Manali To Leh Jeep Expedition With Tso Moriri Lake

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive in Manali where you will get picked up and get a drive to Jispa along the Rohtang La Pass at 13398 feet and after five hours of drive, reach Keylong.

  Have lunch at a restaurant and continue the journey to Jispa.

  Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and relax.

• Day 2 -

  After breakfast today, get a drive for almost 200 km that offers you the dramatic views of some of the most beautiful landscapes.

  Reach Tsokar after covering 115 km and ahead 85 km is Tsomori-ri Lake.

  Tsomori-ri is brimming with umpteen number of landscaped sights, beautiful small lakes and mountains.

  As you continue travelling, you will reach the Rupshu valley.

  Tsomori-ri is the biggest brackish water lake which has no outlet.

  Stay overnight in a camp.

• Day 3 -

  Post breakfast, start your journey to the post-card like location, Pangong.

  By evening, you will reach the spot. Relax near the lake and stay overnight in a hotel after dinner.

  The Pangong Lake: A route that makes the visitor lead to oblivion with the picturesque sights of the villages of Shey and Thikse, and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M), remaining open for most of the time a year except when there is heavy snowfall.

  Tangse, located just beyond the foot of the pass, proudly possesses an ancient temple.

  But the main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). It is amidst the spectacular views of the mountains of the Changchenmo range to the north.

• Day 4 -

  After breakfast, continue exploring Pangong Lake and on the way visit Shey Palace and Gompa.

  Arrive in Leh and stay overnight in the camps.

  Thiksey Gompa: Located 19 KM from Leh, it is one of the architectural brilliants in the city. It is consisted of different temples with spectacular images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha.

  Sindhu Ghat: The Sindhu Ghat at Choglamsar village at the bank of River Indus holds a festival every year which is an ideal opportunity for travelers from all over the country and the world to visit this wonderful region and to savour its rugged beauty and charm.

• Day 5 -

  After breakfast, drive to Alchi and on the way, you will witness the mighty views of Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the confluence of Zanskar and Indus river.

  Visit Alchi Monastery and drive back to Leh. During this journey you will visit the Hall of Fame as well.

  Arrive in Leh and check-in to your hotel and stay overnight.

  Magnetic Hill : This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill.

  Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib: Gurdwara Patthar sahib was built in the everlasting memory of Shri Guru Nanak Deve Ji.

  Confluence of the rivers Zanskar and Indus: on the way to Sham Valley before Nimu village, one can relish this bewitching sight, naturally blessed and enhanced.

  Alchi Gompa: This is situated around 70 KM from Leh on the banks of the Indus. The walls of the Gompa features the miniature sized pictures of Buddha. This is the only monastery among the 34 monasteries, which is not located on a hilltop.

  Hall of Fame : The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. You can witness the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used

  during the Kargil war and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh.

• Day 6 -

  Head to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass in the morning.

  Arrive at Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hundar. Enjoy the famous camel ride (on your own).

  If time permits visit Hundar and Diskit monasteries following which check in at your deluxe camp. Spend the evening at leisure and stay overnight at the camp.

  Khardung La Pass is known as the highest motor-able road in the world at 18,390 ft height around 39 Kms away from Leh.

  Deskit Village: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley with a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop.

  Deskit Gompa: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. A festival named Gustor is the main attraction here.

  Hundar Village: Hundar is a beautiful village which has a small monastery and ruined fort above it. The Camel Safari (Double Hump bactrian camels) from Hundar to Deskit steals the visitors heart always.

• Day 7 -

  After breakfast, proceed to Leh through Khardung La Pass once again and as you reach Leh, head out to explore the city including the local bazaars, Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot.

  Stay overnight in a hotel in Leh.

• Day 8 -

  Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport for your departure.