Ladakh Group Trip – 12 Days 11 Nights | Bonzer World

• Arrive in Manali and check into your hotel.

• Freshen up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• Attend a welcome briefing covering itinerary details and altitude guidelines.

• Spend the day at leisure for self-exploration and acclimatisation.

• Visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, Jogini Waterfall, or Mall Road (at your own expense).

• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Manali.

Note: Avoid heavy physical activity, alcohol, and smoking to ensure proper acclimatisation.

• Start early with breakfast and leave for Sarchu.

• Drive through the Atal Tunnel and enjoy the beautiful views of Sissu Valley.

• Pass through Keylong, Jispa, and Darcha with photo stops at Deepak Tal and Zing Zing Bar.

• Cross Suraj Tal Lake and Baralacha La Pass (16,040 ft).

• Reach Sarchu, check in to your campsite, and relax.

• Enjoy dinner under the stars and stay overnight in Sarchu.

Highlights: Atal Tunnel, Sissu Valley, Keylong, Jispa, Deepak Tal, Suraj Tal, Baralacha La Pass.

Note: Sarchu is at high altitude (14,070 ft); drink plenty of water, wear warm layers, and avoid heavy activity.

• Leave Sarchu after breakfast and drive through the famous Gata Loops (21 sharp turns).

• Cross Nakee La (15,547 ft) and Lachung La (16,600 ft).

• Stop at Pang for lunch.

• Drive across the beautiful More Plains, a long straight road in the mountains.

• Cross Tanglang La Pass (17,480 ft) with stunning Himalayan views.

• Reach Leh, check in to the hotel, relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

Highlights: Gata Loops, Nakee La, Lachung La, More Plains, Tanglang La.

Riders’ Note: Stay with the group, avoid overspeeding, stunts, and off-roading.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit Hall of Fame Museum, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, and the Sangam (Indus–Zanskar Confluence).

• Explore Shanti Stupa for beautiful sunset views and photos.

• Enjoy free time at Leh Market for shopping and cafés.

• Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Leh.

Highlights: Sangam Confluence, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Shanti Stupa, Leh Market.

Note: Entry tickets are not included.

Café Suggestions: Café de Leh, Tibetan Kitchen, Bon Appétit, Gesmo, German Bakery, Leh Café, Open Hand Café, Wanderers Terrace, Sky Wok, Alchi Kitchen.

• Leave Leh after breakfast and drive towards Nubra Valley.

• Cross Khardung La (18,080 ft), one of the highest motorable roads in the world.

• Visit Diskit Monastery and see the famous 100-ft Maitreya Buddha statue.

• Explore the cold desert of Nubra and the beautiful Hunder Sand Dunes.

• Enjoy optional camel rides or ATV rides (at your own cost).

• Check in to your campsite, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight in Nubra Valley.

Highlights: Khardung La, Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley, Hunder Sand Dunes, Camel Ride & ATV Ride.

Note: Nights are very cold; carry warm clothes. Avoid heavy activity at high passes. Mobile network may be limited.

• Start your day with breakfast at the camp.

• Drive to Pangong Tso Lake (13,860 ft) and enjoy the beautiful mountain views on the way.

• Visit the famous movie shooting spots of 3 Idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

• Spend time by the lake, enjoy sunset views, and relax by the water.

• Check in to lakeside cottages, have dinner, and stay overnight at Pangong.

Highlights: Pangong Tso – the famous colour-changing lake.

Note: Electricity and mobile network are limited in Nubra and Pangong. Nights are very cold, so carry warm clothes.

• Leave Pangong after breakfast and drive through beautiful remote landscapes.

• Pass villages like Chushul, Tsaga, and Loma on the way.

• Reach Hanle (approx. 15,000 ft), one of the highest villages in India.

• Check in to your homestay or cottage and relax.

• Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Hanle.

Highlights: Rezang La War Memorial, Hanle Observatory (optional), Stargazing.

Note: Hanle is a remote area with limited facilities, electricity, and network. Carry warm clothes for cold nights.

• After breakfast, ride towards Umling La (19,040 ft) or Mig La Pass (19,400 ft), among the highest motorable roads in the world.

• Drive through remote high-altitude terrain with stunning mountain views.

• Spend time at the top for photos and enjoy the achievement.

• Return to Hanle by evening.

• Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Hanle.

Highlights: Mig La Pass, Umling La Pass, Panoramic Himalayan views, Stargazing.

Note: Visit to Mig La depends on permits, weather, and road conditions. If not accessible, the ride will be to Umling La instead. Due to extreme altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated, and carry extra warm clothes. Network may not be available.

• Have breakfast in Hanle and start your journey back to Leh.

• Drive via Chumathang and stop at the famous hot springs.

• Halt at Upshi for lunch.

• Visit Thiksey Monastery or Shey Palace (if time allows).

• Reach Leh, explore local markets or cafés, and enjoy dinner.

• Stay overnight in Leh.

Highlights: Chumathang Hot Springs, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace.

Note: It’s a long travel day; carry snacks and water. Monastery visits depend on time and weather.

• Have breakfast in Leh and check out from the hotel.

• Start your journey towards Jispa in Himachal Pradesh.

• Enjoy a beautiful drive through high mountain passes and valleys.

• See the landscape change from Ladakh’s dry mountains to the green valleys of Lahaul.

• Reach Jispa by evening and check in to your camp or hotel.

• Relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight in Jispa.

Highlights: Scenic mountain drive, Lahaul Valley views, peaceful stay in Jispa.

Note: Evenings are cold; carry warm clothes. Mobile network may be limited.

• Have an early breakfast at the campsite and check out.

• Drive to Manali enjoying beautiful mountain and valley views.

• Spend free time at Mall Road, local markets, or cafés.

• In the evening, board the overnight Volvo bus to Delhi.

Highlights: Scenic drive to Manali, leisure time in Manali, overnight Volvo journey.

Note: Reach the boarding point on time. Carry warm clothes as temperatures may change during the journey.

• Reach Delhi in the morning as your overnight Volvo arrives.

• Say goodbye to your travel friends and trip leaders.

• Take back amazing memories, photos, and stories from your Ladakh adventure.

Highlights: Comfortable arrival in Delhi, end of an unforgettable Himalayan journey.

Note: Plan your onward travel after 12 PM to allow enough buffer time.