Overview
Ladakh has enchanting beauty that can blow the mind of its visitors. And this tour of Ladakh is a chance to experience it in your life and create memories that will last forever. This Panoramic Ladakh Tour, a package of 10 nights and 11 days, offers you a chance to visit the well-known destinations of Ladakh. You explore places such as Keylong, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Lamayuru, and Kargil during the itinerary. In addition, the itinerary takes you to well-known tourist spots, some very famous ancient monasteries, and some breathtaking regions of Ladakh. Visits to Nubra valley and Pangong Lake are two of the highlights of this itinerary.
Highlights
- Admire the picturesque location of Sarchu valley
- Guided tours to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in Leh
- Visit the famous Monasteries of Ladakh
- Indulge in shopping at the local market in Leh
- Halt at the ruins of the 15th century Basgo Castle, en-route Lamayuru
- Visit the monolithic rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha in Mulbekh en route to Kargil
- Halt at Drass- known as the second coldest place on earth, on the way to Srinagar
Itinerary
Begin your tour by driving towards Keylong from Manali, crossing the Rohtang Pass (3978 meters). Later, drive through Marhi, Koksar, Sissu, and Tandi villages. On arriving in Keylong, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Leave for exploring Keylong town, which may include Guru Ghantal Gompa, Shashur Monastery, Gemur Monastery, etc. Stay overnight.
After morning breakfast on day 2, hit the road to Sarchu, crossing Bara-lacha pass (4890 meters). This road journey will be incredible because of the surrounding natural beauty of the majestic Himalayas. Move to your camps after reaching the Sarchu plains. The rest of the day is free- explore the surroundings on foot, admire the picturesque location, indulge in activities of your interest, etc. This area is quite popular amongst trekking enthusiasts because of its rugged terrain. Overnight camping.
Have breakfast and begin driving towards Leh through Taglang La (5328 meters). Cross the great plains of Moree. After arriving in Leh, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. The evening is free for leisure-take a stroll around the city center, interact with the locals, visit the local bazaar, etc. Stay overnight.
On the morning of day 4, after breakfast, it is free. In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing visiting the Shanti Stupa – a white-domed Buddhist Chorten that is highly revered as a sacred spot and is also well-known for the panoramic views it offers, Sankar Monastery- a Buddhist Gompa, home to around 20 monks. Later, visit the now ruined Leh Palace – the former residence of the royal family, built during the 17th century. The evening is for exploring the local market. Stay overnight.
Today, get transported by road to Nubra valley through the Khardungla pass (17582 feet). You will reach in the afternoon and check in at the camp/hotel. Later, visit the famous Sand Dunes, where you can see double-humped camels wandering and thorny bushes scattered all over the dunes. The day’s last visit is the Diskit (Deskit) Monastery- the oldest and the largest Buddhist Gompa of Nubra. Stay overnight.
On day 6, after breakfast, return to Leh. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities- explore the nearby area, interact with the locals, treat your eyes to the mesmerizing view, etc. Stay overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy excursions to Phyang and Spituk Monasteries. Once explored these monasteries come back to your hotel to have lunch. Post lunch, visit the Hall of Fame- a museum built by the Indian army in the memory of soldiers who died in the Indo-Pak wars. The other visits are the Tibetan Handicrafts Center and the market of Leh. Stay overnight.
Have an early morning breakfast and leave for a day trip to the Pangong Lake- a beautiful lake with blue waters bounded by snow-clad Himalayan Mountains. Enjoy a leisure walk, and admire the surrounding beauty. Have lunch here, and explore the lake area. Then, return to Leh for an overnight stay.
After breakfast on day 9, begin driving to Lamayuru. On the way, halt to visit the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar, Alchi Monastery- a well-known ancient Buddhist monastery that is one of the best-preserved ancient Gompas. After arriving in Lamayuru, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast on day 9, begin driving to Lamayuru. On the way, halt to visit the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar, Alchi Monastery- a well-known ancient Buddhist monastery that is one of the best-preserved ancient Gompas. After arriving in Lamayuru, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel for an overnight stay.
Today is the last day of the tour. After early morning breakfast, begin driving to Srinagar. En route, visit Drass- the second coldest place on earth, often called ‘the Gateway to Ladakh. Then, drive.’ past Zojila pass and Sonamarg. After arriving in Srinagar, get transported to the airport.
FAQs
There are three ways to reach Ladakh. The first is Srinagar to Ladakh via Zojila Pass; second is Manali to Ladakh via Rohtang Pass; and via the third option, you can fly to the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh that is the only airport in Ladakh.
The Manali Leh route is a 470 Km of high altitude road. While in Srinagar Leh route, you travel 430 Km through mesmerizing valleys of Kashmir and Sonamarg and the beautiful towns of Drass and Kargil before reaching Leh. If you land at Leh Airport, cabs are available to reach your preferred destinations in Ladakh.
It depends on the places you are likely to visit. In Ladakh, you will travel in mountainous terrains and the travel time depends on the weather and the altitude. Generally, one travels for 4-8 hours per day with places located at a higher altitude taking a longer time to reach.
The minimum days required for Ladakh tour depends on the places you will visit and the activities you like to enjoy. A minimum of 6 days is needed for covering some of the major destinations in Ladakh.
In Ladakh, mid-September to mid-October are the best months to admire the stunning landscape. The month of March is a good time to talke an adventure trip in Ladakh. Ladakh tourism peaks between April and mid-May, so this time isn’t ideal if you’re looking for a budget trip.
