• Arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Transfer to hotel.

• Acclimatization – Rest and hydrate to prevent AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).

• Evening Activities:

  • Visit Leh Market for local shopping.

  • Explore Leh Palace.

  • Enjoy a panoramic sunset view from Shanti Stupa.

• Overnight stay in Leh.

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Journey to Kargil with multiple stops:

  • Magnetic Hill – Experience the optical illusion.

  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – A revered Sikh pilgrimage site.

  • Sangam Point – Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.

  • Lamayuru Monastery – Famous for its "Moonland" landscape.

• Drive through mountain passes:

  • Fotu La (4,108m) – Highest pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway.

  • Namika La (3,700m) – Scenic mountain pass.

• Visit Kargil War Memorial (Dras) – Honoring the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War.

• Checkin hotel and rest.

• Overnight stay in Kargil.

• Early start for a long and adventurous drive through Suru Valley.

• Pass through picturesque villages like Panikhar.

• Witness Parkachik Glacier – A massive hanging glacier.

• Stop at Rangdum Monastery – An isolated Buddhist monastery amidst barren landscapes.

• Cross Pensi La Pass (4,400m) – Offers stunning views of Drang Drung Glacier, one of Ladakh’s largest glaciers.

• Descend into Zanskar Valley and reach Padum, the administrative hub.

Overnight stay in Padum.


 

• Explore the cultural and spiritual heritage of Zanskar.

• Visit Karsha Monastery – The largest monastery in the valley with panoramic views of Padum.

• Explore Stongdey Monastery – Perched on a hill, offering stunning scenery.

• Visit Sani Monastery – One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh.

• Experience village life in Padum – Interact with friendly locals.

• Relax in the evening.

Overnight stay in Padum.

• Breakfast at the guesthouse.

• Scenic drive from Padum to Purne, passing through:

  • Ichar Village – A picturesque settlement.

  • Lungnak Valley – Stunning landscapes with barren mountains and flowing rivers.

• Explore Purne – Experience the local culture.

• Relax and enjoy local sightseeing instead of the usual trek to Phugtal Monastery.

• Evening at leisure.

• Overnight stay in Purne.

• Early departure from Purne for a long journey to Sarchu.

• Cross major high-altitude passes:

  • Baralacha La Pass  – Known for unpredictable weather and stunning vistas.

  • Shinku La Pass – Offers breathtaking mountain views.

• Arrive in Sarchu, the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

• Settle into a high-altitude campsite and experience an adventurous night.

• Enjoy sleeping under the starry sky.

• Overnight stay in Sarchu.

• Scenic drive back to Leh.

• Navigate the famous Gata Loops – 21 sharp hairpin bends.

• Cross Tanglang La (5,328m) – The second-highest motorable pass in the world.

• Pass through Pang – A picturesque high-altitude plateau.

• Drive across More Plains – A vast 40 km-long stretch of flat land at high altitude.

• Enjoy breathtaking landscapes along the journey.

• Arrive in Leh by evening, check into the hotel, and rest.

• Overnight stay in Leh.

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Leh Airport for departure.

• Conclude the adventurous road trip through Ladakh and Zanskar.