Great Lakes of Ladakh Expedition: 9 Days Ladakh Trip - Srinagar to Manali

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Srinagar and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Get ready for an exciting day as we depart for the scenic town of Kargil.

As we start our journey, we will cross the beautiful meadows of Sonmarg, which was part of the ancient Silk Road.

Next, it's time to conquer the Zoji La, one of the most challenging and breathtaking mountain passes in India at an altitude of 3528m.

Before heading to our hotel in Kargil, we will visit the Kargil War Memorial - which is dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.

Continue the journey to Kargil and check in to the hotel upon reaching.

Have a delicious dinner and rest for the day.

Overnight stay in Kargil.

Wake up to a chilly morning in Kargil and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Later, get ready and hit the roads, as we will ride to Leh today.

On the way, we will also pass through the picturesque town of Lamayuru - known for its moon-like landscape.

We will then take quick stops at Sangam Point to witness the confluence of Indus and Zanskar.

Our next stop is at the Magnetic Hill, known for creating an optical illusion.

Later, stop at the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and houses a sacred boulder with his imprints.

We will then reach our hotel in Leh, complete the check-in formalities and call it a day.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Leh and have a delicious breakfast.

We will then get you ready for the exciting journey on one of the highest motorable roads.

Rev Up your engines and get ready for a thrilling ride to the Nubra Valley located to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas.

Before that, we will stop at the iconic Shanti Stupa for a mesmerizing view of Leh and its surroundings.Before that, we will stop at the iconic Shanti Stupa for a mesmerizing view of Leh and its surroundings.

Continue the journey further to the iconic Khardung-La - one of the world’s highest motorable pass in the world at a height of 5359 meters.

Continue riding through the mesmerizing landscapes until we reach Diskit.

Here, we will stop at the Diskit Monastery which is famous for its 106 feet of Maitreya Buddha statue.

Further, we will pass by the Shyok River to reach Nubra Valley, also known as Ldorma or the Valley of Flowers.

Upon reaching Nubra, head to the Hunder Sand Dunes where you can spend time soaking in the views of the cold desert.

You can also enjoy some adventure activities like a double-humped Bactrian camel ride or an ATV ride to explore the deserted land of Hunder. (on your own)

Complete your sightseeing for the day, and head to your camps/ hotels.

Overnight stay near Nubra.

Wake up in the Nubra Valley and get ready for an adventurous journey to the famous Pangong Tso.

While riding, we will cross the charming Agam and Shyok villages from where the Shyok River gets its name.

Continue the adventurous journey until we are greeted with the majestic views of the famous Pangong Lake which is the highest saltwater lake in the world.

Pangong Lake is about 4 km wide on average and at least 136 Km long and is located at an altitude of 4300 meters above sea level.

Spend some time around the lake, where you can admire the reflection of the surrounding mountains in the stunning blue lake.

You can also click pictures at the famous 3-idiots set here.

We will then head to check in at our campsite near the lake and have a delicious dinner here.

Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.

Get ready to start the day as you wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise from your camp.

We will then enjoy a delicious breakfast at the campsite near the lake, before making our way to Tso Moriri.

On the way, we will first cross Chusul which is one of the major towns in the area.

After we will conquer the numerous hairpin bends to reach Mirpal Tso.

Once we cross these bends, we will reach Mirpal Tso - a scenic high-altitude lake.

Next, it's time to conquer the Kaksang La, a challenging pass at an altitude of 17851 feet surrounded by rugged terrain.

Further, we will pass Yaya Tso, and Kyagar Tso.

We will then reach the magnificent Tso Moriri - a high-altitude lake with blue waters, home to many migratory birds and rare flora and fauna.

Upon reaching, check-in to your stay and get some well-deserved rest.

Overnight stay near Tso Moriri.

Wake up to the beautiful views of Tso Moriri in the morning and have your breakfast.

Get ready for an adventurous journey as we make our way to Sarchu.

On the way, we will stop to explore the Puga Valley, home to several hot springs and mud pools, and known as a hub for generating geothermal energy.

Continue the journey, until we reach Tso Kar for another quick stop.

Here, we will witness the unique white landscape of salt deposit that is left behind by the saline water on the shores of the lake.

After riding further we will reach the Manali-Leh road.

On the way we will pass some major high-altitude passes like the Lachung-La (5065 m) and Nakee-La (4738 m).

We will also soak in the stunning landscape at the famous Moore Plains, a straight and flattened road stretching over 50 km.

Before reaching Sarchu, we will also pass the treacherous Gata Loops that feature 21 hairpin bends at an elevation of 4669m.

Reach Sarchu by evening, check-in to your camps and have your dinner.

Overnight stay in Sarchu.

Post breakfast in the morning, get ready for the day.

Today, we will board our transfers to Manali via Atal Tunnel.

On the way, we will take a quick stop at the iconic Baralacha La located at an altitude of 4850m.

Then, we will pass the scenic Suraj Taal and Deepak Taal Lakes.

Further, we will pass the picturesque towns of Darcha, Jispa, Keylong and Sissu until we reach the Atal Tunnel.

After crossing the Atal Tunnel, pass through the Solang Valley - a hub for adventure activities to reach Manali.

Upon reaching Manali, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

You can either rest in your room or head out to explore the Mall road where you can shop, eat or take a stroll.

Overnight stay in Manali.

Wake up to a leisurely morning in Manali and have your breakfast at the hotel.

You can then spend the day at leisure exploring Manali's charming attractions on your own.

You can start your sightseeing by visiting the famous Hidimba Temple, dedicated to the wife of Bheem.

Further, you can relax in the natural hot springs of Vashisht Temple which is dedicated to sage Vashisht, teacher of Lord Ram.

After exploring various attractions, you can shop and eat around the famous Mall Road.

By evening, reach the Manali bus stop to board your bus to Delhi.

Overnight bus journey to Delhi.

After an overnight journey, reach Delhi in the morning.

Your amazing Ladakh trip concludes, leaving you with a lot of adventurous memories.