On this jeep tour you will drive from the green Lower Himalayas into the arid moonscape of Ladakh, crossing many high mountain passes. On the Jeep safari visit some remote and spectacular monasteries in Himachal Pradesh and drive into Ladakh.
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On this tour you will drive from the green Lower Himalayas into the arid moonscape of Ladakh, crossing many high mountain passes. You can visit some remote and spectacular monasteries in Himachal Pradesh and drive into Little Tibet as Ladakh is popularly known.Dates - Mid May Till September End
Costs - Please write to Us. Total Distance -= Appx 2,100 Kms / Grade – Moderate & Hard.

Sample Itinerary (Over Seas Operator contact for Budget and Tailor made Schedules)

Picture Gallery for the Tso Moriri & Khardung La Jeep Safari

Day 00: Arrive Ex Intl Flight at Delhi Airport.
On Arrival Met at the airport after immigration & Custom clearance. Drive to Hotel near the New Delhi railway station 3 Star category. O/NT Hotel.

Day 01: To Kasauli
Wake up Early Board the Train to Kalka. Transfer to Hotel at Kasauli. Day At leisure to relax. P.M. Seasoning on Jeeps and local sight seeing. Kasauli is a tiny hamlet town with memories of the British era & thick wooded area in the lap of the evergreen alpine valley. O/NT at Hotel.

Day 02: Kasauli – Macleodganj – Appx 250 Kms - Easy going with alpine scenery
Early start to take on few serpentine bends. Our endeavour shall be today to be on isolated roads rather than national highways and we will take alternate roads where possible to reach Macleodganj by evening. O/NT Safari Camp.

Day 03: McleodGanj – Dharamsala– Rewalsar Lake – 150 Kms
Visit to the abode of His Holiness The Dalai Lama for morning Prayers. After local sight seeing we start for Rewalsar lake near Mandi, 25 Kms away to Camp over night. O/NT Safari Camp.

Day 04: Rewalsar Lake - Naggar - 150 Kms - Appx 3-4 Hrs Drive
A day to gear up & catch up in leisure mood - take a sulphur hot spring Bath & enjoy the scenic views of the Banjar Valley. Do carry your Fishing Rods, who knows we might have time for a prized Catch. Today drive is mainly on the river Bed of the Beas river thus easy going - we are seasoning uphill to take on more challenges. O/Nt Camp.

Day 05: Naggar - Keylong / Khardang 145 km - 7 hours
Naggar Castle is in the old Manali village area with beautiful artwork of woodcarvings & scenic views of the snow covered peaks. We shall cross Manali town - a busy tourist centre & ascend the Rohtang Jot at 3978 M. After many hair pin bends we reach Koksar. After security clearance at the koksar check post we will reach Khardang Safari Camp for overnight stay.

Day 06: All day sightseeing Keylong, Trilokinath, Udaipur area - 122 km - 9 hours
Sight seeing Shashur & Guru Ghantal monasteries in Keylong area and Trilokinath & Udaipur temples in Pattan Valley area. O/Nt Campsite at Khardang.

Day 07: Keylong – Sarchu - 140 Kms 6 – 7 hours
Today we will pick up many challenges on the road - The vegetation gets sparser and the road, though metalled is not as smooth as was in the past few days. There is an ascent to Baralacha - 4830 M, two small river crossings and we enter the gorge to reach the Sarchu & Brandi Nullah plateau area.

Day 08: Sarchu - Karzok - 220 km - 9.5 hours
21 hair pin bends of the Gata loops shall bring us top of the Lachung la & then descend into the gorge of Pang - a bowl shape location of arid landscape with no sign of greenery. We are in the High altitude desert. After crossing the More Plains we will head NE to reach Tsokar (Salt Lake). We will aim to reach the Korzok Gompa, but we will be flexible and camp in the vicinity of fresh water around 1700 Hrs.

Day 09: All day sight seeing Tso Moriri area - 60 km - 8 hours
We shall be driving in the local area of the changthas & also visit few tents of the shepherds to understand their culture and lifestyle & the hardships. Beware of the dogs - they can be really nasty & are not very friendly towards the noisy vehicles. Our team will be assisting you to ensure your safety.

Day 10: Karzok - Hemis 237 km 9 hours
43 Kms to the Mahe Bridge is again cross country ride & than we take on the flow of the Indus current to proceed in the direction of Leh town. In the Land of Lamas "Joolay" is the word to greet the locals. The ride for next 180 Kms is on the metalled road & Easy going. O/Nt camp near Hemis Monastery.

Day 11: Hemis - Dha - a day exploring monasteries and monuments - 170 km - 7 hours
Time to take a break from the jeep ride, on with river rafting for a stretch of 35 Kms - Phey to Nimu. Nimu is the confluence point of the Zanskar River & there our Jeep shall wait for us than ride ahead to the Alchi Monastery. We will visit few other places of interest with our final destination being Dha village of the Indo Aryans for O/NT camping.

Day 12: Dha - Ganglas - South Pullu - Khardung La - North Pullu - Khardung Village - Nubra - 210 Kms -6 Hrs hours
Early Morning drive back 70 Kms towards Leh town, than ascend 35 Kms of the serpentine road to reach World’s highest Motorable road pass Khardungla – 5602 M! Descend on the other side of the pass & you are now riding on the famous Ancient Silk route Safari track all the way to Samarkand! The Nubra valley is famous for the Bactrian Camel (Double Humped), Wild flowers & Wild Life. O/NT Camp.

Day 13: Day At Leisure in Nubra Valley
Explore the remote areas of Hundar & Diskit Village with short Camel Safari on the Sand dunes of High altitude desert. O/NT Camp

Day 14: Fly Leh / Delhi
Half Day sight Seeing Delhi & transfer to airport for connecting Flight Home

Services will include:

Arrival & Departure Transfers by Air-conditioned Coach / Car.
Air Travel (Domestic) - Leh / Delhi on actual ticket cost.
4 x4 Wheel Drive Jeeps / 500 CC Enfield Bikes including Pollution check & third party insurance only.
Fuel, Oil, Lubrication en route Safari for the Bikes / Jeeps & Chase Vehicle only & Administrative Back up transport.
Spare Parts & Mechanical Maintenance.
Services of Chase Vehicle as Mechanical Back up & Luggage Carrier for Guest (Daily Use).
Reserved Seat for Guest in Chase Vehicle to meet any contingency.
Services of Road Captain.
Twin sharing safari Tents.
All Food & Drinks (Aerated) No Hard!
Accommodation as applicable to itinerary.
Kitchen & Mess Tent Facility in Camping (Safari) including Cook, & Helpers.
Toilet Tents (Western Style) Dry Type 4 : 1.
Restricted area Permission.
All monuments Fees except for Camera / Video charges.
Accommodation in 3 star Hotel in Delhi - "A" Class in Leh & Camping En route.
First aid kit including Portable Oxygen Cylinder.

Services Exclude:

Return International Air tickets to Delhi including Airport Tax.
Insurance Cover including baggage loss / flight delay & cancellation, medical insurance, theft insurance.
Medical Expenses in case of any contingency (though every support will be catered).
Accident to the Bike / Jeep if any cost incurred - though minor accidents are covered & ignored.
Any Personal Expenses like Telephone bills / Hard Drinks / Tips /Laundry/Cigarettes.
Services of the Escort or Bike Rider in case you wish to join as a pillion.
Sleeping Bags.

Sample Itinerary (Over Seas Operator contact for Budget and Tailor made Schedules)

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