If it has to be a vacation in India that's to be lived in memories for a lifetime, it has to be LADAKH! The colorful monasteries, steep curves, snow-topped peaks, double humped camels, burning sun, freezing winds and a destination that comes straight out of the world of fantasies. Bordered on the northwest with Pakistan, north with the Chinese province of Sinkiang and east with Tibet, stands this GIANT kingdom.

The photographers around the world await for the Rohtang pass to open up its jaws for the road trip, that takes you through the steep curves of Keylong, followed by riverside camps amidst mountains at Jispa, and the beautiful roads of Baralancha La that leaves you spell bound by its beauty. If you have time in hand, you definitely must hit the road trip, for this is the place where the journey would mean more than reaching the destination.

Day 01: Manali to Sarchu (222 Kms) - Leave for Sarchu by early Morning, through Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Lahaul Valley, Tandi, Keylong, Jispa, Lunch Break at Darcha. After Lunch drive to Sarchu through Baralacha Pass(16020 ft). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Sarchu to Leh (255 Kms) - Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After the Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Arrive at Leh by evening. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 03: Leh to Lamayuru to Ule (160 Kms) - After breakfast, drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Check in Camp at Alchi or Ule and enjoy your hot Lunch. After Lunch drive to visit the mesmerising Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh). Overnight stay at Camp or Hotel.

Day 04: Ule to Leh (70 Kms) - After the Breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery,Basgo Palaceand Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Hot Lunch at Hotel. After the free at your leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Leh to Pangong Lake to Leh (320 Kms) - After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass17,350 ft., third highest motorable road in the world. 1200 hrs. Arrive Pangong, highest salt waterLakein the World, shared by two countriesIndia and China. Packed or Hot Lunch will be provided. Enjoy the beauty of lake on the Banks of the pangong while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of theLake. Drive back to Leh by same route. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06:Leh to Nubra Valley(120 Kms) - After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World,18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by Afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit,Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms) - After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Transfer to airport and fly back to Delhi with memories of ALifetimeTrip