Ladakh 360°

Day 1: The Journey Begins – Into the Hills of Himachal

Route: Delhi → Manali

Your odyssey into the mighty Himalayas begins with a scenic drive from Delhi to Manali. As you ascend from the plains to pine-scented mountain air, the landscape transforms into a tapestry of winding rivers, apple orchards, and alpine villages. Watch the sun dip behind misty peaks as you arrive in the charming hill town of Manali.

Overnight in Manali.

Day 2: Through Tunnels and Beyond – A Taste of the Trans-Himalayan Wilderness

Route: Manali → Solang Valley (photo stop) → Atal Tunnel → Sissu → Darcha → Shinkula Pass → Gonbo Rangjon

Today, you step into a world less traveled. Begin with a photo stop in Solang Valley, surrounded by snow-clad peaks and lush meadows. Drive through the record-breaking Atal Tunnel, emerging into the stark beauty of Lahaul. Pass the waterfall-laced village of Sissu, and climb toward Jispa and Darcha.

Cross into the surreal zone of Shinkula Pass (16,580 ft)—a remote and raw terrain that feels like another planet. Descend to the sacred monolith Gonbo Rangjon, a solitary rock revered by Buddhists, standing tall against the sky like nature’s own stupa.

Overnight in camps near Gonbo Rangjon.

Day 3: Into the Zanskar Wild – Through Hidden Valleys

Route: Gonbo Rangjon → Darcha → Kargyak Valley → Purne

Wake to the spiritual silence of Gonbo Rangjon before driving back to Darcha, where the route veers off-road into the wilderness of the Kargyak Valley. Cross wooden bridges, splash through glacial streams, and marvel at marmot-strewn meadows. Reach Purne, nestled between rivers and cliffs, where nature cradles you in quietude.

Overnight in homestays or eco-camps in Purne.

Day 4: Secrets in Stone – The Hidden Monastery of Phugtal

Route: Purne → Phugtal Monastery → Anmu → Padum

A magical morning trek (or drive, depending on the route) leads you to Phugtal Monastery, an architectural marvel built into a limestone cliff, its whitewashed walls glowing in the morning sun. Feel the chant of monks echo through centuries-old caves. After this sacred pause, drive through the rustic villages of Anmu and Ichar, arriving in Padum, the cultural heart of Zanskar.

Overnight in Padum.

Day 5: Between Realms – From Forgotten Kingdoms to Kargil’s Legacy

Route: Padum → Rangdum → Parkachik → Kargil

Leave the cradle of Zanskar and journey through the high-altitude moonscapes of Rangdum, a valley suspended in time. Stop at Rangdum Monastery, perched above wildflower meadows. Continue through the surreal Parkachik Glacier, with dramatic views of Nun Kun peaks, before reaching Kargil, a town steeped in tales of courage.

Overnight in Kargil.

Day 6: The Road to the Roof of the World

Route: Kargil → Mulbekh → Lamayuru → Magnetic Hill → Leh

Embark on a scenic drive through Ladakh's Buddhist heartland. Visit the Mulbekh Chamba, a rock-carved Maitreya Buddha, and the lunar landscapes of Lamayuru Monastery—one of Ladakh’s oldest. Marvel at the optical illusion of Magnetic Hill, and cross the dramatic Indus–Zanskar confluence en route to Leh, the capital of Ladakh.

Overnight in Leh. Time for acclimatization.

Day 7: Rest, Reflect, and Explore – Soulful Leh

Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatization Day

Spend a relaxed day exploring the vibrant and spiritual heart of Ladakh. Visit the serene Shanti Stupa, offering panoramic views of the town and mountains. Explore Leh Palace, a 17th-century royal residence with sweeping views of the valley. Wander through the local bazaars, lined with prayer flags, Tibetan handicrafts, and bustling cafés.

If you're up for more, visit the Hall of Fame (Indian Army Museum), Thiksey Monastery, and the ancient Shey Palace. In the evening, sip butter tea or enjoy a local Ladakhi dinner.

This day not only immerses you in Ladakhi culture but allows your body to adjust to the altitude before the adventure ahead.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 8: Sands of Time – Into the Nubra Valley

Route: Leh → Khardung La → Khalsar → Hunder

Drive over the legendary Khardung La (18,380 ft), once the world’s highest motorable road. As you descend into Nubra Valley, watch the terrain morph into a surreal cold desert with sand dunes, stream-fed oases, and double-humped Bactrian camels. Reach Hunder, an oasis amidst ancient trade routes.

Overnight in Hunder.

Day 9: Borders and Brotherhood – Turtuk and Siachen's Call

Route: Hunder → Turtuk → Siachen Base Camp → Return to Hunder

Venture further into history as you reach Turtuk, the last village before the Pakistan border—once part of Baltistan. Its apricot-laden orchards and stone houses whisper stories of partition and peace. Continue to Siachen Base Camp, a rare opportunity to salute the highest active battlefield in the world. Return to Hunder, hearts stirred.

Overnight in Hunder.

Day 10: Water, Wind & Wonder – The Magic of Pangong

Route: Hunder → Shyok → Durbuk → Tangtse → Pangong Lake → Man

Travel along the mesmerizing Shyok River, where cliffs rise like painted canyons. Cross remote Ladakhi hamlets before arriving at the crown jewel—Pangong Lake. Its crystal waters shift colors from turquoise to deep sapphire. Spend the night in Man, a peaceful village at the lake’s edge under a starlit sky.

Overnight in Man.

Day 11: Beyond the Horizon – Journey to Hanle

Route: Man → Chushul → Nyoma → Loma → Hanle

Drive through the hauntingly silent Chushul Plains—echoes of war and wilderness—before passing Nyoma, a peaceful military post. Enter the vast openness of Hanle, home to wild kiangs and one of the world’s highest observatories. As dusk falls, the Milky Way arches overhead in a cosmic embrace.

Overnight in Hanle.

Day 12: Heights of Solitude – Umilang La and Tso Moriri

Route: Hanle → Umilang La → Mahe → Korzok (Tso Moriri)

A soul-stirring day of mountain majesty. Cross the hidden Umilang La, rarely seen by outsiders. Descend into the valleys of Mahe, and reach the serene Tso Moriri Lake, its waters a mirror to the gods. In Korzok, one of the world’s highest inhabited villages, nomadic traditions still thrive.

Overnight by Tso Moriri.

Day 13: Thermal Dreams and Salted Skies

Route: Tso Moriri → Puga Valley → Polo Kongka → Tso Kar

Explore the alien landscapes of Puga Valley, with boiling springs, sulphur mists, and steaming earth. Continue to Polo Kongka La and descend into the salty plains of Tso Kar, a lake of ghostly beauty where wild asses roam and flamingos fly. It’s the quietest place you’ll ever love.

Overnight in eco-camps near Tso Kar.

Day 14: Through Sky Roads – Return to the Green Valley

Route: Tso Kar → Lachung La → Nakee La → Baralacha La → Keylong → Manali

A day of epic transitions. Traverse dramatic passes—Lachung La, Nakee La, and Baralacha La, each a balcony to the clouds. Cross surreal landscapes of scree, riverbeds, and snowfields before the terrain softens and green forests welcome you back to Manali.

Overnight in Manali.

Day 15: Farewell to the Himalayas – Return to Delhi

Route: Manali → Delhi

With a camera full of memories and a heart transformed, you journey back to Delhi. The mountains may grow distant, but their silence, their grandeur, and their soul remain with you.

Hotel Details:

• 2N Manali: Japika Inn or similar
• 1N Gonbo Rajan: Camps or similar
• 1N Purne: Homestay or similar
• 1N Padum: Homestay or similar
• 1N Kargil: Caravan Sarai or similar
• 2N Leh: Jeevanam Villa or similar
• 2N Hunder: Sha Chao Guest or similar
• 1N Tso Kar: Homestay or similar
• 1N Tso Moriri: Homestay pr similar
• 1N Hanle: Homestay 
• 1N Pangong/Man: Deachen Residency/Pangong Panorama/Full Moon or similar

Note:

• Rates are valid on a minimum of 6 passengers travelling together
• Rates are valid from May to Oct
• If any upgrade in the hotel category or change in the itinerary there will be a change in the price