DAY WISE RIDING PLAN
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Welcome to the Paradise on Earth
Arrival at Srinagar airport by afternoon.
Meet and greet by TravelVogue representative.
Check-in at a deluxe houseboat / hotel on Dal Lake.
Enjoy the iconic Shikara ride during sunset.
Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.
Highlight: First glimpse of the majestic Zabarwan range & the Dal Lake charm.
Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg & Drass
Drive through scenic Sonamarg & cross Zoji La Pass.
Visit:
Kargil War Memorial, Drass (2nd coldest inhabited place).
Tiger Hill & Tololing (from the 1999 Kargil War).
Overnight at hotel in Kargil.
Highlight: Pay tribute at Drass War Memorial – a truly patriotic moment.
Day 3: Kargil to Leh – Unveiling the Landscapes of Ladakh
Enroute attractions:
Lamayuru Monastery (Moonland region).
Magnetic Hill, Sangam (Zanskar-Indus confluence).
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.
Quick stops for surreal photography.
Check-in at hotel in Leh. Leisure evening for acclimatization.
Day 4: Exploring Leh – Monasteries & Markets
Visit:
Thiksey Monastery
Shey Palace
Shanti Stupa
Leh Palace
Explore Leh Market for Tibetan artifacts, local crafts.
Dinner at a rooftop café or local eatery.
Overnight in Leh.
Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
Journey through Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft) – one of the world’s highest motorable roads.
In Nubra:
Double-humped camel ride in Hunder dunes.
Diskit Monastery visit.
Camp stay under the stars in Nubra.
Highlight: Experience the blend of desert and mountains like nowhere else.
Day 6: Nubra to Turtuk – The Last Village of India
Drive to Turtuk – a Balti village with surreal beauty & a unique culture.
Explore:
Turtuk Royal House Museum
Local apricot orchards
Return and overnight in Nubra camps.
Day 7: Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shyok Route
Scenic drive along the Shyok River.
Reach Pangong Lake – a sight straight out of a painting.
Campsite at Pangong with lake-facing tents.
Highlight: Watch the lake shift shades from blue to emerald as sun sets.
Day 8: Pangong to Hanle – Star-Gazer’s Paradise
Long scenic drive to Hanle via Chushul & Loma check-posts.
Visit:
Hanle Monastery
Indian Astronomical Observatory (subject to permissions)
Stargazing night – ideal for astrophotography.
Overnight stay in Hanle guesthouse/camp.
Day 9: Hanle to Tso Moriri via Nyoma
Drive to Tso Moriri, a high-altitude lake in Changthang region.
Enroute visit:
Nomadic Changpa settlements
Hot springs (optional)
Overnight stay by the lake in Karzok village.
Highlight: Tso Moriri’s turquoise serenity & birdwatching opportunities.
Day 10: Tso Moriri to Sarchu – Into the Raw Himalayas
Journey through:
Puga Valley (Geothermal fields)
More Plains
Gata Loops (21 hairpin bends)
Nakee La & Lachung La passes
Stay in adventure camps at Sarchu.
Day 11: Sarchu to Manali – The Grand Finale
Final leg through Baralacha La Pass and Rohtang Tunnel (Atal Tunnel).
Drop at Manali by evening.
Trip concludes with unforgettable memories.
What is included?
- Accommodation in hotels and camps
- Breakfast and dinner
- Motorbike with fuel
What is not included?
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Airfare and visa fees
TravelVogue Tips
Pack light but carry essentials like warm clothing, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit.
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