Ladakh Tour from Manali

Begin your tour by driving towards Keylong from Manali, crossing the Rohtang Pass (3978 meters). Later, drive through Marhi, Koksar, Sissu, and Tandi villages. On arriving in Keylong, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Leave for exploring Keylong town, which may include Guru Ghantal Gompa, Shashur Monastery, Gemur Monastery, etc. Stay overnight.

After morning breakfast on day 2, hit the road to Sarchu, crossing Bara-lacha pass (4890 meters). This road journey will be incredible because of the surrounding natural beauty of the majestic Himalayas. Move to your camps after reaching the Sarchu plains. The rest of the day is free- explore the surroundings on foot, admire the picturesque location, indulge in activities of your interest, etc. This area is quite popular amongst trekking enthusiasts because of its rugged terrain. Overnight camping.

Have breakfast and begin driving towards Leh through Taglang La (5328 meters). Cross the great plains of Moree. After arriving in Leh, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. The evening is free for leisure-take a stroll around the city center, interact with the locals, visit the local bazaar, etc. Stay overnight.

On the morning of day 4, after breakfast, it is free. In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing visiting the Shanti Stupa – a white-domed Buddhist Chorten that is highly revered as a sacred spot and is also well-known for the panoramic views it offers, Sankar Monastery- a Buddhist Gompa, home to around 20 monks. Later, visit the now ruined Leh Palace – the former residence of the royal family, built during the 17th century. The evening is for exploring the local market. Stay overnight.

Today, get transported by road to Nubra valley through the Khardungla pass (17582 feet). You will reach in the afternoon and check in at the camp/hotel. Later, visit the famous Sand Dunes, where you can see double-humped camels wandering and thorny bushes scattered all over the dunes. The day’s last visit is the Diskit (Deskit) Monastery- the oldest and the largest Buddhist Gompa of Nubra. Stay overnight.

On day 6, after breakfast, return to Leh. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities- explore the nearby area, interact with the locals, treat your eyes to the mesmerizing view, etc. Stay overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy excursions to Phyang and Spituk Monasteries. Once explored these monasteries come back to your hotel to have lunch. Post lunch, visit the Hall of Fame- a museum built by the Indian army in the memory of soldiers who died in the Indo-Pak wars. The other visits are the Tibetan Handicrafts Center and the market of Leh. Stay overnight.

Have an early morning breakfast and leave for a day trip to the Pangong Lake- a beautiful lake with blue waters bounded by snow-clad Himalayan Mountains. Enjoy a leisure walk, and admire the surrounding beauty. Have lunch here, and explore the lake area. Then, return to Leh for an overnight stay.

After breakfast on day 9, begin driving to Lamayuru. On the way, halt to visit the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar, Alchi Monastery- a well-known ancient Buddhist monastery that is one of the best-preserved ancient Gompas. After arriving in Lamayuru, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast on day 9, begin driving to Lamayuru. On the way, halt to visit the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar, Alchi Monastery- a well-known ancient Buddhist monastery that is one of the best-preserved ancient Gompas. After arriving in Lamayuru, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Today is the last day of the tour. After early morning breakfast, begin driving to Srinagar. En route, visit Drass- the second coldest place on earth, often called ‘the Gateway to Ladakh. Then, drive.’ past Zojila pass and Sonamarg. After arriving in Srinagar, get transported to the airport.