
Ecstatic Moonland Drive
Duration : 8 Night / 9 Days
Tour Overview
This tour to Moon Land drive holds fascinating and amazing experiences in a span of 9 days. This tour carries its special focus towards the mesmerizing and main attraction of the region which is the “ Land of High Passes”. This tour makes you experience Ladakh's "Moonland" at Lamayuru! This unreal moonlike landscape, with amazing and dramatic high mountains , truly resembles the lunar surface. Also Explore the ancient Lamayuru Monastery, one of Ladakh's oldest. This drive to moond Land offers breathtaking views. Along with experiencing the view of colour changing Pangong lake to on your way crossover Puga which is a sulphur mine located in Jispa. This journey into a truly unique natural wonder will make your memories unforgettable.
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's rest to unwind the day.
- Overnight stay in Sham Valley.
Sham - Leh (Polo match & cultural show ) -(100kms / 5-6 hrs approx.)
- Have breakfast, drive back to Leh making stops to explore Alchi monastery.
- Visit Sangam and pay respects at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib while along enjoy the view of Magnetic Hill.
- Explore through Hall of Fame.
- In the Afternoon, drive to Thiksey to enjoy a traditional Ladakhi cuisine lunch.
- Later then , continue your journey to Chuchot.
- Witness there an amazing traditional Ladakhi Polo match and their cultural show showcasing the region's unique sporting heritage.
- On your way back to hotel, make a visit to Shanti stupa and explore the Leh palace and Leh market.
- 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 at the Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hundur village.
- Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Hunder - Turtuk - Thang – Hunder (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.
Hunder to Siachen Base camp to sumur (220 kms/ 7-8 hrs approx).
- After breakfast, drive your way to the beautiful Siachen Base camp .
- Make a visit to the hotel spring at Panamik, Yarabtso, and Samstanling monastery on the route.
- Overnight stay in Sumur.
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 in camp.
Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri Lake (200 kms / 6-7 hrs approx.)
- Early morning, have your breakfast and drive your way to Tsomoriri Lake via Chushul and Tsaga La.
- Arrive at Korzok village by evening.
- Overnight stay in Korzok.
Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Sarchu - Jispa (340 kms/ 9-10 hrs approx.)
- Early in the morning, go for a walk around the peaceful lake to enjoy the scenic Beauty.
- Later then, leave for Jispa , crossing your way over Puga (Sulphur mine) , Tsokar Lake, Skyangchu Thang, Pang, Nakeela, Lachung La, and Baralacha La.
- By evening you will arrive in Jispa.
- Overnight stay in Jispa.
Jispa - Manali (139 kms / 5-6 hrs approx.)
- Have breakfast, and drive your way to Manali.
- Enjoy the amazing scenic drive through Lahaul valley along the Bhaga and Chandra River.
- By late noon, cross Rohtang pass and arrive at Manali.
- Finally the journey comes to an end here.
Tour Inclusion
- Accommodation On a double/Twin-sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast at the hotel (Except On arrival Day)
- All transfers in by Air Conditioned Private car
- All parking, Toll, Inter State Taxes, Driver Allowance
- 500ml packaged water daily per person
- A Traditional welcome with a welcome Drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival
- Pick up and drop transfers from airport/railway station - hotel - airport
- Sightseeing and all transfers as mentioned in the vehicle as per the itinerary
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- All hotel-related taxes and transport-related taxes
Tour Exclusions
- Any airfare and train Fare. Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
- Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters
- Camera fees and Monument entrance fees
- Medical and travel insurance
- All personal expenses, optional tours, extra meals, flights, cruise and ferry fares, cruise meals, etc
- Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
- GST and others
Tour Highlights
- Sham Valley
- Nubra Valley
- Thang village
- Siachen Base camp
- Samstanling monastery
- Sumur
- Pangong Lake
- Tsomoriri Lake
- Puga ( Sulphur mine)
- Skyangchu Thang
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