How does one plan a Leh - Ladakh trip for 10 days?


Leh Ladakh Road Trip





Every adventure lover and biker has a dream to visit Leh Ladakh once in their lifetime. A Leh Ladakh road trip will give you the most adventurous thrill. The magical vibes from the mountains and alluring roads passing through the ‘Land of high passes’ are just exhilarating and challenging as well.

Ladakh is the land of high passes, and the area is vast, including Tibet's and Pakistanis too. It was extremely overwhelming to plan a road trip for a destination I have been longing to go since ages. The lakes and rivers are also well taken care of as water is extremely precious for them. 

If you want to save money due to less budget, you can consider traveling by public transport too. In a group of more than two people, it will be more advisable to hire a car and a driver. The time of travel in Ladakh road trip will be more by bus than by a private vehicle. There are several places in Ladakh which cannot be missed out if you are going for the first time.

To further help you prepare for the journey, Join us to understand how you can plan your itinerary for the next ten days of the Leh Ladakh road trip.

Day 1: From Delhi to Leh : 

Land at Leh’s Bakula Airport, which is at an altitude of 11,700 ft. from Delhi. Our tourist guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel. Rest for the day to get yourself acclimatized.
Visit the famous Shanti Stupa and the Chowkhang monastery in the evening. Indulge in shopping at the local market of Leh. Stay in Leh overnight.

Day 2: A day in Leh :

Today you will be visiting several monasteries. This is one of the wealthiest and most famous monasteries of Ladakh - the Hemis monastery. You will also travel to Thiksey and Shey monastery. On the way to stop by to see the famous 3 idiots school and Sindhu Ghat. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 3: Visiting valley of flowers in Nubra Valley 

Start your road journey to the Nubra Valley via the world-popular Khardung La Pass. (the highest motorable pass in the world). Ride onto a double-humped camel for a memorable camel safari and visit the silver sand dunes near the Hundar village around the place. Get a glimpse into the local's lifestyle. Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 4: Nubra Valley to Leh
Leave after relishing sumptuous breakfast. After a mesmerizing morning, begin your drive back to Leh via the Khardung La pass. Check into the Hotel at Leh and spend the evening enjoying leisure walks at the Leh market. Stay in Leh overnight.

Day 5: Visiting Pangong Tso Lake 

On the 5th day of the tour, leave early in the morning to go and visit the Pangong Tso Lake. Cross Chang La Pass at 17500 ft on the east of Leh. Featured in the famous Bollywood blockbuster movie 3 Idiots, the brackish water of the lake changes color with the sunlight. Enjoy your day here. Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 6: Pangong Tso Lake to Tso Moriri Lake 

Today you will visit the Tso Moriri Lake, the largest lake in Ladakh, and then drive towards the beautiful Tso Moriri Lake. Spot Himalayan marmots. Check-in at the camp by evening near the lake. This lake is a wetland of international significance under the Ramsar Convention in 2003. Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 7: Tso Moriri Lake to Tso Kar Lake 
Start your journey towards Leh passing through Tsokar Lake. Visit Puga Geo-Thermal Gas springs, and Polo-Kongka pass and stop by Tsokar Lake - a wetland area. Click beautiful pictures, and you can also visit the monastery in the tiny village of Thukje. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

Day 8: Leh to Likir / Alchi Monastery 

Visit Sham valley after breakfast. En-route stop by the great statue of Maitreya Buddha in the Likir monastery and the 1000-year old murals of Alchi monastery. Arrive at Uley/Alchi, do the check-in, and just relax. Stay overnight.

Day 9 Alchi to Leh

You will first visit the moonland and later visit the oldest monastery, Lamayuru, which is also one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh. You will be sightseeing at the Magnetic Hill or the gravity hill and the Military Hall of Fame - a museum and memorial of the war heroes. Finally, indulge yourself in last-minute shopping at the popular markets of Leh, such as Moti market, Balkhang chowk (for apricots), and supermarket. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 10 Leh - Delhi (Departure)
Today your trip to Ladakh ends with beautiful and unforgettable memories. You will be assisted with your transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Delhi.

Location: Leh

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