Adventurous Manali Leh Tour (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Adventurous Manali Leh Tour is one of the best Ladakh tour packages of IXC Travels, you can witness the gems of Ladakh, be it the ever brackish Pangong lake or the bizarre magnetic hill, all of them can be covered by selecting this package. Whether you wish to go for a trip with your family or travel solo, this package is just perfect for both purposes and is indeed a choice with no regrets.

About the Destination:
Famed as the Land of high passes, this spectacular beauty is winning the heart of the travelers and is sliding up in the bucket list. The entire region is enfolded by alluring mountains, pristine lakes, and variants of Buddist culture. Each and every corner of Ladakh showcases its own enigma and hails out to the revelers from all over the map. Reaching Ladakh can be a little tricky due to the undulating quality of its terrain; however, it is accessible by various means of transport.

Start Point: Manali
End Point: Manali
Vehicle: Innova/Innova Crysta as per choice

Places to visit during the tour without which your tour will be incomplete:

Shanti Stupa
Leh Palace
Magnetic Hill
Secmol (Rancho School)
Ladakh Hall of Fame
Spituk Gompa
Shey Palace & Gompa
Khardungla Pass
The confluence of River Indus & Zanskar

The colorful prayer flags against the rusty mountains present a metaphoric landscape of the region’s ancient heritage. You will love the thrilling criss-cross terrain ride. Hence, this Adventurous Manali Leh Tour by IXC Travels is the perfect blend of Adventurous, Thrilling, Cultural Experiences.

OVERVIEW

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COST

MAP

Overview

Route:

Manali – Sarchu – Leh – Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake – Leh – Sarchu – Manali

Things don’t forget to Carry:

Windproof jacket, Raincoat / Poncho
Woolen Clothes
Cap / Hat, Sunglasses
Torch / Flashlight
Personal medication
Personal toiletries

Tour Highlights

Best Time to Visit: April to September
Passes Covered: Rohtang-la, Khardung-la, Chang-la
Stay During Tour: 3N Leh, 1N Nubra, 1N Pangong, 2N Sarchu

Day 1 :

Manali to Sarchu (200 Kms) | Pick-up from Manali

The completely sanitized Cab from IXC Travels will pick you up from Manali at the given location and will move towards Sarchu. Follow either the "Rohtang-la" route or the "Atal Tunnel" to Sarchu. (Note: If follow Rohtang-la, prior permission is required)

Followed by "Rohtang-la", you will be passing through many picturesque landscapes like - "Baralacha-la", "Zing-Zing Bar". You will reach Sarchu late in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at Sarchu Camps. Enjoy the star-filled sky at night in Sarchu.

Day 2 :

Sarchu - Leh (250 Kms) | Reaching Leh - Welcome to the Top of World

After breakfast from Sarchu Samp, Check-out and move towards Leh.

After arriving in Leh, Check-in to the pre-booked hotel, get welcomed in traditional style by the hotel, and gradually get acclimatized to the climate by taking adequate rest.

If have some time, late in the evening visit some roam around local areas and visit Leh Market. Have then lip-smacking dinner in the hotel and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3 :

Leh to Sham Valley | Leh Sightseeing

On this day, after breakfast advance towards the mesmerizing "Confluence of River Indus & Zanskar". This is also the world's highest river rafting point. Enjoy the river rafting there. Then visit the world-famous "Hall of Fame Museum" constructed beautifully by the Indian Army. Witness the "Holy Gurudwara Pathar Sahib". It was built to commemorate the visit of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji by the Lamas of Leh in 1517.

Later, experience the gravity-defying "Magnetic Hill", where you can witness the unusual phenomenon of vehicles sliding uphill on neutral gear. Visit "Secmol", the actual 3-idiots movie school. Also known as "Rancho School". Later, enjoy dinner after you have experienced a day full of activities and thrill. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh.

Day 4 :

Leh to Khardung-La to Nubra Valley | A Drive to World's Highest Motorable Road

After breakfast in the hotel, prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure. Located at an altitude of 18,380 ft, Khardung-La falls on an extremely scenic route in Ladakh. Also, enjoy the most loved snack - Maggi at the Khardungla Cafe.

The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier. Drive through the Valley which is extremely beautiful for photography. Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colorful trees in this region. Later reach your camp visit the Sand Dunes. If lucky you will get the sight of the Two Hump Bactrian camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village. Overnight at Nubra Camps.

Day 5 :

Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Re-live the Bollywood moments

This morning after a lovely breakfast, head towards Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border via Shyok river bed. Featured in movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan, it is said to be the most beautiful lake in India at 14,000 Ft. above sea level.

Visit the lake and enjoy the panoramic views at the backdrop of the lake. Get clicked at the same location where the 3-idiots movie was shot. Then proceed for lunch on reaching Pangong at the camps. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Overnight stay at the Pangong Camps. Enjoy the Bonn fire and star-filled sky at the night.

Day 6 :

Pangong Lake to Leh | Via Chang-La - 3rd Highest Motorable Pass

After breakfast, drive back to Leh via "Chang-la pass". This pass is the 3rd highest motorable pass in the world.

Once back to Leh, you can visit "Thiksey Gompa", "Shey Gompa", and the palace in the middle. After reaching Leh, enjoy leisure time roaming around at local areas and visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa. Enjoy at the Leh Mall road to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Have the flavorsome dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 7 :

Leh to Sarchu | Start way back journey

Post having breakfast, start the way back journey with a bag full of wonderful memories. Enjoy the changing picturesque landscapes.

After reaching Sarchu, have the flavour of local dinner and overnight stay at the Sarchu camps.

Day 8 :

Sarchu to Manali (200 Kms)

After breakfast, start the journey towards Manali. Enjoy the mesmerizing landscape view.

Passing via "Zing Zing Bar", "Baralacha-La" and "Rohtang-La", reach Manali. Late in the evening, roam around local areas and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. And reach Manali at a given destination.

Here, the journey ends with exotic memories and stories to be related once back home. IXC Travels wishes you a great time ahead. Keep traveling.

Adventurous Manali Leh Tour