Chandigarh Manali Ladakh Road Trip

A Ten Days tour that proves that the Journey is as beautiful as the Destination

Highlights

  • Drive through Atal Tunnel, the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the World 
  • Enjoy the scenic Manali Leh Highway crossing Himalayan Passes, villages and the Breathtaking Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lakes on the way
  • Explore the town of Leh
  • Visit a 200-year old traditional Ladakhi home
  • Khardungla Pass, the Highest Mot0rable Road in the World
  • White Sand dunes and Double Humped Camels in Nubra 
  • Camping near the Beautiful Pangong Lake
  • Rafting in Zanskar River

Tour Itinerary

On arrival at Chandigarh Airport, you will be received by our representative and would be commuted to your Hotel in Manali (Approx. 8-9 hours), where you will be checked in for rest and overnight stay. Overnight stay in Manali.

Today, we begin our drive towards Jispa (approx. 2 ½ hours) via the Atal Tunnel. At a length of 9.02 km, Atal Tunnel is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the World.  This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. Evening free for rest. Overnight stay in Deluxe Camps in Jispa.

After breakfast, we begin our drive towards Tsomoriri Lake (approx. 9-10 hours) crossing Baralacha Pass, Sarchu, Gata Loops, Nakee La Pass, Pang and More Plains.  Enroute, we shall visit Tsokar Lake, meaning White lake because of the salt deposited around it. Tsokar is situated at an altitude of 4530m above sea level and is surrounded by extensive areas of fresh and saline marshes and wet meadows, which host varieties of water birds. 

From here, there is a drive full of beautiful landscapes on the way to Tsomoriri Lake. This Tranquil lake is the largest of the High Altitude Lakes in the Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region that are located entirely within India. Overnight stay in Hotel at Korzok village, one of the most remote and high altitude settlements in Ladakh.

After breakfast, we drive towards Leh crossing Mahe Bridge (approx. 6 hours) on the way. We stop by Chumatang Hot Sulphur springs for picnic lunch. We continue our drive and end our journey in Leh, where you will be received by our representative and checked into your Accommodation. Overnight stay in Leh.

Full day sightseeing of Leh, wherein we shall the famous Thiksey Monastery, famous for its 49 ft High statue of Maitreya Buddha, covering two storeys of the building.  Later, we shall visit the Shey Gompa, Stok Palace and a 200 year old traditional Ladakhi house to get a glimpse of the local lifestyle and get to enjoy a cup of Butter tea, a ladakhi beverage.  

Later, we shall visit the Hall of Fame built by Indian Army and Shanti Stupa (which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape). Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (approx. 4 hours) via Khardungla Pass (18380 feet) –the Highest Motorable Road in the World. Nubra Valley  lies at an average altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level.

Later, we shall visit Hunder village and Diskit Monastery. One can see an impressive 32 metre (106 feet) Maitreya Buddha statue on top of a hill below the monastery facing the Shyok River. Other attractions include the White Sand dunes and Camel Safari on the double humped camels which are found only in Nubra.  Overnight stay at Hotel/Deluxe Camps in Nubra valley.

After breakfast, you shall drive to the beautiful crystal clear, color-changing high altitude lake, the Pangong lake (approx. 4 hours) located next to the China border via Shyok. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Overnight stay at Deluxe Camps near lakeside.

After breakfast, you shall drive back to Leh (approx. 5 hours) via Changla Pass.  On the way back, we shall visit Hemis Monastery. Overnight stay in Leh.

Rafting from Chilling to Nimo in Zanskar river (Level 3 plus) Duration:  approx 2 ½ Hours. This is the most cherished rafting option in Ladakh. After hot lunch at Nimo.  Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Leh Airport for your onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!

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