Visiting Ladakh lies on the bucket list of many travellers across the globe. This tour into the Land of High Passes takes you from Manali to Leh via Sarchu, Keylong, Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass, and various other high mountain passes along with a journey through scenic landscapes.
As you head on to the highest cold desert nestled in the Himalayas, the glimpse of travelling through the varied topography will offer plenty of opportunities to indulge in the exquisiteness of nature.
Manali, Ladakh & Kashmir
This amazing trip to Ladakh comes coupled with cozy stays, quick transfers, delectable meals, and amazing sightseeing sessions that include:
After an overnight journey from Delhi, you will be greeted by one of our agents and he’ll court you to your hotel, where you may have a delicious breakfast and grab a little rest.
In the afternoon, you will visit Old Manali, Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Temple & Hot Springs, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery and the Mall Road.
Later, you may choose to explore the town on your own. Come back to your hotel in the evening for dinner and to grab some rest.
After having your breakfast, you will be heading towards Sarchu, which serves as a major stop on the way to Leh Ladakh. Here, you will be spending the night in a tented accommodation.
While going to Sarchu, you will be traveling through some of the highest mountain passes in the world like Rohtang Pass and Baralacha Pass. Apart from this, you will also be visiting Keylong and Jispa, where you may shop a little or have your lunch.
On reaching Sarchu, you can have your dinner and grab some rest after a long tedious journey.
Today will be one of the most prestigious day of your trip as you will be heading towards Leh after having a hearty breakfast. The route is very scenic and you will experience the change in the atmosphere as you go higher.
You will be reaching Leh in the evening after crossing two mountain passes i.e. Tanglang La and Lachulung La. On reaching Leh in the evening, you should grab some rest as a little climate acclimatization is essential. if you’re comfortable enough to travel then you may visit the Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and the Leh Gompa.
Later, you may come back to your hotel and relax after having dinner.
After having a scrumptious breakfast, you will head towards Pangong Tsa via Chang La (the third highest motorable road in the World at an elevation of about 17,350 feet).
You will be mind blown by the beauty of the Pangong lake and will witness various colours of the lake from dawn to dusk. You can also choose to visit the Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery and also the school where the ‘3 Idiots’ was shot.
Later at night, you will camp by the lake under the starlit sky and you will be in for a bonfire session followed by a delicious dinner.
You should wake up early today to witness one of the most beautiful sunset in the world. The shimmering sunshine on the placid waters of the Pangong Lake will definitely leave you spellbound.
You may spend some more time at the lake taking pictures and then, we will proceed back towards Leh after breakfast. On the way to Leh, we will take a short break at Chang La for a sizzling hot cup of tea and a delicious Maggi.
Today, after breakfast, you will be heading to the one of the most beautiful as well as the famous place in the region known as the Nubra Valley. You can have a unique experience of riding a Bactrian camel (double-humped camel) here.
The journey to the Nubra Valley is very enchanting and it passes through Khardung La (the 2nd highest motorable road in the World).
On reaching the Nubra Valley, you will be exploring the Deskit & Hunder villages of the region and you’ll be spending the night in a homestay where you will be served a healthy, delicious home-cooked meal for dinner.
Wake up to a beautiful morning in the Himalayas and savour your taste-buds with a delicious breakfast. Today, you’ll be visiting some of the Buddhist Monasteres of the Nubra Valley and then later you’ll be exploring the villages to learn about the culture and the lifestyle of the people living in the high mountainous regions of the Himalayas.
You will be returning back to Leh in the afternoon, where you may grab some rest in your hotel or go on exploring Leh on your own. Later, you may come back to your hotel for dinner as well as to grab a restful sleep.
Today, you will be starting early after having a hearty breakfast to visit Kargil and some of the major attractions of the region. Enroute the journey to Kargil, you will be stopping at Lamayuru and Alchi to click some amazing pictures here.
Seek the blessings of the divine by visiting the ancient monasteries of Mulbekh and Lamayuru. The other attractions you will be visiting today are Fotu La, the Indus Confluence, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Magnetic Hill.
Later, you may grab some rest and dinner at your hotel.
After breakfast, you will be visiting the Kargil War Memorial where you should pay homage to the Indian Martyrs of the Kargil War (1999).
On the way, you will also be visiting Drass (the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and Sonmarg (the meadow of gold).
You’ll be reaching Srinagar in the evening where you’ll check-in to a houseboat or a hotel for a peaceful sleep and a delicious dinner.
You’ll be driven down to the Srinagar airport to board a flight back home for the onward journey.
Today, after having a scrumptious breakfast, you will go explore Srinagar also known as ‘Paradise on Earth’. Here you will be visiting the lovely Mughal Gardens and the Shankaracharya Temple.
Later, you will be dropped at the Srinagar airport from where, you may proceed back home with profound memories of this amazing trip.
