The hitherto forbidden motor
road from Manali to Leh has now been opened. Traversing across incredible
Himalayan terrain this 485 kms road takes you through high mountain passes,
three of theni over 5000 rots, and into Lch situated at 3523 rots. On the
way up and from the top of these passes you gaze out at wave after wave
of mountain ranges that are backed by a deep melancholy an scape, the savage
beauty
ofthe country grips you. Deep narrow valleys and high plateaus are seen
in hues of red, yellow, ochre and rust. Rocks and sand sculpted into weird
shapes appear like illusions as you traverse to the roof top of the World.
DAY 01 : After breakfast
start for Keylong. Drive through the KULLU MANALI valley to reach ROHTANG
PASS 4112 M., take a lunch break here and descend towards Keylong. Evening
camp at a good spot around Keylong 3340 M.. Overnight Camp.
DAY 02 : Morning visit
the KARDANG GOMPA. A premier Buddhist temple in the Lahaul Valley. After
lunch proceed to Patseo 3820 M. Drive from Keylong onwards to SARCHU over
the Baralacha Pass 4883 Mts. and the picturesque SURAJ TAL LAKE. Overnight
Camp at Sarchu.
DAY 03 : SARCHU to
MORE PLAINS 4885 M.. Through the Pang Camp and the More Plains. Onwards
to UPSHI camp ground via the TANGLANGLA pass 5328 Mts. The highest point
of the Tour. Overnight at UPSHI 4300 Mts.
DAY 04 : To LEH 3523
Mts. on the way spend time at the HEMIS MONASTERY. Check into Hotel at
Leh and Rest.
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