Overview
Moonland Drive is a perfect package. It starts Leh, and takes you through Lamayuru to explore Alchi Monastery, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake as well as Tsomoriri Lake, letting you absorb the various delights of Ladakh. The drive ends at Manali, via Serchu and various beautiful mountain passes along the way.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 - Delhi - Leh
lamayuru monastery Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Check in to the hotel for a complete day of rest wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Post lunch visit Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupas. O/N Leh.
Day 02 - Leh - Lamayuru – Ule 180 Kms / 6-7 hrs
After breakfast drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery, Magnetic hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Check in Resort / Camp at Alchi or Ule and enjoy your hot Lunch. After Lunch drive to visit the mesmerizing Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery (one of the oldest Monastery in central Ladakh) O/N Ule.
Day 03 - Ule - Leh 72 Kms / 3-4 hrs
After the Breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery and Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Hot Lunch at Hotel.Evening free time at your leisure. O/N Leh
Day 04 - Leh - Nubra Valley 120 Kms / 4-5 hrs
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by afternoon. Lunch at Camp, rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. O/N Nubra Valley.
Day 05 - Nubra Valley - Leh 120 Kms / 4-5 hrs
After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery, where you can have a magnificent view of Nubra Valley and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. O/N Leh.
Day 06 - Leh - Pangong Lake - Leh 280 Kms / 10-11 hrs
After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Packed or Hot Lunch will be provided. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of pangong while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Drive back to Leh by the same route. O/N Leh.
Day 07 - Leh to Tsomoriri Lake 240 Kms / 7-8 hrs
Morning after breakfast drive to Tsomoriri lake (14000 ft abov sea level) by passing Chumathang (Hot Spring) Along The Indus river. Tsomoriri Arr. 1600 Hrs. Afterwards take a walk around the Lake to enjoy the scenic beauty. O/N Korzok Village.
Day 08 - Tsomoriri Lake – Tsokar – Sarchu 260 Kms / 10-11 hrs
Early Morning drive to Serchu passing Puga (Sulphur Mine), Tsokar Lake, Skyang chu Thang Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Stretch of 42 Kms, Enjoy your pack lunch at Pang, post lunch leave for Sarchu by crossing Nakeela and Lchung La. Arrive Sarchu by evening. O/N Sarchu.
Day 09 - Sarchu – Manali 222 Kms / 9-10 hrs
After the breakfast drive for Manali, a beautiful scenic drive by crossing Baralacha La (4845m), lunch at Sissu village, later cross famous Rohtang Pass, 13050 ft. Arrive Manali by evening. Drop at Hotel / Manali Bus Stand. Journey ends here.