atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. The Kulluis in brightly patterned puttoos, Tibetan women wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters, Buddhist monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, swathed in fusty woolen gonchas, muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all add up to the welcoming hubbub of Manali.

Day 02: Manali (Local sight seeing)

Hadimba Temple: Manali has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hadimba

Manu Temple: 3 kms. from the main bazar in old Manali lies the temple of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on the earth.

Tibetan Monasteries: There are 3 newly constructed colorful monasteries, where visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two are located in the town and one at the left bank of Beas river.

Vashist Hot Water Springs And Temple (3 Kms): Vashist, a small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni.

Day 03: Manali – Darcha (3,300 mts.) (147 Kms/7-8 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Darcha. Across Rohtang Pass(3,980 mts.) which is the gateway to Lahual, Spiti, Pangi & Zanskar Valleys. 8 hours drive through Lahual valley.  Overnight at Camp.

Day 4: Darcha (Trek Starts) – Pa Lahmo (3,450 mts.) 4 hrs
After breakfast trek to Pa-Lahmo.o/n camp.
Darcha is the last village of Himachal Pradesh on the way to Leh. It is the starting point of Darcha to Padam trek.

 Day 05: Pa Lahmo – Zanskar Sumdo (3,600 mts.) 7 hrs
After breakfast trek to Zanskar Sumdo. o/n camp.

Day06: Zanskar Sumdo – Chumik Nakpo (4,060 mts.) 7 hrs
After breakfast trek to Chhumik Nakpo. Walk towards the stream flowing from Shingo-La.
o/n camp.

Day 07: Chumik Nakpo – Lakhang Over Shingo La (4,060 mts.) 9 hrs
After breakfast trek to Lakhang over the Shingo-La Pass. Over night Camp

Day 08: Lakhang – Kargil (4030 mts.) 6 hrs After breakfast trek to Kargiak. Over night Camp. Passing beneath the face of the Gomborangoo, descent easily towards Kargiak on the right bank.