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Set out on a journey through some of the Himalayas’ most stunning scenery on an incredible Srinagar Leh Manali tour. This journey offers the ideal fusion of adventure, culture, and natural beauty as it takes you through Umling La, Hanle, Pangong Tso, Nubra, and Changthang Valley.
After starting your journey in Srinagar, which is well-known for its tranquil Dal Lake and Mughal gardens, you will travel across the breathtaking Zoji La Pass on your way to Leh. You will see the bleak splendor of Changthang Valley, which is home to nomadic tribes and high-altitude lakes, as you travel into Ladakh. A trip to Hanle, which is well-known for its astronomical observatory, gives your trip a special flair.
Arriving at Umling La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world at more than 19,300 feet, is one of the tour’s main attractions. Additionally, the route passes through the scenic Nubra Valley, which is home to sand dunes, double-humped camels, and the meeting point of the Shyok and Nubra rivers. The trip proceeds to the magnificent Pangong Tso, a lake at a high elevation that undergoes color changes all day long.
The journey begins in Leh and continues over high-altitude crossings including Baralacha La, Moore Plains and Tanglang La on its way to Manali. The excursion is ideal for adventure seekers because of the breathtaking scenery and exhilarating roads found along these mountain routes.
Travelers looking for an adrenaline rush, the beauties of nature, and the cultural diversity of Ladakh will love our Srinagar Leh Manali itinerary. This Ladakh trip, which crosses some of the highest and most picturesque highways in the world, offers lifelong memories whether you’re traveling alone or with a group.
Trip Info
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- After arriving in Srinagar, check-in to your cozy hotel and freshen-up.
- As per your time, head out to explore the streets near Dal Lake, go for Shikara ride or just chill in your houseboat (on your own).
- In the evening, don’t miss out the much-needed acclimatization session by your trip captain followed by home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel/houseboat.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast drive from Srinagar to Kargil. Feel the thrill while riding over Zoji La (11,575 feet). We will be travelling through Drass (World’s second coldest inhabited place) where you can take a good stopover for lunch.
- Soak in the amazing views of Kargil, Tiger Hill, and other famous peaks enroute. Visit the famous Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war. Also, explore the Mulbekh Monastery.
- After arriving in Kargil, check in to our cozy hotel and have some much-needed leisure. Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast check out from our hotel in Kargil. Start yet another long road journey to Leh from Kargil.
- Enroute we’ll cross Fotula Pass (13,479 feet) and Namika La (12,198 feet). Ahead, visit the Lamayuru Monastery and seek blessings. This region is also known as ‘Moonland’.
- We’ll visit the Hall of Fame, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Magnetic Hill. Witness the confluence of Indus-Zanskar rivers as we move ahead towards Leh town.
- After arriving in Leh, check in to our comfy hotel and have some much-needed leisure. Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast ride towards Nubra Valley via one of the World’s highest motorable roads – Khardung La situated at 17,582 feet.
- Enroute Hunder Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley, we will visit the stunning statue of Maitreya Buddha at Diskit Monastery.
- After arriving in Hunder, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out to take a ride on a double hump bactrian camel – a unique mammal found here in India’s cold desert. Optionally, you can also go for ATV Quad biking in sand dunes by your own.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents.
- Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning in Nubra Valley and post breakfast drive towards Turtuk village to explore the northernmost part of India as we go parallel to Shyok River to reach the Last Village.
- Flanked by Nubra on one side and Baltistan on the other, the landscape, culture, language, clothing, and even the physical features of people change quite drastically crossing over into Turtuk. Witness the jawdropping vistas of snow-clad Karakoram mountains as seen from this sleepy village situated close to the Indo-Pak border.
- After arriving back in Hunder, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents.
- Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning and post breakfast, move towards Shyok Valley and ride further to Pangong Tso.
- Pangong Tso is Asia’s one of the most scenic high altitude salt water lakes situated at 14,270 feet.
- Enroute Pangong Tso, we will take a pit stop at Durbuk or Tangtse village to grab a satisfying lunch.
- After arriving at Pangong Tso, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out for a walk around the lake for an #InstaPerfect shot.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents/cottages.
- Wake up early in the morning and experience the soothing sunrise at Pangong Tso.
- Post breakfast, drive towards Hanle via Changthang Valley. Enroute Hanle, we will cross tiny settlements like Chushul, Tsaga Village and Loma.
- After arriving in Hanle, check in to our cozy homestay/swiss-camps and have some much-needed leisure. Hanle is one of Ladakh’s highest villages positioned on the Old Silk Route and home to India’s first and Biggest Astronomical Observatory.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a homestay/swiss-camps.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, ride towards the mighty Umling La – World’s Highest Motorable Pass nestled at an altitude of 19,024 ft, via Photila Pass & Demchuk Village.
- This road journey to Umling La is truly a lifetime experience. After reaching Umling La pass spend some time at this breathtaking high altitude mountain pass and take some pictures for your gram. Post explorations, we will travel back to our property in Hanle.
- After arriving in Hanle, have some much-needed leisure, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a homestay/swiss-camps.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, ride towards Leh town via Chumathang Valley. Experience the naturally occurring Hot Springs in this picturesque valley.
- After arriving in Leh, check in to our cozy hotel and have some much-needed leisure.
- Since this is your last day in the beautiful Leh town, therefore make the most out of it by chilling with your travel clan at various quaint cafes and take authentic souvenirs for your loved ones back home.
- Post exploration, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast drive towards Sarchu from Leh. Enroute we’ll cross over Moore Plains (15,400 feet) and high altitude passes like Tanglang La (17,480 feet), Lachung La (16,616 feet) and Nakee La (15,547 feet).
- We will be greeted with Gata Loops (21 hairpin bends) situated at 13,750 feet after taking a pit stop at Pang to grab a satisfying lunch.
- After reaching Sarchu in Lahaul valley, check in to our campsite and have some leisure. Regroup to savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss camps.
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast drive to Manali via Atal Tunnel. Make your way through alluring landscapes.
- Get mesmerized by the exceptional beauty of Suraj Tal at Baralacha La top. Feel the thrill while driving over Zingzing Bar (14,010 feet) and Baralacha La (16,500 feet).
- After arriving in Manali, check in to our hotel, freshen-up and have some leisure. Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
- Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning and post breakfast, check-out from our hotel and head out for self exploration in Manali.
- Feel free to take a stroll around – visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Jogini Falls or go for cafe hopping in Old Manali and try different local cuisines (on your own).
- In the evening, start-off your overnight journey from Manali to Delhi.
Reach Delhi early morning with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.
