Get ready to make your dream of visiting Ladakh come true in the action-packed trip where one would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, serene beauty, and culture of the "Land of High Passes". The entire tour is exclusively elected by Wanderers experts.
Brief Route
Manali – Jispa – Leh – Hunder – Pangong – Tso Moriri – Leh
What is included in the tour
- Seat as per vehicle selection (Innova / Tempo traveler).
- Accommodation as per below mentioned hotels / camps or similar category.
- Dinner and Breakfast at all places.
- Oxygen Cylinder available in vehicle.
- Inner Line permits wherever applicable.
- Highly experienced Driver cum guide.
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST @ 5%
- Enroute Lunch, Beverages, Snacks, Minibar etc.
- Any Adventure activity, Safari or adventure activity unless specified in inclusions.
- Monument entry, Guide fee etc.
- Any other sight-seeing other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
Day 1: Manali
Meet and greet in Manali, post which Introduction, Registration & briefing will be done by our crew. It is a day at leisure where you can explore the cafes of Old Manali or can relax at the hotel.
Day 2: Manali – Jispa (95 K/M 4 Hrs.)
After breakfast, we will start the journey towards Jispa crossing Atal tunnel. Atal Tunnel is a Newly built highway tunnel which connects Manali with Lahaul valley even in winters as we by-pass the mighty Rohtang Pass. After crossing Tunnel, the landscape changes drastically as we enter the Lahaul District. The greenwood of the famous pine trees disappear and the barren slopes of the cold desert takes over. We continue towards Jispa crossing the quaint mountain towns of Sissu and Keylong. Arrive at the destination early in the evening and have an adventurous overnight stay in Camps / Hotel.
Day 3: Jispa – Leh (230 K/M 7 Hrs.)
Highlights - Tanglang La, Riding along Indus River
We start off early, and 2 hours later, we pass through the Baralacha Pass. This pass connects Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh. Driving from Sarchu to Leh is like a roller coaster ride, with its many ascents and descents. We cross three passes, of which Nakee La is the third highest pass and Tanglang La being the highest pass on the Manali Leh highway. One can almost mistake the mountains for becoming the clouds. We arrive in Leh later that evening and enjoy a much-deserved repast.
Day 4: Leh
Highlights - Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, Leh Palace,
Replenish your energies with a healthy breakfast and enjoy a relaxing day in Leh. This is the day at leisure and can be spent visiting the scenic and famous places in and around the city. Stop by the Leh Palace and enjoy the splendid panoramic views of the Stok Kangri Mountain range from the terrace. You may also choose to visit the Shanti Stupa and the local market to indulge in some shopping and try out the Ladakhi cuisine at the local eateries. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 6: Leh - Hunder/ Nubra Valley (140 K/M 5 Hrs.)
Highlights - Khardungla Pass, Diskit Monastery
After a relaxed day in Leh, we continue our expedition and start travelling towards Nubra Valley through what was considered the highest motorable road in the world i.e., Khardung La(5359m). The road towards the pass is well paved till the checkpoint near South Pullu and after crossing the checkpoint, the road starts to get slushy with loose gravels. Get yourself clicked after reaching Khardungla La and hit the road quickly as it is not safe to spend much time on top of the pass due to the high altitude and thin air. We stop for a quick lunch after descending down from the pass and then continue our journey. After travelling for couple of hours, we take a brief stop at Diskit Monastery to visit the 32m high Maitreya Buddha statue. Our arrival in the valley will be welcomed by the white sand dunes and the sightings of the double-hump Bactrian camels grazing in the beautiful Nubra Valley. Stay overnight at the hotel/campsite.
Day 7: Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder
Highlights - Turtuk Village on the Banks of Shyok River
Today, you’ll travel to Turtuk which is considered as the last Indian village on the LOC, it is a small village on the banks of the Shyok River with unparalleled natural beauty. The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples, Later drive back to Hunder and stay overnight at the hotel/campsite.
Day 7: Hunder- Pangong Tso (240 K/M 7 Hrs.)
Today we travel on the Shyok and Agham route which is the best scenic stretch of this trip. Nestled amongst the high peaks, at an altitude of around 14,270 feet, the Pangong Lake is 134 kilometres in length and stretches from Eastern Ladakh to Tibet. The clear brackish waters transform between different shades of blue and green, with the shifting position of the sun. The landscape is rough and dramatic.
Day 8: Pangong – Tso Moriri (305 K/M 8 Hrs.)
After an early morning breakfast, we will start and travel through some roads less taken and cross some beautiful small villages like Chushul, Nyoma, Mahe and many more. Tso Moriri is the “Mountain Lake” and home to all most 34 species of birds. The clear waters of the lake reflect the surroundings while the graciously sloped mountains extend it a warm embrace. The beauty of the lake seems to transform itself with the passing of the day, from morning and afternoon to evening.
Day 9: Tso Moriri - Leh (220 K/M 6 Hrs.)
After an early morning breakfast, we will be travelling around 220km to reach Leh. On way to Leh we are going to witness some wonderful & mesmerizing places. We will reach Leh late in the evening. Check- in followed by Dinner & Bonfire.
Day 10: Bid Adieu
This day brings us to the end of the trip with fond memories of the trip fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we bid adieu to each other.
1. We invite participants from all around the country. We encourage the participants with bikes only. Self-drive expedition & is not aimed at providing a taxi or a car with driver. Extremely exceptional cases will be treated with special considerations & will entail extra costs over & above the price specified in this document.
2. All ‘driving’ participants must have a valid Indian driving license or an international driving license valid in India. We may at our discretion accept or reject any application.
3. There will be no refund for any service unveiled.
4. Any car can be used for participation. The vehicle must be in good condition mechanically. The condition of the brakes, tires, battery, clutch plates must be in reasonably good condition. The vehicle must have all the required documents that prove it can be legally driven on Indian roads and all permits should be in place. If the owner of the vehicle is not a participant, a letter of authority for use of the vehicle needs to be provided.
5. Safekeeping of the participants’ vehicle, belongings or any personal items would be the sole responsibility of the participant.
6. Vehicle mileage and fueling needs of the vehicle should be taken care by the participant, as extra fuel would not be carried by our team.
7. Our company would not be held responsible for any changes to the itinerary, amendments or exclusions to the expedition plan and will not be liable for any costs or claims arising from the same, if the changes or exclusions have been the direct or indirect result of a natural disasters, accidents, severe weather changes, or govt or military actions. Our crew will go the extra mile in accommodating any such event, to ensure minimum impact to our clients. And as far as reasonably possible, we will look to partially refund in case the expedition is cut short because of such reasons, in the number of activities or the number of days as outlined in this document.
8. The recovery vehicle & the car mechanic support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service, are any costs attributable to vehicle repair which is carried out anywhere else than the place of breakdown, or which cannot be reasonably carried out by our recovery vehicle & mechanic at the time/place of breakdown. For eg. if there is a major incident like the axle breaks. If the mechanic is not able to repair the vehicle, then it will have to be sent to the nearest workshop. Spare parts cost is also not included.
9. The medical equipment’s & personnel support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service are any costs attributable to treatment of sickness/ill-health, which cannot be reasonably treated by our expedition medical professional or using our expedition medical supplies, or which is carried out anywhere else than place of occurrence of ill-health or sickness. Our crew team will go beyond their contractual obligation & will aim to provide extended assistance in taking care of the participant’s vehicle & transporting the participant to a safe place where the participant will get good medical help. Cost arising of such incidents would have to be borne by the participants, with WA having no liability
10. Limitation of Liability: These terms and conditions govern the relation between you, the participant and WA (Wanderers Adventure). You will be bound by these terms and conditions upon joining this expedition. WA responsibility would be limited because of the fact that we liaise with 3rd parties such as hotels, adventure sports companies and other such companies for various arrangements for this expedition.
