Manali Leh Manali

Manali Leh Manali Overview

When you go to Ladakh, you don’t get stories; you get CHRONICLES! Leh-Ladakh is the best inspiration for a poet, painter, and photographer. As the altitude increases, the scenery on the way to Ladakh changes like scenes from a movie.

Ladakh is a natural wonder because of the vast Himalayan Mountains, clean glaciers, and beautiful valleys. A fun trip to Ladakh via the world’s highest passes gives you an adrenaline rush and some of the most beautiful views you can imagine.

One essential thing is the place’s culture and people. One of the friendliest clans in the world lives in Ladakh. Their culture is full of color and peace, making you immediately fall in love with them. We recommend that you enjoy Ladakhi food while you’re here because you won’t be able to find it anywhere in the World.

A trip to Leh is the ultimate adventure. You can watch people defy gravitational effects at the Magnetic Hill, speed through the dangerous Gata Loops, or ride through the KhardungLa Pass. Bike riding has always been popular in Ladakh, but there’s something else to add to the list! It is to take a photo of the famous “Yellow Scooter” at the beautiful Pangong Lake.

About Leh- Ladakh:

Folks of Indo-Aryan & Tibetan descent live in Ladakh, which is in the debatable Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kunlun Mountains chain just above Himalayan. This is one of Kashmir’s areas with the fewest people.

The area includes the Indus Valley, the Baltistan (Baltiyul) valleys, Lahaul, the remote Zanskar and Spiti towards the south, Ngari, along with the Rudok region and Guge, toward the east, and the Nubra valleys towards the north, atop gray Khardung La with in Ladakh mountain range. The divide between the Ladakh and the Tibetan Plateau starts near Pulu, goes south along the ridges east of Rudok, where Aling Kangri & Mavang Kangri are located, and ends near Mayum La.

Ladakh is known for the beauty & culture of its remote mountains. It is frequently called “Little Tibet” because its culture is very similar to Tibet’s. In history, Ladakh’s important location at the intersection of trade routes gave it a lot of importance. However, global commerce has decreased since the neighboring Chinese government closed its borders to Tibet & Central Asia in the 1960s. The GoI has been trying to get more tourists to visit Ladakh since 1974, even though it is still a disputed area between India and Pakistan.

Leh is Ladakh’s biggest town. Most Ladakhis are Buddhists of Tibet, while most of the rest are Shia Muslims. In recent years, Ladakhis have asked for Ladakh to be made a union territory due to its religious and cultural disparities with predominantly Muslim Kashmir.

Why is Leh so important and so beautiful?

Ladakh used to make the most of its location at the intersection of some of Asia’s most important trade routes. Ladakhis collected taxes on goods from Turkestan, Punjab, Tibet, Kashmir, and Baltistan and went through their kingdom. A small number of Ladakhis also worked as vendors and caravan traders. They helped move textiles, carpets, dyestuffs, and drugs from Punjab to Xinjiang. But this global trade has completely stopped since the Chinese government shut down the borders with Tibet & Central Asia.

Since 1974, the Indian government has been trying to get people to go trekking and do other tourism activities in Ladakh instead of the troubled area of Kashmir. Food subsidies, government jobs, the tourism sector, and infrastructure improvements have made it easier for many people to move from the farms to Leh town.

About the Tour:

Get set to make one desire to go on a road trip in Ladakh come true, where you’ll experience a mix of thrills, peace, enticing beauty, and the culture of the “Land of High Passes.” A beautiful drive via Leh-Ladakh, a land with snow-capped mountain ranges and the highest motorable passes, gives the impression that you’re on the world’s edge. Ladakh is unique because it has mountain ranges, forests, deserts, ponds, rivers, waterfalls, and more, all in one gorgeous and changing landscape.

Quick Info:

• Route: Manali-Sarchu-Leh-Sham Valley-Khardungla-Nubra Valley-Pangong-Chang La–Leh-Sarchu-Manali.
• Duration: 9 Days
• Start/ End Point: Manali
• Passes Covered: Khardung-la (18,000 ft) and Chang-la (17,688 ft)

Inclusions:

• A comfortable car (Innova, Tavera, Scorpio, or something similar) for a trip on all days, as planned.
• Airport pick-up and drop-off based on your flight times.
• Double (for couples and special requests) & triple can share in standard hotels and camps at all locations.
• Buffet brunch and dinner: beginning with meals on the first day and ending with meals on the last.
• Fuel for the whole trip according to the itinerary
• Guaranteed Inner line permission and Ladakh Union fee
• Experienced driver for the whole trip
• Oxygen cylinder & basic first aid during the tour
• Driver expenses, toll tax, gas, and parking charges

Things Not to Miss:

• At The Tibetan Kitchen, you can eat traditional Ladakhi food like Thukpa.
• You can hang out at Lala’s Art Café with a large glass of Italian coffee.
• River rafting just at the world’s highest river rafting spot, Sangam, riding the unique double-humped camels that can only be found in Nubra valley.
• Feasting on tasty Maggi at the Khardungla-pass.
• At Leh Market, you can buy souvenirs for friends and family.

Know Before You Go for Exciting Leh Ladakh Tour with Pangong Lake:

• Mobile Connectivity: Only postpaid networks (JIO, Airtel, and BSNL) work in the area.
• The hotel serves breakfast on the first and last day, depending on when you arrive and leave.
• One backpack per person is the most you should bring.
• If the client wants to change something about the package, like the visitors, the hotel, the itinerary, etc., they will have to pay the price difference.
• The hotels depend on how many rooms they have. If they aren’t available, the travelers will stay in a property with the same level of quality.
• The State-Covid Government’s Guidelines, which include the RT-PCR test, must be followed. Social distance needs to be maintained. People should wash their hands often and wear a mask.
• An oxygen tank and a backup vehicle will be given in places where medical help is not easily accessible.
• The weather in high altitudes differs from the weather in the plains, so you should give yourself enough time to get used to the high altitudes.
• Talk to a doctor before going on the tour. During the tour, you should bring essential medicines and a first-aid kit.
• Changes to the itinerary caused by things we can’t control, like changes in flight and train schedules, cancellations of flights and trains, political unrest, natural disasters, roadblocks, etc., will not be covered by the cost of the package. No bill will be paid back for any missed service or facility.
• If the tour or activity can’t be done for any reason, whether it’s because of weather or something else, there will be no refund.
• Listen to the tour guides and instructors to ensure you have a safe and fun trip.
• Entry ticket holders for stupas, sightseeing, monasteries, state and entry fees, camera charges, monument entrances, permits, etc., are omitted.
• Bring enough cash because there aren’t as many ATMs and sometimes long lines in high-altitude areas.
• All travelers are asked to bring a copy of their (if they have one) medical certificate.
• If a traveler wants to end the trip in between, they will have to pay for everything from that point on. The provider will not be responsible for any refunds or decisions like these.

Things to Carry

• An actual government Identity card;
• Power Banks (Sarchu, Pangong Tso, and Jispa don't have electricity);
• In Leh City, just postpaid numbers work, and mostly all areas are “no network areas.
• A rucksack and a small day pack
• Gears
• 3–4-liter water bladder
• Attires
• UV-protected shades
• One fleece jacket, one long cotton sleeve, and three short-sleeve t-shirts
• One heavy thicker jacket
• Two pairs of gloves and socks
• At least two long pants (cargo pants and trek pants are favorable)
• A towel and rain jacket/ a poncho
• Proper footwear: waterproof, Above-the-ankle, and breathable hiking footwear with proper grip
• Sandals/ Flip flops

      Medication:

• Diamox and Glucose powder
• Medicines for aches, motion, diarrhea, and altitude sickness
• Dettol, Bandages.
• Personal things and sanitary kit
• Lip balm, Sunscreen of min. SPF40, cold creams
• LED torch and Body spray