9 Days Ladakh Road Trip From Manali to Srinagar: Explore the 8 High-Altitude Lakes

Reach Manali - the “Valley of Gods” in the morning and head to your hotel.

Check-in to your cozy hotel rooms and brace yourself for an adventurous trip ahead.

You can rest for some time and have a delicious breakfast in your hotel.

As soon as you finish your breakfast, gear up for a fun-filled day exploring Manali's charming attractions on your own.

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

Next, you can take a short hike to the Jogni Waterfall - one of the most beautiful spots in Manali.

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.

Head back to your hotel after a long day of local sightseeing.

Have dinner and call it a day.

Overnight stay in Manali.

Wake up and get ready for an exciting journey from Manali to explore the majestic snow-capped peaks of the western Himalayas.

Today, we will cover around 175 km via the Leh-Manali Highway, which will give you a glimpse of breathtaking scenery.

While travelling through the highway, we will enter the Atal Tunnel to reach Lahaul Valley.

In the Lahaul Valley, get mesmerized by the stunning Chandra River and the towering peaks that surround it.

Continue the journey to Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti.

We will continue our journey through Darcha, Patsio, and Zingzing Bar along the way.

From this pass, we will stop at Deepak Tal which is shaped like a "Diya," where it gets its name from. Another reason for its name is said to be because Maharishi Deepak meditated here.

Next, we will spend some time admiring the stunning Suraj Tal, which is the source of the Bhaga River.

We will then make a quick stop at Baralacha-La at an altitude of 4,892 meters before we resume our journey to reach Sarchu.

Spend your night in a camp, accompanied by a delicious dinner.

Overnight stay in Sarchu.

Wake up and get ready in your camps for an adventurous journey from Sarchu to Karzok after a hearty breakfast.

Get ready to start your journey to Karzok.

On this journey, we will experience the thrill of conquering the famous Gata Loops that feature 21 hairpin bends at an elevation of 4669m.

Take a short break at the Pang before covering the rest of the thrilling journey.

After conquering these challenging loops, we will be crossing the Moore Plains- a straight and smooth road covering a distance of 30- 35 kms.

Our next stop will be the stunning Tso Kar where we will be admiring its sheer beauty. This lake is a part of the Wetland Complex surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Continuing our journey, we will next reach Puga Valley.

On reaching Puga Valley, we can relax at the natural hot springs while soaking in the majestic views of the valley.

Further, we will stop at Kyagar Tso, where you will see majestic views of the salt particles shining like diamonds at the edge of this salt lake.

Next, we will head towards Tso Moriri, which is located at an altitude of 15,075 ft, making it one of the highest lakes in India.

After this, we will reach our stay, check-in at the property, and have a tasty dinner.

Overnight stay near Tso Moriri.

Wake up at your property and have a delicious breakfast with the best view of Tso Moriri.

After breakfast, we will travel towards Pangong.

On this day, we will cover more untouched lakes in Ladakh - Yaya Tso & Mirpal Tso.

Next, we will proceed to the Yaya Tso, where you can spot many birds.

Further, it's time to conquer the Kaksang La, a challenging route at an altitude of 17851 feet covered with rugged terrain.

After crossing this pass, we will reach Mirpal Tso, where you will witness some scenic views.

It is one of the most secluded lakes and is surrounded by sand shores which makes it unique from other lakes in this region.

Continuing the adventurous journey till we see the majestic views of the famous Pangong Lake, also known as the "Highest Saltwater Lake in India”.

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, admiring 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.

You will then enjoy a delicious breakfast near the lake, before making your way to Nubra Valley.

We will drive along the Shyok River, admiring the breathtaking landscapes of this remote region.

Next, we will head to Diskit village where we will visit the famous Diskit monastery, known for its giant Maitreyee Buddha Statue.

Here, you can spend some time at the Hunder Sand Dunes, which is one of the high-altitude deserts in the world that covers a large area.

You can also take a unique Bactrian camel safari (self-paid) and explore the beauty of the place.

Check-in to your camps in Hunder and have a hearty dinner.

Overnight stay at Hunder.

Wake up in your camps and have a delicious breakfast.

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

On the way back to Leh, we will stop at the iconic Khardung-La - one of the highest motorable passes in the world.

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

Reach Leh by evening and check-in at the hotel.

We will then head out to explore the local market and cafes in Leh.

After a day of exploration and adventure, we will return to our hotel.

Enjoy a delicious dinner, and then get some well-deserved rest.

Overnight stay in Leh.

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

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

As you travel towards Kargil, we will explore the Hall of Fame, a museum/ war memorial built in memory of the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War.

Furthermore, we will visit the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which houses a sacred boulder with his imprints.

Next, we will also witness the rare phenomenon at the Magnetic Hill where the natural surroundings create an optical illusion that makes it look like vehicles are rolling uphill.

Next, we will stop at the Sangam viewpoint where the Zanskar and Indus rivers meet to flow together.

After this, we will stop at Lamayuru village - famous for its moonlike landscape.

Continue your roadtrip from Lamayuru to Kargil via Namika La [3700m], Fotu La [4108m] and Mulbek.

Reach Kargil by evening.

Check-in to your hotel and relax after a day of thrills along the way.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and then settle in for the night.

Overnight stay in Kargil.

Get out of bed in your hotel room in Kargil.

Have a hearty breakfast before we start our journey toward the charming city of Srinagar.

As we travel towards Srinagar, get ready to be awed by the majestic mountains surrounding you.

Our first stop of the day will be at the famous Drass village, often referred to as the Gateway to Ladakh and also known as the coldest inhabited place in India.

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

Further, we will cross the rugged landscape to reach Sonmarg, a scenic meadow which was part of the ancient Silk Road.

Notice the change of terrain here, from rugged majestic mountains to lush greenery and conifers everywhere.

Finally, as you reach Srinagar by evening, it's time to relax and check- in to your hotel.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and call it a day.

Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Wake up to the beautiful morning amidst the scenic views in Srinagar.

Have your breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags.

Your thrilling Ladakh Trip from Manali concludes as you head to the Srinagar airport for your onward journey.

Come back home with adventurous memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.