Overview
Set off on an 8-day tour through the stunning landscapes of Leh and Ladakh. Start your trip in Manali, traversing through the Rohtang Pass and Baralacha Pass to reach Jispa. Head to Leh, and explore the stunning Nakeela and Lachungla Passes. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Indus Valley. Explore the Nubra Valley via the world’s highest motorable road, Khardungla Pass, and embark on a camel safari. Visit Pangong Lake, crossing Changla Pass, and visit the famous monasteries such as Thiksey, Hemis, and Shey Palace. Wind up your trip with a visit to Kargil, which also includes the Kargil War Memorial, and finish in Srinagar, enchanted by its historical charm and serene landscapes
Covered Destination:
Jispa : Rohtang Pass , Baralacha la pass
Leh: Nakeela, Lachangla Pass (16,617 feet) & Skyang chu Thang, Tanglangla Pass, Indus valley, Gurudwara Patthar Saheb, Magnetic Hill, Lamayuru monastery,
Nubra Valley: Khardungla pass, Diskit & Hunder Villages
Pangong Lake: Changla Pass, Shey palace , Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery
Kargil: Mulbek Monastery, Kargil War memorial, Zozilla pass
Detailed Itineary
Day 1: Manali - Jispa/Sarchu
Begin your tour from Manali to Sarchu via Rohtang Pass (3,978 m), Keylong (3,350 m), and Baralacha Pass (4,890 m). Experience the drive through scenic routes enchanted with nature’s untouched beauty. Pause for the night at Jispa/Sarchu, which lies on the geographical border of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Overnight stay in Jispa/Sarchu.
Day 2: Jispa/Sarchu - Leh
Post an early breakfast, head to Leh via Nakeela, Lachungla Pass (16,617 feet), Skyangchu Thang (the largest and highest plateau in the world, stretching around 42 km), and Pang. Enjoy the exhilarating journey along the Manali–Leh Highway, often known as one of the most beautiful routes in the world. Cross Tanglangla Pass and traverse through the serene Indus Valley. Reach Leh in the evening and check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 3: Leh - Nubra Valley
Post breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley, called as the Valley of
Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh, via Khardungla Pass, the
highest motorable road in the world (18,390 feet). Enjoy the stunning views of
endless snow-capped mountains en route. After a brief pause at Khardungla, head
towards Nubra. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening,
embark on a camel safari in the dunes of
Hunder.
Overnight stay in Nubra.
Day 4: Nubra Valley - leh
After breakfast, explore Diskit and Hunder Villages along with their ancient monasteries. Explore the surroundings to get a glimpse into the unique lifestyle and culture of the people living in this remote part of India. Then drive back to Leh via Khardungla Pass. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 5: Leh - Pangong Lake
Post an early breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey
Monastery, and then head to Pangong Lake via
Changla Pass (17,586 feet), the third-highest motorable pass in the
world. Pangong Lake is a high-altitude saltwater lake expanding 120
km in length and about 6–7 km at its widest point. After arrival, experience
the serenity of the lake and mesmerizing views.
Overnight stay near
Pangong Lake.
Day 6: Pangong Lake - Leh
Post breakfast, return to Leh. On the way stop at Changla
Pass for a short break and enjoy a cup of hot tea. Visit Hemis
Monastery, one of the most popular sacred Buddhist centers, renowned
for the Hemis Festival celebrated early in June.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 7: Leh - Kargil
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Kargil. On the way visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the mystical Magnetic Hill, Lamayuru Monastery (the oldest in Ladakh), and Mulbek, popular for its giant Buddha statue carved in rock. Reach Kargil by evening. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Day 8: Kargil - Srinagar
Begin your day by having early breakfast and head to o Srinagar. On
the way visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and
the Zozilla War Memorial to pay salute to the Indian Army. Click
some memorable photos at Tololing, Tiger Hill, and
the war memorial. Traverse through Zozilla Pass and reach
Sonmarg, well known as the Gateway to Ladakh and the Meadow of
Gold. You may choose a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Then drive to
reach Srinagar in the evening. Based on your flight schedule, you
will be assisted for your onward journey.
The tour winds up with
wonderful memories.