Leh Ladakh Expedition #JeepTrio #CompassTrio – 10-23 June, 2018

15 Days  (Delhi – Patnitop – Leh – Ladakh – Manali – Delhi)

The unbelievable Landscape amid blue sky high snow clad peaks is a sight that is probably the
inspiration behind the famous Persian saying: “Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto,
hamin ast” (if there is a heaven on earth, it is here).Welcome to “Ladakh”

Route Attractions:
Delhi- Ludhiana- Patnitop – – Sonmarg – Zozila Pass- Gumri post- Drass (kargil War Memorial)– Kargil –Lamayuru- Fotu La- Leh Ladakh –
Khardung La- Nubra Valley- Sumur- Hunder-Turtuk- Agham shyok-Pangong Lake- ChangLa – Karu- Hall of Fame- Leh Palace- 3 Idiot school-
Gurudwara patthar sahib- thiksey monastery-Shanti stupa- Tanglang La- Moore plains- suraj Tal – Tso Moriri – Tso Kar- sarchu – Pang – Keylong –
sisu -Tandi-Khoksar- Rohtang Pass – Manali – Chandigarh- Delhi.

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Delhi – Patnitop (655 kms)

Reach Patnitop by afternoon. Patnitop is one of the beautiful hill stations which is famous for picturesque surroundings, walking clouds. This is first day to warm up and practice your riding skills in hills (around 50 km ride in mountains)Reach patnitop in late afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Patnitop. Enjoy Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 2 : Patnitop to Srinagar/Sonmarg– (185 KM)

We will be riding in mountains today The view and roads in patnitop is just amazing, we will cross asia’s largest tunnel today reach Srinagar by evening. Explore Srinagar (Dal lake) and beautiful gardens and floating market. Enjoy evening by dal lake. Enjoy Dinner and overnight stay.
Note3rd Day stay can be changed from Srinagar to sonmarg (which is 70 km from Srinagar) depending on the situation in Srinagar.

Day 3: Srinagar/Sonmarg – Kargil – 200 KM

Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zojilla La Pass- Gumri Post – Drass – Kargil war memorial- Kargil

Wake up early and start enjoy Breakfast. start journey toward Kargil. We will cross through sonmarg and Zozila pass today, very tough ride. will cross Drass , and Kargil war memorial . We will halt at Drass and pay homage to our War heroes at Kargil War memorial, situated at Drass sector, Where 1999 war was fought.. Reach kargil by evening. Enjoy Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 4: Kargil to Leh. (211 km)

Kargil – Mulbek – Namik La – Fotu La – Lamayuru – Khalsi – Saspul – Basgo – Nimmoo – Leh – Khaltse – Lamayuru –Fotu-La- Nimmu

Wake up early and start journey after Breakfast. Today the ride will be smooth and beautiful roads, We will cross through Fotu La, Namki La, Lamayuru and Moonland. This route offer some breath-taking Landscapes. While after that we will cross “Magnetic Hill” and “Gurudwara pathar sahib”. The famous “Hall of fame” will also fall in this route. Reach Leh by evening. Enjoy Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 5: – Leh.

Day at leisure.Wake up late and after breakfast enjoy your day. Explore the main attractions in the city .On this day no need to rush you are free to explore Leh, visit markets and Gurudwara patthar sahib, magnetic hills, Hall of fame, Shanti stupa, Thiksey Monastery, Alchi Choskor Monastery, Likir Monastery,Leh , Royal Palace, and local Tibetan market evening will be at leisure. Dinner will be served at Hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay.

Day 6: Leh to Khardung-Lato Nubra Valley (Hunder) (120 KM)

Leh – South Pullu – Khardung La Pass – North Pullu – Khardung Village – Sumur- Khalsar Village – DiskitMonastary – Hunder (Nubra Valley)

Start early morning after breakfast start journey to Khardung -La passes 18380 Ft. The all terrain highest motor able road in the World. Further continue the journey toward Nubra Valley. Next halt will be at Siachen base Camp at North pullu.E enjoy the scenic beauty of hunder and reach the sand dunes to capture beautiful evening.Start journey further toward Hunder. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides in the high altitude cold desert. The camel safaris are done on Bactrian Double-humped Camels which are reminder the bygone era of Silk Route trade. Reach hotel by evening .Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra with bonfire.

Day 7: Hunder to Turtuk & Back to Hunder(Nubra valley) (80 KM)

Hunder (Nubra Valley)- Turtuk- Nubra ValleyHunder.

Enjoy yummy organic breakfast in Hunder and explore near destination-Turtuk Hunder to Turtuk is
nothing less than exceptional. Apart from being remote, Turtuk is unique for various reasons. While whole Ladakh is a Buddhist dominated area, Turtuk follows Islam as its primary religion. Everything from apricots, apples, tomatoes, cauliflowers, and cabbages grow in Turtuk.Turtuk is a gallery of unspeakable beauty it is a colourful portrait. The last big village before Turtuk is Bogdang, a largely Sufia Noorbakhshia dominated area, where no one was allowed to buy a television until recently. Later return back to Nubra valley. Enjoy your stay with lots of local story of this area.

Day 8:Hunder (Nubra Valley)to Pangong Tso-(120 KM)

Hunder (Nubra Valley) – Diskit Village – Khalsar Village – Agham Village – Shyok Village – Durbuk – Tangtse – Spangmik (Pangong Tso)

Enjoy the most yummy food in mid of no where. After breakfast we will go to sand dunes enjoy the bacteria camel ride and photo shoot at Diskit. This is the famous silk route.After some fun start journey toward pangong lake. The route is less travelled, but the most adventures one. Be ready to test your riding skill. Reach Pangong Lake by afternoon. The camps are the best place to stay in Pangong, enjoy the scenic beauty of most famous lake, the view from camp is majestic. Spend evening in Camps at lake. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in camp.

Day 9: Pangong -Tso to Leh Ladakh (140 km)

Spangmik (Pangong Tso) – Tangtse – Chang La – Sakti – Karu – Leh

After breakfast we will go the famous point (3 Idiot) at Pangong lake, enjoy the photo shoot at the lake, Be ready with your cameras and phone to click pics.The view in morning will take your breath away. After some fun at lake, start journey toward to Leh, We will cross Chang La today another highest pass, be ready to witness fresh snowfall at this point, halt for Tea in mid. Start journey again and reach Leh by evening. Stay overnight in hotel. Dinner will be served in hotel only.

Day 10: Leh to Tso-Moriri – Tso Kar(220 km)

Leh – Karu – Upshi – Kumdok – Kere – Chumathang – Mahe – Sumdo – Karzok (Tso Moriri)

Start journey in morning after breakfast to Tso Moriri. Mighty, endless, vast, abundant, clear, beautiful and pure… Tso Moriri, at a distance of around 220 km from Leh is a high altitude mountain lake at a height of around 4500 m. Although its not as big as Pangong Tso, but beautiful enough to take your heart away. halt for Tea in mid. Stay overnight with dinner.

Day 11: Tso-Moriri to Sarchu (230 km)

Tso Moriri (Karzok) – Tso Kar – More Plains – Pang – Lachung La Pass – Namik La Pass – Gata Loops – Sarchu

Today we will start journey from Tso- Moriri to another small lake :ie Tso- Kar (80 km) and will proceed further toward Sarchu. Enjoy the most beautiful sights that will take your breath away but a mix of good roads and bad await us on our way to sarchu. We will cross Moore Plains, Pang, Gata Loops (Total 21). Reach sarchu in evening, enjoy overnight stay in camps with Dinner. camps are of A grade standard with attach toilets.

Day 12: Sarchu to Manali (225 km)

Sarchu – Killing Sarai – Baralacha La – Xing Xing Bar – Darcha -jispa– Keylong – Tandi – Koksar – Rohtang pass–Manali

Start early morning from sarchu to Manali after breakfast. we will cross baralacha-la-pass (16,040 ft).And witness another beauty Suraj Tal further we will start journey toward manali We will cross Rohtang pass also so be ready for rough riding. Reach manali in evening.
Surrounded by majestic hills and woody forests, the quaint charm of Manali has captured the world’s attention and has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The pristine River Beas flows right through the town, creating a mesmerising and spellbinding landscape. Nestled at one end of the Kullu Valley, Manali is a popular hill station with attractions such as the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley nearby. Enjoy overnight stay with Dinner in Hotel.

Day 13 : Manali – Delhi – (517 KM)

Manali – Kullu – Bhuntar – Mandi – Bilaspur – Chandigarh – Ambala – Karnal – Sonipat – Delhi

Wake up early and start journey after Breakfast. Reach chandigarh by afternoon. Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled.