Trans Himalaya Ladakh Safari

“Ladakh” is a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the “Great Himalayan and the Karakoram”, this windswept high altitude cold desert forms one of the most beautiful travel destinations. This high plateau formed due to the grand collision between the Indian sub continental plate and massive Eurasian plate few million years ago, is relatively young land in earth’s life cycle. Ladakh was once covered by an extensive lake system, the remains of which are still seen in areas of Rupshu and Chushul. The great lakes like Tso-moriri, Tso-kar, and Pangong-tso still remind us of those days.

This most arid and remote cold desert was once very difficult to reach, but now we have two major routes from south of Himalayas to reach the capital city of Leh. One comes from Srinagar and the other from Manali in Himachal Pradesh. The latter one is most recent one and is rated as one of the best ten road journeys in the world! This road starting from Manali climbs high, to cross the Rohtang Pass to enter the Lahaul district. Then the road crosses the Pir Panjal ranges and reaches the main town of the region, Keylong. From here it follows the Bhaga River up to Baralacha Pass. From here onwards the barren landscape turns more lunar. The nature’s canvas becomes so large, that everything looks dwarfed out. After visiting the remote and exquisite Tso-moriri and Tso-kar lakes crossing we would reach the capital city of Leh, on 4th day of our travel from Manali on our Golden Trans Himalayan Ladakh Safari.

Leh, the capital of the region is dominated by the nine-story palace build by Sengge Namgyal, a building in grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Some people say that the world famous Potala Palace in Lhasa is inspired from this nine-story palace. After reaching Leh we would spend totally four nights here and would be visiting many famous monasteries of ancient Ladakh e.g. Lamayuru, Thiksey, Hemis etc. We also would be penetrating deep into Nubra valley and would cross the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung La.

In some of our tours we would be visiting the world-famous Kashmir Valley, termed as "Paradise on Earth" by Mughal emperor Jahangir. One visit to this natural wonder of the world would give us images which would linger for a life time. We would enjoy a Shikara ride in famous Dal Lake. During the Mughal period, the Mughal rulers of India made Srinagar, their summer capital. They developed the precincts of the Dal Lake with sprawling Mughal gardens as pleasure resorts to enjoy the cool climate. Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi gardens are still popular tourists attractions. Following the Mughal and British rule, the place has become a haven for tourists and earned the epithet, "Jewel in the tourist crown".

Pack your bags and gear up to experience the adventure, full- throttle!

Day wise detailed itinerary of the Safari

Day-1
Reaching Chandigarh and then boarding the bus for Manali. Night travel in a/c luxury coach to Manali. Night Journey

Day-2
Reaching Manali in morning. Transferred into hotel and then rest. Night stay in hotel.

Day-3
After breakfast proceed towards Jispa. Stop en route at Rohtang pass. Night stay in hotel.

Day-4
After breakfast proceed towards Sarchu. En-route we cross Baralacha pass. Night stay in Swiss Tents.

Day-5
Sarchu to Tso-Moriri Lake. After breakfast a drive of almost 200 km. full of beautiful landscapes. First you reach at Tso-kar Lake and 85 km ahead is Tso-moriri Lake. Night stay in Swiss Tents or Home stay.

Day-6
Tso-Moriri Lake to Leh. Drive via Sumdo and Chuma – Thang. Enroute stop at Mahe Bridge and then follow the unmetalled road through Sumdo village. Enroute drive past beautiful villages of Nurnis, Kery and Kadgam. Night stay in hotel.

Day-7
Leh to Nubra valley. Visit to Shanti Stupa. While going towards Nubra valley, we would cross the highest motorable pass in the world, Khardung la. Visit to Diskit monastery on the way. Visit the Sand Dunes spread across Hundar Village. Night stay in Swiss Tents or Home stay.

Day-8
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake. After breakfast proceed to Pangong Lake, which is the highest land locked lake. Night stay in Swiss Tents.

Day-9
Pangong Lake to Leh. Drive to Leh Changla pass, the third highest pass in the world. On the way visit Shey, Thiksey, Hemis Monastery on the return journey. Night stay in hotel.

Day-10
Leh to Kargil via Alchi and Lamayuru. Visit to Alchi monastery, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam site, Pathir Sahib Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, Moon landscape, Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia). En-route visit monasteries of Mulbekh & Lamayuru, Reach Kargil by late in the evening. Night stay in hotel.

Day-11
Kargil to Srinagar. Experience the view of Kargil in morning and visit Vijay Smarak. Pay homage to the martyrs of Kargil War and arrive in Srinagar by Afternoon. Rest day for free to do your own activities. Night stay in Deluxe Houseboat.

Day-13
Transfer to Srinagar airport for onward journey.

Where Will I Stay?

5 Nights in hotel in Manali, Leh, Kargil on twin sharing basis
3 Nights in Swiss tents or in home stay in Tso-Moriri, Nubra and Pangong Lake on twin sharing basis.
1 Night in Swiss tents in Sarchu on twin sharing basis.
1 Night in Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar of Twin sharing basis.

How willI travel?

Night travel from New Delhi to Manali by A/C luxury coach.
We drive down to Ladakh from Manali in Mon A/C Coach or in car; as per the group size.
On return, we board a flight from Srinagar for onward journey. Tour ends at Srinagar airport.

What about my health?

We do take medical precautions, however, due to high altitude traveller can suffer through headache, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and loss of sleep. These ailments are temporary and disappear as soon as the person gets acclimated to the weather conditions.
In case of sever medical emergency, all the cost incurred by us on treatment are to be borne by the traveller immediately in cash.
To ensure safety at all points of time, it is highly advisable to follow the instructions of the group leader.