Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01 - MANALI – TANDI (115 Kms, 5-6 HRS)
We will make an early start towards Tandi, our next night halt. The abundance of greenery and trees dramatically disappears into arid landscapes as we ascend the steep mountains over Rohtang Pass. We can expect a few muddy tracks at times. Overnight camp at Drilbu Retreat.

DAY 02 - TANDI-SARCHU (110 KM, 5-6 HRS)
Beyond Tandi, the region’s main town, the road follows the Bhaga River up towards its source. It hairpins up to the Baralacha-La (16050 ft/4,892m), a pass that is perhaps unique in its being a tri-junction, with a trail from Spiti coming in from the southeast. Overnight in camp.

DAY 03 - SARCHU-LEH (3505 MT) (253 KMS: 8-9 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Leh. The Zanskar Range remains to be crossed and this takes two more passes, the La Chung-La (16,600ft/5,059m) and the Tanglang La (17,469ft/5,325m). Leh is rapidly spreading in all directions from its original position beneath the long abandoned Namgyal Palace. While the town has come a long way from the days when polo was played on its main street, Leh still remains a pleasant, traditional Himalayan town. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 04 - LEH - NUBRA (125 KM)
Early Morning drive to Nubra Valley. (05 Hrs Drive from Leh about 125 Km). By crossing Khardongla18300 Ft/5602 m. The highest motorable road in the world ,Nubra Valley (Altitude: 3,150 mtr) ; Formarly known as Lyumra means ‘A Valley of flora’ with numerous high altitude yellow roses, apple and apricot orchards dotting its landscape. Lying approximately 1,300 ft/400m lower than Leh, Nubra sports a much milder climate, which enables its inhabitants to cultivate more extensively, as compared to their counterparts in the main Indus Valley.Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 05 – NUBRA - DISKIT - HUNDER – SUMUR - NUBRA
Morning after breakfast, visit to Diskit. Visit the village and monastery, proceed to Hunder to visit the village and HunderGompa. Later drive to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride here (On Own) or just chillout at the dunes

DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.

DESKIT GOMPA: DeskitGompa was founded by Lama SherabZangpo 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 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.

HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful.
Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06 - NUBRA – PANGONG LAKE (175KM, 6-7 HRS)
Breakfast at the Hotel, procced to Pangong Lake directly via Khalsar village, Deeger village, Chang La,Wari La. Pangong Lake is located on the high altitude plains of Changtang in the restricted area close to Tibet. This area is inhabited by nomads who make their living from pashmina goats. The lake is located on the border to Tibet with half belonging to China and half to India. On arrival overnight stay at the Fixed Camp.

DAY 07 - PANGONG LAKE – LEH (150 KM 4-5 HRS)
Post breakfast ride to Leh. On arrival check in at hotel and in the evening free to explore market place.

DAY 08 - LEH – ULEYTOKPO (SHAM VALLEY)
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing on the Leh – Srinagar Highway. Visit the Hall of Fame (A Museum developed by the Indian Army), Kali Mata Temple &GurudwaraPatthar Sahib. Proceed further and experience the effects of magnetic Hill (Defiance of the law of gravity) and admire the confluence of holy Indus &Zanskar Rivers. Visit Basgo&Alchi Monasteries. Overnight stay in Uleytokpo / Alchi

DAY 09 - ULEYTOKPO – LEH
After breakfast, proceed to Lamayuru (the oldest monastery in Ladakh). Admire the Moonlandscape and scenic views on the way. Return back to leh for an overnight stay

DAY 10 – LEH - DEPARTURE
Morning fly to Delhi and get connecting flight back to your home.