Ladakh: Where Nature Meets the Soul

Meet at Srinagar Airport and transfer you to the Hotel. Check into the hotel, freshen up, and walk down to the local market. Explore the nearby places, like Dal Lake, which is within walking distance. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Today’s journey takes us to Kargil. Start early from Srinagar to allow time for sightseeing. The scenic drive transitions from Kashmir’s greenery to Ladakh’s barren landscapes, passing through Kangan, Sonamarg, and Drass. The challenging Zoji La Pass is a highlight of the route. Visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, the second coldest inhabited place on earth, to honor the heroes of the 1999 conflict. Arrive in Kargil by evening.

Wake up and start the journey after Breakfast. Today the ride will be smooth and beautiful roads. Later lunch at Lamayuru and a photo shoot at Moonland (A sight for shooting songs of many Bollywood songs.). Fotu La and Namki La are the 2 highest passes we will cross today. We will cross visiting with Magnetic Hill, Indus Zanskar Confluence, Spituk Monastery, Likkir Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Hall of Fame, and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. This route offers some breathtaking Landscapes. Reach Leh by evening and check-in at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will start for Leh Sightseeing (East Indus Valley). The sightseeing places are – Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Stakna Monastery, Stok Palace Museum, 3-Idiot School and Shanti Stupa.

Begin the day with an early morning drive to Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft), the world’s highest all-weather motorable road. Continue toward Nubra Valley, stopping at the Siachen Base Transit Camp at North Pullu. Visit Diskit Monastery and head to the dunes along the historic Silk Route. Enjoy the scenic beauty and capture a stunning evening at Hunder, renowned for camel rides in the cold desert. The Bactrian double-humped camels, remnants of the Silk Route era, offer a unique experience. Spend time taking photos and soaking in the natural surroundings. Overnight stay at Hunder.

After breakfast, we will start our full-day trip to Turtuk Village, Thang Village, etc., and we will go up to Zero Point (if we get the permit). In the evening, we will return to Hunder.

After breakfast, we will start our journey toward Pangong Lake. We will reach Pangong Lake by the afternoon. The camps are the best places to stay at Pangong Lake. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the most famous Lake; the view from the camp is majestic. Spend the evening at the bank of the Lake. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in camp.

From here on, it is mostly a return journey home, covering the Tso Moriri and Manali Leh highways on the way. From Pangong, drive to Chushul to visit the Rezang La War Memorial. Then, take the road via Mahe Bridge and continue moving towards Karzok via Puga Valley, the small village on the banks of Tso Moriri, where you will be staying for the night.

After breakfast, we will start the journey toward Jispa. Reach Jispa by late afternoon by passing through Tso Kar Lake, Lachalung La, and Baralacha La Pass.

After breakfast, we will start the journey toward Manali. We will reach Manali by late afternoon after passing through several beautiful villages of Lahul Valley, such as Sissu and Gondhla, and the confluence of the rivers Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi near Keylong.

It is time to say Goodbye to all sweet memories. After breakfast, we will proceed towards Chandigarh via Kullu Village (Famous for Shawl & Woolen Garments) and drop you at the station as far as your return ticket. This is going to be one long and boring drive really from Manali back to Chandigarh/Kalka.