
A Line of Control Tour at Indo-Pak Border
Duration : 11 Night / 12 Days
Tour Overview
This tour to the Line of Control (LoC) in Ladakh is covered in a span of 12 days which offers a glimpse into a sensitive border region. Various regions like Turtuk and some parts of Kargil district allow visitors to experience the unique culture and stunning moon like landscapes shaped by their proximity to the border. This journey raises our respect for the armed forces and the historical significance of the region which offers a mixture of cultural immersion and patriotic reflection in the middle of dramatic mountains. Also this tour focuses on one of the main attractions of the region too that is Hanle which is a home to the Indian astronomical Observatory and takes you to the beautiful villages of the region such as Chushul village and Tsaga. And this trip makes it an unforgettable journey for you
Itinerary
Leh Airport to Sham valley (70 kms/3-4 hrs)
- Upon your arrival at Leh airport, you will be welcomed and picked up by our agent.
- Later then , you will be transferred directly to Sham valley via beautiful villages along the Indus River.
- Check-in to your reserved accomodation to our pre-booked hotels.
- Take a complete day rest to unwind the day.
- Overnight stay in Sham.
Sham valley to Kargil via Batalik (192 kms / 5-6 hrs approx.)
- After breakfast, embark on a journey to Kargil.
- On the way, explore Dha-Hanu, which is inhabited by the last of the Indo-Aryan race.
- Visit Batalik, a significant warfront zone where Indian soldiers fought in 1999.
- Arrive in Kargil by evening, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Kargil.
Kargil - Drass - Hunderman - Kargil (4-5 hrs approx.)
- After breakfast, drive to Drass , known for being the second coldest inhabited place globally.
- Visit Drass War Memorial Hall and drive back to Kargil.
- Post lunch, proceed to Hundarman, a village with historical significance.
- Overnight stay in Kargil.
Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru (220 kms/ 6-7 hrs approx.)
- Start your day with a drive to Leh.
- On the route , visit Mulbekh Chamba, Lamayuru monastery, Alchi monastery.
- Visit Sangam and pay respects at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and explore Hall of Fame museum.
- Enjoy a hot lunch at Lamayuru and arrive in Leh by evening.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
Leh - Nubra Valley (128 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx.)
- Have breakfast, drive to Nubra valley through Khardung La Pass (the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380ft.).
- Making stops and taking short breaks at roadside cafes , take photos around the amazing view.
- Upon your arrival, check-in to the hotel/camp.
- After having lunch, enjoy an adventurous camel safari with double humped camels unique to ladakh and Mongolia at the Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hundur village.
- Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Exploration of Hunder - Turtuk - Thang (190 Kms | 6-7 Hrs approx.)
- After breakfast, drive to Thang valley (the last village of India on the India Pakistan border), which was captured by the Indian army in 1971 war.
- On the way, visit Turtuk and Tyakshi.
- Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Nubra - Pangong Lake via Shyok River Road (150 Kms | 6-7 Hrs approx.)
- After breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake at 14,500ft. with a drive of 6-7hrs.
- On your arrival at the camp, enjoy your given leisure time .
- Also witness the colour changing lake and the beautiful sunset on its banks.
- Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.
Pangong Lake to Hanle (175 kms / 6-7 hrs)
- After breakfast in the morning, drive to Hanle, through the beautiful Chushul village and Tsaga La (15,200 ft.).
- Explore Hanle which is like a home to Indian astronomical observatory.
- Visit the beautiful Village which is at a location of high sensitiveness due to the Tibetan/ Chinese border.
- Enjoy your stay with the local peoples at a guest house or homestay.
- Overnight stay in Hanle.
Hanle - Tsomoriri via Mahe Bridge (130 kms / 4-5 hrs approx.)
- Have breakfast, drive to Tsomoriri Lake through Nurpa Pass (16,100 ft.) .
- Continue your drive through Loma Bend and Mahe Bridge.
- By late noon make your arrival at Korzok village.
- during evening, enjoy a walk around the lake and the beautiful scenic views.
- Overnight stay in Korzok.
Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Taglangla - Leh (240 kms / 7-8 hrs approx.)
- After breakfast in the morning, leave for Leh via Puga ( Sulphur mine) and Polakongka pass at 15,892 ft.
- Also pass through Tsokar Lake and Taklang La Pass at 17,585 ft. Which is the second highest motorable road in the world.
- By late evening, reach to Leh.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
Leh- (Polo Match & Cultural Show ) ( 30 Kms|3-4 hrs approx.)
- Have breakfast, explore Leh Palace, visit Shanti stupa and explore Leh Market.
- Then ahead you way and drive to Thiksey.
- Enjoy and get an amazing experience of the cultural traditional Ladakhi cuisine.
- There after continue your journey to Chuchot.
- Witness and experience and exhilarating traditional Ladakhi Polo match.
- Enjoy their cultural show , showcasing the region's unique sporting heritage.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
Leh Airport Departure (4 Kms | 15 minutes approx.)
- Early morning, transfer to Leh airport.
- Take your flight back to the destination.
- Finally the journey concludes with amazing memories here.
Tour Highlights
- Sham valley
- Kargil
- Batalik
- Drass War Memorial Hall
- Lamayuru
- Thang village
- Pangong Lake
- Hanle
- Chushul village
- Tsomoriri
- Taglangla Pass
- Polo match and cultural show
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