Leh Ladakh Road Trip with Umling La and Hanle
Discover the ultimate Ladakh road trip adventure with Umling La, the world’s highest motorable pass, and the serene landscapes of Hanle. This journey takes you through breathtaking Himalayan vistas, remote villages, and the unique culture of Ladakh, offering an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts.
Exploring Umling La: Highlighting the thrill and challenges of crossing the world’s highest motorable pass.
Discovering Hanle: A serene and lesser-known gem in Ladakh, perfect for stargazing and soaking in tranquility.
- Type : Road trip
- Duration : 8 Night 9 Days
- Transport : SUV
- Accomodation : Hotel & Cottages
- Best Time : June to September
- Tour starting point : Leh
- Costing On Request
- Airport pickup & drop
- Ertiga cab for tour
- 8 Nights Accommodation
- Daily buffet meals on MAP : Dinner & Breakfast
- Inner Line Permits & Fee
- All driver & cab expenses
- Local Tour cordinator support during the tour.
- Any adventure activities.
- Any changes in itinerary during trip
- Lunch during trip
- Any Expense of personal nature
- Any flight / bus / train tickets.
- Any insurances.
- Entrance fees to any site where ever applicable.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Ladakh experiences varying weather conditions throughout the year. Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly.
- Before embarking on the Umling La and Hanle road trip, ensure you are well-prepared for the extreme altitudes and remote conditions. Umling La is one of the highest motorable passes in the world, at an altitude of over 19,000 feet. The air is thin, and oxygen levels are low, which can lead to acute mountain sickness (AMS).
- Carry essential medicines for AMS, as well as a portable oxygen cylinder, especially if you’re traveling with elderly or those prone to altitude sickness.
- Respect local customs and traditions. Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites.
- Follow any local guidelines or restrictions related to safety and security.
- Some areas, such as military zones, may have restrictions on photography. Respect these rules.
- Bring sufficient cash with you, as ATMs may not be readily available in remote areas.
- Preserve the natural beauty of ladakh by avoiding littering and respecting the environment.
- Cancellation and Refund policy will be applicable.
Tentative Itinerary
Day wise route, meals, and sightseeing plan
- Pickup from leh airport
- Check-in in leh hotel
- Rest day for body acclimatization.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Leh local sightseeing (within 100kms):
- Hall of Fame
- Shanti Stupa
- Magnetic Hill
- Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
- Sangam River Confluence
- Dinner
- Checkout from leh hotel after breakfast
- 125kms road journey from Leh to Nubra camping site
- Places covered:
- Khardung la
- Diskit monastery
- Hunder village
- Checkin in Nubra camping site.
- Dinner
- Breakfast in nubra camp site
- Day Sightseeing
- Turtuk village
- Tyakshi village
- Dinner in nubra camp site
- After breakfast checkout from Nubra camp site.
- Nubra Sightseeing :
- Hunder sand dunes
- Double hump camel ride( unpaid activity )
- 274kms road journey from nubra to pangong tso via shyok route.
- Checkin in Pangong site at evening
- Dinner.
- Breakfast
- Checkout from Pangong site
- Sightseeing:
- Chusul war memorial stadium
- Hanle observatory
- Checkin in Hanle Cottages
- Dinner at hotel.
- After breakfast checkout from hanle
- Visit umling la – highest paved road and mountain pass in the world
- Tso moriri lake visit
- Night stay at Cottages in Tso moriri
- After breakfast checkout from hotel.
- Leh sightseeing
- Shey palace
- Checkin in Leh hotel
- Dinner.
- Checkout after breakfast
- Dropping at leh airport.
