Ladakh a word which means “land of high passes”, is a region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir of Northern India sandwiched between the Karakorammountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south and is situated at the height of 11,400 ft.^[1] The Indian portion of Ladakh is composed of the Leh and Kargil districts. The Leh district is the second largest district of India, covering more than half the area of Jammu and Kashmir, of which it is the eastern part.

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MANALI TO SARCHU

Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Lahaul Valley, Tandi, Keylong, Jispa, Baralacha Pass (16020 ft)

SARCHU TO LEH

Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft, Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft, Indus Valley

PANGONG LAKE

Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world)

NUBRA VALLEY

Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft)

ALCHI

Basgo Palace, Liker Monastery and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Alchi monastery

KARGIL

Kargil War famous peaks Tiger Hill and other peaks

Day 1

MANALI TO SARCHU (222 KMS)

Leave for Sarchu by early morning, through Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Lahaul Valley, Tandi, Keylong, Jispa, Lunch break at Darcha. After the Lunch drive to Sarchu through Baralacha Pass (16020 ft). Overnight at Sarchu hotel/camp

Day 2

SARCHU TO LEH (255 KMS)

Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Arrive Leh by evening. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.

Day 3

LEH TO PANGONG LAKE (160 KMS)

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world.) Overnight stay at Pangong Camp.

Day 4

PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (160 KMS)

After breakfast drive back to Leh, enroute visit Hemis, Thikse Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight stay at Leh hotel

Day 5

LEH TO NUBRA VALLEY (120 KMS)

After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit by afternoon. Rest of the day is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at Nubra hotel

Day 6

NUBRA VALLEY TO LEH (120 KMS)

After breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.

Day 7

LEH TO ALCHI (70 KMS)

After breakfast drive to Alchi enroute visit Basgo Palace, Liker Monastery and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Arrive Alchi by afternoon. Packed or hot lunch will be provided. Visit Alchi monastery and spend rest of the day free to explore Alchi village. Overnight stay at Alchi hotel or camp.

Day 8

ALCHI TO KARGIL (160 KMS)

After breakfast leave for Kargil, enroute visit Moon landscape, Lamayuru (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh) and Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh. Arrive at Kargil by evening. Overnight stay at Kargil hotel.

Day 9

KARGIL TO DRASS TO SONAMARG TO SRINAGAR (204 KMS)

After early breakfast drive to Srinagar passing through Drass, the second coldest inhabited Place on earth and you can have spectacular view of Kargil War famous peaks Tiger Hill and other peaks. Arrive Srinagar by evening. Fly back home with sweet memories of Ladakh

Overland Journey To Ladakh - 09 Days