Ladakh Explorations & Expeditions are our favorite series of events of the year! It gets exciting every year as we keep adding on some extra adventure! In this batch, we visit the less visited - Zanskar Region and also witness the vibrant Gustor Festival at Stongdey Monastery. We will be riding our Royal Enfields on those long serene roads and completely off roads with views you will never see anywhere else; camping in the wilderness and dancing around the campfire; and creating everlasting memories! It is definitely an adventure of a lifetime! ____________________________________________________________________________________
Riding difficulty – Moderate (Depending on the season & water level on the road)
Riding days – 8 days
Average riding duration – 6 to 7 hours every day
Average riding distance – 120 to 150 km every day
Main Attractions – Kargil, Rangdum, Padum, Stongdey & Phuktal Monastery, Pangong Tso, Sheila Waterfalls
Passes & Altitude – Pensi La (14000 ft), Zoji La (11,578 ft), Khardung La (18,380 ft), Chang La (17,586 ft)
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The costing is as follows:
SUV - Rs. 37500 per person
Himalayan 411cc Double sharing - Rs. 42500 per person
Himalayan 411cc Solo riding (500cc) - Rs. 48500 per person
Himalayan 450cc Double sharing - Rs. 40000 per person
Himalayan 450cc Solo riding - Rs. 52500 per person
*(Costing prepared for a group consisting a minimum of 8 riders & for SUV, a minimum of 4 travelers required)
What is included in the tour
- Bike, helmet and fuel for riders from Kargil onwards
- Stay in the guest house and Swiss tents
- Dinner and Breakfast
- Experienced tour lead for the entire trip
- Mechanic and support vehicle with an oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
- Environmental fees and Inner Line Permits
- Pick up from Srinagar Airport and Drop to Leh Airport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Transportation till Starting point and back from End Point
- Entry ticket of Monasteries & Monuments
- Lunch and Snacks/Beverages
- Any expenses due to medical emergencies or Covid related tests
- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
- Anything other than above-mentioned inclusions
- Witness the colourful 'Cham masked' dance performed by the head Lamas during the Ladakhi Festival.
- Test your riding skills on the off roads of Ladakh and enjoy the adrenaline rush!
- Explore the sheer scenic beauty of Snow covered mountains throughout the journey
- Mesmerize the bird's eye view of Leh city from the Shanti Stupa
- Behold the sight of stunning Pangong Lake which is famous for changing colors
- Capture the mountainscapes, desertscapes and riverscapes altogether into your lens
Day 1 – Arrival Srinagar.Proceed to Kargil (By SUV)
Day 2 – Kargil to Padum
Day 3 – Explore around Padum and stay in Zangla
Day 4 – Zangla to Hemis Shukpachan
Day 5 – Hemis Shukpachan to Leh
Day 6 – Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla
Day 7 – Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso via Shayok
Day 8 – Pangong Lake to Leh via Changla
Day 9 – Depart from Leh
Note: Upon the request of the clients, we customize the itinerary to include/exclude travel to Srinagar or Manali side journey. The cost will vary accordingly.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive at Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar airport and get picked up by our representative. Start your Zanskar Valley journey on beautiful NH1 and enjoy the Srinagar Highway in SUV / Tempo Traveller. First day of your journey will be around 200 km. Once you reach the Zojila pass, you are going to have an amazing view of the mighty Himalayan Mountains, which makes the drive worthwhile. You will visit the famous Kargil War Memorial which was built in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army. Reach Kargil by late evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Kargil.
Day 2 - Kargil to Padum
After morning breakfast leaves Kargil towards Padum. At a distance of 230kms from Kargil, you cross the isolated place in the Himalayan wilderness of the Suru valley. The road starts ascending towards Pensi La (14000 ft) - the highest point between Kargil to Zanskar. After crossing the Pensi La pass, you start descending and reach the place where you can see the Drang Drung Glacier in full glory. There is no other sight in India where you can watch such a huge glacier in touching distance. it continues all the way upto Padum.
Day 3 - Explore around Padum and stay in Zangla
Leisure morning today. Visit Phuktal Monastery and then head to Sheila village to visit the waterfall at a walkable distance Later head to old Zangla Palace built entirely on mud and stay in the village.
Day 4 - Zangla to Hemis Shukpachan
During the winter season, Zanskar is completely cut off from rest of the world due to snow. But our journey today will be through the newest roads opened recently to connect Zanskar with Leh even during winter! We will cross Lingshed monastery during our journey and reach Srinagar Leh highway by late afternoon and then head up straight to the sunset point at upper Hemis Shukpachan by late evening. Rest in Guest house in Hemis Shukpachan
Day 5 - Hemis Shukpachan to Leh
Post breakfast, leave towards Leh. We wash off all the dust from our crazy journey by plunging into the waters of Zanskar River! We will go on a exciting rafting expedition which you will surely cherish. Enroute, we will visit Magnetic Hill and Confluence point of Indus and Zanskar River. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh
Day 6 - Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla
Our ride starts with us conquering the mighty Khardung La (the World's Highest Motorable Road at a height of 18,380 ft). Riding further downhill, we enter the heart of Nubra valley. It is an amazing experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. The ride along the Shayok River to enter Hunder sand dunes is a treat for the eyes. We will visit the oldest and largest monastery, Diskit monastery enroute Hunder in Nubra valley. It is located at an altitude of 3142 meters. Once we arrive at our campsite, we get refreshed and head out to explore the sand dunes. Stay at Camp/Guesthouse in Hunder
Day 7 - Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso via Shayok
Today’s route is actually a shortcut road to reach the famous Pangong Tso via Shayok through rough and rocky terrain and in between water streams. The first glance of the alluring Pangong Lake and its blue waters is enough to leave a lasting impression on your mind. Our campsite for the night, which is our personal favourite, is by the lake itself at Spangmik – 20 km away from the shooting point. Stay at Camp/Guesthouse in Spangmik
Day 8 - Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La
On our journey to Leh today, we conquer the Changla La. It is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 17,590ft above the sea level, located in the Nubra valley. After crossing the pass, there's gruelling descent and we reach Sakti - a laid back village with lush green fields. Reach Leh by evening and you can do some last minute shopping and pack your bags. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh Stay at Guesthouse in Leh
Day 9 - Depart from Leh airport
Transfer to Airport in the morning. Thus your Ladakh Odyssey comes to an end with lots of new memories and experiences to take back.
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