leh – ladakh
The Land of High Passes
From the majestic monasteries perched atop rocky cliffs to the shimmering lakes reflecting the snow-capped peaks, each day of your leh trip itinerary promises awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re exploring the ancient streets of Leh, marveling at the surreal landscapes of Nubra Valley, or embarking on a thrilling journey to the remote villages of Ladakh, this Journey ensures that you make the most of your time in this Himalayan paradise.
Brief Itinerary (Delhi to Delhi)
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Delhi to Manali |
| Day 2 | Explore Manali |
| Day 3 | Manli to Sarchu |
| Day 4 | Sarchu to Leh |
| Day 5 | Leh City Tour |
| Day 6 | Leh to Nubra |
| Day 7 | Nubra to Pangong |
| Day 8 | Pangong to Leh |
| Day 9 | Explore Leh |
| Day 10 | Leh to Sarchu |
| Day 11 | Sarchu to Manali |
| Day 12 | Manali to Delhi |
Highlights
- Explore the Hippie Culture of manali, good food and great climate
- Journey to leh starts from Manali to Sarchu, Explore Sarchu,Baralacha pass and Suraj tal.
- Explore the architecture of Leh Palace, Peace and tranquility of Shanti Stupa and Roam around Leh Market.
- You’ll get Awestruck by driving at the Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of Road that defies Gravity.
- Pass to the Worlds Highest Motorable Road – Khardungla and Ride the Bactrian double-humped camel in the Nubra Valley.
- Mesmerized in the beauty of Pangong Tso the lake that changes its colours.
- Take photos at the famous 3 Idiots School.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : delhi to manali
Get ready to start your action packed journey to Manali from Delhi either by bus or car.
The overnight journey takes you through some of the most scenic views as you travel to the majestic Himalayas to reach Manali the next morning
Day 2 :arrival in manali
Reach Manali where you can directly head to your pre-booked hotel.
Have breakfast in the hotel, while witnessing the beauty of the valley.
You can either visit Solang Valley and try out different adventurous sports activities like paragliding, Snow Scooter, Cable Car Ropeway, Skiing, and many more.
Visit the Hadimba temple, Manu Temple or the old colonial town of Manali.
In the evening, spend time at the Mall road, wherein you can either go shopping or cafe hopping.
Over stay in Manali.
Day 3 : manali to sarchu
Today after a Delicious Breakfast, we start our journey from Manali to Sarchu.
Today we will be passing through the World famous Atal Tunnel.
Atal Tunnel helps us bypass the traffic at Rohtang Pass and cut our travel time by 5-6 hours.
On the Way we would Cross Sissu, Tandi and Keylong – which has the Natural Beauty still untouched.
Later on we reach Bhaga Valley, which is full of Lush Green Forest and now we will be reaching Jispa.
Jispa is located on the banks of Chandra River, it is a Nature Lover’s Paradise.
Enroute you can take a short stopover at the ZINGZING BAR-one of the highest roadside bars in the world.
Stop by the Suraj Tal which literally translates to ‘THE LAKE OF SUN GOD’ and seems like a green emerald set in the barren Himalayas drenched in mystery as well as splendor.
Your next stop is Baralacha La, a pictures- que mountain pass standing at 16000 feet, offering you some stunning vistas of the confluence of the 3 valleys.
Reach Sarchu in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camps
Day 4 : Sarchu to Leh
After having your breakfast in the morning, start your journey towards Leh.
Enroute, enjoy the drive through Gata Loops which is a series of 21 hairpin bends that leads to the top of one of the highest motorable passes in the Ladakh region that is Nakee La.
Next stopover would be Lachung La, yet another high mountain pass in the region.
Have lunch at Pang or the nearby area.
Upon reaching Leh by evening, complete the check in formalities and rest for sometime.
Indulge in a lip-smacking dinner in the hotel.
Day 5 : Leh City Tour
Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a hearty breakfast.
Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at Hall of fame.
Visit the Spituk Gompa that also has a museum in the premises housing ancient masks, weapons and Thangkas (Buddhist paintings).
Enjoy a delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Visit the Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
Visit Sangam view point to watch the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers.
Visit SECMOL which is the real 3-idiots school. Later in the Evening visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Day 6 : Leh to Nubra
After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure.
This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever changing views in the barren land.
Take a stopover at the Khardung-La pass, world’s 2nd highest all-season motorable road soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world.
As you descend from Khardung la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley.
Enjoy a ride of the exquisite double-humped Bactrian camel, exclusively found in this region.
Visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh in Diskit that also houses a large Buddha statue (if time permits).
Later enjoy camping with bonfire under the sky full of stars.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley
Things not to miss:
Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass
Day 7 : Nubra to Pangong
Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting the Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colors from shades of blue to green to red.
You can also remake some of the moments from your favourite bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong lake
Day 8 : Pangong to Leh
Wake up in the morning to the beautiful Pan- gong Lake view and have a delicious breakfast.
Take a small stopover at the Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain pass.
You can also visit the Changala Cafe, located just on the Changla Pass.
Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ as the site where the last scene was shot.
One can also visit the beautifully structured Thiksey and Shey monastery en route, if time permits.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Day 9 : Explore Leh
Today after Breakfast we have the day at Leisure,
Feel the Peace while exploring the Famous Monasteries like Alchi, Lamayuru, Likir and many more.
Enjoy the evening at the Leh Market purchasing some souveniers for Memories of your trip.
Overnight stay in leh.
Day 10 : Leh to Sarchu
After having a delicious breakfast in the morning, start your journey back towards Sarchu.
En-route, you will be witnessing the beauty of the barren lands stretched faraway bordered by the lofty Himalayas.
Upon reaching Sarchu, take rest for sometime
In the evening, sit around the bonfire under the sky full of stars as you enjoy your dinner at the campsite.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Sarchu.
Day 11 : Sarchu to Manali
In the morning, post breakfast, start your return journey to Manali.
Enjoy a series of hairpin bends as you pass through the scenic mountain roads.
Upon reaching Manali, you will be dropped at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 12 : Manali to Delhi
Day is at leisure in Manali. Stroll around the mall road, shop from the local stores or you can explore some of the famous cafes in Manali.
Overnight bus or car journey from Manali to Delhi.
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Inclusions
Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Stay on a double basis in hygienic and sanitized standard hotels/Camps.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner on all days (meals durning bus journey is not included)
Assured Inner-Line Permit for all restricted areas as per the itinerary
Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey.Driver night charges, toll tax, parking charges, etc
Oxygen cylinder and basic first-aid during the tour.
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Pick-up and drop at Delhi.
Camping with an evening bonfire (Bonfire wherever possible)
exclusions
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, phone call, camera fees or any other item.
Entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, etc
Lunch throughout the tour
International / Domestic airfare, visa fees, air- port tax or any kind of insurance cover
Anything that is not mentioned in the section “inclusions”
