung La (18,380 ft), one of the world’s highest motorable passes.
  • Visit Diskit Monastery (giant Buddha statue).
  • Enjoy Camel Safari at Hunder Sand Dunes.
  • Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley (Camp/Hotel)

Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake – Via Shyok Route

•  Altitude: 14,270 ft (Pangong Lake)
  • Travel Time: 7–8 hours
  • Distance: 240 km
  Itinerary:
  • Scenic drive along the Shyok River.
  • Reach Pangong Lake and witness its changing hues.
  • Spend a peaceful evening by the lake.
  • Overnight Stay: Pangong Lake (Tents/Camps)

Day 7: Pangong Lake to Leh – Via Chang La Pass

•  Altitude: 11,562 ft (Leh)
  • Travel Time: 7–8 hours
  • Distance: 222 km
  Itinerary:
  • Drive back to Leh via Chang La (17,590 ft).
  • Optional Enroute Visits (if time permits, extra cost):
     - Hemis Monastery
     - Thiksey Monastery
     - Shey Palace
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 8: Leh to Jispa – Return Journey

•  Altitude: 10,500 ft (Jispa)
  • Travel Time: 9–10 hours
  • Distance: 330 km
  Itinerary:
  • Retrace the route via Tanglang La, More Plains, Sarchu, Baralacha La.
  • Reach Jispa by evening.
  • Overnight Stay: Jispa (Hotel/Camp)

Day 9: Jispa to Manali – Depart for Delhi

•  Altitude: 6,725 ft (Manali)
  • Travel Time: 5–6 hours
  • Distance: 140 km
  Itinerary:
  • Scenic drive back to Manali via Atal Tunnel.
  • Board evening Volvo for Delhi.
  • Overnight Travel: Volvo Bus