Roadtrip Manali to Leh Ladakh - 9 Nights & 10 Days

Arrive in Manali and pick up from Bus stand / Volvo Stand Manali check in at the hotel. Soak yourself in this beautiful mountain city, roam around, or take a small walk. Overnight stay at Manali hotel.

Today we start our wonderful journey to the beauty of Ladakh, we start the drive to Sarchu by crossing Baralacha Pass (4890m) a beautiful drive at a high altitude to be remembered for a lifetime. Stay overnight in Sarchu.

Early morning after breakfast leave for Leh, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (The biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft 2nd highest motorable road in the world and Indus Valley. Reach Upshi where you drive along with Indus River. On arrival at Leh Check in to the Hotel. Stay overnight in Leh.

After lunch will visit the Shanti stupa, Leh Palace, and the local market of Leh. Shanti Stupa was built by Japanese monks to promote world peace, this large, hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired white hemisphere.   Later visit Leh Palace, built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. And the evening roam around the local market to shop and try some local cuisine. Overnight in Leh.

After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful Nubra valley via Khardungla (The highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig-zag trail and drive to Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoys the beauty of the dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.    KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra Valley leads through Khardung La Pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Km. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra Valley at a higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.    DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarters in Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500-year-old Gompa on the hilltop. A spectacular view of the valley can be seen from the monastery.    DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on the 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar.  HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay in with a lot of trees and you will enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacteria camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through dunes for two hours is wonderful (on its own).

Early morning drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village. Turtuk this village is about 115 km from Nubra Valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000, and follow Islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak the Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people. Later Come back to Hunder village. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.

Today, we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have a wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck. Overnight at Camp.

After having a scrumptious breakfast at the campsite, you can again go for a quick walk. Enjoy the early-morning photo shoot at the lake and keep that as your memory. After having the meal, you will then have to check out of the camp and head back to Leh. Overnight at Leh.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we take you for a tour of the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Kali Temple, and Sangam. At Sangam, you can enjoy rafting on the Zanskar River.    Hall of Fame is a must-visit for every patriotic Indian. It was built by the Indian army in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war. Return to Leh in the afternoon.  GurdwaraPatthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Guru Nanak to commemorate his visit to this region.    Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable.    The Sangam is the place called Nimu where the Zanskar River and Indus River merge. In the evening come back to Leh. Overnight Hotel.

After an early breakfast, depart to the airport for onward destination. Bid adieu to Ladakh with loads of memories, photographs, and videos.