Manali to Ladakh Road Trip via Tso Moriri Lake
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The Leh Ladakh Road Trip through Manali-Leh highway takes you through the most beautiful Tsomoriri Lake that you can’t afford to miss. If we break down this trip, it includes an almost nine-day long journey if you want to enjoy all the beautiful places to the fullest and rest properly at different sites.
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On the first day when you reach Manali, take the day off. Rest, go for some sight-seeking, contact your travel guide (if any) and prepare your bag-pack for the rest of the journey.
On the next day you will travel from Manali to Jispa which is a 7-hour drive. The best time to embark on this journey is as early as you can. Have a light breakfast and take on the most-memorable 13,051 feet high Rohtang pass which offers the best view in the morning. When you reach Jispa, you can rest for the day, straighten your body, and enjoy the night.
Take the road from Jispa to Tsokar which is an 8 to a 9-hour drive. This entire journey will take you from the lush green landscapes of Jispa to the stark moonscape and the scenic beauty which Ladakh is quite famous for. This journey is very scenic passing through small lakes, waterfalls and streams that will take your breath away.
The fourth day journey will take you from TsoKar to Tsomoriri Lake which is a 5 to 6 hour ride of about 145 KM. This is a breath-taking journey including ‘no man’s land where nomadic people can be seen moving around, grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. After reaching the lake you can stay at the campsite.
After breakfast on the campsite, the traveller can start riding towards Hanle which is a restricted area in Ladakh. Only domestic tourists can visit this place with permits. You should follow this route till Loma Bridge and then reach Hanle. You can find many affordable stays in this region. Ensure that you stay here for the night to witness the glittering galaxy with hundreds of stars on a dark night.
After Breakfast, you will drive to Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. It is the 3rd highest motorable road in the world. Pangong lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world touching the borders of India and China. You shall be provided with a hot lunch here. The view of the colour changing lake is so fascinating and beyond words. Enjoy and take loads of pictures at the bank of Pangong Lake while appreciating its beauty.
Wake up early in the morning and start your drive to the exotic Nubra valley. you would be passing through Khardung La, which is the highest motorable pass in the world. Upon your arrival in Nubra valley, check in to a hotel / camp to wear off your tiredness. Later, explore the sand dunes of Nubra on a Double humped camel back. After all the sightseeing, return to your hotel/camp and spend the night at leisure.
After Breakfast, you can visit Diskit Monastery, from where you can take amazing pictures of the stunning view of Nubra Valley and then drive back to Leh by the same route, crossing Khardungla Pass.
Your Ladakh road trip comes to an end today. Leave with unforgettable memories while you are back to Leh airport to fly to your home destination.
During this trip, ensure that you have all the medical supplies you need and always carry your own water bottle. Taking regular sips of water would save you from the trouble of mountain sickness.
