10N/11D Manali | Zanskar | Leh – Car Expedition

As you arrive, relax for your upcoming expedition at the hotel. Spend the day relaxing and exploring the charming town of Manali. Your tour guide will take you through the itinerary.

After breakfast, embark on your adventurous journey to Ladakh. Set off on the drive from Manali to Jispa. You will pass through the iconic and popular Atal tunnel, the longest highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world.

Upon reaching Jispa, spend a relaxed night at the camp.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the quaint town of Jispa. After breakfast, start the tour towards Zanskar on the newly opened road. Cross the Shingo-La, a mountain pass on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. You will also pass through Gumbo Ranjan or God’s Mountain, a solitary peak situated in Kargyak Valley which is also one of the most sacred sites for Zanskari Buddhists.

Overnight stay at a nice Alpine tent in Padum.

After breakfast, get ready for a long day. Drive through the Suru Valley to reach Padum in Zanskar. You will cross through Pensi La, a high altitude pass. There is also the Drang-Drung mountain glacier near the Pensi La, that you can visit.

Overnight stay in Kargil.

Wake up in the captivating town of Kargil and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, start your day 5 expedition. You will pass through the magnificent Mulbek, a giant living Buddha sculpture on rock. Also visit the Lamayuru Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro.

Also drive through the awe-inspiring Magnetic Hill and witness its gravity-defying phenomenon. Pay a visit to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

Reach Leh and spend a relaxed night at the hotel.

After a tempting breakfast in Leh, set off to a drive which will probably make it to the list of your best drives ever. Drive through the exemplary landscapes of this region to reach Nubra Valley, famous for its gorgeous orchards. You will also cross Khardung La, the highest motorable road.

Upon reaching Nubra, situated on the banks of Nubra river, spend a relaxed night.

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast as you soak in the serenity of Nubra Valley. Head off to the pristine Pangong Lake. Pangong Lake will mesmerize you with its unfiltered beauty and dreamy vibe.

Later, transfer to the campsite and enjoy a cozy bonfire amidst the bliss of nature. Overnight stay in Pangong.

After breakfast in beautiful Pangong, you will leave for Leh. Enroute, you will cross the second highest pass of the world, Chang La. Connecting Leh with the Changthang Plateau, Chang La is considered amongst the toughest passes. You will also see Tso Ltak, popularly referred to as the cousin of Pangong Tso.

Reach Leh early in the evening and spend time soaking in the city. Overnight stay in Leh.

Savor a delectable breakfast in Leh and head off to your next destination, Sarchu. Soak in the panoramic view of the majestic mountains and striking colors of nature as you pass through the borders of Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. You will also pass through Tanglang La at 17,480 feet. Enjoy a rather different drive through More Plains, originally called Kiang Chu Thang. This is a 45 km stretch plateau at a height of 15,500 feet. Also cross through the famous Gata Loops with 21 hairpin bends.

Reach Sarchu by evening. Overnight stay in Sarchu.

After breakfast, leave for the quaint and serene town of Manali. On your way, you will cross the mighty Baralacha La at 16050 feet. Drive through the iconic route of Atal tunnel and witness some of the gorgeous villages of Lahaul Valley.

Reach Manali and spend the night there.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and spend some time exploring the city. Post that you will get a drop at Manali Bus Stand.

• Once we receive your payment as per our payment terms, you will receive a booking confirmation within 24 hours.
• In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory view from vendor partners.
• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund.

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 15 days.
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 15 days

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travellers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.

100% at the time of booking

The transportation during this trip will be provided based on the group size and the vehicle selected as per your choice. The available options are Tempo Traveller/Toyota Innova/Mahindra Xylo/Scorpio. Since Ladakh is a rough terrain, only the vehicles with high ground clearance are used here.

Please read the product detail page carefully for things to carry for the trip

There is really no age and weight limit for Ladakh as long as there is no medical history or condition involved. Please consult your doctor before visiting the trip

The accommodations will be provided in standard hotels/ guest houses and camps on Single/twin/ triple sharing basis of your selection.

Breakfast and dinner are included in the trip from Dinner on Day 01 to Breakfast on Day 11

The local permits required will be arranged by our vendor partner however a valid Id proof & address proof, the booking voucher along with your declaration form is required.

The best way to reach Manali is by Bus. Manali is very well connected with all the major tourist destinations and you can easily get a bus from Delhi to Manali. You can get state-organized buses or private travel buses.  The duration for the same is 12 to 13 hours.

Below are the additional charges that may incur and are not included in the package cost:

• Personal expenses
• Any detours that you may take or places that you visit which are not a part of the itinerary.
• Entry fees of any attractions.

• Full Refund- If cancelled 15 Days before departure
• No Refund- If cancelled within 15 Days of departure

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travellers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.

The payment policy is “100% at booking

In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses must be borne by the traveler.

This trip is the best way to explore Leh Ladakh with family and friends without the hardships of riding on your own. You can easily enjoy this trip with ample time for sightseeing. Thus it is a very easy trip to enjoy.

Each day you will be taking a drive for 4-5 hours and enjoying the surreal beauty of leh in all its glory.

You can enjoy river rafting, camping, double humped camel ride and ATV rides during this trip at your expense. It is not a part of the package but can be customized as per the traveller’s request.

If you are visiting during the summer season, the initial months will let you see the snow on the trails that is melting from the mountains. During monsoon season, there might be sudden showers but not snow.

• AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness is caused by the quick exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitude. Symptoms of AMS include nausea, fatigue, rapid heart rate and headache to name a few.
• In case of any symptoms, please inform your tour marshal immediately, if there is any discomfort and oxygen levels drop, Backup oxygen cylinder is provided as an immediate relief and the customer is taken to the nearest hospital and moved to a lower altitude region. Once you are feeling better and the doctor has approved your movement, you will be allowed to resume the trip or sent home.

Any changes in your schedule pertaining to airlines or transportation will result in a change in the entire itinerary. The operator will suggest the best alternative possible in this case. However, a refund for any missed inclusions will not be provided and any extra cost incurred to rearrange the itinerary will be borne by the traveller.