Ladakh - Manali Package

This morning, take the scenic flight soaring over the Himalayas and admire the breathtaking views of the snow-covered peaks of Ladakh, also known as “Little Tibet”. After one and a half hours, reach Kushok Bakula Rimpochee airport and head to your hotel in Leh where you can rest for a couple of hours. Leh, the capital city of the Union Territory of Ladakh, is at 3,500 metres altitude. You should take it slow on the first day so that your body can adjust properly to the lack of oxygen

Activities : Sightseeing

Today is dedicated to the visit of “Sham”, the west part of the Indus valley. This area of Ladakh is at the same altitude as Leh so it helps to acclimatize gently. The first stop on this 150 km day tour is at the puzzling Magnetic Hill where a vehicle with engine turned off and in neutral gear appears to be rolling uphill… A phenomenon that you must witness by yourself! Just 30 km from Leh, you reach the popular Sangam viewpoint, the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers.

Activities : Sightseeing

This morning, drive towards the Nubra valley via the Khardung La pass, the highest drivable road in the world at an altitude of 5,602 metres above sea level. From the top of the pass, enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Karakoram mountains unfolding before your eyes. The wide and flat Nubra valley (“the valley of flowers” in Ladakhi) is tucked in the lap of the Himalayas at an average altitude of 3,100 metres. Head to Diskit, the largest settlement in Nubra. The main attraction here is the Diskit monastery spectacularly located atop a rocky peak.

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a Bactrian camel ride across the the rolling Hunder sand dunes. These camels were brought to Ladakh when Hunder was a stopping point for caravans travelling on the Silk Route. These days, there are approximately 200 Bactrian camels living in the Nubra valley. Then, head to Sumur, a pleasant village on the bank of the Nubra river.

Activities : Sightseeing

From Leh, drive to the Changthang plateau. It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Chumathang at an altitude of 4,000m, where you can find few eateries and have a tea break. Chumathang is famous for its mineral-rich hot springs that are reputed to treat skin diseases and joint pains. Then, drive another 70 km to the breathtaking Tso Moriri lake. It is situated at an altitude of 4,530m, stretching up to 26 km long and 8 km wide.

Activities : Sightseeing

Enjoy the surreal beauty of Tso Moriri lake in the morning light. Then, head to Tso Kar lake, a marvellous breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. With luck, you might see the rare black-necked crane. The shores of Tso Kar lake are covered with a thick crust of white salt. It used to be a source of salt for the people of Ladakh and Tibet. After 10 minutes drive from Tso Kar, join the Leh-Manali road and head south to Pang. There is another 76 km to reach the small village of Sarchu where you can stay overnight in a camp. Sarchu is located halfway between Leh and Manali (251 km from Leh and 222 km from Manali).

Activities : Sightseeing

After 2 hours drive from Sarchu on the Leh-Manali highway, you reach Jispa in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,200m. From here, you can see the landscape changing and getting greener. Drive over the Rothang La pass before reaching Manali. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,050m, Manali is popular and pleasant Indian hill station. The town is located 550 km from Delhi and dozens of buses connect these 2 places every day in approximately 14 hours.

Activities : Sightseeing