Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Manali by overnight coach
- Board a Volvo coach at a Delhi bus stand.
- Overnight road journey of about 12 hours to Manali.
2Day 2 - Arrive Manali, free day
- Pickup from the Manali bus stop and hotel check in.
- Rest of the day free to acclimatise.
- Manali sightseeing is not part of the package.
3Day 3 - Manali to Jispa
- Drive through the Atal Tunnel.
- Breaks at Sissu, including Sissu Lake and the waterfall, and at Keylong.
- Through the Bhaga valley to Jispa; night at a camp.
4Day 4 - Jispa to Sarchu via Baralacha La
- Stop at Deepak Tal.
- Short halt at Zing Zing Bar.
- Stop at Suraj Tal and cross Baralacha La.
- Reach Sarchu by afternoon and check in at the camp.
5Day 5 - Sarchu to Leh via Gata Loops
- Drive the 21 hairpin bends of Gata Loops up to Nakee La.
- Cross Lachung La.
- Stop on the More Plains, then continue to Leh for the night.
6Day 6 - Leh local sightseeing
- Shanti Stupa.
- Leh Palace, built in the 17th century.
- Time in Leh Market for handicrafts and cafes.
- Night in Leh.
7Day 7 - Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
- Cross Khardung La at about 18,000 feet with a cafe stop.
- Reach Nubra Valley, a desert ringed by snow peaks.
- Optional double humped Bactrian camel ride.
- Night at a camp in Nubra with an evening bonfire.
8Day 8 - Nubra to Pangong Tso
- Drive to Pangong Lake.
- Time at the lake and the surrounding mountains.
- Night at a camp near the lake.
9Day 9 - Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La
- Stop at Chang La and the Chang La Baba Temple.
- Druk Padma Karpo School.
- Thiksey Monastery en route.
- Night in Leh.
10Day 10 - Trip ends at Leh - Departure
- Check out and transfer to Leh airport.
- Trip ends.
About this plan
The long way in, over Baralacha La with nights at Jispa and Sarchu. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private mountain cabsStays and camps en routeAcclimatisation built in24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 10D / 9N
- AC Volvo semi sleeper coach ticket from Delhi to Manali
- Vehicle such as an Innova, Xylo, Tavera or Scorpio for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
- Airport drop timed to your flight
- 9 nights of accommodation on double or triple sharing in standard hotels and camps
- Buffet breakfast and dinner from dinner on day 2 to breakfast on the last day
- Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
- Inner line permits for Pangong and Khardung La
- Environment fee, Ladakh union fee and wildlife fees for restricted areas
- Experienced driver for the whole journey
- Driver expenses, toll tax and parking
- Oxygen cylinder and basic first aid
- Evening bonfire in Nubra
Not included
- Meals during the bus journey
- Manali sightseeing
- Entry tickets for stupas, monasteries and monuments, camera charges and state entry fees
- Costs arising from any change in guest numbers, hotels or itinerary requested by the traveller
- Costs caused by flight or train changes, roadblocks, weather or other events outside the operator's control
- Flights
Sightseeing on this plan
01Atal Tunnel02Baralacha La03Sarchu04Khardung La05Hunder Sand DunesPangong Tso
