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The Land of High Passes, Ladakh. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other. Tourism in Ladakh is an absolute delight for nature lovers as well as adventurers. Adorned with the lofty barren mountains, Ladakh is home to some of the highest motorable passes like Khardung La, Marsimik La, Chang La and alpine lakes like Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri. Ladakh is majorly popular amongst the adventurers who feel welcomed by the number of adrenaline rushing activities offered here. The Ladakh is amongst the top trekking destinations in India with amazing and unmatched treks like the popular Frozen River Trek / Chadar Trek, also has opportunities for mountaineering, motor biking, mountain biking, white water rafting and many more. Adding to its exceptional beauty are the ancient Buddhist monasteries that are mostly nestled in the mountains and are thousands of years old.
Arrival at Srinagar Airport and drive to Kargil. En-route visit to Sonmarg. On arrival check into hotel. Later visit to War Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today morning check out from hotel and drive for Leh. Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. On arrival check in into hotel. Later visit the famous Shanti Stupa, Leh palace and Market.Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast, drive to Sangam, Full day excursion to Magnetic Hill & Sangam View where Indus & Zanskar river meet and River Rafting point. On the way to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, in the afternoon you would be driven back to visit the Hall of fame overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Morning Drive to Nubra valley over the Khardung la, (18300 feet) highest motorable road in the World. The view from top of the passes is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks. After exploring we drive toward the down Hunder past an area of rolling sand dunes, one can see double hump Camels and visitors can take a camel safari at the dunes at Hundar. Overnight at Nubra valley.
After breakfast, drive to Turtuk (which was first opened for tourists in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC. The village with the whole population of muslims still resembles mini Pakistan. The village's inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone. Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of a beautiful valley, part of Shyok Valley. On clear days you can have a glimpse of K2 mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan. Return to Hundar.
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After breakfast at the hotel we drive to the next destination Pangong Lake, via Shyok and onto Tangtse and Spangmik (Pangong). It’s a short cut and it's a eautiful route. En route visit Disket monastery and Giant buddha. The road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It took us less than an hour to reach Shayok, and we were delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque.Afternoon we reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at Pangong Lake. Overnight Stay.
Drive to Tsomoriri Lake. It is a breathtaking journey on a trail that is literally a ‘no mans’ land. Vast lonely stretches on the Changthang plateau makes this drive one of the best isolated drives of this tour. Enroute visit the faraway settlement of Chushul. Tsomoriri is situated at an altitude of 4511m above sea level; with an area of about 140 Sq.km.Spend your evening watching shadows of the surrounding mountain and the varying depths of Tsomoriri Lake. Stay in Tented Cottages at Tso Moriri.
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a Salt Lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wildlife species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to Leh, crossing Taglang-la Pass (alt: 17,585ft) en-route visit Shey palace and thiksey monastery, Arrive at hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight stay.
Cities
Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Tso moriri
Cities
Leh, NUBRA VALLEY, Pangong, Tso moriri
