MANALI – LADAKH TOUR

Arrival At Chandigarh Airport and proceed to Manali at 10:30 AM. On arrival check in hotel and relax.(If Time Permit) We will visit Manali local market. Overnight in hotel. 

After Morning Breakfast and check out from hotel drive to Atal Tunnel stands at an altitude of 3048 m. After we cross the Atal Tunnel we continue riding after a brief stop at the pass and cross several villages along the Lahaul valley including, Khoksar, Sissu, Gondla and Tandi as well as the Chandra and Bhaga rivers. We descend down and continue towards Jispa situated on the state border of Himachal and Ladakh. Overnight stay in the hotel.

After Morning Breakfast and check out from hotel drive to Sarchu and soon after begin to ascend the Gata loops. The twenty one loops gradually take you to an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. From the top of the Gatta loops we will ride to the base of Naki La pass (15547 ft) and onwards to the second pass known as Lachulung-La (16620 ft) above sea level. As we descend and ride to the Morey plains we crossover a small settlement of tents at Pang where a routine tea stop will enhance our spirits before conquering the mighty Tanglang-La. Afterwards we will drive across a vast table-land known as Morey plains which stretch for around 40 kilometers and are at an average elevation of 4000 meters. We soon hit the base of Tanglang la and begin our ascent into the second highest motorable pass in the world. The Tanglangla pass is at a height of 5359 m above sea level. From Tanglangla we descend down into Ladakh and cross the check post at Upshi. An hour’s drive from here and we finally reached Leh and transferred to the hotel and Check – in into the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Leh.

After Morning Breakfast drive to Monastery Tour: Shey, this Monastery was also built in 1655; The monastery is noted for its giant copper with gilded gold statue of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha. Thiksey monastery, it the largest such structure in central Ladakh, 3- idiot school  The school made famous by the movie 3 Idiots and Sindhu Ghat Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

After Morning Breakfast and check out from hotel drive to Nubra valley. On the way we visit Khardung La which at 18380ft is famous for being the world’s highest motorable pass. We descend in Nubra valley, visit Diskit monastery and proceed to stay at camp in Hunder, Dinner & overnight stay at Hunder camps

After Morning Breakfast proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising a touch of Turkish & Iranian culture), ruined fort of Dhards and Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the famous K2 peak (The second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later back to the hotel/camp for an overnight stay at Hunder/Diskit (Nubra valley).

After Morning Breakfast and check out from hotel drive to the Sand dunes at Hunder, you can also enjoy Sand dune ride over rare “Double Hump Camels.” Nubra Valley was part of ancient silk route and these Mongolian camels came to Nubra valley during ancient trade. Reach Leh, transfer to Hotel, Leisure time at Leh or shopping etc at your own, dinner and overnight at Leh in Hotel.

After Morning Breakfast Proceed to Pangong through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. This Pass is third Highest Motorable road in the world. After that visit to Pangong Lake, enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake and also visit the most famous 3 Idiots Point. On the way back, optional visit to Shay Palace and Thiksey monastery as per your energy levels.  Dinner and Overnight at Leh.

After Breakfast We Check out From Hotel and drive to Leh Airport. On arrival drop at the Airport.