Discover Ladakh
- 14 Nights/15 Days
- india
- Delhi – Shimla – Shoja – Solang – Batala – Jispa – Sarchu – Tsokar – Tsomoriri – Leh – Nubra – Leh
About the Tour
This is the trip for those who want something out of the ordinary. A trip where we drive through lush valleys, along rushing rivers, the huge mountain pass, living with nomads on the Tibetan Plateau and experience the silence and wild public so far from civilization you can get. And when we come to an end, we crossed the Himalayan chain on two wheels and driven over the world's highest drivable pass is 300 m higher than Mt. Everest Base Camp (Khardung La 5606 m). This road is ranked by several motorcycle magazines as the most spectacular road in the world.
Highlights
• Drive on Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable passes
• Visit the popular monasteries of Leh including Hemis and Thiksey
• Sightseeing in Leh including the Leh Palace
• Camel safari to the Hunder Sand Dunes, Nubra Valley
• Shopping at bustling markets of Delhi for hardcore shopaholics
Day 1: Arrival Delhi, Sightseeing in Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met by our office airport representative. After a warm welcome at the airport, you will be driven to your pre-booked hotel and our representative will assist you in check-in formalities. Get some rest or explore the city by walk. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Delhi
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to start your excursion with Qutub Minar, it’s named after Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty, This is the victory tower of Mughal, which indicated the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Visit Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Then drive to visit India Gate, it was built to commemorate the death of India soldiers, who were killed in the North West Province during the First World War and the Afghan Conquest of 1919. Later visit President House, The official residence of the President of India. Drive pass Parliament Street and move to Connaught Place for Lunch. From here you will head to Jama Masjid, it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, Jama Masjid is one of the biggest Mosques in India. Drive pass Red Fort and move the head towards Laxmi Narayan Temple located in the heart of Delhi, also known as the Birla Mandir, this beautifully decorated Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi. Then drive to Lotus Temple, a lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the consciousness of the city's inhabitants, capturing their imagination, fueling their curiosity, and revolutionizing the concept of worship. Evening drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Train Delhi – Kalka | Drive Kalka – Shimla (SHTBDI, 07:40 / 11:45)
Early morning drive to the railway station to board a train for Kalka. Upon arrival Kalka railway station straight drive to Shimla. Shimla was the summer capital of the British empire in the time they ruled India. Here we get acquainted with our Royal Enfield that will transport us around the next few days on the "world's tallest motorcycle ride.
Day 4: Shimla – Shoja (2683m) via Jalori pass (3223m) / 160km / 6hrs (MC-trip start)
Today drive through an undiscovered and beautiful part of Himachal Pradesh. The road winds its way through the apple orchards and wooded mountains. Over Jalori sure you get the first encounter with a steep, narrow and winding engine cycle. This is a quiet little road with great views. Overnight at Shoja.
Day 5: Shoja – Solang (2600 m) / 133km/5hrs
Today drive through the Kullu Valley. We follow a small mountain road through small villages with a particular building before we reach Manali. We overnight in Solang which is higher than Manali. Solang is known as the skiing and paragliding resort and is located at the foot of the Rohtang pass.
Day 6: Solang (Manali)-Chandra Tal (4270m) / Camp before Batala (3980m) / 153km./6hrs.
In the distance, see the snowy mountains above Solang. The road up the pass Rothang La is often shrouded in mist that cracks and reveals the blue sky and deep valleys in the background where the rivers and rapids have washed their runs in the mountains. Cows, horses, and donkeys graze among the wildflowers in red, blue and pink. A kilometer before the pass, stop and relax in a small tent gathering where it is possible to get something to bite into and chai (tea). The road to the top is bad. The pass is desolate and often covered by fog mist that operates over the top. In clear weather, the views are spectacular from here. Then drive into the Spiti valley and up to Moon Lake (4270moh) where you may enjoy the sight of this remote ocean before run lower down and spend the night in camp at Bathal.
Day 7: Chandra Tal / Camp at Batala - Jispa (3349m) / 110km./4hrs
Today drive through beautiful valleys and over small rivers. Some with and some without a bridge. The trip from Chandra Tal / camp at Batala offers challenging skiing in the form of "lack of road standards" where you get tested your driving skills. We stop in Tandi where you can refuel gas when this gas station is the last of 400km before you cross the Tibetan plateau. After a demanding kjoredag nice to get a shower and a good dinner at the hotel in Jispa Located on the banks of the kindergarten.
Day 8: Jispa - Sarchu (4253m) via Baralacha La (4918m)
After Jispa is mainly dirt road as they work with paved. We stop for police checks in Darcha, located on the banks of the River kindergarten. Darcha is the last house which only consists of a parachute tent. We cross the river and start climbing upwards. We pass Zing Zing Bar (4067) and Baralacha La (4918) and is now 110 meters higher than Mount Blanc. There is no vegetation and the landscape consists of variations of brown that changes color in sunlight. It is wild nature! arrive at the tent camp where the cook serves up good food in the afternoon.
Day 9: Sarchu - Tsokar (4420m) via Nukeela (4800m) and Lachulung La (4900m)
The road is like something out of a magical scene of marble mountains that rise up from the Yamu River surrounded by small ponds and lakes. Furthermore, drive to Whisky Nalah (4802) and Pang (4522) and over Lachulung La (5077 m). When you have come up hairpin bends and stands on top, congratulate each other with the first pass over 5000 meters! From here go way down.
Then take off from the main road and stay overnight at Tso-Kar Lake. Home of nomads with livestock during the short summer months. A beautiful lake on the Tibetan plateau.
Day 10: Tsokar - Tsomoriri (4400m) via Polokongka Namshang & La La (4800m)
This is a new stage for us this year and goes on gravel roads into the mountains. Tso Kar and Tso Moriri to go over the Chang Thang plateau in eastern Ladakh, the western edge of the Tibetan plateau on the border with Tibet. In this area, it is possible to watch nomads with their herds of yaks, goats, and sheep. Tso Moriri Lake is located in a nomadic area called Korzok. Tso Kar area called Samad Rokchen and has a rich birdlife, including how rare Brahmin ducks and the occasional pair of Black-necked cranes. In these areas, there are also wolves and snow leopards. Both turquoise lakes surrounded by white mountains reflected in lakes that change color during the day and is a beautiful sight.
Day 11: Tsomoriri - Leh (3505m)
From Tsomoriri, run the first part of the day on gravel roads until you have crossed the Indus River. Follow the Indus River through a beautiful valley until you reach civilization in Leh, which is the regional capital of Ladakh. Leh is high, namely approx. 3500 meters above sea level. The city is surrounded by white Himalayan peaks. Here we take in at a good hotel and enjoy a hot shower and good food. In the evening you go for a ride and experience the city.
Day 12: Day off in Leh with a visit to the monasteries
The people of Leh are friendly, and face the dragons are more Chinese, or Tibetan, than the typical Indian. The many restaurants are small and cozy and serve for the most beautiful Tibetan dishes. There are good opportunities to buy locally produced products such as carpets, leather clothing, and jewelry at the Tibetan market.
Day 13: Leh – Khardung La (5606moh.) - Nubra Valley
After an hour, arrive at a checkpoint where you must have a permit to move on. The narrow gravel road takes you higher and higher, and sometimes meet a truck coming down slowly, many of them from the Chinese side. Eventually, the glaciers also extend right down to the road, and you must run through several småbekker before reach the top. At the top, 5606 meters, you have a magnificent view in all directions. Looking north you can see in China. The mountain peaks around are between 7000-8000 m. Some soldiers are stationed here and guard the pass, all well acclimatized to the height. Drive over the pass and down to the Nubra Valley to stay overnight.
Day 14: Nubra Valley – Leh
The morning ride on the rare Bactrian camels in the dunes and enjoy the beauty of the valley before the drive back over Khardung La to Leh. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 15: Leh – Delhi (flight)
Today's Departure transfer from the hotel to Leh airport to board a flight to Delhi. The tour ends with sightseeing, shopping, and dinner in Delhi before flying home with a mountain of adventure.
Inclusions
• Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar.
• Daily breakfast at the hotel.
• All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle.
• Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
• Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
• Camel safari at Nubra Valley.
• Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
• Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
• Any airfare international/ domestic
• Any insurance
• Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for the same has opted.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
• And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Tour Notes
• Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
• Christmas & New Year gala dinner charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
• In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.