Traveller's Paradise | Explore Ladakh

Either you're on a brief trip or you are here to do more than just trek. which ever way, you can choose the very popular Jeep Safari up Ladakh. A Jeep Safari along Ladakh is a great adventure idea as it saves time, lets you sink into nature with the minimum of efforts and makes sightseeing comfortable and easy. You could drive down, visit newer places and interact with the locals. And for those looking for a little more adventure, the Jeep Safari could only add to the thrilling affair. You will get to take a better look at the place on your own and also drive around in rough areas getting adrenaline levels go from high to higher. With a vast expanse of Buddhist monastries and hills embedded with snow, Zanskar and Padum can keep you culturally charged up while on a sightseeing spree. Take the 472 km overland journey from Manali to Leh or an exciting trip to the Nubra valley across Khardongla pass -the highest motorable road in the world or to Srinagar after crossing Zojila Pass, Jeep Safari through Ladakh can be an explorers' favourite. Makes sure you check out the very popular Rohtang Pass, Pangong Lake, Changla pass, and the Tsomoriri Lake.

We conduct an array of specialized jeep safaris. Arrangements for the meals, accommodation, guides and porters during the jeep safaris in Ladakh are meticulously planned and executed. Dehydrated foods, potable water, juices, tents and other camping gear, spares for the jeep, first-aid-kit, and fuel are the other details that are taken care of by us. Acclimatisation and obtaining the required Inner Line Permit for Ladakh are take care of too.. The driving experience on the rough roads adds that tinge of adventure in the jeep safari... without forgoing any safety standards. For everyone visiting Ladakh, the jeep safari is a must. Some of the routes are as below:

The 472 km overland journey is open for around four months in a year, from June to end of September. The Manali to Leh drive can be completed in two days with an overnight stay at Serchu or Darcha. The journey starts from Manali driving through the lush green and foggy view on the way to Manali Rohtang Pass (3980 m). The landscape surprisingly changes into the rugged brown of the rain shadow area of Lahaul. Further the landscape changes into naked desert after crossing a few villages of Lahaul with prayer flags on their roofs. You will start ascending Baralacha Pass and you can see surprisingly sprawling plain areas of Serchu where you will spend a night in tented Camp. Further, there many small passes before you cross Taglangla pass Taglangla at 5330m to reach Rumtse and Gya village. An hour drive from Rumtse takes you to Upshi where you cross Indus river and enter Indus valley with dotted villages on it's bank and beautiful monasteries built on hill sides. You journey finishes at Leh making it a drive of lifetime's experience. This trip can be extended to Nubra valley across Khardungla pass, (the highest motorable road in the world) or to Srinagar after crossing Zojila Pass. Another option is to drive to Leh via Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lake. The same option can be traversed from Leh to Manali.

The Pangong Lake is 160 km from Leh, with spectacular view of colourful mountains and through the Changla pass. The scenic view of colourful mountains throughout the journey makes your trip memorable. The drive begins with the photogenic view of Thiksey monastery, famous for its architectural similarities with Potala palace of Lhasa. The monastery covers an entire mountain ridge. Beyond this village, you will drive towards Changla pass, leaving the Leh Manali road on your right hand side. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through it's winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can enjoy a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through many small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden and spectacular view of the lake. The Pangong Lake is dramatic, surrounded by colourful mountains and it's reflection makes the lake beautiful. The colour of the lake changes into different colours throughout the day. The division of lake between India and China makes it different than the other Lake. Therefore you are allowed to go up to Spangmik only.

Around 240 Kms, the journey to Tsomoriri Lake passes through Shey, Thiksey, Upshi and many small villages along the Indus River. The hot spring at Chumathang (3965 m) comes after driving for around 100 Kms with a hot spring Resort where you can bath in hot spring water which Ladakhis uses for healing. After an hour’s drive you will cross Mahay bridge and drive upto Tsomoriri (4555 m) through Puga village through a bumpy road. Puga is known for its sulphur and borax deposits. Full day walking tour of Tsomoriri Lake includes a visit to Korzok monastery and Nomad Camp above the village. The Tsomoriri is starting point for trekking to Spiti through its traditional route through Parang La (5580m). The "Changpas" or the nomadic people, have trade relations with Spiti. The Area is rich in wildlife including the "Kiang" (wild ass), red fox, marmots and the rare, highly endangered Snow leopard. Black Necked Cranes, Brahmini ducks and Bar Headed Geese flock to the lakeside for breeding during the summer months. There is an option to drive to Manali via Tsokar Lake and Serchu.

Nubra is located in the north of Leh around 120 Kms across the Khardungla La pass (18,380ft, highest motorable pass in the world). .Nubra also known as "Ldumra" means ‘the region of flowers’ , which used to be an important station on the famous silk route leading from Leh to Kashgar through the two passes of Saser and Karakoram. The main attractions of this area are the Bactrian Camels (Double Humped Camels), Khardungla Pass (world's highest motorable road at 18,380 feet) and the monasteries like Diskit and Samstanling.