Leh - Zanskar 4X4 Expedition

BY EVENING REACH MANALI.

REGISTRATION & BRIEFING 7 PM ONWARDS.

HOTEL: GAZLLEING INN, MANALI

Our tour will start from Manali and will head towards Jispa. It is a distance of around 100 km. We will take short halts in Atal Tunnel, Sissu & Keylong. It will take around 4-6 hours to reach Jispa.

It be your acclimatization day.

After lunch will head towards Padum. It is a distance of around 120 km .. It will take around 8-9 hours to reach Padum. Enroute you will visit Darcha, Mighty Gombok Rangan, Shinku Pass connecting Lahaul & Zanskar Valley.

On arrived Padum check in your hotel & enjoy overnight stay at camps with dinner.

HOTEL: POTALA PADUM

In the morning, check-out from the Hotel and explore nearby places around Padum.

Visit Karsha Monestry, Stongday Monestry, Sani Gompa & Lake.

By evening free to roam around Padum Market.

Enjoy overnight stay at hotel with dinner.

HOTEL: POTALA PADUM

In the morning, check-out from the Hotel and head to Kargil. Start driving along the Zanskar River and pass Pensi La.

The distance between Padum and Kargil is about 230 kilometers in total which may not seem like much. But when you put it together with the bad roads, it can take you as long as 8 to 10 hours to cover. On the way you will come across Pensi La & Drang Drung Glacier.

On reaching Kargil, check-in at the hotel and rest for the night.

HOTEL: KARGIL HEIGHTS

In the morning, check-out from the Hotel and head to Leh. Visit Kargil War Memorial & Start Driving Towards Leh.

A high-desert city, Leh is a land of Buddhist culture and adventure. The biggest attraction of this place is the 17th-century Leh Palace, built by King Sengge Namgyal as the royal residence.

On arrived Leh check in your hotel & enjoy overnight stay at hotel with dinner.

On this day after breakfast, explore Leh town 7 surrounding places you can use this day to learn about the local culture and heritage. There are a number of tourist attractions that you can explore. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and then head out to Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace,Thiksey Gompa and Stok Palace.

Sangam Valley is a 48 kilometre drive from Leh and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence. It is an amazing place to sit, relax, and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. On the way witness Magnetic Hill, the Hill continues to baffle tourists till today.

En-route, pass one of the highest mountain passes in the world, Khardung La. From an altitude of over 17500 feet, you can capture panoramic vistas of the Ladakhi landscape.

After sightseeing and shopping, retreat to the hotel and sleep through the night.

Start driving towards Nubra Valley (Hunder village). En-route, pass one of the highest mountain passes in the world, Khardung La. From an altitude of over 17500 feet, you can capture panoramic vistas of the Ladakhi landscape.

Nubra Valley is locally referred to as Ldumra, meaning the Valley of Flowers. Standing where the Shyok and Siachen Rivers meet, the valley lies to the south of the Siachen Glacier and separates Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. The locals are believed to be the descendants of Greek tribal people, who came here looking for the tomb of Jesus Christ. Continue driving towards Hunder village, which is an oasis amidst the cold desert of the valley. On reaching Hunder, transfer to the campsite and rest & later on visit for camel ride on the golden sand dunes of Nubra. The highlight of this village is the double-humped Bactrian camels.

In night spend time with star gazing & enjoy your stay at camps.

SWISS CAMPS: GOOD LUCK CAMP, HUNDER

In the morning, visit the famous Diskit Monastery – one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Nubra Valley. Following the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this 14th century Gompa offers astonishing views of the valley and boasts amazing frescos and murals

Shayok valley is one of the unseen valley with landscapes and never taking off your eyes from the river view sight while you drive to Pangong Lake. You can spend some time around the huge blue lake appearing 30% total size of the lake in India and 70% of its portion is covered in China.

Wake up to the magnificent morning view of Pangong Lake and there after start your adventurous drive towards Hanle which is famous for housing the world’s 3rd highest optical telescope. Enjoy your evening in Hanle which offers you the most clear sky view and you can also witness stars and some galaxies with naked eyes.

On arrived Hanle check in your homestay & enjoy overnight stay at hotel with dinner.

HOMESTAY

After having a beautiful morning, get ready for conquering Umling la Pass(World’s highest motorable pass at the height of 19300 ft). After clicking some memorable pictures there, we drive back towards hot springs in Puga Valley. After spending time at Puga Valley, we start driving towards Tso Kar for the night stay.

On arrived Karzok that day, check in your hotel & enjoy overnight stay at hotel with dinner.

HOTEL: LAKE VIEW TSOMORIRI

After the breakfast drive toward Manali, Start driving on the shores of Tso Kar Lake and passing through Baralacha La and the serene Suraj Tal on the way. Over 16000 feet, Baralacha La is one of the highest passes in India. Suraj Tal lies just before the pass and one sight of this alpine lake will make you feel a lot closer to nature.

you’ll be travelling through the Leh-Manali highway, covering mighty Baralacha La and Gata Loops. Finally, we cross Atal Tunnel and enter the beautiful Manali Valley.

On arrived Manali that day, check in your hotel & enjoy overnight stay at hotel with dinner.

HOTEL: GAZLLEING INN

After the breakfast drive toward Chandigarh. By evening you will reach Chandigarh/Delhi.