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Jeep Safari in Ladakh
Manali
to Leh
The 472 km overland journey is open for around
three months in a year, from June to end of September. This trip can be extended
to Nubra valley across Khardongla pass, the highest motorable road in the world
or to Srinagar after crossing Zojila Pass. The Manali to Leh drive can be completed
in two days with an overnight stay at Serchu or Darcha. Another option is to
drive to Leh via Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lake but will have to arrange your tour
through tour operator from Leh, who can send you a permit to enter Tsomoriri
Lake with a local taxi. The journey starts from Manali driving through the lush
green and foggy View on the way to Manali
Rohtang Pass (3980 m. The landscape
surprisingly
changes into the rugged brown of the rain shadow area of Lahaul. The landscape
changes into naked desert after crossing a few villages of Lahul with prayer
flags on their roofs. You will start ascending Baralacha Pass and you can see
surprisingly sprawling plain areas of Serhcu where you will spend a night in
tented Camp. Further, there many small passes before you cross Taklang La pass
Taglangla at 5330m to reach Rumtse and Gya village. An hour drive from Runtse
takes you to Upshi where you corss indus river enter Indus valley with dotted
villages on it's bank and beautiful monasteries bulit on hill side. You journey
finishes at Leh making it a drive of lifetime's experience.
Pangong
Lake
The Pangong Lake is 160 km from Leh, with spectacular view colorful mountains
and Changla pass. The scenic
view of colourful mountains throughout the journey makes your trip memorable.
The drive begins with photogenic view of Thiksey monastery, famous for its
architectural similarities with Potala palace of Lhasa. The monastery covers
an entire mountain ridge. Beyond this village, you will drive towards Changla
pass, leaving the Leh Manali road on your right hand side. The long easy ascent
to takes you to Changla pass through it's Pangong Lake winding roads passing
through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograp and
drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can enjoy a cup of tea. Laeaving
Tangtse for Pangong you pass through many small villages of Changthang and
finally you can have sudden view of the lake. The Pangong Lake is dramatic,
surrounded by colorful mountains and it's reflection makes the lake beautiful.
The color of the lake changes into different color throughout the day. The
division of lake between India and China makes it different than the other
Lake. Therefore you are allowed to go upto Spangmik only.
Tsomoriri Lake
Around 240 kms journey to Tsomoriri Lake
passes through Shey, Thiksey, Upshi and many small villages along the indus
river. The hot spring at Chumathang (3965 m) comes after driving for around
100 kms with a hot spring Resort where you can bath in hot spring water which
Ladakhisuses for healing. After an hours drive you will cross Maya bridge and
drive upto Tsomoriri (4555 m) through Puga village through a bumpy road. Puga
is known for its sulphur and borax deposits. Full day walking tour of Tsomoriri
Lake includes a visit to Karzok monastery and Nomad Camp above the village.
The Tsomoriri is starting point for trekking to Spiti through it's traditional
route through Parang La (5580m) The "Changpas" nomadic people, has
trade relation with Spiti. The Area is rich in wildlife including the "Kyang"
(wild ass), red fox and the rare, highly endangered, snow leopard. Black necked
cranes and geese flock to the lakeside for breeding during the summer months.
There are options to drive to Manali via Tsokar Lake and Serchu.
Nubra Valley
Nubra is located in the north of Leh around 120
kms across the Khardong La (18,380ft). .Nubra means "Ldumra" which
used to be an important station on the famous silk route leading from Leh
to Kashgar through the two passes of Saser and Karakoram. The main attractions
of this area are the Bactarian Camels (Double Humped Camels), Khardung-La
Pass (world's highest motorable road at 18,380 feet) and the monasteries like
Deskit and Samstaling. The drive to Nubra Valley leads through Khardung-La
(18380 ft), which is about 39 kms from Leh. Camel Safari can be organized
from Deskit to Hundar Village for 2 hours. This tour can be extended for 2
nights / 3 days by visiting Panamik village and Sumur
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