Lahul
Manali to Ladakh Overland Journey
overland drive to Ladakh
- Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Overview
This route was first taken in year 2002 when we visited Takthok Monastery in Sakti village in Ladakh during Takthok festival with an Austrian Group. We camped there for two days and it was decided to enter into Nubra valley through Wari La pass because of some road blocks in other areas. Later we presented this new route to our clients and got wonderful response.
Wari La Pass- New Route
This journey takes you till Karo on classic route and then diverts to Aghyam and Khalsar crossing Wari La pass which normally is less traveled. One day excursion to Panamic makes this tour much rewarding. From Nubra, we cross Khardung La, the highest motorable road of the world and enter into Leh. You spend some time in Leh and explore surrounding areas before you fly back to Delhi with a new experience and exploration.
Package Itinerary
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Day 1Arrive Delhi
Delhi
On arrival our office representative will meet and drive you to your hotel from the airport for the overnight stay.
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Day 2Delhi to Chandigarh by train and drive to Kullu
Himachal Pradesh
Morning we leave hotel at 06.30 to board on of the fastest and luxury train available in between Delhi and Chandigarh, named Shatabdi Express. It takes 3 hours and few minutes to cover this distance, from railway station we take our vehicles to drive 250 Kms more to Kullu valley through "cicty beautiful" Chandigarh and lower Shivalik ranges and many small towns of Bilaspur and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh.
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Day 3Kullu to Manali with Naggar sightseeing, 42 Kms
Himachal Pradesh
We leave Kullu along river banks of Beas and climb up to Nagger Village, the place of castle and Nicholas Roerich art gallery. Later we reach Manali and check into our hotel.
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Day 4Manali to Jispa, 135 Kms/ 7 hours
We cross Rohtang Pass this day and enter into Lahul Valley.
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Day 5Jispa to Tsokar, 200 Kms/ 7 hours
Ladakh Himalaya
Through Baralacha Pass, Sarchu and barren lands on this ancient trade route, we take a right diversion and enter into Tsokar.
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Day 6Tsokar to Takthok, 150 Kms/ 7 hours
We reach near Leh today and stop at Taktok Village
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Day 7Takthok to Aghyam over WARI LA (5250 M) and Khalsar, 105 Kms/ 5 hours
This morning starts with the ascent to Wari La Pass which looks like a camel top. The road is all uphill winding into loops, but a great delight for the travelers with all a tarmac experience. After having got to the pass, we have all a very potent downhill which is very scenic and you can spot different wild life while driving on this road and great views of the Karakorum ranges. On the way, we cross Thangyar Village, which is a beautiful village with an old monastery, a must see place on this route. We cover a pleasant distance of about 70 Kms to Aghyam from our camp this way. Aghyam is a nice remote village in the mountains and drive further 30 Kms to reach Khalsar- a junction point for Nubra and Khardung La. This is situated in the Shyok Valley and on the banks of beautiful Shyok River. The Shyok Valley is the valley of the Shyok River -- the river of death. This is a Yarkandi (Central Asian) name, probably given by the Central Asian traders who ventured on this treacherous route for centuries and perished. The entire northern area -- the region of the Karakoram -- has names related to death. It is evident that this was a part of the ancient trade route from Yarkand (Central Asia) to Ladakh, where many died and only the hardiest survived. The entire route towards the Karakoram Pass is littered with the bones of these travelers. The road at some times is rough with sandy slopes, extremely adventurous and inspiring. We camp at Khalsar for the night.
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Day 8Khalsar to Diskit, Hunder & Panamic excursion and drive to Sumur, 90 Kms
Full day in Nubra valley to explore surroundings.
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Day 9Sumur to Leh over Khardung La (5359m), 128 Kms/ 7 hours
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Day 10Leh full day sightseeing to explore monasteries and local villages.
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Day 11Leh to Delhi morning flight and later fly home.
• Administrative coordination with local authorities wherever necessary
• Airport transfers on arrival & departure
• All transportation as per the itinerary (4 WD cars)
• Hotels from Delhi to Delhi with breakfast
• Camps with all meals (if included in the itinerary)
• Experienced guide / escorts
• Supporting vehicles wherever necessary
• Any kind of government fees, visa fee
• Air travel
• Insurance
• Personal gears, clothing & tips
• Monument entrances
• Sleeping bags
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What can you book on additional cost/ rent?
• Insurance for your expedition.
• Oxygen cylinders and masks
• Solar battery chargers
Payment can be made through cards/ online and wire transfer to our bank.We charge 25% of the total tour cost at the time of booking and rest 45 days prior to your arrival in India.
If cancellation is made before 60 days, full amount will be returned after deduction of applicable taxes and 5% processing charges. If cancellation is made before 45 days, we refund you 50% of your deposit and if the cancellation is made before/during 30 day prior to arrival, the whole payment deposit will forfeit.
No refund, cancellation or compensation will be paid back to the client in case of any reason caused by natural disaster, war, terrorism, weather etc.
Change in the itinerary
If you make any changes in the itinerary after booking of the tour, additional cost will be charged wherever and however necessary. This will imply even the itinerary is changed because of bad weather, cancellation of connecting flights, road blocks or any other natural / man- made situation.
Medical, rescue and evacuation
You must get your insurance done well in advance. In case of any land/ air rescue/ evacuation services provided by us will be charged from you. It may include hotels, transportation, food, doctors, helicopters, porters, hospital service etc. We don’t take any responsibility of your baggage and other belongings.
Your fitness and health
It is your responsibility to undertake our adventure services after examining your fitness at required level.
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Liability form
Before leaving for the adventure, we require your consent and signature on duly filled liability and responsibility form which declares that you book the adventure for your own leisure and experience and take all responsibility of your health and your belongings. ax
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Why with 15 Peaks
Experienced Guides and Staff
We are organizing these adventure trips and expeditions since 1995 so we have learnt to plan according to your stamina, training and requirements. Our Mountain Guides, Climbing Sherpas, HAPs (high altitude porters) and cooks hold several years experience in the mountains. Our tour escorts and guides for trekking, biking and exploratory field trips study and research the geography, anthropology and history of destinations pertaining to the trips assigned to them.
Insurance with Global Rescue
We are the authorized partner of Global Rescue which has provided thousands of rescue services in India since 2004. You can book your insurance cover through us. In the mountaineering (Climbing) expeditions, insurance is necessary but you can get your membership of Global Rescue for any of our adventure journeys to make it completely safe and secure.
Network in Mountains
Since we are born in the mountains so a natural networking at grass root level is quite obvious but professionally we have trained mountain communities to support an adventure journey in need. We use latest technology to get weather forecast and for any new route we have a dedicated team for research & development. We communicate in the mountains with traditional methods and in your future expeditions you may get satellite phones through us.Flexibility in departures & prices
Our fix departure dates are flexible if you make a group of minimum 4 persons for any trip. For Climbing Expeditions your preferred customized date will be confirmed on the availability of peak with IMF. Similarly our prices are also flexible enough to customize on the basis of your requirements.