Ladakh scenery on the Tso Moriri & Hanle Explorer tour
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Ladakh Turtuk Umling La Car Trip

Leh – Shanti Stupa – Leh Palace – Magnetic Hill – Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Hall of fame – Sangam Point – Disket – Hundar – Turtuk – Thang last village – Shayok – Durbuk – Pangong Tso – Chushul – Rezang La war memorial – Tsaga village – Loma bridge – Hanle – Nyoma – Chumathang – Leh

Day-Wise Itinerary

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Day 1Arrival in Leh

Welcome to Ladakh extending from the Glacier to the main Great Himalayas, Ladakh is a land like no other. Your adventure starts with your arrival at Leh Airport. Leh is capital and largest town of Ladakh, Our representative will meet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel to check in.
Today is set aside to allow you to settle in and rest up before we start tomorrow to explore stunning landscapes and roads.
By evening our representative will meet you at the hotel and brief you about Trip.
Overnight stay at Leh. Meal : Dinner.

Day 2 Leh Local Sightseeing towards Sangam Point

Today’s drive will be around 90kms.
After a relaxing breakfast, we will visit Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of fame (A museum in memory of the brave Indian soldiers).
Sangam Point which is the confluence of Indus and Zanskar river.
Evening visit to Shanti Stupa.
Overnight stay at Leh.
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 3Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass

Travel distance and time (130km / 5-6 hours)
Crossing the epic Khardung La Pass (17,982 feet).
Diskit Monastery, the monastery has 33m statue of Maitreya Buddha facing down the shayok river.
You can go for an adventure activities at Nubra valley as it is the hub for adventure activities, you can do ATV bike ride, Zip line, Rafting, Go karting and Double humped camel ride.
Overnight stay at Hundar.
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 4Hundar Turtuk Hundar

Today we will explore Turtuk village and back to Hundar.
Travel distance and time (180 km / 6-7 hours)
Which is the northernmost village in India situated in the Nubra Valley, on the banks of the Shayok river. It is the Balti region that was under Pakistan’s control until 1971, after which India gained control over this important area.
Turtuk is the last out-post of India at Thang after which Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins.
Turtuk is famous for its varieties of fruits, especially apricots.
Overnight stay at Hundar.
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 5Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shayok Route

We will drive towards Pangong Lake via Shayok Route (east of Ladakh ), on the border with China. Travel time and distance (7-8 hours /180km approx).
Terrain Type (advance level as most of the terrain will be off-roading and water crossings will be there.) You will reach the Lake by evening and you will be surprise to see such a beautiful lake in the middle of mountains.
Pangong Tso (high grassland lake) is a high altitude salt water lake, the lake is so huge that 70% of it is in China and 30% is in India.
Pangong Lake altitude 4,225m.
Overnight stay at Pangong.
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 6Pangong to Hanle via Umling La

Travel distance and time (285 km /8-9 hours)
The real beauty of Pangong lake you will observe on this day.
In chushul we will visit Rezang La war memorial.
Lunch break at Koyul and ride towards Umling La.
Today you will ride on the highest motorable road in the world.
Umling La at an elevation of 5,640 metres.
Overnight stay at Homestay.
Meal : Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7Hanle to Leh via Chumathang

Travel distance and travel time (250 kms / 7-8 hrs) approx.
Terrain Type ( Intermediate)
On the way you can explore Chumathang (Hot Spring ).
Lunch break at upshi village.
Thiksay Monastery and Rancho School
An overnight stay at Leh.

Day 8Departure

Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey ends with Sweet Memories of Ladakh. Meal : Breakfast JULLAY !

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in hand-picked hotels, camps or homestays
  • Daily breakfast and dinner as per the plan confirmed with you
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private, well-maintained vehicle with an experienced hill driver
  • All applicable toll, parking, driver allowance and state permits
  • Inner Line / Protected Area Permits wherever required
  • Assistance of a local Trip Blaze Adventure coordinator throughout the trip
  • 24x7 on-trip support on call and WhatsApp

Exclusions

  • Airfare and train tickets to and from the starting point
  • Lunch, snacks and any meal not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Monument, park and activity entry fees, gondola / ropeway tickets, pony and union cab charges
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, telephone and medical costs
  • Travel insurance and costs arising from landslides, roadblocks, weather or other events beyond our control
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

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