Conquering the Himalayas: Zanskar Ladakh
Ladakh is a land of stark, breathtaking beauty, where snow-capped mountains, clear blue skies, and silent valleys create a magical landscape. Known as the “Land of High Passes,” it blends rugged nature with deep spiritual calm. Its history reflects a rich mix of Tibetan culture, ancient trade routes, and Buddhist traditions, seen in centuries-old monasteries and forts. Ladakh stands as a timeless bridge between nature, culture, and history
ITINERARY (9 Nights/10 Days)
Day 0: Delhi → Manali
Overnight travel to Manali
Day 1 : Manali → Jispa
● Early morning departure
● Travel through Atal Tunnel (10,000 ft)
● Drive along Lahaul Valley via Keylong
● Overnight stay at Jispa
Day 2 : Jispa → Padum (via Gonbo & Phugtal)
● Early start for Zanskar Valley
● Cross Shinku La Pass – 16,580 ft 🏔️
● Visit Gonbo Monastery & Phugtal Monastery
● Evening at Shila Waterfall
● Overnight stay at Padum
Day 3 : Padum → Leh (via NPD Route)
● Morning visit to Karsha Monastery
● Scenic drive on Nimmu–Padum–Darcha (NPD) Road
● Experience dramatic high-altitude terrain
● En-route visit:
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Magnetic Hill
Confluence of Indus & Zanskar (Sangam)
● Overnight stay in Leh
Day 4 : Leh Local Sightseeing
● Visit:
– Shanti Stupa
– Hall of Fame
– Explore Leh Market
● Overnight stay at Leh
Day 5 : Leh → Hunder (Nubra Valley)
● Cross the legendary Khardung La Pass – 17,982 ft (Second highest motorable pass)
● Reach Nubra Valley – Hunder
● Enjoy sand dunes & double-hump camels
● Overnight stay at Hunder
Day 6 : Hunder → Pangong
● Scenic drive to Pangong Tso
● Route along Shyok Valley river belt
● Evening leisure at the blue lake
● Overnight near Pangong Lake
Day 7 : Pangong → Hanle (via Rezang La War Memorial)
● Drive along border belt landscapes
● Visit Rezang La War Memorial
● Continue to Hanle
● Overnight stay at Hanle (India’s astronomy capital)
Day 8 : Hanle → Umling La → Tsomoriri
● Conquer the world’s highest motorable pass Umling La Pass – 19,024 ft 🏔️
● Proceed to Tsomoriri Lake
● Evening lake-side leisure & photography
● Overnight at Tsomoriri
Day 9 : Tsomoriri → Leh
● Drive back to Leh
● Cross high-altitude Ladakh terrain
● En-route visit Chumathang Hot Springs & Rancho School
● Overnight stay at Leh
Day 10 : Leh → Fly Back
● Drop at Leh Airport
● Trip ends with memories of epic passes & lakes
Inclusions
✅ Breakfast & Dinner included for all days
✅ Twin-sharing rooms (hotels/guesthouses/homestays)
✅ Non-AC Tempo Traveller
✅ Inner Line Permits
✅ 1 Oxygen cylinder (emergency use)
For bikers:
✅ Tempo Traveller (Manali-Jispa-Padum-Leh)
✅ Bikes from Day 4 to Day 9 (Himalayan 411)
✅ Captain from Day 4 to Day 9
✅Mechanic from Day 5 to Day 9
✅ Back up vehicle from Day 5 to Day 9
✅Stays with Breakfast and Dinner (Twin sharing)
✅Inner Line Permit
✅ Oxygen Cylinder
Exclusions
● Volvo bus to Manali
● Leh airport transfers
● Lunch or extra meals
● Entry tickets
● Unspecified activities
● Costs due to landslides, weather, roadblocks
● Vehicle not at disposal
● AC charges in vehicle (pay directly if used)
● Room heater charges (pay directly if used)
● Anything not mentioned in “Inclusion”.
Travel dates: May 7th to 17th
Rooms: Double Sharing Rooms
Meal Plan (MAP): Breakfast + Dinner
💰Cost:
Tempo Traveller- INR 45,800 per person
Solo rider (bike)- INR 49,270 (without fuel, fuel will be approx Rs 4000) per person
Pillion- INR 44,900 per person