LADAKH HIMALAYAN JOURNEY

Arrive in Chandigarh and be received at your hotel before a pre drive briefing with fellow travellers. Set off for Manali with scenic drives through the foothills of the Himalayas, enjoying a relaxed lunch en route. Arrive in Manali in the afternoon or evening, spend the evening at leisure and prepare for the adventures ahead over dinner. Accommodation at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Hamsa with lunch and dinner provided.

After breakfast in Manali enjoy some leisure time before departing for Jispa. Travel via the Atal Tunnel, a modern engineering marvel that connects into the Lahaul Valley. Continue the scenic drive into Jispa where you will arrive in the afternoon or evening to relax and enjoy dinner at your lodge. Accommodation at Padma Lodge Jispa with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Depart early from Jispa for a high altitude drive to Leh. Journey through multiple high passes including Baralacha Pass, Nakee La Pass and Lachlung La Pass, with stops at the expansive More Plains and Tanglang La Pass to take in mesmerising mountain views. Arrive in Leh in the evening and unwind over dinner. Accommodation at The Grand Dragon Ladakh with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Explore Lehs cultural and scenic highlights throughout the day. Visits include the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Further exploration includes Shey Palace, Thiksey Gompa and Shanti Stupa. The day culminates with a cultural performance in Leh celebrating Ladakh traditions, followed by dinner. Accommodation at The Grand Dragon Ladakh with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Drive from Leh to Nubra Valley crossing the majestic Khardung La Pass. Enjoy the unique high altitude landscapes en route, stop for lunch, then explore the Hunder Sand Dunes and Diskit Gompa. The day concludes with free time to relax and dinner at the camp. Accommodation at TUTC Chamba Camp Diskit with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

After breakfast drive to the Siachen Base Camp, noted as the worlds highest battlefield, and visit the serene village of Sumur. Return to your retreat in Nubra and spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the tranquil surroundings before dinner. Accommodation at Lchang Nang Retreat with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Travel from Nubra to the mesmerising Pangong Tso, traversing rugged terrains and high altitude roads. Experience the pristine beauty of the lake whose waters change hues with light and weather, providing a reflective natural moment and one of the itinerary highlights. Accommodation at The Merak Pangong with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Return drive from Pangong Tso to Leh with a stop at the Rezang La War Memorial. The route passes through scenic high altitude villages including Nyoma, Mahe, Kiari and Upshi, offering a day filled with landscape views and introspection. The day ends with an evening gathering and dinner back in Leh. Accommodation at The Grand Dragon Ladakh with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Enjoy your final breakfast in Leh and bid farewell to fellow travellers. Conclude the journey and depart for your onward travel arrangements after breakfast.